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Unit 1, 13 Old Dairy Close, Moss Vale NSW 2577
02 4868 2500

CLIENT: Victorian Fisheries Authority

LOCATION: Snobs Creek, VIC

YEAR: 2025

Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre

Project Summary

Fresh By Design has recently completed the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre at Snobs Creek for the Victorian Fisheries Authority, supporting captive breeding and recovery of endangered native fish species.

The facility comprises five (5) independent recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), including broodstock, spawning, incubation, fry rearing, trout cod and a dedicated quarantine system, providing high levels of biosecurity and operational separation.

 

System overview

  • Broodstock systems including multiple tank sizes (5000 L, 2000 L, 1000 L, 500 L)
  • Macquarie Perch spawning, incubation and fry rearing
  • Trout Cod incubation and larval rearing
  • Quarantine system for isolation and health management
  • Central plant room with consistent filtration across all systems

The broodstock room was designed for full operational flexibility, allowing each individual tank to be supplied from 2 x different RAS systems and source water as required. This configuration enables flexible tank allocation, adaptive broodstock management and a high level of operational safety through system and water‑source segregation.

Key equipment supplied

  • Polymaster Aquaculture Tanks with Level Control Boxes
  • FAIVRE 60 Series Drum Filters with Grundfos CR 3‑9 backwash pumps
  • Pentair Sparus HP return pumps  with constant flow technology (VSD, duty/standby)
  • UltraAqua MR1‑350PP UV Sterilisation systems
  • Oasis iX28 and iX19 inverter heat pumps
  • In‑ground concrete sumps and MBBR biofilters
  • Sprintex Turbo Blower air supply (duty/standby)
  • OxyGuard Pacific monitoring and alarm systems across plant and culture rooms

 

This project was delivered in close collaboration with Victorian Fisheries Authority teams and supports long‑term conservation outcomes through robust, flexible and bio secure hatchery infrastructure.

Customer testimonial – Duncan Hill – Project Development Manager – Victorian Fisheries Authority –

“Fresh By Design delivered an exceptional outcome as principal contractor for the Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre at Snobs Creek. Their team combined innovative thinking with practical expertise to design and construct a cutting-edge aquaculture system tailored to the unique requirements of this important conservation program.

 Throughout the project, they demonstrated strong collaboration, attention to detail, and a clear commitment to quality, ensuring the facility not only met but exceeded performance expectations. Their professionalism and ability to translate complex biological and operational needs into a functional, reliable system make them a standout partner for advanced aquaculture infrastructure.”