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Licensed Water Bore & Drilling Contractors – NSW & South QLD
From the NSW Central Coast, we deliver professional water bore drilling and mineral exploration services across rural and regional eastern Australia — including country Sydney (Windsor, Richmond), the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands (Bowral and surrounds), the South Coast (Nowra and Shoalhaven) and Southern Queensland.
Licensed & Insured
Fully certified for water bore and exploration drilling.
Regional Specialists
Based on the Central Coast — serving remote and regional areas.
Start-to-Finish Support
From licensing and site selection to final bore commissioning.
How We Help?
Whether you’re drilling for water or minerals, our experience ensures every project starts on solid ground.

I need a new water bore for my property
Reliable drilling for rural, residential, and agricultural needs
Stock & domestic water bores
Irrigation and town water supply
Deep artesian bores into the Great Artesian Basin

I need to inspect or fix an existing bore
Get expert diagnostics and full-service restoration
Down-hole camera inspections
Irrigation and town water supply
Refurbishment of old or damaged bores

I’m planning mineral exploration or a mine service project
Proven techniques and equipment for reliable geological results
Coal and hard rock mineral drilling
Diamond coring, chip & bulk sampling
Reverse circulation and dewatering bores
Our Work in the Field
From paddocks to the outback, here’s where we’ve delivered licensed drilling solutions across NSW and Southern QLD.

Water Bore Headworks
Valve and Pipe Assembly at Artesian Outlet

Rural Water Bore Drilling

Water Bore Installation
Onsite Casing Welding
Artesian Drilling
Mineral Exploration Drilling
Artesian Bore Installation
Remote Setup
Irrigation Bore Drilling
Tank and Mud System in Bushland Setup
Remote Water Bore Drilling
Irrigation Bore Drilling
Compressor Rig and Generator Units in Rural Pasture
Artesian Bore Flow Test
High-Pressure Water Discharge from Bore
Mineral Exploration Drilling
Mineral Exploration Drilling with Core Rig
Water Bore Drilling
Drillwell 1000 Rig Setup
Water Bore Headworks
Valve and Pipe Assembly at Artesian Outlet
Rural Water Bore Drilling

Servicing the East Coast with Trusted Water Bore Drilling




Slade Drilling has provided licensed water bore drilling services across the East Coast of Australia for over 50 years. Based on the Central Coast of NSW, we work with clients throughout regional and remote areas of New South Wales and Queensland.
We specialise in groundwater access for private landowners, agricultural producers, councils, and civil contractors. We have the equipment, licensing, and local knowledge to get the job done right.
Our Service Areas Include:
Central Coast & Hunter Valley
Southern Highlands & Illawarra
Blue Mountains & Hawkesbury
Darling Downs, Toowoomba & Southern QLD
Northern Rivers & Mid North Coast
New England, Tamworth & Gunnedah
Dubbo & the Central West
Outback NSW & remote Queensland communities
Wherever you are on the East Coast, we bring experience, precision, and reliability to your drilling project.




Why Choose Slade Drilling?
Based on the Central Coast, serving NSW & QLD
Over five decades of industry expertise
Assistance with bore licensing and siting
Assistance with bore licensing and siting
Committed to safety, training, and environmental care
Ready to get started?
Whether you’re planning a new bore, need repairs, or exploring mineral potential, we’re here to help.