Strategic Drilling Services from the Heart of South-East Australia
Legion Drilling's Albury-Wodonga base provides a strategically located hub for delivering sonic drilling, geotechnical drilling, Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), environmental drilling and groundwater investigations across Regional New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.
Positioned on the NSW-Victoria border, Albury-Wodonga enables our teams to efficiently service projects throughout Melbourne, regional Victoria, Canberra and southern NSW while reducing mobilisation times and project costs for our clients.
Supported by our operational depots in Sydney, Brisbane and Townsville, the Albury-Wodonga base strengthens Legion Drilling's ability to deliver high-quality site investigation and drilling services across eastern Australia.
Why Choose Legion Drilling's Albury-Wodonga Base?
Albury-Wodonga sits at the crossroads of some of Australia's fastest-growing infrastructure, mining, environmental and renewable energy regions.
From this location, Legion Drilling can efficiently support projects across:
Regional NSW
Melbourne and Greater Victoria
Canberra and the ACT
Riverina and Murray regions
Gippsland
Central Victoria
North-East Victoria
Southern NSW transport corridors
For clients, this means:
Reduced mobilisation and travel costs
Faster access to drilling equipment and crews
Improved project scheduling flexibility
Shorter response times for urgent investigations
Lower overall project delivery costs
Whether supporting a contaminated land investigation in regional Victoria or a major infrastructure project in southern NSW, our Albury-Wodonga team can provide rapid mobilisation and reliable project delivery.
Sonic Drilling Services in Victoria and Regional NSW
Legion Drilling operates one of Australia's most capable sonic drilling fleets, offering high-quality continuous core recovery in challenging ground conditions.
Our fleet includes six tracked sonic rigs equipped with:
Hands-free drilling systems
Automated rod handlers
Sonic and diamond coring capability
Environmental and geotechnical sampling systems
Advanced tooling for high productivity operations
Sonic drilling is particularly effective for:
PFAS investigations
Environmental assessments
Contaminated land investigations
Groundwater studies
Mine site characterisation
Geotechnical investigations
The technology provides exceptional sample quality, minimal disturbance and faster production rates than many conventional drilling methods.
Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) Services
Legion Drilling delivers advanced Cone Penetration Testing (CPT and CPTu) services throughout Victoria, Regional NSW and the ACT.
CPT testing provides fast, cost-effective and highly accurate subsurface information for:
Road and rail infrastructure projects
Renewable energy developments
Industrial facilities
Mining operations
Dams and water infrastructure
Major construction projects
Our CPT capabilities include:
CPT and CPTu testing
Dissipation testing
Seismic CPT (SCPT)
Dilatometer Testing (DMT)
Vane Shear Testing (VST)
Hydraulic Profiling Tool (HPT)
Membrane Interface Probe (MIP)
Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF)
Learn more about our Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) services and how they can improve project efficiency and site characterisation outcomes.
Geotechnical and Environmental Drilling
The Albury-Wodonga base supports a versatile fleet of Geoprobe® 77 and 78 rigs designed for geotechnical and environmental investigations.
Our capabilities include:
Solid stem augering
Hollow stem augering
Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
Push tube sampling
Piston sampling
Direct push investigations
Groundwater monitoring well installation
Vibrating Wire Piezometer (VWP) installation
Environmental monitoring infrastructure
These rigs are ideal for projects requiring high-quality sampling, minimal site disturbance and efficient access to difficult locations.
Advanced Rotary Drilling Capabilities
Legion Drilling's Albury-Wodonga operations are supported by a modern rotary drilling fleet, including:
Boart Longyear DB520
A high-performance drilling platform capable of deep geotechnical investigations and high-quality core recovery.
Comacchio GEO 205
A compact machine designed for restricted access sites and urban environments.
Comacchio MC-T 405/450P
Truck-mounted rigs providing maximum mobility and efficiency on large regional projects.
Rotary Drilling Services Include:
Wireline triple-tube diamond coring (PQ3, HQ3 and NMLC)
Air rotary drilling
Mud rotary drilling
Wash boring
Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
Shelby tube sampling
Geotechnical augering
These specialised drilling methods support infrastructure, mining, environmental and construction projects throughout Victoria and New South Wales.
Supporting Key Industries
The Albury-Wodonga region is ideally positioned to support some of Australia's most important industries.
Infrastructure
Roads and highways
Rail upgrades
Bridges and tunnels
Intermodal freight facilities
Renewable Energy
Wind farms
Solar farms
Battery energy storage projects
Transmission infrastructure
Mining & Resources
Mine expansions
Tailings storage facilities
Resource development projects
Mine rehabilitation works
Environmental Projects
PFAS investigations
Groundwater monitoring
Contaminated land assessment
Landfill investigations
Site remediation programs
Local Presence, National Capability
With operational bases in:
Albury-Wodonga
Sydney
Brisbane
Townsville
Legion Drilling combines local knowledge with national capability, providing clients with access to specialist equipment, experienced drilling crews and responsive project delivery across eastern Australia.
Our focus remains on safety, quality, innovation and delivering reliable drilling solutions tailored to each project's requirements.
Contact Legion Drilling
If you require sonic drilling, CPT testing, geotechnical investigations, environmental drilling, groundwater monitoring installation or diamond core drilling, Legion Drilling's Albury-Wodonga team is ready to support your next project across Regional NSW, Victoria and the ACT.
Contact us today to discuss your project requirements and discover how our strategically located Albury-Wodonga base can help reduce costs, improve efficiency and deliver high-quality drilling outcomes.