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How Dams Can Become Contaminated After Heavy Rainfall

Thunderstorms and rain are an inevitable part of nature but they can be a real issue for those who own dams. This is because heavy rain can produce flooding that washes organic matter across the landscape and into your dam.

Issues Caused By Contaminated Dams

When floodwaters cause organic materials such as plants, manure and straw to wash into your dam multiple problems can occur. The water starts to become contaminated and undrinkable for livestock. Although healthy livestock may seem unaffected for a time, young and sickly livestock will become affected rapidly.

The organic materials that have washed into your dam will also start to produce blue green algae, which is toxic to both people and animals. It is best to remove livestock for the dam straight away and quarantine it until the algae has been removed completely.

Treating A Contaminated Dam

There are a few ways that you can treat a contaminated dam, the first being to remove all the organic materials from the dam. This can be done with our excavator and bobcat hire. The excavator is great for removing debris from the centre of the dam while our bobcat hire options can clear the banks.

You should also aerate your dam and improve its water quality through chemical treatments such as chlorination. If you have blue green algae then you will need to add barley straw to your dam, as this will strip the nutrients from the water that allows the algae to grow. It also produces chemicals as it breaks down that limit algae growth.

Maintaining Your Dam After Heavy Rainfall

The best way to maintain your dam after heavy rainfall is through excavators and bobcat hire. This will allow you to remove the debris from your dam faster so your water has less chance of becoming contaminated.

Our excavator and bobcat options are also great for desilting dams and help reduce the salinity in the water. This is another form of water contamination that can be caused by excess salt being washed into your dam making it undrinkable.

If you require excavator and bobcat hire for your dam contact us today on (07) 3206 2800.

The Benefits Of Building A Dam

There are many reasons that people might want to build a dam on their property. You may want to build a dam for irrigation, for your livestock, as a way to mitigate flooding on your property or even for landscaping to improve the look of your property. In any case, building a dam is not a task that can be done by hand as it is a large scale project more suited for plant equipment.

Dams are a great way to store water on your property so that you don’t have to always rely on Government resources for water. This is especially beneficial for farmers as it is cheaper to save rain water than to ship it in for crops or livestock. This can save farmers a lot of money during seasons where it is especially dry.

Building a dam on your property with Brisbane plant hire machinery can be great if you live in a flood zone too, as the dam will collect the flood water instead of it covering your property which, in some cases, can limit access to and from your home. Floodwaters can also damage the plants or grass that your livestock eat, especially if there is high salinity in the water. In this case, it can be essential that a dam be built on your property.

Aussie Excavators provide Brisbane plant hire machinery to help you build dams on your property. This allows you to save time and money building the dam yourself as our experienced operators can make quick work of the job. This means that you will be able to benefit from your new dam sooner.

When building a dam we suggest hiring an excavator, as they are very versatile machines that can dig your dam efficiently and safely. If you need the earth that is dug up moved off your property then our truck hire services are a great option as well. Contact us for our excavator hire and truck hire Brisbane options today on (07) 3206 2800

Why Is Desilting A Dam Important?

Owning a dam can present some challenges and one of them is silt. Silt is a fine, sandy soil, clay or other material that builds up or is deposited in a dam, which builds up the sediment within the water. This can make your dam look muddy and may possibly make it undrinkable for livestock. Silt can also be a problem for pipes and pumps that might be pulling water from your dam.

Desilting your dam is important as silt can increase the risk of evaporation, algae blooming in your water supply and reduces the amount of water your dam can hold. This can be especially concerning during drought periods and for farmers. Silt can also affect the structure of your dam and, if not dealt with, can cause further problems for your dam.

Clearing the silt from your dam is a great way to reduce sediment and remove the nutrients that algae needs to grow. This will protect your water supply from becoming contaminated and reduces evaporation while increasing water volume in your dam. Clearing silt from your dam when it is dry is one of the easier ways to keep your dam clean. You can also maintain other areas of your dam as well while it is dry.

Dozer hire Brisbane and excavator hire are excellent for desilting dams as they are made to move earth and sediment easily. As dams can be quite large it is better to hire plant machinery to remove the silt in your dam than doing it by hand. Our team of operators are professionals in handling plant machinery so your dam will be cleared while protecting other vital components such as the pumps and pipes.

When desilting your dam it is best that the silt is removed from the area. Our plant hire team will make sure this is done so that the silt doesn’t run back into your dam and repeat the process over again. If you have silt with high levels of salt content which has increased your dam’s salinity we suggest seeking professional help to reduce the salinity levels. However, we will ensure that the removed silt is dealt with properly so that it doesn’t affect the surrounding landscape. This can be done by taking the silt away with our truck hire options.

If your dam is in need of desilting there are currently Government rebates if your dam is primarily used for livestock. This is the perfect opportunity to desilt your dam and save. Contact us today for our excavator hire or dozer hire Brisbane options on (07) 3206 2800

Why You Need To Hire A Bobcat In Brisbane

The benefits of using a bobcat or posi track

Whether it’s for a large commercial project or a residential home, there is a bobcat or posi track for hire to meet your needs.

Machines come in a range of sizes. The micro’s and mini’s, are suitable for confined spaces and are mostly used for residential work. Posi tracks are great for jobs such as site clearing, earthmoving and loading out. The main difference between the two is that bobcats are wheeled and posi tracks are tracked machines.

See a list of available machinery and it’s uses listed below…

Life Just Got A little More Efficient!

A recent edition at our Brisbane depot is the installation of our new Fuel Management Station. Fuelling up a fleet of over 50 excavators, bobcat, trucks and vehicles on a daily basis can be a logistical nightmare. Fuel management has never been more important and just go a whole lot easier around here.

The Strike Fuel Management System provides an accurate recording of our fuel usage for each individual machine such as our trucks, this information is vitally important. Tank levels are automated and monitored via satellite to manage regular depot fuelling.
The fuel pump operates efficiently at 5 times faster than the normal hi-flow pumps at service stations. Lining up at the bowser or wasting valuable time filling up is now a thing of the past, which means you can get your job done more quickly and efficiently.
After a few weeks in action, this station has become an integral part of our operations and contributes to the overall success of our fleet service.

Skilled Excavator & Bobcat Operators

At Aussie Plant Hire, we believe that you are only as good as your operators.

For this reason we have a rigid recruiting process to ensure that we only employ the right people to represent our company. Our operators must be highly skilled, be reliable, have good communication skills and have a strong work ethic. They must complete our company induction, hold valid and relevant licences and tickets to comply with our comprehensive QHSE policies.

Earthmoving Brisbane Southside, DIY isn’t always your best option!

It’s the Australian way to “have a go” but when it comes to earthmoving projects at home. Getting a professional bobcat or excavator operator in to do the job is quicker, safer and also a cheaper option. With extensive experience in pool digs, retaining rock walls, excavating under houses, demolition, clearing, lawn preparation; just to name a few. Your project big or small can be made easy.Read More

How Dams Can Become Contaminated After Heavy Rainfall

The Benefits Of Building A Dam

Why Is Desilting A Dam Important?

Why You Need To Hire A Bobcat In Brisbane

The benefits of using a bobcat or posi track

Excavator And Bobcat Fuel Management Solutions

Life Just Got A little More Efficient!

Skilled Excavator & Bobcat Operators

At Aussie Plant Hire, we believe that you are only as good as your operators.

DIY Earthmoving Or Hire A Professional?

Earthmoving Brisbane Southside, DIY isn’t always your best option!

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