What is the maximum depth CFH Civils can trench in rock?
Our flagship Tesmec TRS885 chain trencher is engineered for high-strength rock formations, abrasive consolidated soils and deep-cut alignments. It produces uniform vertical trench side-walls with flat, pre-conditioned floors, and pulverises excavated rock into reusable graded backfill during extraction. Exact achievable depth depends on strata profile and alignment. Contact us with your geotechnical data for a specific assessment.
Where is CFH Civils based and what areas do you service?
CFH Civils is based in the Macarthur region of south-west Sydney, covering Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly. We work across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra and the Southern Highlands, operate throughout New South Wales, and mobilise interstate for major infrastructure projects. Our 42-tonne equipment float and prime mover are managed entirely in-house, so heavy plant can be deployed to metropolitan utility corridors or remote multi-kilometre cross-country alignments without third-party logistics delays.
Is CFH Civils authorised to work on the Endeavour Energy network?
Yes. CFH Civils holds Endeavour Energy network authorisation, alongside a Class B asbestos licence, certification to supervise asbestos removal, accreditation to construct underground telecommunications infrastructure, traffic control plan application accreditation, and HC, HR and MR heavy vehicle licences.
What is CFH Civils' safety record?
CFH Civils has recorded zero (0) Work Health and Safety incidents across its entire operational history of more than 20 years. This reflects comprehensive strategic planning, site accountability and strict mechanical oversight built into how every project is run.
What is non-destructive excavation and when is it required?
Non-destructive excavation uses high-pressure water and vacuum extraction to expose buried services without mechanical contact, eliminating the risk of strike damage. It is required for pot-holing and proving the location of live services (electrical, gas, water, telecommunications) before mechanical excavation begins. CFH Civils operates a 3000L non-destructive vacuum excavation unit with ten years of specialist experience.
Which utility sectors does CFH Civils work across?
Four: telecommunications (backbone underground networks, pit and pipe remediation, rod, rope and line hauling, node and plinth construction), power (high-voltage and low-voltage subsurface distribution), water (trunk mains and urban reticulation), and gas (transmission and distribution networks requiring spark-preventative excavation).
Why use chain trenching instead of open excavation?
Chain trenching is substantially more efficient at scale across pipelines and utility links. It generates uniform vertical side-walls with flat, pre-conditioned floors, significantly reducing pipeline bedding requirements, and pulverises excavated rock into clean, well-graded backfill during extraction, removing the need to import fill or cart spoil offsite.
How do I request a capability statement or quote from CFH Civils?
Contact Frank Hain, Director of Operations, on 0401 400 287 or frankhain@cfhcivils.com, or Holly Mai, Managing Director, on 0413 389 540 or admin@cfhcivils.com. Include your project location, sector, alignment length and any geotechnical data available, and we will respond with a capability assessment.