Earthmoving & Excavation Across Bundaberg & Wide Bay. From Country to Coast.

Family-run earthmoving and excavation, delivering reliable results for residential, commercial, civil and rural projects. With over 20 years of experience in machinery, we make sure your site is prepared properly, safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

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Family-Run. Experienced. Local.

Heritage City Earthmoving is owned and operated by Josh and Claire Rice, a husband-and-wife team based in South Kolan, QLD. After moving to the region in 2024, they purchased Heritage City Earthmoving to bring Josh’s 20 years of excavation experience in the Brisbane region to Bundaberg and the surrounding areas.

What you can expect when you work with Heritage City Earthmoving:

  • Experienced operator with decades of hands-on excavation knowledge
  • Efficient and competent work, completed correctly the first time
  • Attention to detail on levels, drainage and site finish
  • Clear communication from a local family you can speak to directly
  • Small to large excavators, tyred and track skid-steer loaders, all with a range of attachments, as well as, water cart, tip-trucks and truck and dog available.

Whether you are building a new shed, preparing a commercial site, digging a dam, installing a pool or managing stormwater and drainage, we treat your project with the highest level of care and professionalism.

SERVICES AND FEATURES

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Residential Earthworks

Driveways | Shed Pads | Retaining Walls | Clearing | Water & Drainage | Pools

Prepare your property for building, concreting or landscaping with neat, level and well-finished residential earthworks. We can:

  • Cut and prepare new shed pads
  • Shape and form driveways and access tracks
  • Assist with retaining wall preparation and drainage
  • Clear blocks for new builds or renovations
  • Improve surface water management and drainage around your home
  • Excavate, shape and prepare pool areas for new pool installations

We work closely with homeowners, builders and trades to ensure your site is set up correctly from the beginning.

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Commercial Earthmoving

Site Preparations | Footings | Drainage | Septic Digs | Trenching

We support builders and businesses with timely and reliable commercial excavation, including:

  • Bulk and detailed site preparation
  • Footings for commercial buildings and structures
  • Drainage and stormwater trenches
  • Septic system digs and associated earthworks
  • Service trenching for plumbing, electrical and communications

Our focus is on safe, efficient work that keeps your project on schedule.

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Rural and Agricultural Earthmoving

Dams | Clearing | Augering | Arenas | Rural Site Preparations | Drainage

For rural properties of all sizes, we deliver practical earthmoving solutions, including:

  • Constructing or reshaping dams
  • Clearing vegetation and tidying paddocks
  • Augering post holes and footings
  • Building and levelling riding arenas or yards
  • Preparing rural building sites and access tracks
  • Managing rural drainage and erosion control

We understand the demands of working on the land and complete all work to a safe and durable standard.

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Complete Earthmoving and Excavation Services

We provide a full range of earthmoving services across the Bundaberg and Wide Bay region, including Elliott Heads, Burnett Heads, Moore Park Beach, Miara, Yandaran, Gin Gin, Childers, Woodgate, Rosedale and surrounding communities.

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Civil Earthworks

Demolition | Stormwater and Drainage | Bulk Earthworks

We provide strong, well-managed civil earthworks for contractors and infrastructure developments, including:

  • Demolition and safe removal of structures
  • Stormwater management and drainage installations
  • Bulk cut and fill work for larger developments and civil projects

Correct levels, compaction and drainage are essential to long-term performance, and we ensure they are completed properly.

What Our Clients Appreciate

Our business is supported by word-of-mouth recommendations and returning customers throughout Bundaberg and the Wide Bay area. Clients often share feedback such as:

We are committed to delivering this level of service on every project, big or small.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you only work in Bundaberg?

No. Although we are based in South Kolan, we service a wide area across the Bundaberg and Wide Bay region, including Elliott Heads, Burnett Heads, Moore Park Beach, Miara, Yandaran, Gin Gin, Childers, Woodgate, Rosedale and nearby communities.
Yes. We provide all types of earthworks, from small residential jobs such as shed pads, driveways and pools to large civil and rural projects including dams, site preparation and bulk earthworks.
Yes. We are happy to provide obligation-free quotes. We can offer estimates over the phone or arrange a site visit for more detailed pricing.

Yes. Heritage City Earthmoving operates with appropriate insurance and follows industry best practice and safety standards. All work is completed using well-maintained machinery.

Simply call 0458 884 333 or email admin@hercity.com.au with details about your project and location. We will provide a quote and arrange scheduling.

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We are ready to assist with reliable earthmoving and excavation across Bundaberg and the Wide Bay region.

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