Screen Type Two Self Cleaning Cylindrical Screens Screen Manufacturer AWMA River Catchment Gowrie Oakey Creek Southern Queensland Landscapes recently visited Matt Finch’s property, Struanville Farming Co, to gain insights into his water extraction system, discuss the upcoming installation of a fish-friendly screen, and explore modern irrigation practices' environmental and economic benefits. Matt, a forward-thinking farmer, is committed to sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and efficient water use. His passion for protecting native fish populations while improving agricultural infrastructure makes his property an excellent case study in balancing farming with environmental responsibility. The Filter Installation Plan Two AWMA-manufactured fish screens will be fitted to Matt’s new pump station. The screens will be self-cleaning, featuring a hydraulic retrieval system that can be controlled remotely via a mobile device. A concrete headwall and protective rock structures will be installed to shield the screens from flood debris and enhance system longevity. Why This Matters? Protecting Fish Populations → Ensures native species thrive while maintaining biodiversity. Reducing Infrastructure Maintenance → Fish screens help prevent debris blockages and extend the life of pumps. Regulatory and Financial Advantages → Demonstrating environmental responsibility could support water license security and financial incentives from institutions.
Screen Type 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.
Screen Type Self Cleaning Cylindrical Fish Screen Screen Manufacturer AWMA River Catchment Condamine River Southern Queensland Landscapes, as part of the Fish Friendly Water Extraction Project, recently installed a cylindrical fish screen on the property Nangram , part of the Wallumba Feedlot. Nangram is located on the Condamine River and is made up of nine irrigated centre pivots. As well as providing forage sorghum grazing to background cattle for the feedlot, Nangra m also grows all the silage to be used at Wallumba Feedlot. Wallumba Feedlot operations embrace the principles of ecologically sustainable land management. They recognise that a healthy, diverse and resilient landscape is essential if beef production is to remain viable in Australia. 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. The Filter Installation One AWMA-manufactured fish screen was fitted to the current irrigation system. The screen is self-cleaning, driven via an internal propeller that rotates as water is pumped through the suction line. Internal and external brushes ensure that the screen remains clean, and any entrained debris is returned to the river. Why This Matters? Protecting Fish Populations → Ensures native species thrive while maintaining biodiversity. Reducing Infrastructure Maintenance → Fish screens help prevent debris blockages and extend the life of pumps. Regulatory and Financial Advantages → Demonstrating environmental responsibility could support water license security and financial incentives from institutions.
Screen Type Self Cleaning Floatation Fish Screen Screen Manufacturer KleenScreen, NZ River Catchment Balonne River Hamish McIntyre is the Managing Director of McIntyre Agriculture, including the property Moolabah , a family owned farming and livestock business he runs with his wife, Mary and three sons, Stirling, Finlay and Campbell. The business comprises 143,800ha of grazing, dryland farming and irrigation country situated in the St George, Dirranbandi and Quilpie Districts. A self cleaning Floatation Fish Screen was installed at Moolabah St George by Warrego Water Services in 2023. 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. 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.
Screen Type Self Cleaning, Self Propelled Cylinder Fish Screen Screen Manufacturer AWMA River Catchment Dumaresq River Whyalla Beef has grown to become one of Australia’s largest, state-of-the-art feedlots. Located in Southern Queensland, Whyalla Beef produces premium grainfed cattle, two of the Group’s Wagyu brands – Wild Rivers Purebred Wagyu and Oakey Premium Wagyu – are all finished at the Whyalla Beef feedlot before moving to the Group’s processing plant-based at Oakey. A Self Cleaning, Self Propelled Cylinder Fish Screen was installed at Whyalla Feedlot, Texas by Texas Pumps and Irrigation in 2022. The screen is driven via an internal propeller that rotates as water is pumped through the suction line. There are no external power requirements necessary to operate the screen. Internal and external brushes ensure that the screen remains clean, and any entrained debris is returned to the river. The screen is suitable for flows up to 12 ML/day based on approach velocity of 0.12 m/s. Features of the Installed Fish Screen • One AWMA-manufactured fish screen was fitted to the current irrigation system. • The screen is self-cleaning, driven via an internal propeller that rotates as water is pumped through the suction line. • Internal and external brushes ensure that the screen remains clean, and any entrained debris is returned to the river. 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.
Screen Type Two Self Cleaning Cylindrical Screens Screen Manufacturer AWMA River Catchment Gowrie Oakey Creek Southern Queensland Landscapes recently visited Matt Finch’s property, Struanville Farming Co, to gain insights into his water extraction system, discuss the upcoming installation of a fish-friendly screen, and explore modern irrigation practices' environmental and economic benefits. Matt, a forward-thinking farmer, is committed to sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and efficient water use. His passion for protecting native fish populations while improving agricultural infrastructure makes his property an excellent case study in balancing farming with environmental responsibility. The Filter Installation Plan Two AWMA-manufactured fish screens will be fitted to Matt’s new pump station. The screens will be self-cleaning, featuring a hydraulic retrieval system that can be controlled remotely via a mobile device. A concrete headwall and protective rock structures will be installed to shield the screens from flood debris and enhance system longevity. Why This Matters? Protecting Fish Populations → Ensures native species thrive while maintaining biodiversity. Reducing Infrastructure Maintenance → Fish screens help prevent debris blockages and extend the life of pumps. Regulatory and Financial Advantages → Demonstrating environmental responsibility could support water license security and financial incentives from institutions.
Screen Type 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.
Screen Type Self Cleaning Cylindrical Fish Screen Screen Manufacturer AWMA River Catchment Condamine River Southern Queensland Landscapes, as part of the Fish Friendly Water Extraction Project, recently installed a cylindrical fish screen on the property Nangram , part of the Wallumba Feedlot. Nangram is located on the Condamine River and is made up of nine irrigated centre pivots. As well as providing forage sorghum grazing to background cattle for the feedlot, Nangra m also grows all the silage to be used at Wallumba Feedlot. Wallumba Feedlot operations embrace the principles of ecologically sustainable land management. They recognise that a healthy, diverse and resilient landscape is essential if beef production is to remain viable in Australia. 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. The Filter Installation One AWMA-manufactured fish screen was fitted to the current irrigation system. The screen is self-cleaning, driven via an internal propeller that rotates as water is pumped through the suction line. Internal and external brushes ensure that the screen remains clean, and any entrained debris is returned to the river. Why This Matters? Protecting Fish Populations → Ensures native species thrive while maintaining biodiversity. Reducing Infrastructure Maintenance → Fish screens help prevent debris blockages and extend the life of pumps. Regulatory and Financial Advantages → Demonstrating environmental responsibility could support water license security and financial incentives from institutions.
Screen Type Self Cleaning Floatation Fish Screen Screen Manufacturer KleenScreen, NZ River Catchment Balonne River Hamish McIntyre is the Managing Director of McIntyre Agriculture, including the property Moolabah , a family owned farming and livestock business he runs with his wife, Mary and three sons, Stirling, Finlay and Campbell. The business comprises 143,800ha of grazing, dryland farming and irrigation country situated in the St George, Dirranbandi and Quilpie Districts. A self cleaning Floatation Fish Screen was installed at Moolabah St George by Warrego Water Services in 2023. 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. 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.
Screen Type Self Cleaning, Self Propelled Cylinder Fish Screen Screen Manufacturer AWMA River Catchment Dumaresq River Whyalla Beef has grown to become one of Australia’s largest, state-of-the-art feedlots. Located in Southern Queensland, Whyalla Beef produces premium grainfed cattle, two of the Group’s Wagyu brands – Wild Rivers Purebred Wagyu and Oakey Premium Wagyu – are all finished at the Whyalla Beef feedlot before moving to the Group’s processing plant-based at Oakey. A Self Cleaning, Self Propelled Cylinder Fish Screen was installed at Whyalla Feedlot, Texas by Texas Pumps and Irrigation in 2022. The screen is driven via an internal propeller that rotates as water is pumped through the suction line. There are no external power requirements necessary to operate the screen. Internal and external brushes ensure that the screen remains clean, and any entrained debris is returned to the river. The screen is suitable for flows up to 12 ML/day based on approach velocity of 0.12 m/s. Features of the Installed Fish Screen • One AWMA-manufactured fish screen was fitted to the current irrigation system. • The screen is self-cleaning, driven via an internal propeller that rotates as water is pumped through the suction line. • Internal and external brushes ensure that the screen remains clean, and any entrained debris is returned to the river. 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.
