Short answer: Moving large volumes of earth efficiently is both a science and an art, requiring experienced operators to maximise dozer blade loads, plan push distances, and sequence cuts to keep material moving continuously. The most productive earthmovers understand soil types, machine capability, and how to minimise wasted effort to achieve the best possible output per hour. On large dam projects, the ability to push big dirt effectively is the difference between a profitable and an unprofitable job.
Moving Mountains Of Earth: The Art Of Pushing Big Dirt
Pushing big dirt for a big dam with Big Henry at Dungog February 2019
About Big Ditch
Big Ditch Aquatecture builds and repairs farm dams across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria. Contact us for a site inspection.
Big Ditch Aquatecture has built and repaired farm dams across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria for over 35 years. Every project is different — soil conditions, catchment size, and land use all shape the final design.
If you’re considering a new dam or need to repair an existing one, a professional site inspection is the best first step. We assess soil suitability, topography, catchment area, and regulatory requirements before recommending a solution.
Our team operates heavy earthmoving equipment across a wide range of terrain — from coastal flats to steep inland country. We’ve seen most problems before and know how to solve them efficiently.
Need help with your own dam? Book a site inspection with Big Ditch — we build and repair dams across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria.