iVac WA, 8 Dellamarta Road, Perth (2026)

18/06/2026

Keeping the site clean, safe and moving: liquid waste removal in action

Our team Andy and Ryan were recently on site again with Edge Construction, handling liquid waste removal during piling works on a busy Scarborough development.

Here's something that often gets overlooked on a construction site: drilling and bored piling generates a serious amount of wet spoil and slurry. As the rig bores down through sandy, water-logged ground, that material has to go somewhere.

And it's not just a housekeeping issue. If that slurry isn't cleared away quickly, it can slump back into the open bore and need re-drilling, build up around the rig and tooling, and turn the working platform soft and unstable. All of that slows the piling crew down and costs time. Clearing it as you go keeps the rig working in clean, firm ground and the whole operation moving.

That's where we come in. Using our KingVac vacuum unit, the team safely removes the liquid waste and slurry straight from the pile, clears it from the work zone, and carts it away for correct disposal. No mess left behind, and a clean, stable pad for the construction crew to keep working.

It's a great example of how vacuum trucks do far more than dig. On projects like this they keep the whole operation flowing, letting the piling rig do its job while we handle everything it leaves behind.

Great work Andy and Ryan, and thanks to the team at Edge Construction.

Got a construction site that needs fast, reliable liquid waste removal? Our crews work right across Perth and WA.

Call us on (08) 6205 9986

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Servicing Perth and WA

11/06/2026

Our team Andy and Ryan were recently out at The Dunes in Scarborough, working with GMF on a job that shows exactly why NDD has become the go-to method for working around buried services.

The challenge: a septic pipe that needed to be held firmly in place. The fix involved installing sheets of steel to stop the pipe shifting out of position over time. But getting safe access to that pipe is where things get interesting.

So what is NDD? Non-Destructive Digging uses a powerful combination of pressurised water (or air) to break up the ground, paired with high-powered vacuum suction to lift the spoil away. Unlike a traditional excavator or backhoe, there's no metal blade biting blindly into the soil. That means the surrounding pipes, cables and services stay completely intact while we expose exactly what we need to.

For a job like this, that matters. Disturb or crack the wrong service near a septic line and a straightforward task quickly becomes an expensive, messy one. NDD lets us work with precision, right up against the pipe, then set the steel in place with confidence.

The muscle behind the job was our KingVac 11000, one of the hardest-working trucks in our fleet. Its suction capacity and water pressure make light work of WA's tough, sandy and clay-heavy ground.

Great work Andy and Ryan, and thanks to the GMF team.

Got underground services that need to be located, exposed or worked around safely? NDD is almost always the smarter first move.

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29/05/2026

Welcoming a new client to the iVac WA family. Rudy and Shane onsite for MMC Contracting, excavating around bridge columns.

This week the team was working precisely around bridge column footings, exposing the surrounding ground to support critical infrastructure works. The feedback from the crew at MMC Contracting has been brilliant, and we are stoked to be working with them.

Why does vacuum excavation matter so much for work around bridges and structural columns?
Bridge columns and footings are some of the most sensitive areas on any civil site. The structural integrity of the bridge depends on the surrounding ground and the column itself remaining undamaged. Using mechanical excavation methods near these structures introduces real risk. A bucket strike against a column can cause hairline damage that is not immediately visible, but compromises the structure long term. Hitting reinforcement steel, footing edges, or surrounding services creates expensive problems that no project budget has room for.

Vacuum excavation removes that risk entirely. Pressurised water or air loosens the soil gently, and powerful suction lifts the spoil cleanly into the truck. The column itself is never touched by anything harder than water. The surrounding services stay intact. The structural engineers stay happy.
It is also significantly faster on jobs like this. Trying to hand dig around a bridge column with shovels is slow, exhausting work for a crew. Bringing in a vacuum truck means the same work gets done in a fraction of the time, with better precision and far less physical strain on the team.

Big thanks to the team at MMC Contracting for trusting iVac WA with this one. Looking forward to plenty more work together.

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22/05/2026

Emergency call out for Water Corporation. Tree stump removal handled the right way.

Ben and Jamie were out in the KingVac 11000 this week assisting Water Corp with the safe removal of a tree stump as part of an urgent job.
Tree stumps are notoriously tricky to remove. The root systems extend far wider and deeper than most people realise, often wrapping around or intertwining with underground services like water mains, gas lines, electrical cables, and stormwater pipes. Traditional removal methods like grinding or mechanical extraction can quickly turn an already difficult job into an expensive disaster if those services get damaged in the process.

This is where vacuum excavation comes into its own. Using pressurised water to break up the soil and high powered suction to remove the spoil, our team can carefully expose the stump and surrounding root system without striking any utilities below. Once the area is cleared, the stump can be safely extracted or treated without risk to the surrounding infrastructure.

For Water Corp jobs especially, this approach is critical. The last thing you want during an emergency callout is to compound the problem by hitting a service line. Vacuum excavation keeps the worksite safe, the surrounding utilities protected, and the job moving forward without unnecessary delays.

The KingVac 11000 is built for jobs exactly like this. With 8000 litres of debris capacity and serious vacuum power, it handles tough conditions and large volumes with ease.

Great work from Ben and Jamie keeping things safe and efficient onsite.

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14/05/2026

iVac WA is proud to announce our sponsorship of Kirra Ruston , the undefeated Australian Light Heavyweight Champion.

Kirra is now 9-0 with 9 knockouts, having just secured another stoppage win against Berkay Varol via third round TKO at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Every single one of his professional fights has ended inside the distance, a testament to his finishing power and discipline.

Originally from Perth, Kirra has been making serious waves in Australian boxing, claiming the Australian Light Heavyweight title in just his fifth pro fight. He represents the values we stand behind as a business. Hard work, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of being the best in his field.

Supporting local talent matters to us. Kirra is putting Perth and Australian boxing on the map, and iVac WA is proud to back him as he continues to rise through the rankings.

Big things ahead. Keep an eye out 🥊

08/05/2026

Major culvert works for RHGS. 60 metres of vacuum extraction and jetting in action.

Ash and Michael were onsite this week supporting RHGS during a significant culvert installation, handling the dewatering, sediment extraction, and jetting works needed to keep the project moving.

For anyone unfamiliar with this type of work, here is what is involved. During culvert construction and maintenance, water and sediment naturally accumulate inside the structure and surrounding excavation that need to be removed for the works to progress. Our combo vacuum and jetting trucks tackle both jobs at once. High pressure jetting blasts away built up sediment from inside the pipe, while the vacuum side simultaneously sucks the slurry out and contains it for proper disposal.
The boom arm extension lets us reach deep into the work area without the truck having to manoeuvre into tight or unstable ground. It also means we can work efficiently across the full length of a 60 metre culvert without constantly repositioning.

Why is this work so important? Culverts manage massive volumes of water, particularly during Perth's wet season. A properly installed and clean culvert prevents flooding, protects roads and infrastructure, and keeps surrounding ecosystems healthy. Get the install right and the maintenance regular, and the system works for decades.

Our fleet includes multiple combo trucks and jetters of various sizes, ready for commercial and civil projects of any scale. From smaller maintenance jobs right through to major infrastructure works like this, we have the equipment and expertise to deliver.
Big thanks to RHGS for having us on board.

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01/05/2026

Drain cleans at Guildford Grammar School with our compact mobile unit.

Rudy and Ben were onsite this week tackling drain maintenance across the school grounds, using one of our smaller trailer mounted units to get the job done efficiently.
Not every job needs a full size vacuum truck, and that is exactly why we run a diverse fleet. This compact mobile unit is built for situations where access is tight, where surfaces need protecting, or where a heavy truck simply cannot manoeuvre. Schools, heritage sites, narrow laneways, residential properties, and tight commercial spaces all benefit from this approach.

The trailer unit gives us the same powerful suction performance in a much more nimble package. We can get into courtyards, around buildings, and across paved or grassed areas without causing damage to the surroundings. For a site like Guildford Grammar with established trees, brick paving, and historic architecture, this kind of careful approach is exactly what is needed.

This is one of the things that sets iVac WA apart. Whether the job calls for our largest combo trucks handling major civil infrastructure, mid sized vacuum trucks for general excavation work, or compact trailer units for tight access maintenance, we have the right gear for the job. No project is too big or too small.
Always a pleasure working with the team at Guildford Grammar.

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24/04/2026

Tree roots and asbestos pipes. A challenging combination handled the right way in Cottesloe.

Andy and Rudy were onsite this week exposing services for Water Corporation under heavy tree root systems, where an old asbestos pipe needs to be replaced.
Jobs like this are exactly why vacuum excavation exists. When you're working in established suburbs with mature trees and ageing infrastructure, traditional digging methods create serious risks. Tree roots can hide critical services, and damaging an asbestos pipe with a mechanical excavator creates an immediate health hazard along with environmental and compliance issues.

Vacuum excavation gives us the precision to work safely around tree roots without damaging the surrounding root structure or harming the tree itself. It also allows the asbestos pipe to be exposed cleanly and safely, ready for the replacement work to take place under controlled conditions.
This approach protects the workers onsite, the surrounding environment, the property, and the trees that give Cottesloe streets their character. It is slower than smashing through with traditional methods, but the safety, compliance, and quality of the outcome makes it the only sensible option.

Proud to support Water Corporation on critical infrastructure renewal across Perth.

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16/04/2026

Precision excavation at Warradarge Wind Farm.

Our team, Andy and Ryan, were onsite exposing high voltage and low voltage conduits for RJE as part of the new substation installation.

When you're working around electrical infrastructure, especially HV cables, there's no room for error. Traditional excavation methods risk striking and damaging critical utilities, which can lead to major delays, safety incidents, and costly repairs. Vacuum excavation gives us the control needed to safely expose these conduits without any contact or damage.

The crew carefully located and uncovered the cable runs, allowing the electrical contractors to proceed with confidence knowing exactly what they're working with and where everything sits.

This type of work is what vacuum excavation was built for. Safe, precise, and efficient exposure of underground utilities on projects where accuracy matters.

Warradarge Wind Farm is a significant renewable energy project for WA, and we're proud to support the infrastructure that makes it possible.

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07/04/2026

Midland Junction prep work. The details that keep major projects moving. 🚧

Before new asphalt goes down on a car park, everything underneath needs to be sorted first. Our crew was onsite exposing pit lids for alterations, making sure drainage infrastructure is accessible and ready for the next stage of construction.

We also handled curb cleanup ahead of clean fill placement and the incoming weather. Timing matters on civil projects like this. Get the prep work done right, and the rest of the job flows smoothly. Rush it or skip steps, and you're looking at delays, rework, and headaches down the track.

Vacuum excavation is perfect for this type of precision work. We expose what needs to be accessed without damaging surrounding infrastructure, remove debris efficiently, and leave the site ready for the next trade to move in.

It's not the flashy part of construction, but it's the part that has to be done properly. Midland Junction is shaping up, and we're proud to play our part in getting it right.

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