Kirstins Lane Waterway Construction and Fish Passage

Purpose

AWC were engaged to work with the developers to realign a degraded waterway, introduce stormwater treatment, increase habitat features and remove restriction in fish movement.  The outcome was a sinuous stream that enabled fish passage up through the site, with a successful riparian restoration. The new waterway was designed and constructed maximising ecological outcomes whilst being is endorsed by State agencies and Council.

Objectives

• Stormwater Treatment

• Fish Passage

• Riparian Restoration

• Sediment and Erosion Control Plans

• Fisheries Approval

Partners & Stakeholders

Project Facts

Client: Big Bear Interprises Inc

Challenges:

• Working within an active waterway

• Gaining approvals from Agencies and Council