A small project started in September 2010, but a first of its kind for Helidrill. There were approx. 300 holes at 3 metres deep in a 4km line over rolling farmland in Ohai, Southland.

Three rigs worked on the project, two of the smaller ones that belong to Helidrill, and a sub-contractor. The Helidrill rigs were mounted on the back of the Suzuki and the other onto the back of a tractor, the sub-contractor had a trailing post driver that was towed behind his tractor.

The use of the 4wd machines meant that the rigs were able to easily navigate the rolling terrain and farm crops without creating too much mess or disruption for the farmer.
An onsite Geologist was able to monitor the progress, and the use of the 3 rigs meant that they weren’t sitting around waiting for the holes to be completed.