Murgon Weir
| Murgon Weir | |
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  Murgon Weir Location of the weir in Queensland | |
Interactive map of Murgon Weir | |
| Country | Australia |
| Location | Murgon, Wide Bay-Burnett, Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°39′01″S 151°55′28″E / 26.650182°S 151.924437°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Queensland Department of Natural Resources |
| Operator | Sunwater |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Barrage |
| Impounds | Barambah Creek |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 500 ML (410 acre⋅ft) |
The Murgon Weir is a timber crib weir across the Barambah Creek, located near Murgon, in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. The weir was constructed initially for irrigation purposes for use by nearby farms. The weir, part of the Barker Barambah Water Supply Scheme, is the first artificial walled dam below the Bjelke-Petersen Dam[1] and the resultant reservoir contains approximately 500 megalitres (410 acre⋅ft) when full.[2]
The weir also provides untreated raw water for the small settlement of Murgon.[3]
Recreation
The weir is widely unknown to the public because of its unsigned location and small access tracks. Though when found, the weir has opportunities for canoeing, swimming, bushwalking and other water sports.
Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail
The former bridge crossing of the Kingaroy Branch Railway is located 170 metres (560 ft) from the weir wall. The bridge was removed in early 2015, shortly after the demolition and removal of the railway track. The South Burnett Regional Council worked with Gympie Regional Council to plan and construct the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail trail between Kingaroy to Kilkivan via the rail corridor through Murgon. The trail was due to be completed in 2016.
See also
References
- ↑ "Crib weirs in Queensland, Australia: some heritage structures with a solid operational record". informit.org.
- ↑ "Water Resources and Management" (PDF). Joint Commonwealth and Queensland Regional Forests Agreement Steering Committee. Queensland Government and Australian Government. 1998. p. 30. Retrieved 18 March 2026 – via Department of Agriculture (Australia).
- ↑ "Murgon Water 'Discoloured'". SouthBurnett.com.au. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
External links
- "Burnett Basin water plan area" (PDF) (Map). Department of Local Government, Water, and Volunteers. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- "Barker Barambah Water Supply Scheme: Schematic Map" (PDF). Sunwater. June 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- MacDonald, Angus; Maclaine, Duncan; Smith, Cameron; Hewitt, Chris; Vanderbyl, Tom (October 2020). "Water supply requirements in the North and South Burnett: Options Analysis" (PDF). Jacobs Australia. South Burnett Regional Council. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- Chanson, Hubert (24 July 2012). "Timber Crib Weirs in Queensland, Australia". Retrieved 18 March 2026 – via University of Queensland.
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