Trusted by clients across WA since 1968, with deep knowledge of local geology and drilling conditions.
Our Australian designed and built rigs are purpose-built to handle WA’s unique terrain efficiently and safely.
Third-generation business built on integrity, long-term relationships, and hands-on service.
We maintain strict safety standards and deliver reliable results, no matter how remote or complex the site.

Egan Drilling is a Western Australian hydro drilling contractor specialising in water bore drilling, hydrogeological drilling, large-diameter production bores, dewatering bores, monitoring bores and groundwater drilling solutions.
With 60 years of drilling experience, Egan Drilling has delivered successful drilling contracts across Australia for mining, agriculture, government, environmental, commercial and resource sector clients. Our modern fleet of Sandvik and Austex 400 series drill rigs, supported by well-maintained support equipment, allows us to complete safe, reliable and productive drilling programs in remote, regional and mine site environments.
As an experienced drilling contractor, Egan Drilling has the capability to service Tier 1 mining clients, mid tier and junior resource companies as well as consultants and government organisations. Our focus is on quality bore construction, practical problem-solving, safe project delivery and dependable outcomes for clients requiring professional hydro drilling and water bore drilling services.
Our drilling services include, but are not limited to:
Reliable water access with large-diameter bores drilled across remote and regional WA.
Deep, high-capacity dewatering bores to control groundwater and support safe mining operations.
Durable and scalable production bores to meet long-term water supply requirements.
Bores and wells for groundwater monitoring, sampling, and geotechnical investigations.
Drilling and development of deep, large-diameter bores for operational water supply across WA mine sites.
Flexible, site-specific drilling methods to identify viable water resources and guide sustainable development.
Purpose-built air-core systems designed for paleochannel exploration, delivering flow testing up to 15L/s.
Efficient, high-accuracy drilling programs tailored for early-stage mineral exploration.
Solutions for production and resource definition drilling on active mine sites.
Rapid and cost-effective RC drilling for mineral exploration and grade control programs.
Full-service delivery of bore field infrastructure, including rig campaigns for multi-well installations.
Specialised angled drilling for underground access, paste holes, and service breakthroughs.
We support mining operations across Western Australia with dependable water supply, dewatering, exploration, and production drilling — delivering scale, speed, and safety on every campaign.
From geotechnical investigations to high-volume water bores, we provide drilling services that keep construction projects moving — on schedule, on spec, and site-ready.
We help WA’s growers and pastoralists access reliable groundwater through deep, high-capacity bores tailored to the region’s most demanding conditions.
Contact us today to discuss your project’s unique requirements. Our team of seasoned experts is eager to provide you with tailored Water Bore Drilling solutions and unmatched service quality.