Various NCCP Operations case studies for the Mid Murray region, and Murray and Murrumbidgee river systems and GIS support for two other NCCP case studies (Lachlan and Loch 1 - Loch 3)

Project number: 2018-209
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $104,095.00
Principal Investigator: Karl Mathers
Organisation: The Wedge Group Pty Ltd
Project start/end date: 26 May 2019 - 29 Aug 2019
Contact:
FRDC

Need

This project has been identified as a priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group.
The NCCP requires detailed costings planning for large scale carp clean-up based on a selected case study region as a critical input to the NCCP Benefit/Cost study. In addition, the further refinement of a case study region applying contemporary biomass and epidemiology outputs, will enable the NCCP to demonstrate how the virus release could occur across a particular region.
The case study refinement project will build upon the 2018 ‘engineering options for large scale carp clean-up workshop and investigations’, in particular building upon the Torrumbarry to Swan Hill Case study.
The project will also provide strategic GIS and mapping services to two other NCCP Case Studies being delivered by third parties. These are:
- The entire Lachlan River catchment, and
- The Murray River and associated wetlands between Lock 1 (Overland Corner) and Lock 3 in (Blanchetown) in South Australia.

Objectives

1. 1. To define a release and clean up strategy for an identified case study area (Torrumbarry weir to Swan Hill). In delivering the project objective the project team will give consideration to the following:a) Current NCCP biomass and epidemiology results for the selected waterbodies. b) Optimal release strategies, noting that two different release strategies may be considered for each case study.c) Clean-up and disposal requirements (for initial release then minor operations for a period of 10 years).d) Resource requirements and detailed costings over the life of the case study.e) Statutory approval requirements.2. To provide GIS support for two other NCCP case studies (Lachlan catchment and Loch 1 -3 in SA)

Final report

Authors: Karl Mathers Geordie McKinlay and Greg Stevens
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.
Final Report • 2019-12-19 • 6.72 MB
2018-209-DLD.pdf

Summary

National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a conceptual deployment and carcass
management strategy and to test approaches to developing resource plans and costs
estimates. This initial investigation was focussed on the Mid-Murray region of Southern NSW
and Northern Victoria, specifically the Edward River offtake through to the Kow Swamp and
Gunbower Creek areas.
II. A further regional investigation applying the conceptual deployment and management
strategies to a higher carp biomass region with a range of differentiating factors to the Mid-
Murray area, for example static weir pools and extensive connected wetlands. For this
investigation a section of the Lower Murray River and associated wetlands was selected,
specifically the Lock 1 to Lock 3 region in South Australia.
III. The third component of the case study involved scaling up the adopted methodologies to the
entire Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers systems. The area covered included the respective
river systems downstream, and inclusive of, Hume and Burrinjuck reservoirs through to the
Murray Mouth, including the Lower Lakes in South Australia.
It is the third component that is the primary focus of this report, and along with a parallel case study
undertaken by the NCCP covering the Lachlan River catchment in NSW, illustrate how the carp virus
would be implemented to suppress carp populations and manage risks. In addition, the conceptual
resource plans, scheduling and cost estimates have informed the NCCP cost-benefit analysis.

National Carp Control Plan - Biosecurity Strategy for the Koi (Cyprinus carpio) industry

Project number: 2018-190
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $45,750.00
Principal Investigator: Matthew A. Landos
Organisation: Future Fisheries Veterinary Service Pty Ltd (FFVS)
Project start/end date: 26 Mar 2019 - 27 Jun 2019
Contact:
FRDC

Need

Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (Koi herpesvirus, KHV, CyHV-3) is a major disease in koi and carp. In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in Australia. This virus was first detected in the United States of America in 1998 and has been detected in various countries including: Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Poland (Hendrick 2000; Pokorova 2005; Garver 2010; Tu 2004; Sano 2004; Bergmenn 2006).

The potential release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters will introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. Mass mortalities of up to 100% have been described for fish infected with CyHV-3 (Hedrick 2000). Due to the potential severity of the disease, it is important to appreciate the risk factors and all potential biosecurity control measures available for the Australian koi industry and review their likely efficacy, prior to considering release.

The diversity of the koi industry in Australia spans beyond dedicated farms, to hobbyists and koi shows. The type, cost and applicability of all biosecurity measures to all sectors of the koi industry requires careful assessment in the formulation of a biosecurity strategy.

Objectives

1. Assemble best practice biosecurity strategies for the Australian koi industry for protection from CyHV-3
2. Consult with koi industry and Government on suitability and feasibility of biosecurity options
3. Develop biosecurity strategy for Australian koi industry in light of potential planned release of CyHV-3 including estimate of costs for Government and Industry

Final report

Author: Chun-han Lin and Matthew A. Landos
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.
Final Report • 2019-10-17 • 2.70 MB
2018-190-DLD.pdf

Summary

In recent years, CyHV-3 has been explored as a possible biocontrol measure for European carp in
Australia. This virus is an OIE listed disease that at this time remains exotic to Australia. The potential
release of CyHV-3 into Australian waters would introduce new risks to Australia’s koi industry. The
development of feasible biosecurity measures is important in preventing CyHV-3 entry into naïve
populations of koi which is known to cause mass mortalities of up to 100%. This report focuses on
biosecurity measures that can be applied on four different levels: incoming risks for pathogen entry onto
a koi facility, risks for pathogen spread within a koi facility, outgoing risks for pathogen entry onto a koi
facility, and risk of pathogen entry at a koi show/auction.

NCCP - Engineering Options for the National Carp Control Plan

Project number: 2017-222
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $49,538.78
Principal Investigator: Karl Mathers
Organisation: The Wedge Group Pty Ltd
Project start/end date: 22 Apr 2018 - 29 Jun 2018
Contact:
FRDC

Need

The project relates to the design, consultation, delivery and reporting of a National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) 'Engineering Options' workshop. The project has been identified as a priority by the Operations Working Group as part of the NCCP and is intended to provide engineering, logistics and contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean up planning and execution.
The proposed workshop will focus on the development and evaluation of options for commercial scale carp clean up and disposal following high biomass carp kills across a wide range of public and private water bodies.
The workshop would be designed and delivered is such a way as compliment the other initiatives that have been, or are being explored by the NCCP, in particular, the recovery and disposal options literature review and the current engagement/investigations underway with the commercial fishing sector.

Objectives

1. To identify and assess clean up technologies and methods for high volume biomass removal (including collection, extraction, removal/transport) to meet high biomass clean up scenarios across the range of inland water body types
2. To identify the human resources and arrangements required for the range of technologies and methods
3. To identify logistical and contracting constraints and issues for high volume biomas clean up
4. To provide indicative costs for the preferred high biomas removal methods

Final report

Author: Karl Mathers and Geordie McKinlay
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.
Final Report • 2018-11-08 • 24.31 MB
2017-222-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Wedge Group was engaged by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on
behalf of the National Carp Control Program (NCCP), to deliver a project exploring possible engineering
and technology options to address the range of high-biomass clean-up and disposal scenarios associated
with possible deployment of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3, hereafter ‘the carp virus’) as a
biocontrol agent for carp (Cyprinus carpio) in south eastern Australia. The project was identified as a
priority by the NCCP Operations Working Group to provide operational, engineering, logistics and
contracting knowledge to support high biomass clean-up planning and execution.
 
The overall objective of the project was to support the ongoing refinement of the NCCP Operational
Strategy through identification of a range of suitable works and measures that will effectively and
efficiently reduce the impact of large scale carp mortality in inland waterways.

NCCP: Support to develop NCCP Operations strategy and supporting systems and structures

Project number: 2018-110
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $44,400.00
Principal Investigator: Kevin Cooper
Organisation: Kevin Cooper
Project start/end date: 19 Aug 2018 - 27 Jun 2019
Contact:
FRDC

Need

The project will support the development of a structured ans systematic approach the ongoing development of the NCCP Operations Strategy. IN so doing it will inform the development of tactical and strategic decisions underpinning the success of the plan, enhance governance for the NCCP roll out, development documentation to support operational efficiency and effectiveness whilst ensuring WHS for all personnel, staff and the community, enhance the relevance of systems needed to underpin the NCCP operations strategy and realise the benefits of rehearsals and simulations.

Objectives

1. 1. To provide a frame or scope for the NCCP Operations Strategy to ensure operational alignment with existing national and State operational systems and best practice
2. 2. To review the NCCP Operations Strategy and the associated strategic risk assessment to achieve the above
3. 3. To identify, scope, and draft (based on expertise) relevant operations systems and policy content for the NCCP Operations Strategy.
4. 4. To participate and assist in NCCP operational workshops and scenarios

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