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Stockton – Australia’s Trusted Trenchless Shore Crossing Specialists

04.02.26

Stockton Drilling Services is recognised as one of Australia’s most experienced and trusted trenchless shore crossing specialists. With a proven track record across Australia and PNG, Stockton is currently supporting the feasibility, design, and delivery of more than 80 trenchless shore crossings throughout the region.

Our experience includes 26 HDD shore crossings for major LNG developments, 6 HDD shore crossings for water and waste water projects, 17 HDD shore crossings for high-voltage cable installations, and over 40 HDD shore crossings for offshore wind projects. These projects span crossing lengths from 800 m to 3,500 m, with pipeline and duct diameters ranging from DN300 (12”) up to DN750 (30”).

Backed by over 20 years of hands-on shore crossing experience, Stockton brings unmatched local knowledge of coastal geology, environmental conditions, and construction constraints. This expertise enables us to deliver robust, reliable, and constructible designs that reduce risk, control costs, and support successful project outcomes.

From early-stage concept development through to construction delivery, Stockton provides end-to-end shore approach solutions, including:

  • Route selection and optioneering
  • Feasibility and constructability assessments
  • Budget cost and schedule development
  • Preliminary and concept design documentation
  • HDD scopes of work and technical specifications
  • Tender and RFQ technical evaluations
  • Owner’s Engineer and HDD Shore Approach SME support
  • Construction inspection and site supervision

Stockton partners closely with clients to deliver certainty, confidence, and performance on complex trenchless shore crossing projects. Please contact Stockton Australia’s leading shore crossing experts for further information.

Contact Us

Charles Stockton
Managing Director/HDD Specialist

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+61 (0) 400 623 441
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charles@stocktondrillingservices.com
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158B Gaudrons Road Sapphire Beach NSW, 2450, Australia

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