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Sunwater Weirs & Barrages

What is a weir? Weir means a barrier constructed across a watercourse that hinders or obstructs the flow of water in the watercourse. Generally, water is stored within the bed and banks of a river. Weirs can be made from wood or concrete, sheet piling, or a mixture of rocks, gravel, and boulders, depending on their age and purpose. Weirs are categorised based on the shape of their opening or the shape of the crest.

What is a barrage? A barrage is a barrier constructed across a watercourse to prevent the inflow of tidal water. The barrage is a physical barrier between salt and freshwater. Barrages are generally made of concrete and steel sheet piling and can include a main body, dividing walls, and often a fishway.

North

Burdekin Haughton

Mareeba-Dimbulah

Central

Bowen River Weir

Pioneer River

Lower Fitzroy

Nogoa Mackenzie

Dawson Valley

Managibei Gamu

Rookwood Weir

Burnett and Lower Mary

Three Moon Creek

Upper Burnett

Barker Barambah

Bundaberg

Lower Mary River

South

Chinchilla Weir

Upper Condamine

Macintyre Brook

St George

Cunnamulla

Maranoa River

Border Rivers

Environment

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Sunwater safety

Stay safe by looking out for potential hazards and risks at your local dam or weir.

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