- Neil Turner Weir
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Neil Turner Weir is a small weir located on the northern side of the town of Mitchell, in Queensland, Australia. The weir holds back the waters of the Maranoa River. A campsite exists, with free toilet facilities. To the west, on the banks of the river held back by the weir, is a fishing spot known as Fisherman's Rest.
The weir was built in 1984 and is made of concrete and filled with sand.[1] The capacity of the Neil Turner Weir is 2,000 ML.[2]
The weir supplies water to the town of Mitchell, is used for irrigation and regulates streamflow.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Maranoa River". SunWater. http://www.sunwater.com.au/schemes/maranoa-river. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ^ "Water resources - Overview - Queensland: Surface Water Management Area: Maranoa". Australian Natural Resources Atlas. Department of Sustainabililty, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. 15 June 2009. http://www.anra.gov.au/topics/water/overview/qld/swma-maranoa.html. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
Coordinates: 26°28′17.12″S 147°57′31.2″E / 26.4714222°S 147.958667°E
Categories:- Geography of Queensland
- Queensland geography stubs
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