AWMA WATER CONTROL SOLUTIONS
Since July 1st, 2000, AWMA has been at the forefront of developing specialised water control infrastructure for domestic and international markets.
AWMA specialise in purpose-engineered Water Control Gates, Penstocks, Stoplogs, Bulkheads, Flood Barriers, Automated Debris Screens, Fish Protection Screens and Self-cleaning Intake Screens.
As an Australian company with extensive experience, AWMA delivers end-to-end solutions in the design, manufacturing, and installation of water control systems. From a Head Office and Manufacturing Facility in Victoria, Australia, and supported by the Regional Sales Manager in New Zealand, AWMA provide tailored solutions to meet the needs of the Australasian market.
AWMA products serve a wide range of applications including:
- Irrigation Modernisation
- Flood Mitigation
- Dam Management
- Energy and Resources
- Environmental Water
- Stormwater Systems
- Urban Water
- Water Extraction and Diversion Systems
AWMA capabilities leverage from an in-house team with decades of experience, delivering highly-specialised design and construct projects. Every solution is customised to meet site-specific requirements, integrating innovative designs with local and remote control capabilities to optimise performance.
A proven track record including complex, high-profile water control projects across diverse sectors, position AWMA as a global leader in water management solutions with one of the industry’s most comprehensive product ranges.
LATEST PROJECTS
Advanced Flood Management at the Sydney International Regatta Centre
By Belinda |
AWMA has supplied an advanced automated undershot gate to enhance flood management operations at the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), located within the Penrith Lakes Scheme. This critical upgrade replaces an ageing, manually operated sluice gate that had reached the end of its serviceable life, addressing long-standing challenges in flood control, operational safety, and environmental…
Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant
By Belinda |
AWMA Water Control Gates Installed during Major Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade for Adelaide’s Growing Population SA Water’s upgrade of its largest wastewater treatment facility has reached a significant milestone as its new inlet becomes operational, marking the “first flush” through what’s been affectionately dubbed Bolivar’s new poo gates. The new and larger inlet more than doubles…
Bulkheads enhance irrigation opportunity in Tasmania
By Belinda |
The Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme represents a major step forward in securing the future of Tasmania’s agricultural productivity. Designed to deliver high-surety irrigation water across the Macquarie, Barton, Conara, Campbell Town, Ross, and Lower Isis Valley regions, the scheme will enhance water security, support sustainable growth, and strengthen regional economies. Underpinned by large Hydro Tasmania…
Debris Exclusion Screen Improves QLD Stormwater System
By Belinda |
A recent stormwater upgrade in Queensland has enhanced both operational efficiency and environmental outcomes through AWMA’s self-cleaning debris exclusion screens. Replacing traditional screening infrastructure, the system improves water quality before discharge into downstream wetlands, protects native fish and aquatic habitats, and reduces maintenance demands. The upgrade addressed wet weather flooding and sewer overflows, combining civil…
Bookmark Creek Regulator Project
By Belinda |
The completion of the Bookmark Creek revitalisation project near Renmark, South Australia, marks a significant achievement in enhancing both environmental outcomes and community value, with AWMA proud to have supplied the specialist water control infrastructure at the heart of the works. AWMA was engaged by Fulton Hogan on behalf the Department for Environment and Water…
Debris Resilient Intake Screen Solution
By Belinda |
For Geoff, the decision to upgrade his pump screen wasn’t about bells and whistles, it was about investing in a smarter, more resilient intake screen solution. Economically and operationally, it’s night and day compared to what we had, this is a better system, for my crops, for my equipment, and for the river that supports…
Flood Mitigation Solutions for Shopping Centres
By Belinda |
Pictured is a metropolitan shopping centre that has experienced repeated flooding during major storm events. Sites like this cannot rely on off-the-shelf solutions, they require engineered systems that perform when required, deploy quickly, reduce flood impact, and support rapid recovery. Whether standard or bespoke, FloodFree solutions are tailored to your flood risk profile. There is…
Protecting Renewable Energy Infrastructure in Vanuatu
By Belinda |
As part of the new Brenwe Hydropower Station in Malekula, Vanuatu, AWMA supplied and commissioned purpose-engineered water control gates and flood protection barriers to manage and protect this critical renewable energy asset. The facility, a run-of-river hydropower scheme funded by the Asian Development Bank and the Vanuatu Government: generates 100% renewable energy for the Malekula…
Dual Pump Screening Solutions
By Belinda |
The Macquarie Fish Screen Program is a government initiative supporting sustainable water extraction while enhancing protection for native fish populations in the Macquarie Valley region of New South Wales. The program involves the installation of 14 modern Fish Protection Screen Solutions across seven key pump station sites on the Macquarie River. These Self-cleaning Debris Screens…
Sustainable Screens for the NZ High Country
By Belinda |
AWMA has delivered low-flow, water-driven, self-cleaning intake screens to support a remote irrigation system in New Zealand’s Canterbury High Country. These screens play a critical role in providing clean, reliable water for irrigation, livestock, and homestead use. The property operates under seasonal water consents, requiring flexibility in water extraction throughout the year. To meet site…
Lake Hawdon North Regulator Project
By Belinda |
AWMA Deliver Bespoke Water Control Infrastructure for Landmark Wetland Restoration Project under the Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin program AWMA Water Control Solutions is proud to have played a key role in one of South Australia’s most significant wetland restoration initiatives; the Lake Hawdon North Regulator project, delivered under the Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin program. This…
Tertiary Treatment Upgrades for WTPs
By Belinda |
Across Australia, many urban water facilities are being upgraded, expanded, or constructed as greenfield sites in response to increasing population demands and the growing need for sustainable water management. A key focus of these developments is the move towards tertiary treatment standards, enabling the safe and effective reuse of recycled water for environmental flows, on-site…
Advanced Flood Management at the Sydney International Regatta Centre
By Belinda |
AWMA has supplied an advanced automated undershot gate to enhance flood management operations at the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), located within the Penrith Lakes Scheme. This critical upgrade replaces an ageing, manually operated sluice gate that had reached the end of its serviceable life, addressing long-standing challenges in flood control, operational safety, and environmental…
Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant
By Belinda |
AWMA Water Control Gates Installed during Major Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade for Adelaide’s Growing Population SA Water’s upgrade of its largest wastewater treatment facility has reached a significant milestone as its new inlet becomes operational, marking the “first flush” through what’s been affectionately dubbed Bolivar’s new poo gates. The new and larger inlet more than doubles…
Bulkheads enhance irrigation opportunity in Tasmania
By Belinda |
The Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme represents a major step forward in securing the future of Tasmania’s agricultural productivity. Designed to deliver high-surety irrigation water across the Macquarie, Barton, Conara, Campbell Town, Ross, and Lower Isis Valley regions, the scheme will enhance water security, support sustainable growth, and strengthen regional economies. Underpinned by large Hydro Tasmania…
Debris Exclusion Screen Improves QLD Stormwater System
By Belinda |
A recent stormwater upgrade in Queensland has enhanced both operational efficiency and environmental outcomes through AWMA’s self-cleaning debris exclusion screens. Replacing traditional screening infrastructure, the system improves water quality before discharge into downstream wetlands, protects native fish and aquatic habitats, and reduces maintenance demands. The upgrade addressed wet weather flooding and sewer overflows, combining civil…
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Water Control News Edition 60 Out Now
The Australian Industry Flood Barrier Guideline
DFAT Australian Awards Fellows
Seasons Greetings for 2024
Adhering with Fish Screen Guildelines
Water Control News Edition 59 Out Now
Smart Flood Protection Solutions for Flood Free Cities
New support for New Zealand
Fish Screens – Benefits for Fish and Farmers
ASFB Fish Conference 2024
Welcome Andrew
"The AWMA Team provided Pensar with exceptional support and high quality workmanship throughout the project to deliver one of the project’s key elements"
- Pensar, 2022.
