Fishway Monitoring Projects
Rookwood Weir Project Baseline Monitoring 2022-2023
AFPS, in conjunction with Sunwater undertook pre-construction sampling in the Fitzroy River Catchment prior to the construction of the Rookwood Weir to gather baseline data to establish the condition of the fish communities of the river system.
Sleng Weir Fishway, Cambodia 2023
In partnership with Charles Sturt University, AFPS designed, supervised construction, conducted intensive fish passage training sessions with local fisheries, irrigation officials, and students, and had the honor of officially inaugurating the Sleng Weir Vertical Slot fishway alongside the Australian Ambassador in November, 2023.
New Zealand Fish Passage Workshops 2023-2024
In partnership with the New Zealand National institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, AFPS is presenting several fish passage masterclasses to increase the skillset of regional councils and Iwi groups in barrier assessment, prioritisation and fishway design to enable the development of fish passage action plans in line with new legislation.
Fitzroy Basin Association Fishways Project 2020-2023
AFPS worked with the Fitzroy Basin Association to undertake eight fish passage improvement projects in the Fitzroy Basin. Four rock ramp fishways and one cone fishway were constructed, one crossing upgraded to fish-friendly box culverts and two baffle installations were carried out in the catchment.
Barwon Barrage Cone Fishway 2020
AFPS worked with the Corangamite CMA to provide design and construction supervision the cone fishway at Barwon Barrage, near Geelong, Victoria.
Rookwood Weir 2019 – Present
AFPS worked in conjunction with sunwater and GHD to progress the approval of Rookwood Weir and fishway.
Kbal Hong Cone Fishway 2019
AFPS provided design and construction and monitoring supervision to the Cambodian Inland Fisheries Service and Pursat Province Irrigation ror a cone fishway on the Kbal Hong Weir on the Stung Pursat in central Cambodia.
Yeppen Lagoon Log Fish Hotels 2018
AFPS undertook the installation of log ‘fish hotels’ into Yeppen Lagoon to increase the amount of fish habitat available to the fish community.
Mackay Whitsunday Fish Community Condition Survey 2007, 2017, 2018
AFPS carried out a baseline assessment of the freshwater and estuarine fish community condition to provide advice for the Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Improvement Plan.
Glenore Weir Cone Fishway 2016
AFPS provided design guidance and construction advice for the Glenore Weir Replacement and Fishway Project on the Norman River, QLD.
Fitzroy Barrage Cone Fishway 2015
AFPS worked with the Fitzroy Basin Association to design and supervise construction of a cone fishway to complement the existing vertical slot fishway on the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton, QLD.
Flinders River Precast Cone Fishway 2010
AFPS designed and constructed a cone fishway on the Flinders River at the Floraville Road crossing at a remote in the Gulf of Carpentaria, QLD.
Sandringham Lagoon 2006 – 2009
AFPS staff supervised the extensive rehabilitation of Sandringham Lagoon, near Mackay in Central Queensland.
Clare Weir Lock Fishway 2004
AFPS undertook pre and post construction monitoring and provided fishway design advice for the Clare Weir Lock Fishway on the Burdekin River, QLD.