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ICD Group Ltd. is proud to partner with world leading dredge manufacturers.
These partnerships bring together the on-site skills of ICD Group Ltd. and unrivalled dredging expertise.
We are Western Canada’s one stop shop for tailing management needs. Together we can offer dredge manufacturing, sales, rentals, maintenance, operations, training, and consulting. A complete turn key solution; ICD has the solution to any of your dredging needs.
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ICD boasts a qualified team of technicians with over 30 years of dredging experience. With this storehouse of expertise, we are armed with the knowledge and equipment to meet the demands of your job. We specialize in designing and manufacturing custom dredge applications for your site. We offer a full line of Slurry Pumps and custom Slurry Pump designs to compliment our dredgers. We also have application experts and trained operating/maintenance personnel who can get the job done right.
Dredging is the process of removing silt, debris, and other sediments from the bottom of streams, lakes, rivers, and other various bodies of water. The number one goal of dredging is to increase the water’s depth because the accumulation of silt makes it a challenging endeavour for vessels to sail through. A dredge is a large piece of machinery used to sweep or guzzle silt from river bottoms.
A hydraulic dredge operates by guzzling a blend of dredged material (gravel, silt, sand, etc) and water from the bottom of the channel. The water quantity syphoned along with the dredged material is monitored and controlled to ensure the ideal blend. Not enough water and the dredge will become impeded; too much water and the dredge efficiency will be compromised.
The dredger operator lowers the boom to the bottom of the water. A rotating-cutting bar possessing serrated teeth is then used to unfasten the compact flooring material. As this takes place, a submersible pump removes the deposits from the waterway.
Dredging is the process of removing silt, debris, and other sediments from the bottom of streams, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. The main goal of dredging is to increase water depth because silt buildup makes it difficult for vessels to navigate. A dredge is a large piece of machinery used to sweep or guzzle silt from river bottoms.
Every dredging project has different site conditions, access requirements, and goals. We use pumps, dewatering systems, and mechanical equipment. Our team will assess your site and recommend the method best suited to the material type, water depth, project size, and surrounding environment.
Dredging offers several benefits across different industries, including:
A hydraulic dredge operator lowers the boom to the bottom of the waterway, where a rotating cutter with serrated teeth loosens compacted material. A submersible pump then draws up a mix of that material (gravel, silt, sand and other sediment) and water. The water-to-sediment ratio is closely controlled: too little water can clog the dredge, while too much reduces its efficiency.
Tailings dredging removes the slurry of water, sand, clay and residual material left over from mining and processing, typically from tailings ponds. It helps maintain pond capacity, recover water for reuse and support reclamation. ICD specializes in tailings management for mining operations across Western Canada.
Dredging costs depend on project size, the volume and type of material being removed, site access, the dredging method, dewatering requirements, and material disposal. We can review your project details and complete a site assessment to provide an accurate estimate.
Our main dredging services include dredge manufacturing, sales, rentals, maintenance, operations, training, and consulting.
Yes. You generally need a permit for dredging, but requirements depend on the project location, waterbody, scope of work, environmental conditions, and applicable municipal, provincial, territorial, or federal regulations. Some projects may require approvals before work begins.
Yes, ICD Group takes environmental and wildlife concerns very seriously. We have a detailed response plan for unforeseen events.
Dredging can have several environmental benefits when applied appropriately and responsibly. Dredging can help with habitat restoration, flood prevention and management, coastal erosion control, waterway maintenance and navigability, and environmental remediation.
Yes. Fort McMurray is our head office, and dredging services in Fort McMurray and the surrounding region are a central part of our work. Our team has experience with tailings and water management, and we serve dredging projects across Alberta and Western Canada.
Contact ICD Group with information about the site, location, waterbody, material buildup, access conditions, and your project goals. Our team can review the details, recommend next steps, and arrange a site assessment when required.
