Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility Wetlands
Location: Shoal Bay, Karama NT
Client: Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility
Date of Completion: Plant stock received on 18 October 2021
Number of plants supplied: 12,000 tubes
Order packed ready for delivery to the Northern Territory
Project Details:
Tubestock Nursery Australia was contracted to grow 12,000 tubes of Macrophytes for the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility Wetlands. The team then coordinated the transport of the plant stock from Queensland to the Northern Territory.
Delivery received (3-day transit)
The international waste management company Veolia has managed and operated the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility (SBWMF) for the past seven years. Shoal Bay serves as the waste and recycling management and renewable energy facility for the city of Darwin. Veolia, a world leader in waste management and environmental services, ushers in a new era of waste management for the Darwin region and demonstrates Council’s commitment to reducing emissions.
SBWMF receives over 180,000 tonnes of waste per annum and has a forecast operational life until 2034. To improve ongoing operations and meet regulatory and environmental standards, upgrades are underway to future-proof the facility. The plants supplied by Tubestock Nursery will be installed in existing waterbodies at the facility to improve water quality and preserve local ecosystems.
The nursery has the capacity to provide growing contracts for any project size and species list. Tubestock Nursery’s propagation team has extensive experience in aquatic and terrestrial plant propagation. Plants are produced year-round in the nursery’s facilities and follow annual growth schedules for complex projects. Available in a variety of sizes (cells, tube stock, 140 mm, 200 mm, 400 mm), the plants range from seedlings to mature, advanced products.
Species of plants supplied by Tubestock:
- Macrophytes
Macrophytes are aquatic plants growing in or near water. They may be emergent (upright above the water), submerged, or floating. Their density, diversity, and types are indicators of waterbody health. Submerged macrophytes influence habitat structure, fishability, recreation, and nutrient dynamics. Their absence may signal water quality issues such as turbidity, herbicides, or salinity. Conversely, overabundance can arise from high nutrient levels and affect ecosystem health, recreational use, and aesthetics.
