Bothar Boring & Tunnelling

1. Contact for Inquiries
Brisbane • Sydney • Abu Dhabi • Kuwait
Web www.botharboring.com.au
Brisbane 114 Ingleston Road
Wakerley, QLD, AUS 4154
Ph +61 7 3907 0777
Fax +61 7 3907 0888
Sydney 4 Kibble Place
Narellan, NSW, AUS 2567
Ph +61 2 4648 5044
Fax +61 2 4648 5344
Abu Dhabi Al Nasr Building, M Floor
Defence Road
PO Box 32567
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ph +971 (02) 6420 002
Fax +971 (02) 6420 228
Kuwait Al Shayma’a Tower
Omar Bin Al Khattab Street
Murgab Area-3rd floor
Kuwait
Ph +965 2225 1311
Fax +965 2225 1312

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Bothar Boring & Tunnelling
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling is a specialist engineering services
company proficient in the non-destructive installation and
rehabilitation of underground services and facilities for water,
gas, sewage and utilities housing cables, through the use
of a full range of trenchless installation techniques.
With two decades experience, key offices in Brisbane,
Sydney, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, and a new office set to open in
Europe, Bothar Boring & Tunnelling continues to broaden its
international reach, offering innovative trenchless engineering
solutions for major global boring and tunnelling projects.
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling offers a full suite of trenchless services
including tunnelling and pipe jacking, auger boring, micro-
tunnelling, horizontal directional drilling and rehabilitation,
while proudly designing and manufacturing its own range of
sophisticated auger boring and tunnelling machines in house.
The equipment used by Bothar Boring & Tunnelling is
capable of undertaking a range of projects from 300mm
up to 4,000mm in all variations of ground conditions.
»» Tunnelling and Micro-tunnelling...... 400mm to 4,000mm
»» Auger Boring....................................... 300mm to 1,550mm
»» HDD...................................................... 300mm to 1,000mm
The company’s substantial trenchless fleet includes the following:
»» Thirteen (13) tunnelling and micro-tunnelling
machines (including 5 Herrenknecht machines)
»» Ten (10) auger boring machines
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling also carries a large inventory of jacking
rigs, drive trains, power packs, excavators, trucks and cranes.

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Our PeopleWho We Are
Tony Guinan Executive Director
Tony Guinan began his relationship with Bothar Boring &
Tunnelling in 1993 after migrating to Australia from Ireland.
With 17 years experience in the oil, gas and trenchless
industry, Tony has been instrumental to the company in driving
major innovations in subsurface technology, and has directly
managed various large-scale projects throughout Australia.
Tony has played a pivotal role in growing the company into
one of Australia’s leading trenchless installation service
providers. Further to this, he has been directly responsible
for the recruitment, training and retention of the firm’s highly
experienced and accredited workforce, as well as expediting
the growth of Bothar Boring & Tunnelling’s equipment fleet.
Steve Mitchell General Manager Australia
Joining Bothar Boring & Tunnelling in 2000, Steve Mitchell
is a civil engineer who boasts an impressive background
in the design and construction of various civil engineering,
water infrastructure, pipeline design and construction, and
trenchless projects in Australia and the United Kingdom.
In addition to supervising the daily activities of the company,
Steve’s role involves providing technical support and project
managing various pipe jacking, auger boring and micro-
tunnelling projects throughout Australia. He is also responsible
for the review and tender of various trenchless projects and acts
as a technical consultant to designers, contractors and clients,
in relation to the design and construction of various types of
tunnelling equipment used by Bothar Boring & Tunnelling.
Further to this, Steve oversees the programming of works and
procurement of materials, as well as organising tunnelling crews
and subcontractors and liaising with clients on a daily basis.
Noel Kerr Executive Director
Noel Kerr has significant experience in all facets of trenchless
installation including tunnelling, micro-tunnelling, auger
boring and HDD in Australia, the Middle East and Europe.
With 25 years’ experience in business ownership, most recently
Noel was the founder and CEO of Diversified Construction
Corporation Pty Ltd (DCC), an oil and gas pipeline construction
and maintenance business which he grew to an annual turnover
in excess of $200 million and profit of circa $15 million.
Noel successfully negotiated the merger of DCC with Walter
Diversified Services Pty Ltd (WDS) in 2006, becoming a founding
shareholder of the newly established company. Upholding his
role as CEO for the next two years, Noel was an integral part
of the senior executive management team and in that time saw
WDS secure its listing on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Adam Ibrahim General Manager Middle East
Adam Ibrahim is a mechanical engineer with vast experience
in the project management of various areas of the construction
industry, with a particular emphasis on pipeline and tunnelling
jobs. As Deputy Manager / Project Manager for Thrust
Boring Construction Company in Kuwait, he managed
many contracts and co-coordinated all associated micro
tunnelling and pipe jacking operations and set ups.
In early 2004 Adam became the General Manager of MacCormick
Civil and Tunnelling in the Middle East, leading the company
in negotiations, meetings, conventions and seminars, as well
as liaising with key industry organisations. In addition to this he
provided overall direction and strategic management of the
company’s use of resources, including personnel, technology
and physical assets. Following the acquisition of MacCormick
Civil and Tunnelling by WDS in 2007, Adam was reengaged
to assume a similar role within the restructured firm.
Building the World Beneath You
With two decades of cutting edge experience in the trenchless engineering
industry, Bothar Boring & Tunnelling has become one of Australia’s most
skilled providers of subsurface pipeline construction and tunnelling.
Borthar Boring & Tunnelling has developed a reputation for being a
‘can-do’ company renowned for the delivery of difficult projects and
for safety, quality, efficiency and reliability. These strengths, coupled
with an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges of every
project, have helped Bothar Boring & Tunnelling to leverage their
current status as a market-leading, multinational operation with a
network encompassing Australia, Europe and the Middle East.
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling unites cutting-edge engineering techniques
with extensive technical skills that are unparalleled in the industry. The
company’s comprehensive offering covers the full suite of trenchless
solutions from auger boring, micro-tunnelling and horizontal directional
drilling through to tunnelling, pipejacking and rehabilitation, enabling the
efficient delivery of every aspect of even the most challenging projects.
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling plays a key role in the advancement
of the trenchless solutions industry worldwide and is a member
of the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT), and
the International Society of Trenchless Technology (ISTT).
Our Values
Since establishment 20 years ago, the business, values and
corporate philosophy of Bothar Boring & Tunnelling have remained
resolute. The company strives to deliver the highest level of service
and professionalism without compromising on safety, quality or
sustainability and with an unwavering commitment to innovation.
Safety
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling holds in high regard its moral and legal
responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy working environment
for employees, contractors, customers and visitors. This commitment
extends to ensuring the organisation’s operations do not place the
local community at risk of injury, illness or damage to property.
Quality
It is the aim of Bothar Boring & Tunnelling to achieve maximum
consumer satisfaction via an unwavering commitment to
providing quality products and services, which exceed
agreed quality standards and customer expectations.
Sustainability
When planning and executing even the lowest risk projects, it is the strict
policy position of Bothar Boring & Tunnelling to treat the surrounding
environment as a principal factor for concern. The company strongly
advocates sustainability and through the use of sophisticated trenchless
techniques, takes great care to minimise environmental damage.

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Company Timeline
1991
»» Business started
operations in Sydney
»» Manufacture of first “Bothar
Built” auger boring machine
– a 900mm diameter
3 cylinder machine
»» First job for Integral
Energy (Sydney) – 30m of
18” diameter steel casing
for electrical cables
»» Other work for various
municipal councils
1994
»» Manufacture of first ‘Bothar Built’ tunnel boring
machine (TBM) – an 1800mm diameter TBM
»» Completed first major tunnelling project
– Oxley to Logan Trunk Water Main
»» Completed first excavation by drill and blast
and pipe jack in rock up to 400mpa of 1200mm
diameter pipe at Nerang, on the Gold Coast
1995
»» Company splits from parent
»» Undertakes 3km of 400mm
diameter auger boring
crossings between Young
and Botany, in Sydney,
NSW for the Moomba
to Sydney Ethane Line
1997
»» Manufacture of largest
‘Bothar Built’ tunnelling
machine to date – a
2,800mm diameter TBM
»» Completion of Coronation
Drive Drainage Project in
Brisbane, Australia, from
the Inn on the Park Hotel
to the Brisbane River.
1993
»» Established
presence in
Queensland
market
2000
»» Manufacture of largest new ‘Bothar
Built’ tunneling machine to date
– a 3,500mm diameter TBM
»» Completion of Black Street
Stormwater Drainage at Milton,
Brisbane, Queensland. For Brisbane
City Council (remove full-stop)
»» 350 meters of 3,000mm diameter
tunnelling for installation of
Reinforced Concrete Jacking Pipe
from Lang Park to Brisbane River
1991
2002
»» Completed 250m of 1200mm
tunnelling in Brisbane CBD for
Gandel (Queen Street Central
Stormwater Diversion Project).
»» Tunnelling was under major
CBD road and mall and
involved shaft and manhole
construction, traffic control,
survey and community liaison.
2011
»» Opens office in Kuwait
»» Awarded first project
in Kuwait – 15km of
various diameter (ranging
from 400mm to 1000m)
for stormwater.
2007 – 2009
»» Completed over 600 meters of tunnelling from 1,350mm
up to 2,100mm for Liverpool City Council on the Central
Business District Trunk Storm Water Drainage Project for
the installation of Reinforced Concrete Jacking Pipe
2005
»» Completed Isaac Street
Stormwater Relief Drainage
project for Brisbane City Works
including 130m of tunnelling
from 1,500mm up to 2,100mm
2010
»» Expands to Middle East
»» Opens office in Abu Dhabi
»» Commence first micro-tunnelling
job – 1.7km of 2,000mm diameter
for installation of Reinforced
Concrete Jacking Pipe for
400 KVA Cables Works.
2011

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Trenchless Solutions
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling’s full service offering sets the company apart and enables them to efficiently deliver on any boring or tunnelling
project, regardless of its difficulty or complexity. The firm employs state-of-the-art technology and superior machinery to achieve the optimum
results within tight deadlines, while never compromising on quality. Drawing upon 20 years experience to ensure the most suitable methods
are engaged at each stage every project, Bothar Boring & Tunnelling can manage all work without the need to engage external contractors.
Rehabilitation
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling has now been providing rehabilitation and replacement of existing
pipelines as an alternative to the installation of new pipelines for many years. The company has
a sophisticated range of specialist equipment available to undertake this work when required.
Micro Tunnelling and Tunnelling
When absolute precision is required, Bothar Boring & Tunnelling utilises cutting-
edge micro-tunnelling machines manufactured by world leaders Herrenknecht.
Ideal for wet, sandy locations or deeper tunnels, these micro-tunnelling
machines are operated using state-of-the-art laser-guided technology.
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling’s own fleet of “Bothar Built” TBMs are designed for
tunnelling through a variety of ground conditions from hard rock to sand and virtually
anything in between. Bothar Boring & Tunnelling has successfully completed tunnelling
projects from 1,050mm up to 4,000mm in all types of ground conditions.
Where particularly tough ground conditions require manual excavation, Bothar Boring
& Tunnelling is also highly skilled in pipe-jacking and have developed unique methods
to achieve maximum accuracy during jacking in order to lengthen the jacked distance
and control varying ground conditions whilst installing pipelines, ducts and culverts.
The company’s micro-tunneling and tunneling fleet ranges from 400mm to 4000mm diameter.
Auger Boring
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling’s expertise in auger boring is unparalleled. The company’s
auger boring techniques provide a safe and economical alternative to other forms of
tunnelling, without compromising on efficiency or quality and is a reliable method for
making crossings beneath highways, railways and other existing infrastructure.
The company’s auger boring fleet ranges in size from 300 – 1,550mm in diameter.
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
HDD is a technique typically used for long crossings over waterways, gorges and
environmentally sensitive areas, where traditional trenching or excavating is not practical.
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling’s capabilities in HDD permit the placing of pipes or conduits
over considerable distances without disturbing the surface or damaging the surrounding
environment. This method of trenchless technology is suitable for laying water and
wastewater pipes, gas and oil pipelines, and electricity and telecommunications cables.
Our HDD size range is from 300mm – 1,000mm in diameter.
Our Markets
With a raft of blue-chip clients and experience that covers a
wide range of global industries, Bothar Boring & Tunnelling’s
specialist teams are comfortably positioned to draw from
a depth of specialist knowledge and skill, ensuring client
expectations are consistently exceeded with each new project.
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling caters to a diverse range
of markets with services that typically include:
»» Non-destructive crossings (NDC’s) of major infrastructure
including roads, railway lines and other existing services
»» Installation of new pipelines for oil and gas, and water and sewage
»» Rehabilitation or replacement of existing underground asset
The company’s key markets include:
»» Water/Sewer Infrastructure
»» Oil & Gas
»» CSG
»» Mining
»» Transport Road & Rail)
»» Electricity & Communications Utility
In its 20 years of operation, Bothar Boring & Tunnelling
has earned a solid reputation for being able to deliver
technically difficult projects that other contractors cannot.
Now recognised as one of Australia’s leading trenchless
construction companies, Bothar Boring & Tunnelling has
established a credible blue-chip client base which includes
many of Australia’s largest construction companies,
and a significant number of government departments,
municipal councils and utilities, including:
»» Leightons, BMD Group, John Holland;
»» Fulton Hogan, Baulderstone, Murphey Pipe & Civil;
»» Origin, WDS Limited, BCG / BMA;
»» Roadtek (QLD Department of Transport & Main
Roads), RTA (Roads & Traffic Authority NSW)
»» Al Nasr Contracting Company LLC, Kuwait Company for
Process Plant Construction & Contracting K.S.C.;
»» Queensland Urban Utilities, Sydney Water, Melbourne
Water Corporation, South Australian Water; and
»» Municipal Councils including, Liverpool (NSW), Gold
Coast, Ipswich & Moreton Bay Regional Councils.
»» Brisbane City Council

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Key Projects
Central Business District Trunk
Stormwater Drainage
Client Liverpool City Council
Location Liverpool, NSW, Australia
Type of Works Tunnelling (Principal Contractor)
Scope of Works
610m of tunneling from 1,350mm up to 2,100mm diameter
reinforced concrete jacking pipe under state railway and
roads including survey and set out, location of services, traffic
control, design and construction of jacking and receiving
shafts up to 11m deep, construction of reinforced concrete
chambers, construction of sandstone outfall to Georges River,
backfilling pits, restoration of site and as-constructed survey.
400 KVA cables works for Mushrif -
Mamzar Beach - Nahda 400/132 KV
Substations Al Nahda area, Dubai, UAE
Client Dubai Electricity and Water Authority / Nexans
Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Works Micro-tunnelling (Sub-Contractor)
Scope of Works
1700m x 2,000mm diameter reinforced concrete jacking
pipes under highways, main roads and other existing
utilities (including survey, set out and as built).
Townsville Waste Water Upgrade Project
Client Townsville City Council
Location Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Type of Works Auger Boring (Subcontractor)
Scope of Works
8 x 1,200mm and 8 x 700mm auger bores ranging in
length up to 90 meters. Installation for sewage pressure
mains under state railway and roads including location of
services, construction of boring and exit pits, boring and
installation of steel casing, backfilling and restoration.
Black Street Stormwater Drainage
Client Brisbane City Council
Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Type of Works Tunnelling (Principal Contractor)
Scope of Works
350m x 3,000mm diameter reinforced concrete jacking pipe under
state railway, roads and multi storey buildings including survey and
set out, location of services, traffic control, construction and design
of sheet piled jacking pit, reinforced concrete chambers, sheet
piled cofferdam in Brisbane River for TBM exit and construction
of headwall, various open trenching for stormwater drainage,
backfilling pits, restoration of site and as-constructed survey.
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Our Technology
The determination of Bothar Boring & Tunnelling to pioneer new
technology and lead innovation is demonstrated by its ongoing
investment into research and development. The company’s extensive
fleet of boring and tunnelling machinery which are designed and
manufactured in house, is frequently reviewed and advanced to ensure
Bothar maintains its position as a cutting edge leader in the industry.
Bothar Boring & Tunnelling’s commitment to employing the
most advanced techniques also extends to the practice of their
industry partners. The company’s micro-tunnelling machines
are supplied exclusively by Herrenknecht, a market leader with
over 30 years of experience in the field of tunnelling. With its
research and development resources and engineering expertise,
Herrenknecht has made a substantial contribution to the significant
advancements made in mechanised tunnelling in recent years.