ABOUT THE CLIENT
AQUACULTURE RECOVERY CENTRE IN AUSTRALIA
The Victorian Fisheries Authority is a government agency responsible for the sustainable management of Victoria’s fisheries and aquatic ecosystems, with a strong focus on the recovery of threatened native fish species. At Snobs Creek, Victoria, the Authority developed the Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre, a purpose-built facility supporting the captive breeding and conservation of the endangered Macquarie Perch, alongside Trout Cod rearing.
The centre comprises five independent recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) covering broodstock, spawning, incubation, fry rearing, and a dedicated quarantine system, giving the facility a high degree of biosecurity and operational separation between species and life stages.
WHAT THE CLIENT NEEDED
SAFEGUARDING ENDANGERED SPECIES
Breeding and rearing endangered species demands exceptional biosecurity, as any disease introduction could jeopardize an entire conservation program.
The Authority required disinfection across multiple independent systems, including a flexible broodstock room where individual tanks could draw from two different RAS systems and source waters. This called for a reliable, corrosion-resistant disinfection solution capable of protecting sensitive broodstock, eggs, and larvae throughout every stage of the recovery process, while supporting strict segregation between systems.
THE SOLUTION
RELIABLE DISINFECTION BARRIER
ULTRAAQUA UV Non-Corrosive PP systems were installed across the Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre to safeguard water quality throughout the facility’s RAS systems. The MR1-350PP units, built from UV-stabilised polypropylene, were selected for their excellent resistance to corrosion, making them well suited to continuous operation across the broodstock, spawning, incubation, fry rearing, and quarantine systems.
The compact, low-maintenance design of the Non-Corrosive PP series ensures reliable microbial control without adding operational complexity to a facility that depends on strict biosecurity and stable operation.
The project was delivered in close collaboration with Fresh By Design, who acted as principal contractor for the Recovery Centre, working with the Victorian Fisheries Authority to translate complex biological and operational requirements into a functional, biosecure hatchery.
The installed UV systems now form a key part of the facility’s disinfection barrier, supporting the long-term conservation outcomes of this important endangered species program.
