Directhitt is an Australian trenchless specialist for oil and gas, mining, power, telecommunications, water and wastewater projects which require trenchless pipeline or conduit installations in onshore or shore crossing environments. Based on 27 years of contracting experience throughout Australia and Asia, the company offers complete HDD design and engineering solutions for clients, from concept to construction, through the application of its specialised knowledge and experience, including:

• Design and engineering
• River Crossings
• Shore crossings
• Hard rock difficult geotechnical conditions
• Microtunnelling

Directhitt is experienced with diameters of 100 to 1,200 mm, across distances of up to 2,100 m. The company can provide clients advice on project methodology, such as the use of HDD intersects for long crossings or where geotechnical conditions require careful management of drilling pressures and drilling fluids for environmentally sensitive locations.

The contactor can also provide clients advice on geotechnical investigations required to minimise project risk and deliver a successful project, avoiding potential contractor construction claims.