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Defying the Odds: How We Revived a Mining Process Pond
The Solution
Plus Pumps Group of Companies aligned five currents of innovation:
- Plus Dredging – Deployed a purpose-built CATERPILLAR Super Long Reach Excavator fitted with an EDDY Pump Cutter Head and Liner Safe Wheels to safely and aggressively mobilize the cemented sediment.
- Plus Projects – Engineered the overall approach, sequencing, and risk controls.
- Plus Services – Kept the system at peak performance with on-the-fly maintenance and monitoring.
- Plus Hire – Supplied contingency/backup systems to eliminate downtime risk.
- Plus Sales – Delivered and supported the advanced pumping technology that made the plan viable.
The Challenge
- A mining process pond hadn’t seen clear water in years.
- Completely choked with bullrush and cat’s tail weeds.
- Concrete-based sediment had hardened “like rock.”
- Multiple contractors walked away.
- Hydromining was the conventional option—but it would have taken months just to soften the material, at an astronomical cost and an unacceptable timeline.
The Result
- Complete transformation of the pond—from unusable swampland to crystal‑clear operational water.
- Achieved in a fraction of the time traditional hydromining would have required, avoiding its prohibitive cost.
- Demonstrated how integrated, cross-disciplinary execution can solve projects others deem “impossible.”
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Restoring Stormwater Control: Telfer Admin Pond Cleanup Success
The Challenge
- The Telfer Admin Stormwater Pond was heavily clogged with reeds and sediment, causing overflow issues.
- The client had been experiencing persistent blockages, rendering the pond ineffective in managing stormwater.
- A critical cleanup was required before the shutdown to restore functionality and prevent future overflows.
The Solution
- The on-site team deployed EX07 with the grabber attachment to efficiently clear the pond.
- All reeds were removed, followed by the extraction of 26 moxey loads of sediment from inside the pond.
- The operation was completed with precision and speed, ensuring the pond was fully functional again.
The Result
- The client was highly impressed with the quality of work.
- For the first time in a long while, the pond did not overflow after being filled with water.
- The successful project showcased the team’s expertise and capability to handle challenging maintenance tasks under tight schedules.
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