Delivering precision and innovation in trenchless solutions
With a focus on delivering complex trenchless solutions, Bothar Group leverages decades of experience, a robust safety culture, and an extensive fleet of specialised equipment.
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Groundbreaking purchase made for major SA project
The South Australian Government and the T2D Alliance have signed the contract to purchase three tunnel boring machines (TBMs) from world-leading manufacturer Herrenknecht.
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Hitting the ground running in 2024
Bothar is prepared for a busy year ahead, with significant projects secured and a growing order book.
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Snowy Hydro 2.0 sees another breakthrough
Following the breakthrough at the power station’s transformer hall, Snowy Hydro 2.0 has seen the breakthrough blast of the machine hall cavern crown.
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Mammoth progression on T2D project
Throughout 2023, the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project in South Australia saw significant progress, with more to come in 2024.
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New CEO for Bothar Boring & Tunnelling
Shane Kimpton has joined Bothar Boring & Tunnelling as chief executive officer (CEO), following the company’s successful restructuring process.
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Snowy Hydro resets Snowy Hydro 2.0
The federal government has reported that tunnel boring machine (TBM) Florence encountering soft ground has significantly impacted the project.
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West Gate Tunnel Project tunnel road decks almost complete
Construction on the internal road surface on twin tunnels on the West Gate Tunnel Project nears completion. The removal of both tunnel boring machines (TBM) has also started.
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North East Link Tunnel TBM on route to Melbourne
The first of two monumental tunnel boring machines (TBM) that will dig the North East Link Tunnels is on a ship headed to Melbourne.
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Students name Western Sydney Airport Metro TBM
Local students have chosen the winning name for the tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Western Sydney Airport Metro project.
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Australia’s end-to-end trenchless technology solution provider
Since the introduction of the first horizontal directional drill, the Navigator® HDD, through to deployment of the latest in bore planning software, Vermeer Australia has partnered with Australian trenchless specialists to help them deliver infrastructure projects of all sizes for over 30 years.
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Construction begins on substation to power TBM
Work has begun on the Tonsley East Substation, which will power the tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will excavate tunnels for the River Torrens to Darlington project in South Australia (SA).
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Learn how Victoria’s longest twin road tunnels will be built
The North East Link Tunnels have been extended with an extra 1.9km of tunnels dug by tunnel boring machines (TBM), to create twin 6.5km tunnels.
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Melbourne’s newest sewer under construction
Tunnelling work to build Melbourne’s newest sewer pipeline has begun. Lucey, Melbourne Water’s tunnel boring machine, is doing all the hard work.
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Sydney Metro West project hits next stage
The first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Daphne and Beatrice started carving out a section of the 24km Sydney Metro West line on 1 June.
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OptionX launches AdaptX Mini, set to revolutionise trenchless technology
A key player in the drilling, tunnelling, and boring industry recently unveiled the AdaptX Mini at Bournedrill’s Archerfield workshop in Queensland. OptionX Group’s groundbreaking modular drilling system is set to redefine industry standards and streamline project execution.
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Wrapping up the challenges in SA
In December 2022, Denso Australia completed the supply of a project involving the protection of 400 lineal metres of DN250 mild steel pipeline in Bolivar, South Australia.
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Snowy Hydro 2.0 faces challenging conditions
The Snowy Hydro 2.0 management team has confirmed that variable site and geological conditions have impacted the tunnel boring process for the NSW project.
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West Gate Tunnel boring complete
A major milestone has been reached on the West Gate Tunnel project, with tunnel boring now complete on the two twin tunnels that will create a much-needed alternative to the congested West Gate Bridge.
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North East Link taking shape in Watsonia
The North East Link Program recently completed piling works within its site on the east side of Greensborough Road, Watsonia, forming the structural foundations of the 40-metre deep, 200-metre-long Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch area.
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Vida reaches three-quarter mark for the West Gate tunnel
Tunnel boring machine Vida has broken the 2000 metre mark for the inbound tunnel on the West Gate Tunnel project.
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WATCH: M Tucker makes recycled concrete from no-dig waste
M Tucker and Sons has started manufacturing recycled concrete blocks using waste from no-dig operations and civil construction projects.
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View the latest trenchless technology tenders
Trenchless Australasia has teamed up with Australian Tenders to bring readers the latest trenchless tenders.
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Watercare tunnelling underway for 2023
Watercare tunnelling projects are already well underway for 2023 in Auckland, with progress being made in Warkworth, and the Central Interceptor project.
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Edge Underground pre-plan key to success in Townsville
Heading into the wet season in northern Queensland, Edge Underground – part of OptionX Group – were working against extreme heat and flash flooding on a microtunnelling project to complete three lines, with one under a major state highway.
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M Tucker & Sons turns worksite waste into valuable resource
Civil and trenchless drainage specialist M Tucker & Sons is expanding its services it can offer customers and tackling no-dig waste at the same time.
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