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Hydraulic Laboratory

The hydraulic laboratory at the Department of Civil Engineering is one of the pre-eminent research and physical modelling laboratories in Australia. Recent projects include the research into environmental flows in the Snowy River and subsequent development of fishways for native fish species in Australia. To find out more about the laboratory’s facilities, contact Frank Winston.

Snowy River Model

The lab also incudes facilities for testing performance of constructed stormwater wetlands.

Constructed Stormwater Wetlands

A facility for testing performance of stormwater infiltration systems and bio-filters. At the moment it is used for the study of clogging of infiltration systems.

stormwater infiltration systems and bio-filter