College of Science and Engineering Fish Passage Planning and Design Scope of Services Field prototype and hydraulic laboratory testing

Field prototype and hydraulic laboratory testing

Photo of hydraulic laboratory model testing for Quad Baffle fishway for pipe culverts

The James Cook University's College of Science and Engineering undertakes hydraulic laboratory testing of fishway designs and has established field prototype fishway facilities at several sites in Townsville and Brisbane to assist with design, construction and performance evaluation of the fishways, including:

  • concept design of fishway facilities
  • hydraulic laboratory testing and design evaluation
  • design and construction of prototype fishways
  • hydraulic & biological monitoring and evaluation

University Creek Discovery Drive box culvert fishways – James Cook University and Qld DMR

University Creek Solander Road pipe culvert fishways – James Cook University and Qld DMR

University Creek Douglas Arterial Road rock ramp – Dept of Main Roads and Maunsell

Cubberla Creek Moggill Road culvert fishway – Brisbane City Council