ARTIFICIAL REEF UNITS

Artificial reefs have a proven track record in Australia and around the world at increasing fish abundance in areas with limited or degraded natural habitat. Various designs exist, and research shows that one size fits all approach is not always ideal.

RDL has a range of habitat-enhancing reef units that have been tested in tropical and temperate environments with great success. We use a variety of materials but the most common are cast concrete units using an eco-blend concrete mixture. We often custom-build units for specific projects and can incorporate recycled materials like oyster shells. Moulds and formwork can also be sent to the site for local production and community initiatives.

All our units are designed to create habitat by incorporating caves and overhangs while providing a rough substrate for colonising surface species. When units are placed together they create protection for small fish from larger predators as well as a place to rest, feed and breed. Units are optimised to use only the material that is needed while maintaining strength, stability and ease of installation.

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ARTIFICIAL FISH HABITAT I

AVAILABLE SIZES

1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm

ARTIFICIAL FISH HABITAT II

AVAILABLE SIZES

600 x 600 x 600 mm

1150 x 1150 x 1150 mm

WWF 3D PRINTED REEF

AVAILABLE SIZES

500 x 500 x 500 mm to

1200 x 1200 x 1200 mm

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INSTALLATION SITES

ARDROSSAN

RDL was contracted by PIRSA to supply a range of reef units to be part of the oyster reef restoration project in Ardrossan South Australia. The oyster restoration project is being lead by the Nature Conservatory.

Find out more about their amazing oyster restoration work here: The Nature Conservatory

RDL also produced a series of control structures for researchers at Adelaide University in order for them to evaluate the effectiveness of the specially designed reef units. The units were installed by Maritime Constructions based out of Adelaide.

MAROOCHYDORE

RDL provided 160 reef units for the Suncentral Corso redevelopment project in Maroochydore. The units were used to create refuges for migrating fish that use the estuaries as a breeding ground. The reefs ranged in size from 60cm high to 120cm high. The units were installed by BMD Civil.