The Australian dredging company leading in robotic dredging solutions.
Designed & Built in Australia
Eliminate Downtime
Advanced underwater positioning technology
Operation in corrosive and extreme pH environments (pH 1 to pH 14)
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Why Dredge Robotics Leads Dredging Companies in Australia
Cleaning your tanks, ponds, cooling towers and plants may be essential, but so is continual operation. At Dredge Robotics, we offer unmatched solutions to clean and inspect your water assets while remaining fully operational. We’re one of the leading dredging companies in Australia because we:
- Can dredge diverse environments, handling lined and non-lined ponds, storage tanks, cooling towers and more.
- Navigate complex conditions, using advanced sensors to ensure efficient cleaning in low or zero visibility and extreme pH levels (1-14).
- Remove even the most challenging sediment, with our robots able to complete cleaning; removing sediment, rags, rocks, and reeds effectively.
- Are accredited to work as a direct supplier for all major mining companies in Australia under our triple ISO certified systems; Safety, Environmental and Quality.
The Advantages of Robotic Dredging Contractors Over Traditional Methods
Many traditional dredging contractors in Australia insist on emptying, isolating or even cutting a tank before work can begin. We don’t do that. With Dredge Robotics:
- You stay online, with no need to empty tanks or shutdown your operations.
- Dramatically cut fresh water demand with a closed loop process.
- There’s no need for manual entry to any tank, pond or application.
- You meet compliance, with continuous turbidity, stable pH and logging of all observations for reporting purposes.
The result? 100% clean tanks, ponds, plants and other applications with more cost savings and safer operations. Contact us today to discuss your dredging needs.
Internationally recognised certifications and accreditations.
LINED PONDS
LINED PONDS
Lined ponds may be common, however, the delicate nature of the lining can add challenges to dredging the traditional way. See how robotic dredging in Australia can restore your HDPE, LLDPE and PVC lined ponds with zero risk of damage, even with minimal visibility.
TANKS
TANKS
Maintaining process and storage tanks is essential, but often requires shutting down operation to do so. Not with Dredge Robotics. We have revolutionised cleaning and inspecting tanks without shutting down your mining, manufacturing or other operations. Learn how.
WASTEWATER DESLUDGING
WASTEWATER DESLUDGING
Using online robotic dredging technology with pinpoint GPS tracking, we can desludge and clean wastewater ponds, raceways, digesters, oxidation ditches and sediment tanks without stopping operations or requiring entry from divers or your team. Explore more.
CHEMICAL PONDS
CHEMICAL PONDS
Our dredging contractors in Australia can operate our online robotics in highly corrosive and extreme pH environments (pH 1 to pH14), allowing you a safer, more efficient and cost-effective method of cleaning and inspecting chemical tanks.
Zero human entry or downtime. Just massive savings and 100% clean results.
At Dredge Robotics, we take great pride in not only the quality of our work, but doing so while keeping you fully operational, saving you time and money. Download our capabilities guide for more information on dredging for your specific application.
CASE STUDIES
Having worked with Australian utility, commercial and industrial powerhouses, we consistently deliver 100% clean results with no turbidity or impact to operations. Explore some of our case studies to see our team approach different applications and problems.
Behind the Technology & Innovation
There is truly no other robotic dredging company in Australia like our custom-designed, patented technology at Dredge Robotics. Learn more about how we created this advanced system and product specific to Australia’s dredging needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions Answered By Our Australian Dredging Company
Can robotic dredging be used in sensitive environments, like drinking water reservoirs?
Yes, as a certified robotic dredging contractor in Australia, Dredge Robotics complies with AS/NSZ 4020 for materials in contact with drinking water. Our WQA-certified hoses and sealed deployment methods ensure zero water contamination and minimal turbidity, making us the preferred choice for utilities that need continuous service and strict water-quality protection.
How deep can submersible dredging robots operate?
Dredging robots can be submerged up to 40m, as standard, or up to 55m with extended umbilicals, outperforming many diver-based systems used by traditional dredging companies in Australia. Our advanced sonar and USBL navigation helps allow us accuracy within centimetres, even at maximum depth.
Is there any risk of liner damage during robotic dredging?
Robotic dredging can be performed on HDPE, LLDPE and PVC lined ponds with no risk of damage. This is unlike traditional tracked robots and barges, which can damage linings from the drive mechanisms and dredge heads.
Is robotic dredging cost effective compared to traditional dredging contractors?
Yes. While the hourly rate is a cost-effective alternative to traditional dredging companies in Australia, there is also the added benefit of no shutdowns, confined space labour or safety risks.