The Shell Rock River Watershed District officials purchased a 2010 IMS 7012 HP 51-foot Versi dredger for $340,000, along with pumps, piping and other equipment for an additional $435,000.
According to albertleatribune.com, the dredging equipment purchased includes piping that sells new for $300,000 and three pumps that sell new for about $125,000 each.
Brett Behnke, the District Administrator , stated: “ Now that we have the dredger, we’ve made a clear statement about what direction we’re going. It was a big piece of the puzzle.”
This dredger, which can dig 30-feet deep, had about 2,000 previous hours logged from a Canadian company that dredged near Kellogg, reports albertleatribune.com.
“ We’re excited about the dredger and we’re looking forward to moving ahead on our overall lake plans for Fountain and Albert Lea lakes, ” Behnke concluded.
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Dredging Today Staff, September 25, 2012