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title: "Floating Pump Platforms for Mines & Quarries NZ & Australia | Pontoonz"
description: "Dewatering pump pontoons, tailings pond access and monitoring platforms for mines and quarries on Pontoonz pods. Made in NZ, shipped to Australia."
url: https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/mining-quarries/
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![Pump platform with a lifting frame on a muddy pond](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/pump-platform.CNYoQe5w_Z1sQHED.jpg)

Mining & Quarries

# Floating pump and access platforms for mines and quarries

Dewatering pump pontoons, tailings pond access and monitoring platforms. Built on the same pods as SailGP's marker boats.

[Get a quote](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/contact/)[Call now +64 (0)27 555 2000](tel:+64275552000)

SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003

What We Supply

## Pump, access and monitoring platforms for sites

![Pump platform with lifting frame](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/pump-platform.CNYoQe5w_Z1sQHED.jpg)

### Dewatering pump pontoons

Pump supports that follow the water level in pits and sumps, sized to the pump.

[Pump pontoons](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/pump-pontoons/)

![Pump barge in a settling pond](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/belcher-pump.FL1RHg0n_Z2s0EfF.jpg)

### Tailings and settling pond access

Access platforms and walkways for sampling, inspection and maintenance on ponds.

[Work barges](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/work-barges/)

![Monitoring pontoon with instrument housing](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/aquaculture-platform.BnpRgVcI_2ifx2P.jpg)

### Monitoring platforms

Stable platforms for water-quality instruments, with safe access to service them.

![Multi-hull digger barge](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/digger-barge.DJemmq9h_1aVSyz.jpg)

### Equipment barges

Multi-hull barges for excavators and equipment on sheltered water.

[Work barges](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/work-barges/)

Size Your Build

## How many pods do I need?

Enter your deck size and the load it has to carry. We'll tell you how many pods, which type, and an indicative price.

Your estimate

**12**Main Boat Pods

**2**Bow Pods

NZ$7,620

ex GST · about AU$7,010 (indicative) · freight extra

Estimates assume half immersion and an even load. Every configuration is checked by Pontoonz before a quote is sent.

## Spec sheets and capability statement

Load ratings, materials and dimensions for every pod, plus a one-page company summary for your files.

[Boat Pod spec sheet](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/downloads/Pontoonz-Boat-Pods-Specification-v3.pdf)[Float Pod spec sheet](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/downloads/pontoonzfloatpodspecs.pdf)[Capability statement](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/capability-statement/)

Mining FAQs

## Questions from mines and quarries

[All FAQs](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/faqs/)

### How much will a pump platform carry?

A 26-pod platform carries a 6-tonne pump. Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion and up to 350kg fully immersed.

### Can you supply a capability statement?

Yes. Download it here or ask us and we'll send it with your quote.

### Can the platform be moved between ponds?

Yes. Pods are light, at 23kg each, and platforms can be unbolted and reassembled on another pond.

No-Obligation Quote

## Tell us what you need to float

Every quote comes with a recommended configuration, volume pricing and freight to your address or nearest port.

[+64 (0)27 555 2000](tel:+64275552000)[info@pontoonz.co.nz](mailto:info@pontoonz.co.nz)

SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003

-   Configuration recommended with every quote
-   Volume pricing and freight to your address
-   Trading since 2003

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Pontoonz (Pontoon Marine Systems) · +64 (0)27 555 2000 · info@pontoonz.co.nz · PO Box 695, Warkworth 0941, Auckland, New Zealand