SynaptiX LID is locally designed, manufactured and supported right here in NSW. Developed specifically to meet the requirements of floodplain harvesting measurement and NSW regulators, SynaptiX LID helps landholders stay compliant with the NSW Floodplain Harvesting Measurement Policy.
Floodplain harvesting refers to the collection of water from floodplains during rainfall events. Under the NSW Floodplain Harvesting Measurement Policy 2020, landholders who receive a floodplain harvesting access licence are legally required to measure water taken from the floodplain. This means:
SynaptiX LID ensures you meet these legal obligations with confidence.
The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) maintains a list of approved storage measurement hardware and DQPs, available on their website. https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/water/licensing-trade/floodplain-harvesting
Novecom has been an active participant in the development of approved storage measurement systems. We’ve worked closely with DPE, WaterNSW and NRAR to develop a compliant Local Intelligence Device (LID) for both primary and secondary measurement systems.
Our SynaptiX LID is:
When paired with an approved storage meter, SynaptiX LID forms a complete measurement and reporting system. It must be installed by a DQP and registered with the DPE.
The Primary Synaptix LID (Local Intelligence Device) enables direct transmission of data to the NSW DPE and has been assessed and listed by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) as meeting the specifications of the NSW Floodplain Harvesting Measurement Policy.
The Secondary Synaptix LID (Local Intelligence Device) enables the user to download and manage their own data and has been assessed and listed by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) as meeting the specifications of a secondary measurement LID for the NSW Floodplain Harvesting Measurement Policy.
All units are supplied as sealed, maintenance-free systems with integrated solar panels and battery power. Mounting frames included for fast setup in remote floodplain locations.
By combining smart sensors, automated reporting and local support, SynaptiX LID helps landholders meet NSW floodplain harvesting regulations with confidence.
Landholders who receive a floodplain harvesting access licence must measure water taken from the floodplain, as required by the Floodplain Harvesting Measurement Policy 2020.
What this means is landholders must have an approved storage measurement system installed and certified by a Duly Qualified Person (DQP) before any floodplain water can be taken. Landholders have 12 months from the commencement of their water sharing plan to install primary metering equipment.
If landholders wish to floodplain harvest during this time, they will need to install, as a minimum, a secondary metering device, such as an approved and validated gauge board or electronic storage measurement system.
The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has gazetted a list of approved storage measurement hardware, and this is available on their website. Additionally, there is a listing of DQP’s who can be engaged to undertake installation and validation of storage measurement systems.
Novecom Pty Ltd (Novecom) has been an active participant in the development of approved storage measurement systems and worked through the process with DPE, Water NSW and NRAR to develop an approved local intelligence device (LID) for both primary and secondary measurement systems.
Novecom’s SynpatiX LID is locally designed, manufactured, and supported right here in NSW. The SynpatiX LID has been developed to address the specific requirements of floodplain harvesting measurement and the regulators.
The SynaptiX LID when paired with an approved storage meter provides the complete measurement and reporting system. The system must be installed by a DQP and registered with the DPE.
If you need any assistance, contact one of our DQPs on 02 4924 5460.
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