About Us

We are one of Australia’s most trusted dredging contractors, delivering safe, compliant, and efficient solutions for the mining, energy, and industrial sectors. Through decades of experience, we keep critical water assets performing at their best.

Who we are

We are one of Australia's most experienced specialist dredging contractors.

Founded in 1995, Dredging Systems has spent over 30 years solving complex sediment and slurry challenges across mining, energy, and industrial environments. Our team combines deep field expertise with specialist equipment to deliver safe, compliant results in conditions others find too difficult.

Year of Experience

Our Purpose

Dredging Systems exists to protect and restore Australia’s most critical water assets from tailings dams and process ponds to sediment basins and industrial waterways. Through innovation, rigorous safety standards, and deep field expertise, we help resource and infrastructure clients operate without interruption.

Positioning for the future

We invest in modular, adaptable equipment and systems that meet the evolving demands of Australia’s resource and infrastructure sectors.

01

Taking action on climate

Our work directly supports environmental compliance from reducing sediment run-off to restoring water quality in sensitive and regulated environments.

02

Our contribution

We have contributed to major projects across Australia and internationally, partnering with leading resource, energy, and government organisations to deliver results that matter.

03

We are Dredging Systems

Our historical milestones

1995

Founding innovation

Founder Anto Pratten a commercial diver with expertise in oil and gas designed Australia’s first custom stormwater traps and booms to prevent sediment from entering waterways.

2000

Sydney Olympics first custom dredge

Built and deployed a custom dredge for the Sydney International Regatta Centre, removing underwater weeds ahead of the 2000 Olympic Games.

2005

Mining sector expansion

Secured major contracts with leading Australian mining companies, establishing Dredging Systems as a specialist contractor for tailings dam and process pond management.

2010

National operations footprint

Expanded operations across all major Australian states, delivering dredging and desilting services for large-scale energy and water infrastructure clients.

2015

International projects

Completed specialist dredging projects in Papua New Guinea and Singapore, bringing Australian expertise to complex international environments.

2020

Continued growth

Continued to grow our fleet, team, and service capabilities delivering increasingly complex remote, hazardous, and chemically sensitive dredging projects for Australia’s top-tier resource clients.

Our Working Process

From Earth to Excellence: Our Dredging Process Unveiled

Every project begins with a thorough site assessment evaluating sediment volumes, water chemistry, access constraints, and environmental requirements. Our team then designs and deploys a tailored dredging solution, managing the full process from mobilisation through to site rehabilitation and regulatory sign-off.

Our operations align with Australia’s strictest environmental and safety regulations, ensuring compliant outcomes on every project.

Specialist equipment for chemical, pH-sensitive, and hazardous slurry environments across mining and industrial sites.

Geotextile tube dewatering and slurry transport solutions that reduce waste and maximise water recovery.

Modular dredge systems deployable to remote, confined, and hard-to-access locations across Australia and internationally.

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Projects Completed

Year Established

Where We Operate

Dredging Expertise Across Australia and Beyond.

Based in High Range, NSW, Dredging Systems mobilises nationally from Queensland coal fields to Western Australian mine sites, Northern Territory projects and coastal marinas along the eastern seaboard. We have also completed international projects in Papua New Guinea and Singapore.

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Whether you have an urgent maintenance requirement or are planning a major dredging campaign, our team is ready to help. Contact us today to discuss your project and get a tailored solution.

Address Company

High Range, NSW, Australia

Email: info@dredgingsystems.com.au

Phone: 1300 DREDGE

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