Delivering expertise in remote locations
While Civiltest is highly experienced in working in both rural and urban settings, we are renowned for our ability to deliver outstanding results for clients in remote and challenging locations.
The Civiltest team regularly works with mining clients, in various regions across Australia such as; Pilbara region in WA, Broken Hill NSW, Ouyen Victoria sandmines, Murray Basin NSW, to list a few.
“Working in the Pilbara is the ultimate challenge for geotechnical mining investigation, but it’s a challenge our team regularly takes on with short notice,” said Mick Bate, Civiltest Director and National Projects Manager.
“We can be on-site and ready to go in the Pilbara within four days.”
Remote work capability is a key advantage offered by Civiltest - going where the work needs to be done, when it’s needed.
As remote locations go, the Pilbara takes the cake. So isolated, the only form of communication is satellite phone, there are difficult roads and environment to navigate and harsh working conditions with temperatures up to 48 degrees.
“When we get the call to attend a remote location like the Pilbara, Civiltest swings into action, pulling together the testing team, technicians, all-terrain vehicles and the required equipment, including full onsite laboratory and hit the road, driving over with our mobile workplace.
“Getting on the ground to begin investigations in remote circumstances needs superior organisation. There is 5,000kms to cover before you can even set up. You need to have every single item you need on board, all accreditation and relevant documentation ready to go and the ability to work under pressure,” said Mick.
“No matter what the circumstances, Civiltest aims to exceed expectations. We focus on finding the most cost-effective and efficient way forward. We are able to do initial investigations early on, before projects commence, to establish feasibility. We look at system improvement and streamline processes, such as surveying so that engineers are free to concentrate on their most important tasks.”