Overview Water Research, created in 1960, was a pioneer and currently is a major contributor to the development and growth of water exploitation and geotechnical investigations

in Mauritius and Rodrigues. Our activities have also covered other islands in the Indian Ocean, including the Seychelles. Water Research’s extensive experience in the field makes it the Mauritian specialist in the drilling of exploitable wells and geotechnical studies. Water Research possesses the appropriate plant and know-how to undertake a diverse range of tasks, from the simplest to the most complex, onshore or offshore. Our professional service has earned the appreciation from local and overseas consultants and contractors. Composed of a dynamic multifunctional team of 21 dedicated operatives and technicians, Water Research is a company that values the know-how and experience of its staff. Water Research is the only drilling company in Mauritius with a core full time engineering team that includes a geologist, a geotechnical engineer and a civil engineer. This is a plus to the wealth of knowledge collected by our experienced operatives through the years. Water Research has recently obtained the ISO 9000 2008 certification for the scope of Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Investigations demonstrating its commitment to quality and good practices.

Vision

To be the preferred and the benchmark geological drilling and testing organization in the Indian Ocean region.

Mission Statement

In order to attain our envisaged future, we shall:

• Provide effective and efficient geological and testing drilling services by using affordable and adequate tools and techniques.
• Make full use of cost efficient technologies backed up by highly competent and dedicated people
  

Main products and services

Bore hole drilling
Water Research assists in the exploitation of groundwater by performing explorations, drilling and developing new boreholes or rehabilitating and servicing wells already in exploitation. The company has undertaken more than 2,700 drillings in search of fresh or sea (beach wells) water. Our proposals and scope detailing is based on the vast experience and knowledge of our personnel. Water Research’s activities have covered the majority of the Mauritian territory and all areas of economic activities, including residential, industrial, recreational and public services. Water Research also supplies and installs submersible pumps and carries periodic monitoring and servicing of a portfolio of pumps for various private clients and government organisations.

Our 3No. fully equipped drilling plants enables us to carry out drillings of 150mm to 450mm in diameter reaching up to 500m depth. Our more recent acquisition is a Super Rock Drill 5000.

Geo-technical
Water Research undertakes geotechnical investigations to support the design and construction of infrastructure from buildings, bridges, wind turbine, roads and dams onshore to cruise berth facilities, bridges and quays offshore. The company also carries out works in the field of grouting, anchoring and micro-piling.

Water Research has 5No. drilling plants dedicated to geotechnical investigations capable of carrying out drilling of 63mm to 117mm diameter and up to 200m depth. The company also manufactures and operates a jack up barge capable to carry out works on up to 10m of water depth.

Water Research has also recently acquired a Menard Pressuremeter used as an in-situ controlled loading test performed using a inflatable probe on the walls of boreholes measuring the strength and stress-strain properties of all soil types and soft rock providing valuable information on a variety of subsurface conditions. Water Research’s operatives and engineer have been trained by the Equipment Manufacturer Apageo France in the applications and use of this equipment.

Contact

Coporate Membership

• ADIA – Association Drilling Industry Association (Australia)
• Groundwater Industry Association (South Africa)