COMPLETE WATERWAY SOLUTIONS

END-TO-END WATERWAY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

WATERWAY & Conservation MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Specialised Machinery
Integrated Weed management
Water Sensitive Urban Design
Waterway restoration

ARGO ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE

The Argo All-Terrain Vehicle is built to tackle challenging landscapes with ease, providing efficient, safe, and precise vegetation control in areas that are difficult to access. Perfect for wetlands, waterways, and rugged terrain, it reaches locations where standard ground equipment cannot operate. Its amphibious design and exceptional mobility allow operators to work confidently in sensitive environments, ensuring targeted management of vegetation while minimising environmental impact.

    • Access to remote or flooded areas: Reach locations that standard vehicles and boats can’t.

    • Versatility across conditions: Transition easily between land, mud, and water.

    • Durability and reliability: Built tough for consistent performance in harsh environments

    • Wetlands

    • Marshes

    • Rivers, creeks, lakes

    • Flooded areas

    • Coastal areas and beaches

    • Remote access areas

MOBITRAC AMPHIBIOUS HARVESTER

Engineered for versatility and performance, the Mobitrac Amphibious Harvester is your solution for managing aquatic environments. Designed for efficient removal of weeds, algae, and floating debris, it operates seamlessly across lakes, rivers, wetlands, and reservoirs. Its amphibious capabilities allow access to shallow and hard-to-reach areas, while robust harvesting equipment ensures quick and effective clearing.

    • Versatility in vegetation management: Can cut, harvest, dredge, and excavate aquatic plants.

    • Customisable attachments: Quick-connect system allows rapid tool changes for different tasks.

    • Eco-friendly operation: Low ground pressure reduces environmental impact.

    • Wetlands

    • Rivers, creeks, lakes

    • Dams

    • Swamps

    • Marshes

    • Ponds

    • Estuaries

INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT

MBS FM delivers integrated aquatic weed control solutions, combining mechanical harvesting with targeted herbicide spraying. Our team is licensed and approved to conduct weed management in and around waterways in accordance with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

Our modern equipment and expert team enable safe, effective, and environmentally responsible waterway maintenance across a range of environments.

  • Utilising specialised machinery to efficiently remove floating, submerged and emergent weeds from waterways. Helping restore natural water flow, improve balance and maintain the visual and functional quality of aquatic environments.

  • Efficient removal of silt and sediment through mechanical or hydraulic dredging, with environmentally responsible disposal and full site restoration. Suitable for wetlands, lakes, rivers, and stormwater systems.

  • Effective collection and removal of debris, litter, and organic waste from waterways to maintain clean, safe, and visually appealing environments. Ideal for urban lakes, rivers, stormwater channels, and wetlands.

  • Our licensed team specialises in the precise application of aquatic-approved herbicides across a range of environments, including wetlands, rivers, lakes, wastewater, and mining catchments, irrigation systems, and more.

    Our aquatic treatment services are designed to address a range of water management challenges, including:

    • Algae control

    • Targeted herbicide application

    • Water quality enhancement

Water sensitive urban design

Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) integrates urban planning with water cycle management, using assets such as rain gardens, bio-filters, swales, wetlands, and permeable pavements to treat stormwater and enhance liveability. These systems require regular inspection and maintenance to function effectively, prevent blockages, and avoid environmental degradation.

Our maintenance methodology is built on compliance, precision, and transparency. Drawing from our extensive experience in facilities and grounds maintenance, we apply the same rigour to WSUD assets:

  • Scheduled Inspections: Fortnightly checks during high-flow seasons (October–March) and monthly during cooler months (April–September), as outlined in internal scope documents. 

  • Sediment and Litter Control: Removal of debris, dead plant material, and sediment from embankments and SQID systems, especially following rainfall events exceeding 10mm. 

  • Environmental Protection: No herbicide use within 3 metres of water bodies, and strict adherence to ACT Government environmental protocols. 

  • Documentation and Reporting: Photo documentation before and after each maintenance cycle, submitted within 3 days to the authorised client representative.

As urban environments increasingly adopt sustainable water management practices, the upkeep of these systems is critical, not only for environmental compliance but also for ensuring long-term performance and community benefit.

WATERWAY RESTORATION PROJECTS

MBS FM delivers comprehensive waterway restoration services focused on improving the health, functionality and visual appeal of lakes, ponds and other aquatic environments. Our tailored rehabilitation works are designed to support long-term ecological balance while enhancing public amenity and asset value.

Capabilities:

  • Beach construction and reshaping to restore recreational value and improve public access

  • Shoreline stabilisation to prevent erosion and protect surrounding infrastructure

  • Retaining wall construction and repair to support banks and control water levels

  • Island and habitat enhancement to promote biodiversity and restore ecological function

  • Sediment removal and reshaping to improve flow, depth and water clarity

SEE OUR WATERWAY PROJECTS