| 77 T T Bernadette Cooney Hydro excavation specialists in demand Hydrex are specialists in hydro excavation, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) utility locating, tree root exposure, concrete scanning, and vacuum loading. Hydrex CONTRACTING Offering hydro excavation and utility locating services for the civil construction industry across Northland and Auckland, Hydrex Ltd is a contracting firm earning a reputation for cost effective solutions and professional service. Hydrex are specialists in hydro excavation, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) utility locating, tree root exposure, concrete scanning, and vacuum loading. Partnering with major civil and drainage contractors, including March Cato, Pipeline Civil, Fulton Hogan, CB Civil, and Fletchers, Hydrex is called in to assist with significant infrastructure and public asset renewal projects, paving the way for underground three waters, gas and power utilities. Established in 2021 by Will Pitman, who has ten years’ experience within Western Australia’s diamond drilling industry. After the covid pandemic forced him to return home, Will spent a year working for Pipe Vision, gaining invaluable experience in hydro excavation. It was during this time that he identified a gap in the market for more efficient and customer-focused services, which led to the founding of Hydrex Ltd. “We started with just me and one truck, and now we’ve got four,” says Will. “We’ve also expanded our service range to include GPR service locating and concrete scanning.” Hydrex is committed to employing the latest technology to improve service efficiency and accuracy. This is evident in their use of concrete scanning, where advanced technology is used to provide detailed imaging of what lies beneath the surface of concrete structures. This enables civil contractors to locate elements like rebar without causing damage to the structure. Hydrex’s core service is hydro excavation, which uses pressurised water to safely and accurately excavate soil. This method is not only non-destructive but also gentle on the environment making it ideal for working around sensitive underground utilities such as water mains, gas lines, and fibre optic cables. “Technology has massively improved what we do, and it’s only getting better. This enables us to expose the current infrastructure so it can be tied into new developments.” Hydrex also offers tree root exposure services, essential for preserving tree roots while ensuring underground utilities remain intact, especially where tree roots have grown around water pipes. “Tree roots chase the water so it’s common to find them wrapped around water pipes,” says Will. The company have undertaken tree root services for protected trees for local councils and redeveloped public housing projects for Kainga Ora. Vacuum loading is another crucial service provided by Hydrex. This involves the removal of liquid waste and slurry from various sites.\ “We empty out wet wells and sewer wells, anything that needs liquids removed basically.” They are currently tendering for a project to remove wastewater from an Auckland subdivision, while it installs its sewer infrastructure. Hydrex has recently obtained Totika Scheme NZ Industry Pre-Qualification status, a health and safety certification that ensures compliance with industry standards. It is also an Amotai-registered business, a platform that supports Māori and Pasifika-owned enterprises to gaining access to project tenders. Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. Each edition priority delivered to your door. i i i i li . www.waterfordpress.co.nz/subscriptions . t f . . / i ti 03 983 5525 Stay informed; we work with business owners and decision-makers across all economic sectors, profiling their success. t i f r ; r it i r i i - r r ll i t r , r fili t ir . businessnorth ) 0./-$ ' *. . ) $//$)". *- *(( - $ ' ls ) 0./-$ ' + - /$*). ԵԽԵԵ ԶԶԶ ԾԼԶ www.unitedflexible.co.nz sales@unitedflexible.co.nz -*0 /* .0++*-/ $'' ) /# ( / $" -!' 3 (+#$ $ ) $) *. և ' & 0 - 4 -* 3 1 /$*) -0 & **( *. $" -!' 3 (+#$ $ ) $) *. և *'*0-
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