SERVICE LOCATING

Ausbar Civil is an expert service locating company providing accurate, reliable, and safe underground utility detection across a wide range of civil and construction projects. We specialise in identifying and mapping underground services including power, water, gas, telecommunications, and drainage systems before excavation begins, helping to prevent costly damage and ensure site safety.

Using advanced locating technology and proven field methods, our experienced technicians deliver precise results in both simple and complex environments. Whether it’s a small residential project or a large-scale infrastructure development, we help contractors and project managers work with confidence by clearly identifying underground risks.

At Ausbar Civil, safety and accuracy are our priority. We support compliant, damage-free excavation by providing clear, detailed service location information that keeps projects running smoothly, efficiently, and safely from start to finish.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a highly effective, non-invasive technology used to detect and map underground objects and conditions without the need for excavation. It works by sending radar pulses into the ground and analysing the reflected signals to identify changes in subsurface materials.

The usefulness of GPR lies in its ability to accurately locate buried utilities such as electrical cables, water pipes, gas lines, and telecommunications infrastructure before any digging begins. This greatly reduces the risk of accidental damage, service outages, and costly repairs.

GPR is also valuable for identifying voids, changes in soil structure, concrete reinforcement, and underground obstructions. This makes it an essential tool for construction, civil engineering, roadworks, and non-destructive digging operations.

By providing real-time, detailed subsurface information, GPR improves safety, increases efficiency, and supports better decision-making on-site—helping projects run smoother with less risk and disruption.

The Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3 series is a highly advanced utility locating system designed for precision, efficiency, and safety when working around underground infrastructure. Its usefulness comes from its ability to deliver accurate, real-time detection of buried services such as power cables, water pipes, gas lines, and telecommunications assets before any excavation begins.

One of its key strengths is its multi-antenna 3D locating technology, which helps operators identify signal distortion and pinpoint utilities with greater accuracy, even in congested or complex underground environments. This reduces the risk of accidental service strikes and costly damage during excavation works.

The vLoc3 also features multiple intelligent display modes, including vector, plan view, and signal graphing, which make it easier for operators to interpret underground layouts quickly and confidently. These tools improve decision-making on-site and help streamline locating workflows.

In addition, the system supports advanced functions such as fault finding, signal direction tracking, GPS mapping, and data logging, allowing crews to record and review locate information for reporting and future reference. This is especially valuable for compliance, asset management, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Overall, the Vivax vLoc3 is a powerful tool that enhances safety, accuracy, and efficiency in non-destructive digging and utility locating, making it an essential instrument for modern civil and construction operations.