Water Bore Drilling
Reliable Groundwater Solutions for Rural, Commercial & Community Needs
Long-Term Water Access Backed by Decades of Experience
Slade Drill has been delivering dependable water bore services across regional NSW, including the Shoalhaven, Nowra, Windsor, Richmond, and the Southern Highlands, including Bowral, the Blue Mountains and southern Queensland, for two generations.
Our family-owned team specialises in stock and domestic bores, irrigation and town supply, and deep artesian systems. Whether you’re preparing to irrigate farmland, support livestock, or secure water for your community, we offer tailored drilling programs that prioritise performance, compliance, and longevity.
Based on the Central Coast of NSW, we are fully licensed to drill artesian and sub-artesian bores throughout New South Wales and southern Queensland.
Our Water Bore Services
Stock & Domestic Bores
Ideal for rural homes, small farms, and domestic water supply.
Flow rate: up to 15 litres per second
Drilled to depths of up to 350 metres
Efficient, clean bores designed for ongoing daily use
Supports household water access, livestock watering, gardens, and small-scale agriculture
Irrigation & Town Water Supply
These bores are designed for large-scale demand and are suitable for farms, commercial systems, and council-managed water supply.
Flow rate: up to 40 litres per second
Typically drilled to 250 metres
Precision-drilled to support long-term irrigation systems and town water infrastructure
Ideal for vineyards, broadacre crops, and rural town supply networks
Artesian Bores – Great Artesian Basin
For deep groundwater access where pressurised artesian flow is possible.
Flow rate: up to 50 litres per second
Drilled to depths of up to 1000 metres
Suitable for remote properties and long-term, high-reliability applications
Includes casing, pressure headworks, and compliance with basin-specific regulations
Industries We Serve
We provide tailored groundwater solutions for a wide range of clients, including:
Private landowners and farmers
Local councils and rural communities
Mining and exploration companies
Environmental and engineering consultants
Civil contractors and infrastructure developers
Our Process
Every project begins with a site-specific plan:
Site Assessment
Understanding geology, access, and water demand
Licensing & Approvals
Assistance with all state-required permits and documentation
Test Pumping & Logging
To verify bore performance and water quality
Drilling & Casing
Using custom-built rigs and best-practice techniques
We work across a wide geographic footprint and tailor our process to suit the environmental conditions of each region, from the rocky escarpments of the Blue Mountains, rural properties in Sydney, the Southern Highlands, to the expansive farmlands of the Central Coast
Purpose-Built Equipment for Reliable Results
We use custom-built, high-performance drilling rigs tailored to the demands of groundwater access across varied terrain. Our equipment is selected and maintained for accuracy, efficiency, and long-term durability, from shallow domestic bores to deep artesian systems. Our fleet allows us to adapt to the unique geological conditions of each site, ensuring every bore is drilled to high industry standards.
Our Work in the Field
From paddocks to the outback, here’s where we’ve delivered licensed drilling solutions across regional NSW and southern QLD.
Water Bore Headworks
Valve and Pipe Assembly at Artesian Outlet
Rural Water Bore Drilling
Water Bore Installation
Onsite Casing Welding
Artesian Drilling
Remote Setup
Mineral Exploration Drilling
Artesian Bore Installation
Irrigation Bore Drilling
Tank and Mud System in Bushland Setup
Remote Water Bore Drilling
Irrigation Bore Drilling
Compressor Rig and Generator Units in Rural Pasture
Artesian Bore Flow Test
High-Pressure Water Discharge from Bore
Mineral Exploration Drilling
Mineral Exploration Drilling with Core Rig
Water Bore Drilling
Drillwell 1000 Rig Setup
Water Bore Headworks
Valve and Pipe Assembly at Artesian Outlet
Rural Water Bore Drilling
Let’s Get Your Water Bore Project Started
We’ll help you select the right bore type and deliver a reliable, compliant drilling solution suited to your property and water needs.
