What We Offer
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GroundTruth provides geotechnical investigation services for large-scale agricultural and environmental developments. Our team delivers practical, cost-effective assessments that support the planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure, helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.
Drawing on extensive experience across the agricultural sector, we have completed investigations for dams, feedlots, irrigation networks, water management infrastructure, and other major rural developments. Our services include:
Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) Testing
Detailed subsurface investigations
Borehole drilling and soil profiling
Forensic geotechnical assessments
Engineering assessments of ground conditions and foundation suitability
GroundTruth also provides residential and commercial site assessments in accordance with current Australian Standards:
Site Classification – AS 2870:2011 (Residential Slabs and Footings)
Wind Load Classification – AS 4055:2021 (Wind Loads for Housing)
With the capability to undertake a range of borehole and field testing programs, GroundTruth delivers reliable geotechnical data and site-specific recommendations that reduce project risk and support successful development outcomes.
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GroundTruth provides environmental monitoring services supporting regulatory compliance, environmental management, and development approvals.
Led by Soil Scientist Simon Lott, GroundTruth combines technical expertise with practical field experience to ensure monitoring programs are completed efficiently and in accordance with relevant environmental regulations and licence requirements. We work extensively with EPA-licensed monitoring programs and understand the importance of quality data collection, reporting, and compliance.
Our environmental monitoring services include:
Push Tube Soil Coring
Test Pit Sampling
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling
Surface Water Monitoring and Sampling
Effluent Sampling and Analysis
River, Creek and Channel Flow Measurements
GroundTruth delivers dependable environmental data and practical insights that help clients meet compliance obligations, manage environmental risk, and make informed decisions with confidence.
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GroundTruth delivers accurate, reliable, and efficient surveying services to support environmental and agricultural development projects. Our experienced team combines advanced technology with industry expertise to provide precise spatial data and actionable insights.
Our services include:
Topographic Surveys (RTK GPS) – High-precision terrain mapping and site data capture using Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS technology for planning, design, and construction projects.
Multi-Frequency Electromagnetic (EM) Surveys – Advanced subsurface investigations to identify variations in soil, geology, salinity, groundwater, and buried features.
Engineering Surveys – Accurate survey control, set-out, as-built, and monitoring services that provide the spatial framework required for infrastructure, water management, and development projects.
Bathymetric Surveys – Detailed mapping of dams, waterways and wetlands, providing accurate depth and underwater terrain data for waterways, dams and infrastructure.
At GroundTruth, we deliver dependable survey data that helps clients make informed decisions with confidence.
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GroundTruth operates a fleet of custom-built Wedgetail Drill Rigs, purpose-designed to access challenging terrain while minimising site disturbance. Mounted on 4x4 V8 Toyota LandCruisers, our rigs provide a highly mobile and versatile drilling solution for agricultural, environmental, geotechnical, mining, and infrastructure projects across Australia.
GroundTruth combines reliable logistics, rigorous safety systems, and quality assurance processes to successfully complete projects of any size.
Our drilling capabilities include:
Solid Stem Augering to 20m
Hollow Flight Augering to 30m
Mud Drilling to 65m in saturated and unconsolidated soils
Core Sampling (Sleeve, U50 and other methods)
Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
Groundwater Monitoring Well and Piezometer Installation
Rotary Air Blast (RAB) Drilling to 100m
GroundTruth delivers safe, efficient, and reliable drilling services, providing high-quality subsurface data to support informed project decisions.
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GroundTruth delivers practical project management and field services for environmental, agricultural, and infrastructure projects across Australia. Our experienced team combines strong logistical capability with rigorous quality assurance systems to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on budget.
We provide integrated solutions that reduce the need for multiple contractors, supporting projects through investigation, rehabilitation, compliance, and site restoration. Our services include contaminated site remediation, piezometer and bore reconditioning, site rehabilitation, weed management and certification, washdown services, and minor construction works.
With a focus on transparency, efficiency, and reliable outcomes, GroundTruth helps clients successfully deliver projects from start to finish.

