About Us

UEA is a leading force in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) in Australia, recognised for our depth of experience, technical capability, and unwavering commitment to quality.

With 30 years at the forefront of the industry, we have delivered complex utility and pipeline projects with precision and reliability. Our strength lies in simplifying the challenging — taking on technically demanding environments and consistently turning them into successful outcomes. Backed by state-of-the-art equipment, an industry-leading team, and a strong HSEQ culture, we collaborate closely with our clients to deliver projects on time, with compliance and excellence at every stage. At UEA, we understand your needs, embrace the challenge, and take pride in delivering results that exceed expectations.

Our People

Our best assets are our people.

UEA develops training systems and programs that ensure our people are equipped with the latest tools to conduct their work, and to deliver a best-for-project solution each and every day.

UEA embraces the competency and education systems within our business. By adopting these practices, UEA is investing in the future of its business and providing our employees with every opportunity to progress within the industry.

Our Systems

UEA adopts a common-sense approach to our daily safe work practices, environmental protection and project quality.

At UEA, we take the ongoing health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and stakeholders very seriously, with a proactive commitment to zero harm.

Each project has specific management plans developed, providing a solid framework for site compliance and building excellence.

UEA has fully accredited safety, environmental, and quality management systems.

Core Values

A company can purchase state-of-the art equipment and machinery, but it is the people behind the wheel that really count.

  • Safety &
    Wellbeing
  • Integrity &
    Respect
  • Reliability &
    Accountability
  • Teamwork &
    Excellence
  • Balance
    & Fun

HDD Services & Markets

With 30 years of experience in the Australian Horizontal Directional Drilling industry, UEA provides a quality of service and engineering that ensures your project is a success.

HDD Ocean Outfall

UEA has become a contractor of choice for complex ocean outfall works. Using our fleet of Maxi Rigs, UEA has the ability to install significant outfalls for desalination, power and communication projects. Working closely with designers and divers has ensured that these difficult projects are delivered successfully.

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HDD Utilities

UEA has the ability to deliver long and large HDD installations in varying ground conditions. Whether it be a significant service re-location for a major infrastructure project or new pipelines required for our growing population we have the experience and capability to deliver your project.

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HDD Oil & Gas

The technical nature of these projects requires a significant level of compliance, cutting edge equipment and a team of experienced individuals – all of which UEA can provide. Whether they are multi bore projects or long complex installations UEA has the team to deliver.

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