Feature Project

Murrumbidgee Irrigation

In times of drought and climate change, this extensive project could not be more important.

The IHS (Integrated Horticultural Supply) project involves replacement of channels with pipes in the horticultural zones of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation area.

As the twenty or so existing gravity supply systems reach the end of their... More on this project > More projects >

Projects > Agriculture

Water is one of the biggest operating costs but often least understood. Good irrigation design can save thousands of dollars in running costs, as well as substantially increase yields and quality. Having designed hundreds of systems for viticultural, horticultural and broad acre applications, HydroPlan have a huge knowledge base which is used to find individual solutions for every project.

Coolmore Horse Stud, Jerrys Plains NSW

HydroPlan designed a new pumping station and irrigation system for this international horse stud in NSW. The pumping station can draw 300 L/s from the river using a 500kW VFD...
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Red Flag Turf Farm, Tianjin, China

Having designed and supervised construction of irrigation and water supply systems for China's largest commercial turf farm, HydroPlan developed operation manuals and signage for the operators. Translations were done by...
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Defender Farms - Victoria

Investigation and reports on irrigation systems for an 800 hectare almond orchard, including recommendations for increasing yields through improvements to water treatment and drip irrigation laterals.

Wine Industry Supplies

A new irrigation system was required for a 230 Hectare vineyard near Bordertown, South Australia. A dual system (frost control and drip irrigation) for the Chardonnay variety was required, with...
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Cadell Irrigation Area

Costs and Benefits of integrating the rehabilitation of the off-farm water delivery system with on-farm re-planting and upgrades of irrigation systems. Rehabilitation of the off-farm system was a key factor...
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Constance Sugar Estate, Mauritius

Irrigation project management services initially for a resort golf course, followed by investigations into a 3,200Ha sugar plantation, of which 600Ha is currently irrigated. Conceptual design and investigations only.

Fords Creek Vineyard, Mudgee

This project covered 205ha and involved automatic transfer of water on demand from the river to the vineyard. This project also involved design of the vineyard pumping and filtration system,...
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Kia Ora Stud, Aderdeen NSW

Upgrade of existing irrigation. 100litre/sec automatic pumping system from river to 170Ha pasture irrigation using hard hose irrigators. Turbine pumping units for 3 wells. All operated by sophisticated auto controls.