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About Big Ditch: Australia’s Earth Dam Specialists

Big Ditch Dam Building Company has established itself as a frontrunner in the field of dam construction. With its unwavering commitment to engineering excellence, superior project management, and a strong focus on environmental sustainability, the company has left an indelible mark on the industry.

Big Ditch Dam Builder The Roberts Project @ Herons Creek-10

Modern Dam Design: Balancing Innovation With Reliable Water Security

    Design concepts for a unique destination & experience AirBNB project with a heavy emphasis on permaculture and organic style. Located in the hills outside of Port Macquarie, this project is the brainchild of an innovative and creative young couple who are determined to showcase progressive permacutlure principles for their visitors.

Public Funds, Private Dams: How 30 Landholders Got Government-Backed Water

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NSW Dam Levels Slide Further In September 2019 Update

The total active storage percentage of rural dam water supplies on 30 September 2019 was 32.6% of the total active storage capacity. This was a decrease of 0.4% since last week. The total dam storage level of urban water supplies on 30 September 2019 was 49.1% of the total storage capacity. This was a decrease …

Dam design at Armidale

A new 20,000,000 litre water security project for the ultra premium super-fine merino fleece producer in Australia and 3 time winner of the premium global Ermenegildo Zegna fine wool award. Zegna is unique in the men’s fashion world for owning 100% of its supply chain. Ermenegildo Zegna spins ultrafine merino wool from farms in Australia …

NSW Drought Projects Score $50 Million In Government Funding

  The State Government has reached into it’s pockets and pulled out $50 million for the current drought dilemma The NSW Government has decided to make it rain money to confront the state’s H2O crisis situation. The Minister for Water announced the $50m to target a number of major water infrastucture initiatives $39 million will …

Could Hoover Dam Actually Fail? Assessing The Risks

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Dam for Josh Mcmillan avocado grower is completed

Josh McMillan’s Large Dam Build: Project Complete And Holding Water

Last updated: April 2026 | Author: Angus Hughson, Big Ditch Dam Building Company 📋 Quick Answer Big Ditch Dam Building Company has been constructing and repairing farm dams across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria for over 35 years. Every farm dam built to the right standards — correct clay, proper compaction, adequate spillway — …