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Geo-Tech Drilling
Shallow geotechnical drilling services for projects that need accurate site investigation, dependable fieldwork, and a straightforward delivery approach.
Locally owned in Cairns
Premium drilling for any situation
Rees Drilling provides shallow Geo-Tech and Environmental Drilling across Queensland, Northern Territory and New South Wales.
Professional drilling, locally delivered
Rees Drilling combines capable equipment, responsive service, and an understanding of site access challenges to deliver efficient outcomes across Cairns and surrounding regions.
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Environmental Drilling
Site-conscious drilling solutions suited to environmental monitoring, assessment works, and projects where minimising disturbance is important.
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Difficult Access Sites
Compact and versatile equipment makes Rees Drilling well suited to sites with limited access, soft ground, or tighter operating conditions.
Equipment that fits the job
Our fleet is designed to balance capability with access, allowing work to be completed efficiently on both open sites and more constrained environments.
MC5 Ezi-Probe Land Cruiser Rig
Ideal for difficult access and low ground impact drilling, this rig offers flexibility on sites where larger units may be impractical. A strong fit for projects requiring careful movement, reduced site disturbance, and efficient setup.
Rig Capabilities
- Continuous vibration tube sampling to 10m
- Solid flight auger up to 10m
- 75mm–125mm auger capability
- Bulk sampling with 300mm auger to 2m
- Rotary wash / air drilling up to 10m
- Push tubes
- Concrete coring
- Monitoring well installation up to 6m
- Inclinometer installations
- Hollow flight auger up to 10m
Hydrapower Scout Mark V
Mounted on a 13T Hino 4x4 GT Series truck makes this the perfect versatile rig for all aspects of geptechnical drilling and is backed by additional trucks and site support equipment.
Rig Capabilities
- NMLC coring to 90+m
- SPT Testing
- Water Pressure Testing
- NQ Coring to 200m
- HQ Coring to 100m
- DTH Hammer to 150m
- Installation of Monitoring Wells and Vibrating Wire Pezos
- Rotary Wash Bore Drilling to 200m
- Solid Flight Augering to 30m
- Hollow Flight Augering to 20m
- Earthing Holes
- Inclinometer Installation
Scout 1750 Skid Mounted Man Portable Rig
Our skid-mounted, man-portable drilling rig is designed for limited-access sites, with drilling capability to depths of up to 20 metres. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of geotechnical and environmental applications.
Rig Capabilities
- Auger drilling
- Rotary drilling
- NMLC and NQ coring
- Down-the-hole (DTH) hammer drilling
- Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) and U50 sampling
- Vane shear testing
- Water pressure testing
- Support Vehicle: 4x4 6.5T truck
Built for Far North field conditions
From compact access work to larger site-based operations, Rees Drilling delivers clean, professional capability backed by fit-for-purpose equipment.
Locally Owned
Cairns-based service with a practical understanding of regional site conditions.
Low Impact
Compact access solutions suited to projects where footprint matters.
Responsive
Professional support for clients who value clear communication and reliable delivery.
Specialised
Focused on shallow Geo-Tech and Environmental Drilling applications.
Get in touch
Request a quote
Need a drilling partner for a low-impact or difficult-access project? Get in touch with Rees Drilling to discuss your site, timing, and scope.
Phone
+61 429 027 505
Email
reesdrilling@outlook.com
Location
Cairns, North Queensland
