Cable Hauling Contractor in Perth WA
Boretech Contracting hauls and installs underground cable for telecommunications and power network clients across Perth metro and regional Western Australia. Our crews pull fibre optic, copper, low voltage, and high voltage cable through new and existing conduit, from a single duct run in a metro street to a full network haul across a greenfield estate or a regional power corridor.
We bring our own winches, cable trailers, plant, and licensed crews to every haul, and we coordinate the conduit, hauling, and reinstatement under one contract so the cable goes in once and goes in right.
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What Is Cable Hauling?
Cable hauling is the controlled installation of cable through underground conduit, ducts, or pits using winches, rollers, cable trailers, and tension monitoring rather than open trenching. The conduit is placed first, by directional drilling, trenching, or micro-tunnelling, and the cable is then drawn through it. Done correctly, hauling delivers the cable to its full length without exceeding the manufacturer’s pulling tension or bend radius, which is what protects the cable’s performance for the decades it sits in the ground.
Boretech hauls across the full network spectrum, including:
- Fibre optic cable from 12f through 432f and 576f counts
- 400 pair copper for legacy and transitional telecommunications networks
- 240 LV and 400 HV power cable for distribution and reticulation work
- New estate and brownfield hauls through both freshly installed and existing duct
- Metro, regional, civil, and utility network projects across WA
Because we also install the duct in-house through our directional drilling and trenching capability, the conduit is proven and hauling-ready before the cable arrives on site.
Why Clients Choose Boretech for Cable Hauling in Perth WA
Boretech has been hauling cable since the company’s earliest work installing Telstra and NBN infrastructure across WA. Our crews handle hauls across both the telecommunications and power sectors, from a short fibre lead-in through to long HV runs in a regional corridor.
NBN and Western Power Pedigree Across Telecom and Power
Hauling fibre is not the same as hauling HV, and most contractors specialise in one or the other. Boretech has delivered both, building telecommunications experience on the NBN network and power experience on Western Power programmes. That dual background means we understand the handling rules, tension limits, and network operator standards for fibre, copper, and power cable rather than treating them all the same.
- Telecommunications hauling experience from the NBN rollout onward, including Telstra and TPG network work
- Power cable hauling experience on Western Power distribution and reticulation programmes
- Crews trained in the separate handling requirements of fibre, copper, and power cable
- Familiarity with network operator acceptance standards across both sectors
The Full Cable Range Hauled In-House
Boretech hauls every cable type in common network use, so a project does not need to be split between a fibre subcontractor and a power subcontractor. One crew, one method statement, one point of accountability for the whole haul.
- Fibre optic from 12f through to high-count 432f and 576f cable
- 400 pair copper for telecommunications networks
- 240 LV power cable for distribution and reticulation
- 400 HV cable for higher-voltage network runs
Duct and Haul Under One Contract
When the contractor who installs the conduit is different to the contractor who hauls the cable, blockages, undersized ducts, and missing draw rope become someone else’s problem and the programme stalls. Boretech installs the duct and hauls the cable, so the conduit is proven, mandrelled, and roped before the cable trailer arrives.
- Conduit installed in-house by directional drilling, trenching, and micro-tunnelling
- Duct proved with mandrel and rod-and-rope before hauling begins
- No coordination gap between the duct installer and the hauling crew
- Single SWMS and single project manager across the full scope
Company-Owned Hauling Plant and Support Fleet
Boretech operates over 200 items of plant from its Balcatta and Kalgoorlie bases, including the cable trailers, winches, rollers, and support machinery a haul requires, maintained in-house and mobilised on our schedule rather than a hire company’s availability.
- Cable drum trailers and powered hauling winches sized for fibre through to HV
- Cable rollers, guides, and bond/swivel hardware for tension and twist control
- Vacuum trucks for non-destructive pit and service exposure before hauling
- Kalgoorlie regional base for faster mobilisation into Goldfields and Mid West hauls
WA Safety and Network Standards on Every Haul
Cable hauling in WA runs through pits and ducts that frequently sit alongside live services, and on legacy networks may involve asbestos pit lids and surrounds. Boretech delivers every haul under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) and holds the licences to manage what the work actually encounters.
- Compliant with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
- SWMS-led delivery covering confined space pit entry and live service management
- DBYD referral and NDD service exposure completed before pit and duct works
- WorkSafe Restricted Asbestos Removal Licence WR2407 held for ACM in legacy pits
How Boretech Manages Cable Hauling Projects
Boretech applies the same controlled process to every haul, whether the scope is a single fibre lead-in through one duct or a multi-run HV haul across a regional corridor.
Cable Schedule and Route Review
Before any drum or winch moves to site, the team reviews the cable schedule, duct route, and network operator standards against the actual conduit in the ground. Cable type, count, drum length, duct size, bend count, and total pull distance are checked to confirm the cable can be hauled in a single pull or where mid-point assistance is needed. Any run that risks exceeding pulling tension or bend radius is identified and re-planned before the cable is ordered to site, not discovered halfway through the pull.
DBYD, Service Location, and Duct Proving
A Dial Before You Dig referral is submitted and on-site service location carried out before any pit or duct work begins. Where existing services sit near the pits or duct route, non-destructive digging is used to expose and confirm them. The duct itself is proved with a mandrel and rod-and-rope to confirm it is clear, correctly sized, and continuous before the cable is committed to it. A blocked or undersized duct found at proving stage is a cheap problem; the same blockage found with cable halfway through is not.
Equipment Selection and Site Setup
Winch capacity, cable trailer, rollers, and guides are matched to the cable type and the pull. Compact setups are selected for tight metro pit-to-pit hauls, larger powered winches for long runs and heavier HV cable. Rollers and bellmouths are positioned at every pit and direction change to keep the cable off hard edges, and the bond and swivel are fitted to manage twist and protect the cable head.
The Haul
With the duct proved and equipment set, the cable is hauled to the route profile under continuous tension monitoring. Approved cable lubricant is applied to reduce friction on longer and multi-bend runs, and pull speed is controlled so tension stays inside the manufacturer’s limit for that cable. On long runs, the cable is figure-eighted at intermediate pits and re-hauled in stages, or mid-assist winches are used, so no single section is over-tensioned. Fibre, copper, LV, and HV are each hauled to their own handling rules rather than a single generic method.
Proving, Testing, and Network Operator Handover
Once the cable is in, continuity and integrity checks are completed to the project specification before the run is handed over. Fibre is presented for OTDR and splice-ready handover, copper for continuity, and power cable for the insulation and continuity testing required before energising. Boretech coordinates this proving and the documentation with the network operator or the splicing and termination crew so the haul is signed off clean. Cable is not left unproven in the duct on the assumption it will be tested later.
Reinstatement and Demobilisation
With the haul proven and accepted, pit lids are reseated, draw pits and surrounds are made good, and any surface reinstatement is completed to the council, Main Roads WA, or client standard. Cable offcuts, empty drums, and site waste are removed, and the scope is signed off against the cable schedule before Boretech leaves site.
Who We Work With
Boretech hauls cable for clients across the telecommunications, power, civil construction, and government sectors throughout WA, SA, and NSW.
Telecoms Network Operators
Fibre and copper hauling for network operators demands precise handling, accurate cable schedules, and clean splice-ready presentation at every pit. Boretech has hauled telecommunications cable from the NBN rollout onward, including Telstra and TPG network work, pulling fibre counts from 12f through to 576f and 400 pair copper to network operator acceptance standards.
Power Utilities and Western Power
Power cable hauling carries different handling rules, heavier drums, and stricter tension control than telecommunications cable. Boretech hauls 240 LV and 400 HV cable on Western Power distribution and reticulation programmes, with crews trained in the handling and safety requirements specific to energised-network environments.
Principal Contractors
Large civil and infrastructure programmes regularly include cable hauling as part of a wider scope alongside duct installation and earthworks. Boretech delivers hauling as a self-performing subcontractor within these programmes, so the principal contractor does not need to manage a separate hauling trade or coordinate between the duct installer and the cable crew.
Government and Road Authority Projects
Road and transport infrastructure increasingly carries communications and power cable through dedicated conduit networks. Boretech has delivered underground services and cable works on government infrastructure programmes including Main Roads WA projects, working under road reserve permits, live traffic management, and the access and sequencing constraints these projects require.
Licences, Accreditations and Safety
Licences and Registrations
- EC Licence: 14748
- WorkSafe Restricted Asbestos Removal Licence: WR2407
- ABN: 68 623 214 497
- ACN: 623 214 497
- Compliant with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
Safety and Compliance
- All field personnel trained in SWMS compliance and service strike prevention
- DBYD referral and on-site utility locating completed before mobilisation on every project
- NDD used to positively expose services before any mechanical works commence
- Experienced under live traffic management plans, road reserve permits, and environmental management plans
- WorkSafe Restricted Asbestos Removal Licence WR2407 held for ACM encountered during excavation
Recent Cable Hauling Projects
IEN Project Avon Valley, WA
Boretech was contracted by THM Electrical to deliver hard rock drilling works for Ventia’s IEN Project in the Avon Valley, installing 7,139m of P63 HDPE pipe and 19 C8 pits through predominantly blue granite ground. The project required careful coordination with landowners, heritage monitors, and other stakeholders due to the environmentally and culturally sensitive location along the Avon River. Using a mix of all-terrain, dual rod, and air hammer drilling techniques, Boretech successfully completed difficult HDD works across challenging access areas, including major creek crossings and long drill shots of up to 297m, while meeting a tight project deadline.
Morley/Ellenbrook Pipeline Relocations, Perth WA
Boretech worked alongside Valmec on the Morley/Ellenbrook Pipeline Relocations project in Bayswater, Perth, completing five DN150 steel pipeline HDD installations during night shifts using a Vermeer D40x55DR. The works were carried out in challenging ground conditions including sugar sand, clay, coffee rock, and groundwater, requiring careful drilling fluid management and coordination around busy commercial areas with high pedestrian and traffic volumes.
Fulton Hogan Intercity Fibre Network (ICF), Perth WA
Boretech delivered specialist HDD services for Fulton Hogan’s Intercity Fibre Network (ICF), installing underground communications conduits to support the expansion of high-capacity fibre infrastructure across Western Australia. The project involved drilling through varying ground conditions and constrained corridors while maintaining strict safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
Locations We Serve Across WA and Australia
Boretech operates from our Balcatta workshop and Perth office, with a regional base in Kalgoorlie supporting faster mobilisation into the Goldfields and regional WA.
Perth Metropolitan Areas
- Balcatta
- Joondalup
- Osborne Park
- Morley
- Ellenbrook
- Midland
- Malaga
- Cannington
- Rockingham
- Armadale
- Fremantle
- Canning Vale
- Cockburn
- Mandurah
- Stirling
- Wanneroo
- Bassendean
- Bayswater
- Belmont
- Victoria Park
- Subiaco
- Nedlands
- Claremont
- Cottesloe
- Karrinyup
- Scarborough
- Inglewood
- Mount Lawley
- Mirrabooka
- Nollamara
- Bentley
- Thornlie
- Gosnells
- Maddington
- Kenwick
- Wangara
- Landsdale
- Dianella
- Yokine
- Innaloo
Regional and Goldfields WA
- Kalgoorlie
- Geraldton
- Esperance
- Albany
- Karratha
- Port Hedland
- Dampier
- Newman
- Broome
- Tom Price
- Carnarvon
- Exmouth
- Merredin
- Narrogin
- Northam
- York
South West WA
- Bunbury
- Busselton
- Margaret River
- Collie
- Harvey
- Capel
- Dunsborough
- Manjimup
- Bridgetown
Interstate
- Adelaide SA
- Sydney NSW
Frequently Asked Questions About Cable Hauling Equipment & Cable Installation
Boretech uses specialised cable hauling equipment designed for safe and efficient underground hauling across telecommunications, electrical, and construction projects. Our fleet includes winches, cable rollers, rope systems, tension monitoring equipment, hauling trailers, and support plant engineered to pull cable through conduits and duct networks. Using the right hauling equipment ensures every cable install is completed with precision, reliability, and safety while meeting the highest standards.
Cable hauling involves pulling cable through existing conduits using specialised equipment such as winches, cable rollers, and rope systems under controlled tension. A cable install service is broader and can include conduit installation, cable hauling, testing, and commissioning. Together, these processes support the safe and reliable installation of telecommunications and electrical infrastructure.
Every project has unique cable hauling needs depending on the cable type, route length, conduit design, and installation requirements. Boretech’s experts assess the size, weight, tension limits, and pulling requirements before selecting suitable cable hauling equipment. This process ensures maximum efficiency, reduces the risk of damage, and helps keep projects on budget and on schedule.
Protecting fibre optic cable during cable hauling is crucial for network performance and longevity. Boretech uses cable rollers, bellmouths, guides, rope systems, and specialised equipment to control tension throughout the installation process. Our team follows proven techniques and monitors every pull to ensure the cable is installed safely, preventing damage and maintaining the highest standards of reliability.
Yes. Boretech has the capability to haul both low-voltage and high-voltage electrical cable for power infrastructure projects across Western Australia. These installations require specialised equipment, strict safety procedures, and careful management of cable weight and pulling tension. Our experienced team ensures every electrical cable installation is completed safely and efficiently.
Boretech provides both conduit installation and cable hauling services. We install conduits using directional drilling, trenching, and other underground construction methods before completing the cable install. Managing both stages of the process improves efficiency, supports project delivery, and ensures the conduits are suitable for the cable being installed.
Cable rollers are an essential part of cable hauling equipment because they support the cable and reduce friction throughout the pull. Rollers help maintain safe tension levels, improve installation efficiency, and minimise the risk of cable damage. They are particularly important on long underground hauling projects and complex conduit networks.
Yes. Boretech delivers cable hauling services throughout Perth, regional Western Australia, and remote project locations. Our team, equipment, and expertise allow us to handle telecommunications, electrical, and infrastructure projects in a variety of environments while maintaining safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Using specialist cable hauling equipment provides several benefits, including improved safety, greater installation efficiency, better tension control, and reduced risk of cable damage. Equipment such as winches, cable rollers, grips, and engineered rope systems helps ensure the cable install is completed accurately and reliably, even on challenging projects.
If you need cable hauling, cable install, or specialised underground hauling services, contact the Boretech team today. Our experts can assess your cable hauling needs, recommend suitable equipment, and provide support throughout the installation process to ensure your project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Get a Quote From Perth's Best Cable Hauling Specialists
Boretech Contracting has the plant, licences, and field experience to haul cable on projects of any scale across Perth metro, regional WA, SA, and NSW. From a single fibre lead-in through one duct to a full LV and HV haul across a regional power corridor, our crews are ready to mobilise.
Contact us today to discuss your project scope and receive a no-obligation quote.
For project and job enquiries: estimating@boretechcontracting.com.au (08) 6377 7682
Vac truck hire enquiries: vactruck@boretechcontracting.com.au
Workshop and office: 5 Kenhelm St, Balcatta WA 6021
Regional office: 96 Egan St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430
Licences: EC 14748 | WorkSafe Asbestos WR2407 | ABN 68 623 214 497
