AWMA were engaged by Southern Queensland Landscapes to deliver screening solutions for Fish-Friendly Water Extraction Projects in the Queensland section of the northern Murray-Darling Basin.
Each year, large numbers of native fish are lost when drawn into irrigation pumps and channels, causing extensive damage to infrastructure.
Installing innovative, self-cleaning fish protection screens at water extraction points addresses this issue.
AWMA’s range of purpose-engineered intake screens are suitable for pumping stations and gravity-fed systems of all sizes and flow rate requirements. These screens protect aquatic life, improve water quality, increase efficiencies and reduce maintenance costs for asset owners.
The fish-friendly screens are designed with a large screen surface area to reduce velocities at the intake, preventing fingerlings and fish from being drawn into the system. The internal and external brush-cleaning mechanism cleans the screen to maintain the necessary flow rates and reduce biofouling.
By protecting fish, supporting farmers, and enhancing river health, the Fish-Friendly Water Extraction Project demonstrates how innovation and collaboration can drive a more sustainable future for the Murray-Darling Basin.
