About

About

Queensland's Trusted Drilling Specialists for the mining and construction industries

Welcome to Beards Drilling, Queensland's Trusted Drilling Specialists.

Beards Drilling- Queensland’s Trusted Drilling Specialists are a family-owned business. With over 20 years of experience, we proudly service Mackay and the surrounding areas, and now we have a new office on the Sunshine Coast.

Our expertise encompasses the Construction, Civil, Mining, and Quarry industries. We are committed to delivering professional and reliable drilling solutions that consistently exceed client expectations through speed and efficiency.

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Our Services

We have extensive experience in various operations, including open-cut mining, quarrying, and civil projects such as road construction, railways, tunneling, dams, pipelines, and urban development. With a diverse range of drilling equipment and advanced technical knowledge, we tackle complex projects with precision and timeliness. We also offer expert recommendations on drill and blast design parameters, utilising the latest industry practices.

Meet Our Team:

Peter Beardsell- Founder
With over 35 years in the industry, Peter began his career as an underground driller in the NT, working across NT, WA, and Victoria. Alongside his wife, Sue, he started P and S Beardsell Blasthole Drilling over 25 years ago in Victoria. In 2003, they relocated their business and family to Northern Queensland for a better lifestyle for them and their three boys. Today their eldest son Daniel works in the family business alongside Peter, Daniel is in the Southeast QLD- servicing all drilling and ground support clients in this area.

Sue Beardsell- Office Manager
Sue has worked alongside Peter from the beginning, playing a vital role in the family business’s growth. She attends job sites to ensure all paperwork is in order and manages client communications. As an expert in establishing solid work foundations and fostering effective communication, Sue ensures that the Beards Team builds strong relationships with clients to achieve the best possible results.

Daniel Beardsell- Driller Manager
Daniel has been drilling since he was 18 years old, Peter has trained Daniel to have solid foundation in all aspects of drilling, they both share the same personal values- by doing a good job the first time and fostering strong relationships with their clients- they are committed to quality work in every project whether it be a small back yard job to drilling and blasting in windfarms, every project is handled with care and professionalism.

Candid photo of Sue, Peter, and Daniel Beardsell on site, Queensland's Trusted Drilling Specialists
Meet the Beardsell Family—Daniel, Peter, and Sue. Your trusted drilling specialists, proudly serving Queensland with top-notch drilling services!

Safety Commitment:

At Beards Drilling, safety is our top priority. We adhere to the highest health and safety standards, ensuring our operators are well-trained to work safely, efficiently, and productively, making us Queensland’s Trusted Drilling Specialists.

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Peter operating an Atlas Copco drill rig on the Kaban Windfarm project
Peter expertly operates the Atlas Copco drill rig on the Kaban project, contributing to the drilling operations for roadway and infrastructure development.
Ground ring installed for power pole project, ready for further installation.
Ground ring installed as part of the power pole project, for Ergon Energy, preparing the site for pole placement.
Drill rig dwarfed on the cliff edge of a large quarry during drill and blast operations at Whitsunday Gregory Quarry
A drill rig appears dwarfed on the cliff edge of a massive quarry at Whitsunday Gregory Quarry, where drill and blast operations are underway.
A 226m tall wind turbine at Kaban Windfarm, Ravenshoe North QLD, with solid foundation constructed by Beards team.
A 226m tall wind turbine stands proudly at Kaban Windfarm, Ravenshoe, North QLD, supported by a solid foundation expertly constructed by the Beards team.

Curious about our work? Check out our recent projects to see why the Beards team are Queensland’s Trusted Drilling Specialists!

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