Mains Inlet Filtration

Southland Filtration Pty Ltd, in partnership with Netco Pumps and Equipment, has completed the design, supply, and commissioning of a large automatic self-cleaning screen filtration system for the Scottsdale Irrigation Scheme. The system will ensure that cross-catchment spread of noxious gorse seed does not occur during summer distribution. The irrigation scheme covers the new 9,300ML [...]

How a uniquely designed rainwater reuse system has played an integral role in Bankwest Stadium’s sustainability credentials The recent construction of the $300 million Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta, Sydney, has some serious sustainability targets to achieve. Its been designed to meet best practice guidelines to achieve a Lead Energy Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Rating. [...]

The installation of high quality JUDO JPF automatic backwash filters at Queensland Children's Hospital in Brisbane ensures smooth operation in the long term and increases the lifespan of equipment in contact with mains water, by screening sediment deposits from the water supply. Key Advantages Silver-coated filter screens to inhibit bacterial growth Increase in lifespan of [...]

When the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) opened in April 2017 it revolutionised healthcare on the Sunshine Coast. SCUH is supported by highly trained specialist staff, who safely care for patients with complex or life-threatening conditions. This means about 10,000 patients each year don't have to travel to Brisbane for complex treatment. The hospital opened [...]

Southland Filtration were engaged by the hydraulic consultant and hydraulic contractor to design and supply water filtration solutions for the domestic cold water supply and the harvested rainwater, at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour. Built on the footprint of the former Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, the brand new International Convention Centre at Sydney’s Darling Harbour was a [...]

Working closely with the hydraulic consultant resulted in a state of the art mains inlet filtration plant for the new Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The German manufactured JUDO fully automatic self-cleaning screen filter units were selected for this project, for the following reasons: - Unique point rotation screen cleaning process, means concentrated water velocity for maximum screen cleaning efficiency, [...]

This recent solution implementation at Epworth Hospital in Victoria makes an interesting study. Pre mid-2014, the hospital had an ongoing problem with positive Legionella counts. In mid-2014 a site upgrade utilising the AUTOFINE protection filter by Southland Filtration was implemented and a regime of regular fixture flushing was instituted throughout the hospital. Since then, regular [...]

Iconic hotel saves thousands in equipment and labour costs by using automatic backwash filters on their mains water inlets. Heritage-listed site the Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel in Hobart has a rich history dating back to convict times. Deemed as being of historical importance, the site was first occupied by shanty housing and then turned into [...]

One of Australia’s largest food and beverage companies saved over 98% on projected water wastage. Lion Dairy and Drinks, a subsidiary of Australia’s largest food and beverage company Lion, markets premium brands across a variety of categories. Its diverse portfolio across 38 sites covers dairy, juice, soy, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Their cheese making site [...]