What We Do
At CQ Drilling & Blasting Pty Ltd, we take pride in delivering high-quality drilling and blasting services for projects across Central Queensland, throughout the state, and even internationally. From challenging urban sites to remote mining operations, we bring expertise, precision, and safety to every job. Below are some highlights of the diverse projects we have successfully completed.
Abel Point Marina Extension
Airlie Beach
Scope: Sensitive blasting in a built-up coastal area.
Achievement: Drilled and fired over 500,000 tonnes of armour rock without disruption to surrounding businesses and residences.
Client: I. Redicliffe & Co.
Kirkwood Road Development Gladstone
Scope: Drilling and blasting for a major bypass road, with operations close to privately owned houses.
Achievement: Executed precise, safe blasting to enable critical road infrastructure.
Client: Gladstone City Council.
Trekelano Project
Duchess/Mt. Isa
Scope: Full-service drilling and blasting for a mining project.
Achievement: Operated 24-hour drilling shifts for four months, including loading and firing, ensuring uninterrupted productivity.
Client: Barricks.
Neils Road By-Pass
Yeppoon
Scope: Drilling and blasting new road cuttings under high-voltage power towers.
Challenge: Towers running parallel and as close as 6 to 10 metres from the cutting edge required exceptional control and safety measures.
Client: RTCS.
Ravenswood Gold Mine
Sarsfield
Scope: Took over from the previous drilling contractor to maintain and improve production.
Achievement: Increased the mine’s productivity by 17% with two drills running 24/7, achieving about 30,000 metres drilled in hard rock each month.
Client: Resolute Ltd.
Road Construction
Solomon Islands
Scope: Built roads down cliff faces for local communities on Rennell Island.
Achievement: Successfully handled logistics and export/import licencing for explosives and accessories from Australia and maintained close liaison with landowners and government authorities.
Client: Local and government stakeholders.
For reliable drilling and blasting solutions on your next project, big or small, contact CQ Drilling & Blasting Pty Ltd today. We are ready to tender and deliver exceptional results.