DGS is very proud of our involvement in this very unique and specialised area of construction. It is a very exciting and challenging field to explore and discover new methods and skills in order to provide these secure and safe environments for the amazing creatures that inhabit them. These projects have set the benchmark for others to follow. Our experience and expertise in zoological, aquarium and marine exhibits is matched by very few. Importantly, we are acutely aware of the environmental needs of captive creatures as well as the special needs of those that show, keep or tend them. We have a great love and passion for all marine creatures.

Sydney Aquarium, Darling Harbour

A world class attraction was to be created at Darling Harbour and the Aquarium operators approached DGS to undertake this unique and highly specialised project. In looking for the most suitable contractors they discovered our experience with all things aquatic and knew they had the right firm onboard. At the time, these Marine Oceanariums held the largest volumes of water in the world, each holding 1,350,000 litres. This job was completed under a combination of Project and Construction Management and DGS was directly responsible for the completion of every trade required, including the structure, filtration and life support systems, acrylic panels, moving walkway, water features, artificial features, seascaping, lighting and special effects. The two oceanariums would hold all manner of aquatic life, not least of all the magnificent sharks and large stingrays. We also were engaged to complete various sections of fitout works within the land based part of the Aquarium. A truly superb that and fascinating buildings that attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year.


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Sydney Harbour Casino Aquariums (Design and Construct)

With Sydney now pushing ahead with their first Casino, they were looking for some “special” features. In wanting to have their own aquariums they needed to resource a firm that had the experience and capabilities in this highly specialised field. They approached DGS and so we were awarded the Contract for the Design and Construction. After several design submission they decide to proceed with the two cylindrical aquariums, which are situated in the main gaming lounge of the Casino. DGS was responsible for the entire works, including all the design documentation, the structure, a complex closed salt water filtration system, tunnelled acrylic view panelling, seascaping, intricate lighting and automated electrical systems, as well as the marine life procurement and establishment (fish, invertebrates, corals, etc). DGS was also contracted to provide the first twelve months of operational maintenance.


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Taronga Zoological Park Exhibits

DGS have constructed several marine exhibits and water related projects at Taronga Park Zoo ranging from a moat to enclose the Pandas to, ponds for Kodiak Bear to cool down in, and to 2,000,000 litre pools for Elephant Seals to inhabit. For more about the wonderful exhibits please look under Zoological Section.


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Aquarium, The National Science Centre of Malaysia

DGS were engaged to travel to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia to be involved with the construction of a walk though Aquarium which led visitors into the incredible Malaysian National Science Centre. DGS were responsible for the new acrylic tunnels as well as provided consulting services for the general sections of the aquarium.

The Four Seasons Floating Hotel, Vietnam (now the Park Royal)

This floating hotel which was made in Singapore and floated to the Great Barrier reef before finally making in home back in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam. DGS were engaged as consultants to ensure the viability and design for the acrylic viewing windows that formed part of the permanent underwater .

Aquarium Project Management & Consultancy Services in Australia & Overseas

DGS and their associates have been involved in providing consultancy services to a number of projects both in Australia and Overseas. We have now restrictions to the locations or scope of works required for any new project. So for whatever your marine and aquarium needs may be, just call us..

BIGFISH International

We invite you to go to our BIGFISH International link and explore some of our visions and discover what expertise that we are able to provide you with through our specialist ‘Aquariology’ division.