The implementation takes place in the course of the construction of a 60-kW residual flow hydropower plant at the site. This not only ensures continuity in both directions, but also ensures that all river sections of the Schwarz hydropower plant are supplied with sufficient water.
In autumn 2023, a video monitoring was carried out at the Fishcon lock Schwarzmühle, which was evaluated by the technical office “Umweltgutachten Petz OG”. The Fishcon lock was rated as fully functional with the best grade according to Woschitz et al. 2003. In addition to the total of 345 fish ascents, 43 fish descents were also documented in the study period of approx. 50 days, despite a poor fish population of around 10 kg/ha in the river.”
