Cunnamulla Weirs & Barrages

Cunnamulla Weirs & Barrages

History

Cunnamulla Weir

Allan Tannock Weir on the Warrego River 5km south of Cunnamulla, was completed in 1991. The scheme supplies irrigation for landholders along the ponded area of the weir, mainly growing grapes, cotton and fodder crops. It also provides water to the town of Cunnamulla.

Did you know?

The Allan Tannock Weir is part of an original stock route and was formerly known as Keane’s Crossing.

Sheet piling and concrete construction with a fixed crest spillway
Allan Tannock Weir
4,772 ML

Facilities

  • Boat Ramp

  • Car Parking

  • Road Access

  • Lookout

  • Picnic Areas

  • Toilets

  • Rubbish Bins

  • BBQs

  • Treated Water

  • Camping

Additional information

Management

Allan Tannock Weir is owned and managed by Sunwater. Paroo Shire Council manages the boat ramp on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Public access

Public access is permitted in designated areas only. There is no public access to the weir infrastructure. Sunwater restricts access to the weir infrastructure in order to keep you safe as conditions can be dangerous and unpredictable and water can be released at any time.  

Camping             

Sunwater does not permit camping near the weir.

Boating and fishing

Sunwater does not permit boating or fishing near the weir. Boating and fishing occur in the surrounding waterway (not owned or managed by Sunwater). Boat operators are reminded to read the signs, look for hazards, boat to conditions and stay away from the weir wall by at least 200 metres or as signed.

Onshore fishing

Sunwater does not permit onshore fishing on or near the weir. Onshore fishing occurs in the surrounding area (not owned or managed by Sunwater). Visitors are reminded that fishing on or near weir walls is unsafe and is not permitted by law.

Swimming, water-based recreation          

Sunwater does not permit swimming and water-based recreation near the weir. Swimming and water-based recreation occur in the surrounding waterway (not owned or managed by Sunwater). Visitors are reminded to read the signs, check for hazards, know your swimming ability and enjoy the waterway safely.

Known additional hazards

Visitors accessing downstream of the weir for recreation are warned that water releases can occur at any time.

Disclaimer:  Sunwater makes no statement, representation, or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of, and users should not rely on, any information provided by Sunwater above, or generally in relation to conditions at a Sunwater storage (Information).  Sunwater disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs a user might incur as a result of use of such Information, and any Information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way, and for any reason.  Users accept sole responsibility and the risk associated with any use of Information, irrespective of the purpose to which such use or results are applied.