Testimonials

Koinonia Christian Centre

Since early 2007 until the present, the Koinonia Christian Academy has had numerous dealings with Darling Irrigation in Bourke and has found their staff to be helpful in every respect. In this period, we have undertaken three major water projects. The first involved installation of 500 metres of underground polythene pipeline to two 23,660 litre poly tanks. This was followed by an automatically controlled lawn watering system covering an area of 4,000 square metres using 750 metres of underground PVC piping to 7 stations of pop-up sprinklers operated by an automatic pressure type pumping system. The final project involved installation of four 23,660 litre and one 2,000 litre poly tanks complete with downpipes, overflows and first flush water diverters, and interconnecting the large tanks with underground PVC piping and fitted with an automatic pressure type pumping system with our existing water system. This should give the reader an appreciation of the amount of business that has been done with Darling Irrigation over the last 2 to 3 years. We have been happy with the quality of the equipment purchased and are pleased with the performance of the schemes installed.

When difficulties arose whilst designing our lawn water scheme, Darling Irrigation's manager, Sam Maroulis provided the necessary technical assistance to ensure that we obtained a good scheme. This was to his credit as our scheme was only very small in monetary terms compared with the large Cap and Pipe Artesian Water Schemes involving up to 100km of pipe that usually demand his expertise. In the day-to-day dealings with orders and counter sales, Stuart Cameron's friendly manner and helfulness meant it was always a please to visit Darling Irrigation. On the basis of the good service we have received, a nomination was made for Darling Irrigation to be granted a small business award. Unfortunately, our nomination didn't receive the support hoped for and was unsuccessful. However, it doesn't lessen the fact that this business carries a large range of quality products, backed by excellent technical and sales support.

Narromine Shire Council

"Council has utilized the services of Darling Irrigation and can highly recommend them for the project development, installation and after sales service for irrigation services." – Ross Bignell,Manager Technical Services, Narromine Shire Council 

Rangers Valley Feedlot Expansion Project – water system and water pump station

“We have been fortunate to have had Darling Irrigation working with us on the Rangers Valley Feedlot Expansion Project. This is a $6.5M project, and Darling Irrigation have capably and efficiently Project Managed their contract with Sudholz which involved the supply and construction of Concrete Pipelines, Box Culverts, PVC and poly water mains, and a significant pump station. The timliness of service provided by Darling Irrigation, along with their attention to detail in managing the contract has given Sudholz the confidence to offer Darling Irrigation further partnering arrangements on upcoming projects.” – Sean Rice, Sudholz Pty Ltd

Tulloona Bore Scheme – bore water pipeline scheme

"The artesian water has saved us at Hillstead. It's been a fantastic project and we are very pleased with the outcome. Thank you to all the hard workers on your team." – John Tait, Hillstead, Superintendent Tulloona Bore Scheme

Boomi East Bore Water Scheme – bore water pipeline

"I would confidently recommend Darling Irrigation for any future contracts. I found their pre-planning work, true to word, made my job easy along with their honest workmanship. For any further information don’t hesitate to ring me." – Harry Adams, Acting Superintendent, Boomi East Bore Water Scheme

'Wirricanna' Brewarrina – stock water and domestic water design, supply, installation and service

“I can’t fault the service offered by Darling Irrigation, they developed a design that suited our needs and budget. We now have a reliable stock and domestic water supply. It’s good to know there is someone local to call on for water equipment.” – Mark Spencer, Manager, Wirricanna, Brewarrina.

Summerville – stock water design, supply and installation

“I have found Darling Irrigation to be excellent to deal with. They display a very high level of professionalism, and have responded to any service work promptly and efficiently. We appreciate the local service they offer and have certainly found their pricing competitive. They operate on a very personal level satisfied all our requirements. They are currently developing plans for Stage 2 of our project” – Robert Newton, grazier, Summerville

Agriland Vineyard – irrigation system design, supply, installation and service

“We would like to thank you for the effort you and your team put into the installation of the drip irrigation system at Agriland this year. The timely installation of the system allowed us to plant according to our schedule, and absence of problems after start up exceeded our expectations. The flexibility which your team displayed, in design and in installation method based on our own requirements was refreshing. The convenience of your premises at Narromine and relatively local ownership were demonstrated during the project, allowing regular discussion as the various jobs progressed. We look forward to working with Darling Irrigation in the future.” – Bill Williamson, Agriland Pty Ltd. Narromine.

Darling Farms Citrus Orchards – irrigation system design, supply, installation and service

“Our company has contracted Darling Irrigation to design and install anumber of large drip irrigation systems. We continue to use Darling Irrigation as their price is competitive and the timelines of installation are good. Sam and his team have also been prompt in dealing with any post installation issues that come up. We have been pleased using Darling Irrigation and have found them to be a company that delivers good service”. – Daniel Buster, Director, Darling Farms Pty Ltd

Bourke Shire Council – civil earthworks project

"Darling Civil were awarded a Contract in August 2007, by Bourke Shire Council, for the Construction of a new Landfill Cell at the Bourke Shire Council Waste Depot. The summary of works carried out by Darling Civil is outlined below:

• Site establishment and preparation, including clearing of approximately 800 cubic metres of waste soil,
• Excavation/construction of the 16,000 (approx.) cubic metre cell,
• Over excavation and re-lining with suitable Clay for the clay liner,
• Compaction to satisfy Environmental Impact Statement/Approval conditions,
• Construction of levy bank and capping of old cell with the excavated fill
• Other Hire works whilst on-site, including loading and carting scrap rubber to cells, and pushing Waste for Council while Council Machinery was unavailable

Bourke Shire Council was very satisfied with all aspects of the works carried out. In particular the communication links, led by the project foreman, timeliness of the project delivery, standard of finished product, flexibility in performing other jobs outside the contract for hourly hire rates, and suitableness of the machinery and equipment used were noted. I can be contacted on the numbers below if you require any further information in relation to this matter. – Adrian Butler, Manager - Environmental Services Development, Bourke Shire Council

Retail Irrigation Products Sales and Service

"Hi Jason and all staff, Thank you so much for your prompt replies to my questions and for all your help. Our order arrived yesterday all in tact because it had been well packed and everything was there, thank you for the made up riser it's nice to someone thinking and not just saying "oh you'll have to wait for it to come in" thank you.

"It is also VERY nice to be treated the same as a big customer and not brushed aside as it's a small order because as you know a small customer can sometimes become a very big customer..........your service is tops. Have a great week , thank you and regards." – Tracy and Macka