Burradoo Plains, Hopeland Qld
Self Cleaning Floatation Fish Screen
Screen Manufacturer
KleenScreen, NZ
River Catchment
Condamine Branch (Chinchilla Weir)
Greg Bender, an entrepreneurial cotton and crop farmer from Hopeland, near Chinchilla, has been using the fish-friendly screen installed by the Fish Friendly Water Extraction Project on his property, Burradoo Plains. Greg observed countless small fish that had been sucked into the irrigation system after pumping. A self cleaning Floatation Fish Screen was installed by Warrego Water Services in 2024. Floatation is used to keep the fish screen at the surface for shallow water situations. The screen is designed to work with a third to a half sitting out of the water. It can operate in water depths as shallow as 125mm.
Though testing is in its early stages, the screen has already demonstrated its ability to protect native fish and prevent debris from entering the pump. Monitoring is being undertaken by Redleaf Environmental.
Features of the Installed Fish Screen
- Efficient Cleaning: Adjustable rotation direction clears debris effectively.
- Effective Water Intake: Draws water from below, keeping the screen mostly above water.
- Superior Backwash: Above-water backwash ensures thorough cleaning and debris removal.
- Built to Last: Made with durable stainless steel and thermoplastic materials.
- Designed in New Zealand for Australian conditions.
Why This Matters
- Protects native fish populations by keeping them in the river where they belong.
- Prevents debris from entering the pump, improving efficiency.
- Simplifies maintenance, even during high river levels or floods.
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