BENEFITS OF
HYDRAULIC CONSTRUCTION

Today, there are basically two approaches to dredging or excavating a lake— hydraulic or mechanical. Outback Construction recommends and exclusively uses the hydraulic method because it offers the ability to precisely remove sediment, preserve aquatic life, and protect the shoreline.

Mechanical dredging, on the other hand, requires heavy equipment working around much of the shoreline which may or may not require draining the lake. This method can result in shoreline disruption which may have a significant negative impact on aquatic life.

The approach we use involves hydraulic dredges that float on the water. There is a single entry/exit point which limits shoreline disruption. Sediment or sand is removed by a cutter head on the bottom of the lake floor through a discharge pipe (operating much like a giant vacuum.) The removed sand or sediment is then pumped to a predetermined location. Our technique allows the precise removal of material to achieve the desired lake floor configuration.