Who we are

About Abletech

From local upgrades to major infrastructure projects, Abletech helps keep communities connected and operating.

When infrastructure is being built, upgraded or maintained, we are there to uncover what lies below the surface and provide the certainty needed to work safely and efficiently. From utility locating and mapping to vacuum excavation, and asset maintenance, our role is to reduce risk, prevent damage, keep essential sewer and stormwater networks operating, and help our clients deliver with confidence.

Established in 1982, Abletech has grown from a single vehicle into a trusted provider of underground asset protection and infrastructure services across Queensland and through Australia. Our experienced leadership team and highly skilled workforce combine practical field knowledge with modern technology to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

For our customers, how we work matters. We take ownership of our work, prioritise safety and stand by the quality of what we deliver. Protecting people, communities and critical infrastructure is central to everything we do and has been for more than 40 years.

industry solutions for vacuum excavation & underground service location

With unrivalled experience in the construction, mining & civil industry, Abletech Underground is recognised as a trusted leader in providing industry solutions for a wide range of sectors and industry projects.

Road & Rail

Surveyors

Oil & Gas

Residential Owners

Solar

Tunneling & Drilling

Construction

Water Authorities

Mining

Councils & Governments

Environmental

Engineers, Consultants & Designers

Jetting & drain maintenance

ABLEsafe

Our Commitment to Safety

At Abletech, safety is not just a requirement, it is a responsibility we take seriously every day. The ABLEsafe initiative was developed to strengthen our safety culture across every level of the business, ensuring our people, clients and communities are protected on every project we undertake.

ABLEsafe brings together practical training, clear procedures, and proactive risk management to support our teams in the field. Through regular safety briefings, ongoing competency development and continuous improvement, we empower our people to make safe decisions, speak up about risks and look after one another.

More than a system, ABLEsafe reflects the way we work. It reinforces our belief that every job should be completed without harm, without shortcuts and without compromise. By embedding safety into our daily operations, Abletech continues to deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Our Accreditations and Standards

Certified CERTLOC Locating Organisation, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, Abletech Underground upholds a high standard of excellence in quality management and occupational health and safety to ensure exceptional management of client projects.

CERTLOC Certified AUS Locating Organisation

Community engagement

Community involvement demonstrates our dedication to social responsibility, highlighting Abletech’ s commitment not only to achieving business success but also to making a positive impact on society by supporting individuals within our community.

Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre

Maroochy Neighborhood Centre

“On any given night, 116,000 Australians are without a home”

Abletech teamed up with unity water & Service Stream to support the Neighborhood Centre in their quest to create a training facility to help upskill vulnerable members of the community.

The Maroochy Neighborhood Centre supports some of the communitys most vulnerable, including the homeless, struggling families and those marginalized or isolated in the community.

Abletech supported M PX truck drive Danny W in the annual Brisbane ‘Convoy for Kids’ which proudly contributed over $100,000, This initiative, benefiting Hummingbird House, reflects our steadfast commitment to supporting Queensland families caring for children with life-limiting conditions. We are honored to be a part of these vital causes that positively impact our community.

McConnell Dowell

McConnell Dowell

Abletech teamed up with McConnell Dowell to donate our specialty services in ensuring a local charity and non-for-profit organization have well maintained utilities. Community involvement is a cornerstone for Abletech’s mission and success.

WaterAid

Wateraid

Abletech Underground are proud long-term sponsor of WaterAid. WaterAid is an intemational not-for-profit. determined to make clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation,

Innovation

Innovation is embedded in everything we do at Abletech.

As projects become more complex and expectations continue to rise, we remain committed to finding smarter, safer and more efficient ways to deliver results. By embracing emerging technologies, refining our methodologies and challenging conventional approaches, we consistently develop practical, value-adding solutions that enhance certainty and reduce risk for our clients.

Our investment in advanced equipment, specialist software and systems underpin this commitment to innovation. These tools, combined with the expertise of our people, allow us to remain focused on accuracy, efficiency and quality across every stage of delivery. We do not innovate for the sake of change. We innovate to improve outcomes.

Our adaptability is our competitive advantage. We approach every project with a problem-solving mindset, adapting to site conditions, constraints and client requirements to develop the most effective solution. This ability to evolve, innovate and deliver with confidence enables us to support our clients’ ambitions and contribute to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Project management
Plant & Equipment

3d Machine control system

3D excavation safety first for Australia’s Abletech Underground Group, combining Leica Geosystems machine control with @xwatch safety solution 3D collision avoidance.
Ground Penetrating Radar - Data Analysis

AI Maps

At Abletech Underground, we utilise the latest IDS GPR technologies, globally recognised as some of the most advanced systems on the market. These state-of-the-art instruments deliver unmatched accuracy, speed, and reliability in subsurface investigations.

Utility Investigations

StreamDP GPR

Abletech utilises Stream UP GPR as the preferred solution for asphalt and road assessments. This advanced vehicle mounted system delivers fast, non-intrusive results by revealing fill layers, subsurface voids, and buried utilities all without road closures. With high-resolution 3D data that can be exported to any CAD file. Stream UP provides unmatched clarity enabling safer and smarter data collection for large areas.

Our Clients

Abletech Underground has unmatched expertise gained from our extensive involvement with a multitude of challenging large-scale clients and projects. 

Sunshine Coast Council
Moody Civil & Pipe
Santos
Shadforth
HALL
Noosa Council
SGQ
Lendlease
Gympie Regional Council
BMD
Bielby
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