AusTrench Pty Ltd considers suitable earthmoving and trenching projects around Rockhampton, particularly larger agricultural or regional civil works where the scope supports machinery mobilisation from our Pilton operating base and broader service area. Our general earthworks service can include excavation, ground shaping, bulk cutouts and site preparation for rural infrastructure. These works help prepare usable areas for the next stage of a property or construction project.
Heavy-duty trenching is available for suitable infrastructure routes requiring substantial excavation. Our tracked rock trencher supports demanding ground conditions where appropriate, while our wheeled trencher offers another option for rural trench runs. We assess the planned alignment, trench requirements and access to determine whether the work suits the equipment. Agricultural drainage and pipeline excavation can also be considered for water and underground utility routes, with the exact trench preparation scope agreed for each project.
Beyond trenching, we undertake dam digging and waterway-related earthworks where suitable for the site. Shed pad construction and cutouts may help prepare rural building areas through excavation and levelling. We also provide land clearing and contour bank construction for agricultural property works. These offerings can complement one another on larger projects, but we keep each service's limits clear and do not assume engineering, approvals or third-party certification are included.
Our operated fleet includes two 14-tonne excavators, a grader, a 30-tonne tracked rock trencher and a 100 HP wheeled ride-on trencher. All equipment is supplied on a wet hire basis with an operator. Owner-operator James Buckel brings lifelong agricultural experience to assessing rural property projects. For Rockhampton, travel, machinery freight, site access and the duration of work are important to viability, so we focus on projects that can be appropriately served by our existing machinery. This approach supports practical earthmoving for suitable regional properties without claiming a permanent local base.
