Posted on November 3, 2025
Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC is pleased to announce the successful delivery and commissioning of an IMS® Dredges Model 7012 HP Versi-Dredge at a decommissioned quarry site in Ohio. The dredge was purchased by Synagro Technologies, Inc. for a multi-year project focused on efficient and environmentally responsible material removal. The 7012 HP is equipped with IMS’s Dredging GPS System and utilizes food-grade hydraulic oil to accommodate the project’s environmental sensitivity. The dredge features a GIW 12 in. x 10 in. (305 mm x 254 mm) submersible hi-chrome dredge pump, that is discharging material over a distance of approximately 3,900 ft. (1,189 m) with a static head of 83 ft. (25.3 m) to Synagro’s dewatering facility. The 7012 HP was selected for its patented self-propulsion system, which eliminates the need for shore or underwater anchors—an important advantage given the quarry’s steep high walls and limited accessibility for support vessels or anchor points. The unit can dredge to a maximum depth of 30 ft. (9.1 m) and maintains single-truck transportability when fully assembled. Additionally, the dredge can be launched using a single crane, streamlining mobilization and setup. Synagro Technologies, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics and residuals.
