REHAB & REPAIR
A young gun in underground asset protection With a focus on innovation and safety, Abletech Underground has made an impact in the construction, civil and mining sectors.
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ed by Director Geordie McGrath, Abletech Underground provides specialist industry solutions for utility protection and maintenance across the construction, mining, and civil industries. But what is the point of differentiation for a company making an impact for its clients? “For us, we strive to be a reliable supplier across all aspects of a project,” McGrath said. “This means, we can confidently oversee work in the design phase, right through to construction and competition. “A lot of the projects that we’re a part of are in the design phases, years before it gets released for construction. “So going from design and work all the way through construction to final handover is pretty exciting.” Based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD) and Chinchilla Western Downs, McGrath launched the company five years ago after being influenced by his father who began service locating 40 years ago. Five years in and the company has hit
the ground running. It now operates a fleet of fully equipped vehicles with a highly skilled team of industry professionals servicing all areas of Australia. “We noticed growth quickly,” McGrath said. “We don’t aim to be the biggest, I want to ensure we are the best.” “We initially bought a vacuum truck, and the business expanded from there. “We now work alongside a vast array of sectors, suppling personalised services to each of our clients.” Some of these include utility locating, Vac Trucks, CCTV pipe inspections and drain cleaning and maintenance, among other services. This unmatched expertise was gained from the company’s work throughout a number of high challenging and large-scale projects. “We really enjoy working on large scale projects where the team can make a positive impact on the works and project progression,” McGrath said. “In the past five years, we have got to be a part of various projects from highway upgrades, large scale
Abletech operates a fleet of fully equipped vehicles with a highly skilled team of industry professionals.
pipelines, windfarms, drill support and developments all over Australia. “We will mobilise wherever our clients need us.” The company is also looking to challenge stigmas and change perceptions around safety, an utmost priority for Abletech. McGrath said the company has a very Senior Operator Taylor Diessel.
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The Australian Pipeliner | November 2023