Sydney Fish Markets – Live Seafood Holding Systems

Project Details

CLIENT: Sydney Fish Markets
PROJECT LOCATION: Sydney, NSW Australia
COMPLETION DATE: 2026
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Project Overview

Fresh By Design completed the Live Seafood Life Support System design and construct contract for the Sydney Fish Market Redevelopment project, delivering the live crustacean system and wholesale live seafood systems at the new Sydney Fish Market.

These live seafood holding systems provide wet storage for a variety of seafood species including Rock Lobster, Abalone, Coral Trout, Spanner Crabs, Blue Swimmer Crabs, Pipis and others.

The scope included the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a central live crustacean system comprising three replicate recirculating seawater systems designed to hold a range of live crustacean species, each with dedicated water quality and temperature control, plus capacity for up to seven plug-in transportable live seafood tanks; and four independent wholesale live seafood systems, each configured as a standalone unit to support individual tenant operations.

Outcome

Delivered in close collaboration with Sydney Fish Market and the Multiplex team, resulting in robust live seafood infrastructure designed for long-term operational reliability and animal welfare outcomes.

System Size

Central live crustacean system with 3 replicate recirculating seawater systems; capacity for up to 7 plug-in transportable live seafood tanks; FRP racking with capacity for 360 storage tubs; 4 independent wholesale live seafood systems

Key Equipment

  • Pentair Sparus water pumps (constant flow, VSD)
  • Waterco media filters with zeolite media
  • MBBR biofilters with C1 media (1000m2/m3)
  • MAT Kuling protein skimmers with auto backwash
  • ClearWater Tech ozone generators
  • AirSep oxygen concentrators
  • UltraAqua UV sterilisers with UV sensors
  • Sondex titanium plate heat exchangers
  • Waterco Digiheat in-line heaters
  • Esam air blowers
  • Hayward automatic 3-way valves
  • OxyGuard Pacific monitoring and control by Technolab
  • Waterco pumps; bio-ball biofilters
  • Pentair UV sterilisers
  • Oasis heat pumps
  • Kamair air pump
  • Concrete sumps
  • FRP and acrylic enclosures
  • FRP racking

Project Partners

Adam Wood, Head of Supply Chain
Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd

“The delivery of the live crustacean system for the new Sydney Fish Market was a significant and highly specialised project, and Fresh by Design played an important role in its success. From design through to installation and commissioning, their team demonstrated a strong understanding of live seafood handling requirements and worked collaboratively to ensure the system met the operational needs of our market.

The completed system incorporates three independent recirculating seawater systems, advanced water treatment and temperature control technologies, and capacity to support both permanent and transportable live seafood holding infrastructure. The quality of the equipment supplied, combined with the technical expertise and support provided throughout the project, has resulted in a robust and reliable system that gives us confidence in maintaining animal welfare, product quality and operational efficiency, taking SFM’s capabilities to the forefront of live seafood handling.

Fresh by Design’s professionalism, responsiveness and willingness to work through the challenges that naturally arise in a project of this scale. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to organisations seeking high-quality live seafood, aquaculture or recirculating water system solutions.”

Fresh By Design - Sydney Fish Markets - Live Seafood Holding Systems

“The delivery of the live crustacean system for the new Sydney Fish Market was a significant and highly specialised project, and Fresh by Design played an important role in its success. From design through to installation and commissioning, their team demonstrated a strong understanding of live seafood handling requirements and worked collaboratively to ensure the system met the operational needs of our market.

The completed system incorporates three independent recirculating seawater systems, advanced water treatment and temperature control technologies, and capacity to support both permanent and transportable live seafood holding infrastructure. The quality of the equipment supplied, combined with the technical expertise and support provided throughout the project, has resulted in a robust and reliable system that gives us confidence in maintaining animal welfare, product quality and operational efficiency, taking SFM’s capabilities to the forefront of live seafood handling.

Fresh by Design’s professionalism, responsiveness and willingness to work through the challenges that naturally arise in a project of this scale. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to organisations seeking high-quality live seafood, aquaculture or recirculating water system solutions.”

Adam Wood, Head of Supply Chain
Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd

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