Make your Irrigation Project a Success!

Aqualine Contractors has recently been involved in an orchard irrigation project that required extending onto an existing irrigation system. Most of the trench needed to have the 250mm mainline pipe as well as a sub-main, this meant the trench had to be 400mm wide and 1 metre deepwhich normally would be dug open with a digger. However, trenching this wide just got easier!

The Quad RT80 Trencher is Aqualine Contractors specialty. Trenching with this machine is a lot more efficient in opening up a trench compared to a digger.

Being in the 'heavy' soil the trencher was able to chew its way through with ease making the soil a lot easier to work with when backfilling, no big clumps of uncooperative clay to try and place around the lateral starters. The RT80 also does a top-notch backfilling job, with only a few scratch marks visible.

Having a GPS set up on the trencher means we are able to get an accurate and straight line to follow whilst trenching. Saving you the needless worry of having incorrectly laid pipe.

Using the RT80 T, to help the orchard development rolling along. You've got nothing to lose, but everything to gain!

Aqualine Contractors are only a call away.

(06) 8769238

Over 300 tonnes of limestone later, you have an impressive solid base for the house foundations!

Last month we were out at Maraetotara enjoying the views, while working hard! This project involved; first stripping off the topsoil, shaping and stabilizing the subsoil then carting and leveling limestone to form a firm base for the house foundations.

With a lot of experience up our sleeve and the right equipment, we were able to get the base accurately level. On a job like this, compaction is key, the more you compact (roll) the limestone the firmer the base will become.

It's not only what you know, it's also who you know. Having a large number of contacts means we can likely source the specified aggregate pretty close to your property making it very easy to cart in the necessary sized product for the job. For this job over 300 tonnes of limestone was supplied and delivered.

Not only did we create the house foundation base, we also leveled out a Caravan park, so the owner can live onsite in his caravan and watch his dream house unfold. The last thing the owner wants is for his caravan to be washed off the bank, therefore we conveniently put in some efficient drainage systems, that will encapsulate the run-off water from the top of the driveway.

Let us help you start your dream house project today.

Call us today to discuss your project further

(06) 879-6238 or

check out our website for further information

www.aqualinecontractors.co.nz

You can't farm efficiently if you don't have a proper water supply. That's why we are here to help!

Over the life time of Aqualine Contractors we have tapped hundreds of springs, and installed hundreds of kilometres of water pipe, giving us valuable experience.

We have just finished installing a system which involved; tapping a spring, mole ploughing, placing and installing a 30,000L tank.

With each spring being different it requires a lot of skill to get it right. The team's expertise in tapping the spring meant we were able to capture as much water as possible, resulting in sufficient flow.

One trick is to ensure you have the right size pipe from the spring to the tank to reduce the risk of airlocks.

This reliable water systems gravity feeds down to a 30,000L tank situated so the helicopter can land beside it, making the water accessible for when they need to spray the orchard with the helicopter. As every orchardist knows; trees won't thrive if they don't have the resource to do so.

Like us to do something like this on your property?

Give us a call and we can discus your needs in detail.

(06) 8796238 or if it's easier send us an email info@aqualinecontractors.co.nz

Our driveways are usually the first thing people see. You want it looking sharp and one that will last well!

Following a recent purchase of the house, this homeowner knew the drive needed an upgrade. Every time it rained, the surface water and drainage would run-off the road and caused havoc to the driveway.

Aqualine assessed the situation and came up with a reliable solution, resolving both the drainage and driveway issues.

We placed 3 concrete sumps to collect the surface water off the road. Placement of these were key as we needed to catch the water before it gained momentum. We then delivered this through a 6" Novaflo pipe in the bottom of the water table, this carried the bulk of the water from the sump. This 6"Novaflo could then drain excess water found in the water table. Boulders were then placed on top of the Novaflo to keep the water speed down and to prevent erosion. These boulders also add a fantastic rustic look to the landscape.

With the drainage issue solved we then could form up the drive. There isn't any point having a driveway that looks great but has been formed wrong with an unstable base. Scrapping off the original and impractical chip made way for us to create a firm and solid base. Using a recycled crushed concrete product for the base, we were able to get this rock solid as well as sustaining our environment. Using a suitable roading chip 'put the icing on the cake'.

"Save Time use Aqualine"

Give us a call today (06) 8796238

Last month we were down in Tikokino! Installing a stock water system sustaining the farmers future.

The farmer has recently converted some of his farm into bull cells. Our job was to ensure there was a reliable water system reaching every cell. This project included siting and plumbing four 30,000l tanks, ploughing in 9.5km of 50-32mm pipe, and positioning thirty eight 500l troughs.

As seen in the photos our experienced machinery operators and specialized machines are environmentally and economically able to install these stock water systems at an efficient speed. The finished product is proven to be topnotch!

Our customers are impressed with the low impact/minimal ground disturbance to their pastures, with no long-lasting scars left to show.

We confidently stand behind our teams quality workmanship, with every join guaranteed to last.

If you want to sleep at night knowing your stock have plenty of water 'at their finger tips' (hooves), call us today (06) 879 6238 or flick us an email info@aqualinecontractors.co.nz

Here's some photos of the job in progress:

Here's some great drone footage of a recent earthworks project.

This project involved; stripping and carting away topsoil, supplying and delivering top course and finally spreading and track rolling to the finished product .

Our skilled machinery operators make a job like this look too easy! It all boils down to experience, we've had years of experience, making us a trustworthy and reliable company to work with.

Tell us with what you've got in mind, and we can help put it to action and 'get the job done'.

06 8769665 or info@aqualinecontractors.co.nz

Installing a communication cable on top of Kahuranaki is certainly not something we do every month!

Not only do we use our specialised Mole Ploughing Equipment for installing pipe, but also communication cables.

We were recently involved in a communication project which included digging 3 foundations for communication towers, and installing 2500m of ducting.

The versatility of the Ditch Witch RT80 made it simple to overcame the rugged terrain. Being able to climb steep slopes and dodge massive boulders, made the job quick and efficient.

Although we got the job done quickly, this didn't mean we drop the standard on ground disturbance! As seen on the picture above, this highly skilled machine slices through the ground with ease leaving very minimal scars.

Here's what the customer said;

"Aqualine have done a great job laying 2.5kms of fiber optic ducting for Taylor Broadband as part of the government RBI2 rural broadband initiative. We were impressed with the speed and expertise that was provided by Vern and his team. The fiber was laid on Mt Kahuranaki which is probably one of the most difficult types of terrain, we have encountered with limestone rocks and steep inclines. Aqualine was able to plow the duct into place like a knife into butter with 2.5kms completed in 2 days. Best of all, the surface impact was surprisingly minimal. We were very impressed with the finished work and will be using Aqualine again for our next challenge."

Why only supply some of your farm with a reliable water scheme when it's too easy to do it all?

A local farmer has recently upgraded his water scheme from a run-down old scheme that wasn't performing, to now having a fully function-able water scheme helping him farm with better efficiency.

Aqualine Contractors assisted this project by installing just over 1400 meters of 63mm 12bar pumping mainline with a control cable, and a little over 4000 meters of 50mm down to 32mm gravity pipe line feeding 38 new troughs.

The farmer is now more confident with his water scheme knowing he will have minimal hassles and drama with this guaranteed water scheme. He can now perform better stock rotations having a 750 litre trough precisely installed in every paddock, letting him get the maximum out of every blade of grass.

If you are looking to install a water scheme, keep your pipe practically big as possible, allowing for quicker recovery times delivering to your troughs. It's also wise to install your new troughs as close to the centre of each paddock to ensure your stock grazes each paddock evenly.

Need more of our expert advice? Please don't hesitate to check out or website www.aqualinecontractors.co.nz or give us a call (06) 8769665

Aqualine has recently completed a major earth works redevelopment for a local farmer. Using a 10 tonne digger, our team undertook the farmers plans to develop a multi purpose horse arena, including a viewing platform, training rings and a raceway. This impressive horse arena area was once a few bare paddocks. What better way to make the most of the land!

Earth works is one of the services we specialise in, to make your projects easier to complete. Whether your project is a large scale redevelopment or only making minor adjustments to your current set-up, we are here to help.

Our range of diggers, from 1.7 tonne to 10 tonne, makes it simple for us to fit in with your requirements and complete the project to your desires.

Maybe your project isn't quite this big or maybe it's even bigger! Either way our team is keen to help you out.

Why not give us a call today (06) 879 6238 or flick an email through with your proposal and plans to; info@aqualinecontractors.co.nz

Aqualine Contractors recently completed a Water Reticulation project including replacing the existing pumping main and gravity lines to troughs.

This recent water reticulation project involved Mole Ploughing in 3,000 meters of 63mm pipe ranging from 18bar pipe to 9bar pipe. This was pumped up to a new 30,000 litre tank, installed by our experienced team. Another 4,000 meters of 40-32mm pipe was then Mole Ploughed in gravity feeding back down to 10 newly installed 500 litre round troughs as well as his existing troughs.

How did we future proof the farmer?

Aqualine Contractors' experience made it simple to come up with a plan and system which could be relied on for years.The farmer now has full confidence that his stock will be supplied sufficiently with cool, clean water, even through the driest of conditions. Our teams efficiency while installing this system meant that we didn't get in the way of the farmers stock rotations, making sure that the cross-over of systems was minimal hassle and stock didn't run out of water. Aqualine Contractors quality workmanship has ensured the farmer that all water pipes and systems have been installed to high expectations.

We're pleased to have secured the only trencher of it's kind in New Zealand, a Quad track Ditchwitch trencher with both standard trenching chain, and our unique vibratory mole-plough!

"This new machine can go anywhere, and will put our efficiencies through the roof, you can get more trenching done in less time, reducing the cost of your job"

Watch the video of it in action

Subdividing paddocks into smaller lots can substantially boost stocking rate and help manage and optimize pasture utilization.

One of the biggest obstacles is getting the water reticulation sorted, and new troughs in. Aqualine trenchers/contractors take the hassle out of water reticulation or installation with trusted advice, Hawkes Bay's most innovative equipment gets the job done in whatever terrain you have at a fraction the cost, and virtually no trace is left behind - just the pipe!

No matter what size pipe you have to put in the ground, from 10mm trickle irrigation to 450mm water mains Aqualine trenchers/contractors have the tools and experience to get the job done, so you won't be revisiting it for years to come

Installing tanks to capture the rain for the dry season ahead, can be difficult and challenging for the inexperience, especially when dealing with the equinox winds! Aqualine contractors has more experience than any other contracting company in Hawkes Bay when it comes to installing an setting up tanks and your water system.

Take a look at some of the recent tank installations we've completed