Tweed Heads and the border, NSW

Excavation and earthmoving in Banora Point

With more than 16,000 residents, Banora Point is a mostly suburban area with a golf course in its centre, the Tweed River along its eastern edge and the Pacific Motorway through its eastern parts. Its blocks range from filled estates on low ground to streets climbing toward Terranora. For suburban yards here, the ASV posi-track and the 5.5 t class Kubota do the digging, and the Fuso tipper takes the spoil to the tip.

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Black corrugated drainage pipe laid in a freshly dug trench, with an excavator bucket alongside

Owner-operatorLuke, over 10 years operating machinery
Based in MurwillumbahWorking the Gold Coast to Lennox Head
Insurance heldLiability and equipment, certificate on request
Google 5.0 out of 5From 2 reviews, October 2026
ABN 58 346 068 875Registered business name DIRT WERKS

Jobs Luke takes on in Banora Point

Orange Kubota excavator at the end of a deep, clean-walled trench in red soil, with drainage pipe ready beside it

Trenching and drainage

On streets that slope toward Terranora, stormwater comes down fast in heavy rain. Luke digs the trench for a new stormwater line or ag drain to your plumber's fall, leaves it open for the pipe to be laid and connected, then backfills it.

Large tree stump and root ball dug out by a Kubota excavator on a rural property

Soil removal and tipper

When landscaping leaves a pile of soil at the low end of a sloping yard, the posi-track or excavator brings it up to the truck, and the Fuso carts it to a lawful tip or approved site.

Kubota excavator arm and bucket clearing dense overgrown scrub and long grass

Land clearing

In established Banora Point yards, Luke takes out stumps and unwanted trees when the owner asks, lifting each root ball with the Kubota and loading the timber with the grab.

Dirt Werks Kubota U55-4 excavator, ASV RT-60 posi-track and Fuso Fighter tipper parked side by side

Excavator hire

Fencers and landscapers can book the Kubota and its auger with Luke operating, to drill post holes along a sloping boundary where hand digging is slow and uneven.

Ground and access in Banora Point

Council's flood plan names the filled residential estates in Banora Point as 'low islands': land above the design flood that can be cut off, and then covered, in the largest flood that could occur. Flooding here can come from local runoff or backwater out of Terranora Broadwater and the Tweed River, according to NSW SES, and steep urban development toward Terranora makes the area prone to local flash flooding. In a 1-in-100-year flood, SES expects Banora Point to stay mostly flood-free except the Kirkwood Road area, which floods from Terranora Creek.

Streets toward Terranora can be steep, so the driveway and side path decide which machine fits as much as the gate does. A street-level photo of the slope, a shot of the side path with a tape across it, and a note of any steps or tight turns tell Luke what he is working with. Mark a flat, firm spot for the truck on one of the photos too.

Before you dig in Banora Point

Banora Point is in the Tweed Shire Council area. These rules are worth checking before the machine is booked. Luke lodges his own Before You Dig enquiry for every job.

Check	What it means
Acid sulfate soils on low ground	Tweed Shire Council says acid sulfate soils are common along the Tweed Coast. Written approval is needed in most cases before they're disturbed, and Council's management plan for minor works can't be used where groundwater is likely to be disturbed or dewatering is likely. Those jobs need a site-specific plan.
Bringing in fill	Council says filling land needs development consent in most cases. On flood-prone land, get a Section 10.7 certificate and a Property Flood Report for your lot before any fill is ordered, because flood planning levels change as flood studies are updated.
Trees and clearing	On non-rural land, clearing declared vegetation needs Council approval, which is free to lodge. That includes native plants 4 m or taller or 10 cm or more in diameter, any tree 40 cm or more in diameter, preferred koala food trees and threatened species. On rural RU1 and RU2 land, clearing native vegetation may need approval under the Local Land Services Act 2013.
Driveways and the road reserve	Any work in the road reserve, including a driveway across the verge or a kerb and gutter change, needs Council consent under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993 before it starts.
Near creeks and the estuary	To count as exempt development, earthworks must be at least 40 m from natural water and must not redirect water or carry sediment onto a neighbour's land. Work on waterfront land can also need a controlled activity approval from NSW Water.
Fire ants	Parts of the Tweed are in the NSW fire ant biosecurity zone. Earthmoving machinery must be cleaned free of soil before it leaves, and soil, fill and quarry products moved out of the area follow set rules. Zones change, so check the current NSW DPIRD maps.

How it works

From a photo to a finished job

Call or text Luke a photo
A wide shot, the gate or access, and the exact spot tells him most of what he needs.
Get a free quote
From your photos, or from a quick site look if the job needs it. No charge for either.
Book a day
Luke brings the right machine for the access and the job.
Dig, cart and clean up
Spoil goes out on his own tipper. The site is left tidy.

Got a job in Banora Point?

Call Luke, text him a photo of the site, or send the details through the quote form. Quotes are free.

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Questions about earthworks in Banora Point

Does flooding near Kirkwood Road affect a dig?

It can affect timing and drainage. NSW SES says the Kirkwood Road area floods from Terranora Creek in a 1-in-100-year flood, and that water may cross the western part of Kirkwood Road at lower flood heights. Where possible, book the dig for a dry spell, and plan any new drain with your plumber so its outlet still works when the creek is up. Send photos and Luke can plan around the weather.

Does Tweed Shire Council need to approve my earthworks?

It depends on the job. Small earthworks can be exempt development if they meet the NSW standards, such as staying at least 40 m from natural water and not sending water or sediment onto a neighbour. Fill, acid sulfate soils, flood-prone land, trees and work in the road reserve each have their own approvals. Check with Council on 02 6670 2400 before the machine is booked.