Lake Manchester Dam

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location = 15km North of Ipswich, Queensland
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Lake Manchester is built on Cabbage Tree Creek not far above its confluence with the Brisbane River. Construction of the Lake Manchester Dam commenced in 1912 and was competed in 1916. It was originally called Cabbage Tree Creek Dam. It was renamed in December 1916 when the new dam was names after Mr E.J. Manchester, president of the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.

The Lake Manchester Dam Flood Security Upgrade

The Lake Manchester Dam Flood Security Upgrade is a Brisbane City Council project to ensure the dam meets current Australian guidelines for large dams. These guidelines have been developed by the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD), an association that sets national standards in relation to dams and their environs. The project will involve strengthening and raising the dam wall for flood security purposes. Construction is under way and major works are expected to be completed by December 2007.

External links

* [http://www.pictureaustralia.org/apps/pictureaustralia?action=PASearch&mode=subject&complete1=true&attribute1=subject&term1=Lake+Manchester+Dam Pictures- National Library of Australia]