Valley Civilab

Valley Civilab, now operating as part of Hunter Geotechnical Services, brings over 20 years of technical expertise in geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting. Originally founded as a materials testing laboratory, the business has grown into a multidisciplinary provider of site investigations, NATA-accredited lab testing, and drilling services. With a strong focus on data accuracy, safety, and transparent reporting, Valley Civilab supports civil, residential, rail, and mining projects across regional and metropolitan New South Wales. Clients benefit from a complete in-house offering, including contaminated land assessments, soil classification, and groundwater analysis. As part of the Hunter Construction Group, Valley Civilab combines deep technical knowledge with local industry insight to help projects build on solid ground.

Services and Machinery

Services Offered:

• Geotechnical site investigations and reporting
• Soil, aggregate, and concrete testing (NATA-accredited)
• Environmental drilling and groundwater monitoring
• Contaminated land and waste classification
• Remediation and asbestos clearance assessments
• Pavement and foundation design
• Slope stability and retaining wall assessments
• Radiation safety training (EPA-approved)

Machinery Available:

• Truck-mounted and track-mounted geotechnical drill rigs
• Field density testing equipment (nuclear gauge)
• Laboratory apparatus for CBR, UCS, and sieve analysis
• Infiltration testing kits and groundwater bailers
• Mobile laboratory support vehicles