What We Do
At Covey, we provide expert hydraulic solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of various sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, and aged care facilities. Our services encompass feasibility reporting, system design, and compliance assurance, focusing on optimising performance, safety, and sustainability. From innovative water management in residential projects to robust industrial systems, we ensure reliable, efficient, and regulation-compliant hydraulic solutions for every application.

Feasibility and Technical Reporting
Our Feasibility and Technical Reporting service offers a thorough evaluation of hydraulic systems for your projects. We conduct a detailed analysis of potential solutions, assessing their practicality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Our comprehensive reports provide clear insights and recommendations, guiding you through the decision-making process. Whether you're in the planning stages or require expert validation of existing designs, our reports ensure that your hydraulic systems are optimised for performance, safety, and long-term sustainability.

Aged Care Facility Services
Our Aged Care Facility Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of aged care environments, where safety, hygiene, and reliability are paramount. We design and implement customised hydraulic solutions that prioritise the well-being of residents and staff. Our approach includes advanced Legionella risk management strategies, ensuring water safety and compliance with stringent health regulations.
Additionally, we focus on creating systems that are not only reliable but also easy to maintain, minimising disruptions and ensuring long-term operational efficiency. From new installations to upgrades, our solutions are designed with the specific challenges of aged care facilities in mind.

Commercial Building Services
Covey provides expert hydraulic design and implementation tailored to the diverse needs of commercial properties, including retail spaces, office buildings, commercial kitchens and mixed-use developments. We understand that each commercial environment has unique demands, from high water usage in retail settings to trade waste treatment requirements of food production premises. Our tailored solutions are designed to optimise water efficiency, ensure reliable service, and comply with all relevant codes and standards.

Educational Institution Services
Our Educational Institution Services provide efficient and sustainable hydraulic systems designed specifically for schools, early learning centres, and other educational facilities. We focus on creating reliable systems that support the unique demands of educational environments, including water conservation, safety, and ease of maintenance. Our solutions ensure that your institution operates smoothly, with systems built to last and adapt to the evolving needs of students and staff.

Residential Development Services
Our Residential Project Services offer innovative hydraulic solutions tailored for all types of residential developments, from single-family homes to muti-storey buildings and large-scale gated communities. We design systems that prioritise water efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of comfort and sustainability. Whether you're building a new home or a large residential development, our customised solutions are designed to enhance the quality and longevity of your project.

Industrial & Manufacturing Services
Our Industrial and Manufacturing Services deliver robust and efficient hydraulic systems tailored to the demanding needs of industrial and manufacturing facilities. We design solutions to ensure reliable operation, optimise water usage, and endure heavy-duty conditions. Our expertise also extends to trade waste management, providing systems that effectively handle and treat industrial waste, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimising environmental impact. Whether you're setting up a new facility or upgrading existing systems, our hydraulic solutions enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and support sustainable operations.

Healthcare Facility Services
Our Healthcare Facility Services offer specialised hydraulic designs that adhere to stringent healthcare standards. Having delivered complete hydraulic services for multiple medical centres and health care clinics, we ensure that systems are safe, reliable, and optimised for the unique demands of healthcare environments. Our solutions focus on maintaining high levels of hygiene, efficiency, and compliance, providing essential support for critical operations and ensuring the well-being of patients and staff.

Stormwater and Drainage Solutions
Our Stormwater and Drainage Solutions focus on designing and implementing effective stormwater management systems that ensure proper drainage, flood prevention, and environmental compliance for various developments. A well-designed stormwater system seamlessly integrates into your property, providing reliable performance that you’ll hardly notice—except for its absence of problems. In contrast, a poorly designed system can become a concern with every rainfall, leading to persistent issues and inconvenience. Our solutions are crafted to prevent such problems, ensuring smooth and worry-free operation.
Our Team
Our Hydraulic building services team are headed by Mark Buckton and Brett Shepherd, who have extensive experience in this discipline.

Mark Buckton
Engineering Technologist
- BEngTech (Civil)
Mark Buckton has designed a variety of hydraulic and civil projects, including master planning of services for multi-stage sites and developing tailored, performance-based solutions for clients. With hands-on experience across different industries, Mark has a deepened understanding of construction methodologies, enhancing his attention to detail. He is committed to delivering high-quality designs that comply with industry standards and prioritise sustainability.

Brett Shepherd
Senior Hydraulics Designer
Brett has been associated in the design and construction industry for over 35 years. His roles include design and documentation of hydraulics, report writing, client and local authority liaisons, Unitywater accreditation certification and construction certification. Previously having hands on experience in the installation of plumbing systems, Brett has a deep understanding of construction principles and practices of these designs. Some of Brett’s past achievements include work on award-winning projects, such as Queensland’s first sustainable timber high-rise building at 25 King Street in the RNA renewable precinct, the Petrie to Kippa-Ring Rail project, University Sunshine Coast Hospital and Translation Research Institute Brisbane, numerous defence force projects and aged care facilities. Brett’s goals are to deliver high-quality designs that comply with industry standards and prioritise sustainability and are ecofriendly.