Hellyer Gold Dredge Hire

Hellyer Gold Mines hired Neumann Contractors to design and build a 250 mm cutter suction dredge, the ‘Nu-Investigator’, for 12 months to supplement their existing operations dredge in the sites tailings ponds.

The hire agreement was a dry hire arrangement with Neumann Contractors providing experienced operators in the initial phase to train Hellyer’s operators in running the dredge.

The Nu Investigator Cutter Suction Dredge has successfully removed sand, slimes, and mine tailings.

In harbour and river works, where The dredge operator might encounter a variety of natural and dumped materials, Neumann dredges have proven their versatility.

Neumann’s extensive dredging experience makes our dredges highly suited for various material types often encountered in flood prevention, and environmental rehabilitation works.