ABOUT

First formed in the mid-1920’s as a water well drilling business, fourth generation Richardson’s now hold key roles within the company. We are proud of our heritage and our expertise in drilling solutions.


1920
Founded by Thomas Harold Richardson (1895-1977)
1966-67
Completed Aotea Quay Off Ramp
1966
Thorndon Overbridge
1970
Mohaka Bridge
1986-87
Tauranga Harbour Bridge
1995
Brunswick Bore Completion (Final Depth - 530m)
1996-97
New Brighton Pier
2002
Britomart Station - Underground Auckland Railway
2002 - 03
Paremata Bridge - Duplication of the two lane SH1 Bridge
2003 - 04
Kaitoke to Temarua Realignment
2004
Freyberg Building - New Defence building in CBD Wellington
2006
Richardson Drilling Co.Ltd
2006
Wellington Inner City Bypass
2005 - 06
Saddle Road - Bridge Replacement
2010 - 12
Overhead Transmission Line - BHL-WHN A 400kV
November 2011
RDC's first screw pile contract
January 2012
RDC holds it's first Company H&S day
May 2012
RDC launches into Christchurch
2012
Manawatū Gorge - Slipworks
June 2012
RDC achieves Secondary ACC Workplace Accreditation
June 2012
RDC wins construction award

OVER 200 YEARS COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE!!

Combined skills over our eight senior staff alone is well in excess of 200 years, with an average individual experience of 20 years throughout the entire crew! 

Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To provide specialist drilling and piling solutions using innovation and generations of experience to meet client specifications and deadlines, everytime.

Vision

Drilling and pilling contractor of first choice in New Zealand

Values

D – DIVERSIFICATION is our specialty

R – RELATIONSHIPS valued throughout our business

I – INNOVATION creative work and creative minds

L – LOYALTY to all customers, suppliers, and staff

L – LEADERSHIP encourage staff with empowerment

S – SAFETY this is paramount to everything and everyone

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