Published Monday, 09 April, 2007 at 08:00 AM
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries
The Honourable Tim Mulherin
$4 MILLION BRIBIE ISLAND AQUACULTURE RESEARCH STATION REDEVELOPMENT
The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries cutting edge research in areas such as pest fish management and stocking strategies is poised to become even better.
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said planning was underway for the Bribie Island Aquaculture Research Centre redevelopment.
“The $4 million redevelopment at Bribie comprises a state-of-the-art tank and aquarium building and office accommodation to be used by fisheries scientists to conduct world-class research,” Mr Mulherin said.
“Fisheries scientists from the Southern Fisheries Centre at Deception Bay will be relocated to the revamped facility.
“Scientists will be able to use the new facilities to continue their existing research on a range of freshwater and marine species.
“The new and improved facilities will allow important research such as pest fish control strategies and also stocking strategies for Murray-cod, silver perch and eel-tailed catfish.”
Mr Mulherin said research would continue on fisheries resource sustainability, stock assessment and breeding and grow out technologies for aquaculture species and fish stocking.
Construction of the new facilities is expected to begin by the end of the year with tenders for the first stage of construction to be called later this year.
The BIARC redevelopment is being conducted in conjunction with the Government’s Knowledge Based Research and Business (KBRB) project which involves construction of a major Ecosciences precinct at the old Boggo Road jail site and other smaller projects at Coopers Plains and Gatton.
“When completed the 650 m2 tank and aquarium building will able to withstand the harsh beachside environment at Woorim,” Mr Mulherin said.
“The new building will have room to house up to 64 tanks with up to 10,000 litres and 30 glass aquaria, two temperature controlled experimental rooms, a wet laboratory, a cold room and walk in freezer, a quarantine area and other features to ensure strict bio-security is maintained between projects on site.”
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries BIARC station manager Michael Cosgrove said the new complex will also include the latest high technology built in recirculation systems and portable systems allowing re-use of both seawater and freshwater.
“Plant operations will involve ozone treatment of wastewater before discharge, and as a means of reducing operating and other costs, a roof designed to house a future installation of solar collectors or other renewable energy equipment,” he said.
“It will also include office accommodation for up to 10 fisheries staff, extra vessel storage and wash down facilities, car parking spaces, an expansion of existing seminar facilities and an upgrading of existing security, fire management and electrical systems.
“The new development will allow DPI&F to take on a new league of research capabilities and continue to remain at the forefront of fisheries science in Queensland.”
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Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin said planning was underway for the Bribie Island Aquaculture Research Centre redevelopment.
“The $4 million redevelopment at Bribie comprises a state-of-the-art tank and aquarium building and office accommodation to be used by fisheries scientists to conduct world-class research,” Mr Mulherin said.
“Fisheries scientists from the Southern Fisheries Centre at Deception Bay will be relocated to the revamped facility.
“Scientists will be able to use the new facilities to continue their existing research on a range of freshwater and marine species.
“The new and improved facilities will allow important research such as pest fish control strategies and also stocking strategies for Murray-cod, silver perch and eel-tailed catfish.”
Mr Mulherin said research would continue on fisheries resource sustainability, stock assessment and breeding and grow out technologies for aquaculture species and fish stocking.
Construction of the new facilities is expected to begin by the end of the year with tenders for the first stage of construction to be called later this year.
The BIARC redevelopment is being conducted in conjunction with the Government’s Knowledge Based Research and Business (KBRB) project which involves construction of a major Ecosciences precinct at the old Boggo Road jail site and other smaller projects at Coopers Plains and Gatton.
“When completed the 650 m2 tank and aquarium building will able to withstand the harsh beachside environment at Woorim,” Mr Mulherin said.
“The new building will have room to house up to 64 tanks with up to 10,000 litres and 30 glass aquaria, two temperature controlled experimental rooms, a wet laboratory, a cold room and walk in freezer, a quarantine area and other features to ensure strict bio-security is maintained between projects on site.”
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries BIARC station manager Michael Cosgrove said the new complex will also include the latest high technology built in recirculation systems and portable systems allowing re-use of both seawater and freshwater.
“Plant operations will involve ozone treatment of wastewater before discharge, and as a means of reducing operating and other costs, a roof designed to house a future installation of solar collectors or other renewable energy equipment,” he said.
“It will also include office accommodation for up to 10 fisheries staff, extra vessel storage and wash down facilities, car parking spaces, an expansion of existing seminar facilities and an upgrading of existing security, fire management and electrical systems.
“The new development will allow DPI&F to take on a new league of research capabilities and continue to remain at the forefront of fisheries science in Queensland.”
Media: 323 96530, 0409 305662