Neil Turner Weir is a small weir located on the northern side of the town of Mitchell, in Queensland, Australia. The weir holds back the waters of the Maranoa River. A campsite exists, with public toilets, picnic tables and barbeque facilities. A little further west, five kilometres from Mitchell, on the banks of the river held back by the weir, is a fishing spot known as Fisherman's Rest.
| Neil Turner Weir | |
|---|---|
  Neil Turner Weir in Queensland map | |
| Country | Australia |
| Location | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°28′17″S 147°57′31.2″E / 26.47139°S 147.958667°E |
The weir was built in 1984 and is made of concrete and filled with sand.[1] The capacity of the Neil Turner Weir is 2,000 ML.[2]
The weir supplies water to the town of Mitchell, is used for irrigation and regulates streamflow.[1]
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- ^ a b "Maranoa River". SunWater. Archived from the original on 28 October 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ^ "Water resources - Overview - Queensland: Surface Water Management Area: Maranoa". Australian Natural Resources Atlas. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. 15 June 2009. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
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