- Bremer River (Queensland)
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river_name = Bremer River
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origin = Main Range
mouth = confluence withBrisbane River
basin_countries =Australia
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watershed = 2032 km²The Bremer River is a sub-catchment of the
Brisbane River . Theriver drains severalScenic Rim valley s in south-eastQueensland , includingFassifern Valley . The river was discovered in 1824 byJohn Oxley andAllan Cunningham .This river and its tributaries cover an area of approximately 2032 km². [South East Queensland Regional Strategic Group, "Strategic Guide to Natural Resource Management in South East Queensland", November 2000, p. 105. ISBN 0-7345-1740-8] Most valleys within the catchment have extensive
alluvial terraces.The Bremer passes close to the town of Rosewood and winds through the city of Ipswich. The catchment area is bordered by the
Little Liverpool Range to the west, with the Main Range lying to the south and south-west. Towards the east is the Flinders Peak and theTeviot Range . The river has a number of tributaries such as Bundamba Creek, Purga Creek, Reynolds Creek, Warrill Creek and Western Creek.The river system is known to
flood and is considered to be heavily polluted, suffering from poorwater quality . The Bremer does not receive enough water in its catchment to meet both human requirements and the need to flush out impurities. This results in poor water quality with and high levels ofturbidity , high nutrient levels and high levels ofbacteria , especially wheresewerage and drain runoff from the city of Ipswich is discharged into the river.Moogerah Dam was built in the upper reaches of the river. The dam is currently providing drinking water for towns such asBoonah and is anirrigation source for crop farmers and those grazingcattle .Before the railway line from Ipswich to Brisbane was completed in 1875, the river served as an important navigation route between the two towns. [cite web |url=http://www.youripswich.com.au/history/Bremer_River_Transport.html |title= Paddle Steamer Trade Between Ipswich And Brisbane On The Bremer River |accessdate=2008-01-30 |format= |work= ]
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List of rivers in Australia References
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