Red Mud Pond Dredging – QLD

Specialised dredging, desilting, and sludge removal for plastic lined process ponds and dams in mining and energy where conventional methods are ineffective.

Project Overview

UAT delivered dredging, screening and slurry transfer works to remove accumulated red mud sediments while operating within an active refinery environment and maintaining discharge management requirements.

Scope

  • Removal of accumulated red mud sediments from refinery settlement pond
  • Slurry transfer to site neutralisation infrastructure
  • Screening and collection of oversize material during dredging
  • Management of suspended solids near monitored discharge areas
  • Protection of pond liner and slurry transfer systems
  • Dredging completed while maintaining active pond operation

Outcome

  • Transfer of red mud slurry to site processing requirements
  • Reduced accumulated sediment within the pond system
  • Maintained active refinery pond operation during works
  • Maintained environmental monitoring and discharge management requirements
  • Protected liner systems and slurry transfer infrastructure
  • Minimal disruption to ongoing refinery activities