Groundscan Services and Maintenance

Groundscan Services and Maintenance is an independent, specialist subsurface utility locating, non-destructive digging, and CCTV drainage inspection firm based in Bathurst, New South Wales. Servicing regional NSW—including Dubbo, Orange, Cowra, Lithgow, and surrounding areas—we deliver high-precision asset location, mapping, and compliance solutions for civil contractors, government agencies, utility providers, and private developments.Core Services Offered:Subsurface Utility Locating (AS 5488 Quality Level B & A): Comprehensive active and passive electromagnetic induction (EM) locating and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning to detect, map, and verify underground infrastructure (including power, telecommunications, water, gas, and sewer assets) prior to excavation or drilling.CCTV Drain Inspections: High-resolution pipeline condition assessments using advanced push-rod cameras and robotic CCTV crawler systems for stormwater and sewer networks.Non-Destructive Digging (Hydro Excavation): Safe physical potholing and utility exposure via dedicated hydro excavation units to determine exact invert levels, depths, and asset material.Spatial Data Capture & Mapping: High-accuracy field data collection utilizing sub-centimetre RTK GNSS equipment (Arrow Gold Rover) to generate detailed KML mapping files, spatial layouts, and photographic site reports.Equipment & Hardware Stack:Locating & Scanning: Radiodetection RD8100 precision locator, MALA Easy Locator GX Controller with GX450 Antenna.GPS / Spatial: Arrow Gold GNSS Receiver running EOS Tools Pro.CCTV & Inspection: Jiutai GT102BXA robotic CCTV drain inspection crawler and push-rod camera systems.Excavation & Support: Dedicated hydro excavation truck and fully equipped support vehicles.Accreditations & Compliance:Certified Locator (CL) status under Before You Dig Australia (BYDA / CertLoc No. 00004732)Optus Locator AccreditedNSW General Construction White CardCompliant safety management systems aligned with major rail and civil infrastructure standards (including UGL Regional Linx and Transport for NSW requirements)

Company Experience, Accomplishments & Core Capabilities

Overview & Industry Experience: Groundscan Services and Maintenance PTY LTD is an independent, specialized subsurface utility locating, non-destructive digging (hydro excavation), and CCTV drainage inspection firm based in Bathurst, New South Wales. Owned and operated by Zane Somerville—a Certified Locator (CL) under Before You Dig Australia (BYDA / CertLoc No. 00004732) and Optus Accredited Locator—we bring extensive hands-on expertise and rigorous compliance discipline to civil construction, rail, commercial, and government infrastructure projects across regional NSW.

Strengths & Technical Skills:

• Advanced Technology Stack: We operate an industry-leading hardware fleet, including Radiodetection RD8100 precision locators, MALA Easy Locator GX Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems, Arrow Gold GNSS receivers running EOS Tools Pro (utilizing AllDayRTK corrections), and pushrod plus robotic CCTV drain inspection crawlers.
• AS 5488 Compliance & Quality Levels: We specialize in delivering certified Quality Level B (QL-B) electromagnetic and GPR utility mapping, alongside Quality Level A (QL-A) non-destructive hydro-vacuum excavation to physically verify asset depths, pipe materials, and invert levels.
• Rigorous Safety & Risk Management: Fully aligned with major rail, utility, and civil safety standards (including UGL Regional Linx and Transport for NSW protocols), we maintain comprehensive SWMS, strict site induction adherence, and robust pre-start hazard assessments.
• Spatial Data Integration: We capture sub-centimetre RTK GNSS field data and supply clients with detailed KML mapping files, spatial layouts, and comprehensive photographic site reports compatible with modern GIS and asset management systems.

Past Projects & Track Record: Groundscan has successfully delivered critical locating, scanning, and clearance services for a wide array of high-consequence projects across regional New South Wales, including:

• Transport for NSW (TfNSW): Executing subsurface utility location and pavement coring clearance for regional road and transport infrastructure upgrades.
• Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW): Locating, mapping, and marking underground telecommunications lines across state forest harvesting areas (such as Jenolan and Canobolas State Forests), with spatial trajectories integrated directly into corporate GIS mapping platforms.
• Resinject Foundation Stabilization: Performing comprehensive pre-drilling service clearances and CCTV drainage inspections across residential and commercial sites throughout Bathurst, Orange, Coonamble, and West Wyalong to ensure high-pressure resin injection and underpinning works remain hazard-free.
• Thales Lithgow Small Arms Factory: Conducting secondary forensic utility mapping, GPR road scanning, and high-consequence gas line tracing within active defence manufacturing environments.
• Educational & Commercial Infrastructure: Completing multi-site utility scans and concrete GPR clearance for major wayfinding rollout programs and school infrastructure projects across Bathurst, Orange, and Mudgee.