SCREENS IN ACTION
Modern fish screens are being installed now
Many water users want a screen that works – one that benefits their business and the environment. We’ll keep you across new installations and share the stories of these screening champions.
INSTALLED TO DATE
36 sites modernised in NSW
23,000+ ha supported
819,000+ native fish protected/yr
BETTER FARMING, BETTER FISHING
Self-cleaning intake screens for water pumps and channels
save water & power
save water & power reduce fish losses by 90%
self-cleaning
low maintenance
made in Australia
10+ years of local R&D
FISH SCREENS AUSTRALIA
Making technology accessible
Fish Screens Australia is an information hub featuring the latest information on screening, from fisheries, university and industry experts.
It’s built on strong science, real collaborations and the determination to create a sustainable future for agriculture and fishing.
The goal is to raise awareness of best-practice screening technology, by getting the right information into the hands of Australian water users.
Together we can create a multi-billion dollar industry to boost regional economies.
Find out more about Fish Screens Australia
MODERN SCREENS
A better way to access water
Water users need a reliable supply of water, but waterways are full of sticks, leaves, animals and other debris. This gets sucked into pumps and diverted down channels.
The problem is, most gravity-fed channels are not screened and the majority of pumps currently use traditional screens that are not as effective as they could be.
Modern screens are self-cleaning, low maintenance and engineered for performance. They reduce the need to back-flush lines, replace filters and clear sprinklers.
Any diversion can now be screened effectively. The key is to reduce the velocity, but not the volume, of water entering the intake.
THE BENEFITS
Better farming
Modern screens provide cleaner water. This means more efficient water-transport and irrigation technology can be used. Farmers can grow more using less.
Better fishing
Modern screens can reduce losses of native fish by 90%. They mean other conservation efforts are not wasted. More fish means better fishing.
Stronger towns
Modern screens help keep money in local towns. They can save farmers money, create manufacturing and retail jobs, and boost tourism.
A NEW BEST PRACTICE
A practical guide
NSW DPI has published a guide to modern screening in Australia. It covers the main factors that need to be considered when considering a screening project.
Design specifications
Accompanying the guide are a set of design specs. These go into more detail on what’s involved in building screens to protect native fish.
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