In their efforts to move away from the need for chlorination in Christchurch town supply, the Christchurch Council are renewing 100+ of the city's water supply wells. In order for groundwater to be provided without the need for treatment such as chlorination, well heads need to be at a certain standard. This upgrade work will mean wells
How HydroVac used innovation to help Auckland Motorways
The problem: Stormwater slots and grated trench drains are commonly used to collect runoff from a road surface, ensuring optimal performance and reducing the risk of unsafe surface flooding. However, they produce a MO challenge: it's time-consuming to remove and reinstate the grates for high-pressure hydro-jet flushing, plus they cause unsafe
Cutting edge technology: dry excavation
As part of our ethos to stay at the forefront of our industry through pioneering new technology and techniques, we were the first company in New Zealand to invest in Dry X Air Excavation trucks. Using the latest technology from Germany, these trucks use powerful airflow instead of water. Though it was a substantial investment to purchase these
Why we care so much about training
As well as the standard industry training and compliance we are required to do, we have a strong focus on regular training for our drivers and operators, helping them upskill and develop. For us, meeting bare minimum industry standards isn't enough. We strive to provide our staff with as much experience and training in all aspects of the work we
Heading: Detention vs Retention Tanks – what’s the difference?
We get asked this question all the time: what's the difference between a stormwater retention tank and a detention tank? Basically, a stormwater retention tank is designed to store excess stormwater runoff for use at a later date, to water gardens or flush toilets - this is a great way to recycle grey water. Retention tanks have become a common
Payroll team upskills
At Hydrovac we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest regulations and legal requirements. Ahead of the 1st April 2019 IRD payroll and law changes, our administration manager Riky Hart and invoicer/administrator Jessica Ford have completed Level 2 Payroll Certification and are now Certified Payroll Practitioners! New Zealand Payroll