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Upper Burnett Weirs & Barrages
History
Upper Burnett Weirs
Jones Weir, on the Burnett River at Mundubbera, was the first of the storages to be commissioned in 1947 to ensure a regular supply of water to the citrus and dairy farms of the region. It was completed in 1951 and is subsequently one of the oldest concrete weirs of its type to have been built in Queensland.
Claude Wharton and John Goleby weirs on the Burnett River also support this scheme, as does Kirar Weir downstream of the Nogo River/Burnett River junction, which was added in 2005.
Did you know?
Claude Wharton Weir is named after the long-serving State MP who served for the seat of Burnett for 26 years, retiring in 1986. Wharton died in January 2003 and was buried in the Gayndah Cemetery.
Claude Wharton Weir
8,079 ML
Facilities
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Boat Ramp
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Car Parking
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Road Access
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Lookout
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Picnic Areas
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Toilets
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Rubbish Bins
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BBQs
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Treated Water
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Camping
Additional information
Management
Claude Wharton Weir is owned and managed by Sunwater. North Burnett Regional Council own and manage the boat ramp, facilities and recreation areas.
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.
John Goleby Weir
1,691 ML
Facilities
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Boat Ramp
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Car Parking
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Road Access
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Lookout
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Picnic Areas
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Toilets
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Rubbish Bins
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BBQs
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Treated Water
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Camping
Additional information
Management
John Goleby Weir is owned and managed by Sunwater.
Public access
There is no public access to the weir or weir area. 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. Operators who choose to boat or fish in the surrounding waterway (not owned by Sunwater) 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. Fishing on or near weir walls is unsafe and not permitted by law.
Swimming and water recreation
Sunwater does not permit swimming and water-based recreation near the weir.
Known additional hazards
Visitors accessing downstream of the weir for recreation are warned that water releases can occur at any time.
Jones Weir
3,868 ML
Facilities
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Boat Ramp
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Car Parking
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Road Access
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Lookout
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Picnic Areas
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Toilets
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Rubbish Bins
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BBQs
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Treated Water
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Camping
Additional information
Management
Jones Weir is owned and managed by Sunwater. North Burnett Regional Council own and manage the boat ramp, facilities and recreation areas located approx. 2km upstream
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.
Kirar Weir
9,529 ML
Facilities
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Boat Ramp
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Car Parking
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Road Access
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Lookout
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Picnic Areas
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Toilets
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Rubbish Bins
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BBQs
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Treated Water
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Camping
Additional information
Management
Kirar Weir is owned and managed by Sunwater. North Burnett Regional Council manage the facilities and recreation areas.
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. Operators who choose to boat or fish in the surrounding waterway (not owned by Sunwater) 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 and water recreation
Sunwater does not permit swimming and water-based recreation near the weir.
Known additional hazards
Visitors accessing downstream of the weir for recreation are warned that water releases can occur at any time.
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