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'''Tareelaroi Weir''' is a weir in northern [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. It is located 20 kilometres east of the town of [[Moree, New South Wales|Moree]] and around 10 kilometres west of the village of [[Pallamallawa]]. |
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| country = Australia |
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| location = [[North West Slopes]], [[New South Wales]] |
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The '''Tareelaroi Weir''' is a [[weir]] across the [[Gwydir River]], located in the [[North West Slopes]] region of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. The principal purpose of the weir is to mitigate the flow of water, especially in times of [[flood|peak flows]]. The impounded [[reservoir]] is also called the Tareelaroi Weir. |
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==Location and features== |
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When full, Tareelaroi Weir holds 2,500 megalitres of water. It is used for the mitigation of water from the [[Gwydir River]] upstream, between the Gwydir River, which runs through the village of [[Yarraman, New South Wales|Yarraman]] and the [[Mehi River]], downstream which runs through the town of Moree.{{clarify|Please rewrite this long sentence so that it is intelligible|date=February 2012}} In times of major flooding, Tareelaroi Weir can be rendered useless as floodwater simply flows around it on the surrounding floodplain.<ref>http://water.bom.gov.au/waterstorage/awris/index.html#urn:bom.gov.au:awris:common:codelist:feature:tareelaroiweir</ref> |
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The Tareelaroi Weir is located {{convert|20|km}} east of the town of [[Moree, New South Wales|Moree]], and around {{convert|10|km}} west of the village of [[Pallamallawa]]. The siting of the weir is downriver from the confluence of the Gwydir and [[Mehi River]]s. In times of major flooding, Tareelaroi Weir can be rendered useless as floodwater simply flows around it on the surrounding floodplain.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://water.bom.gov.au/waterstorage/awris/index.html#urn:bom.gov.au:awris:common:codelist:feature:tareelaroiweir |title=Water Storage |access-date=10 February 2012 |archive-date=12 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212174543/http://water.bom.gov.au/waterstorage/awris/index.html#urn:bom.gov.au:awris:common:codelist:feature:tareelaroiweir |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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When full, Tareelaroi Weir reservoir holds {{convert|2500|ML}} of water. |
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Tareelaroi Weir is owned by [[State Water, New South Wales|State Water]]. The lake formed by Tareelaroi Weir is used for fishing and water-skiing. |
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Tareelaroi Weir is owned by the State Water Corporation of New South Wales. The reservoir is used for fishing and water-skiing; and is a popular picnic and barbecue location.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-factsheet/moree--places-to-see-20081125-6ggf.html |title=Moree – Places to See |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |date=25 November 2008 |accessdate=11 March 2014 |archive-date=8 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708011453/http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-factsheet/moree--places-to-see-20081125-6ggf.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{portal|New South Wales|Water}} |
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[[Category:Dams in New South Wales]] |
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[[Category:North West Slopes]] |
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[[Category:Murray-Darling basin]] |
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[[Category:Weirs]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:15, 14 April 2022
| Tareelaroi Weir | |
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  Location of the Tareelaroi Weir in New South Wales | |
| Country | Australia |
| Location | North West Slopes, New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 29°26′46″S 150°01′53″E / 29.44611°S 150.03139°E |
| Purpose | Flood control |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner(s) | State Water Corporation |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Weir |
| Impounds | Gwydir River |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 2,500 ML (88×106 cu ft) |
The Tareelaroi Weir is a weir across the Gwydir River, located in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. The principal purpose of the weir is to mitigate the flow of water, especially in times of peak flows. The impounded reservoir is also called the Tareelaroi Weir.
Location and features
[edit]The Tareelaroi Weir is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of the town of Moree, and around 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the village of Pallamallawa. The siting of the weir is downriver from the confluence of the Gwydir and Mehi Rivers. In times of major flooding, Tareelaroi Weir can be rendered useless as floodwater simply flows around it on the surrounding floodplain.[1]
When full, Tareelaroi Weir reservoir holds 2,500 megalitres (88×106 cu ft) of water.
Tareelaroi Weir is owned by the State Water Corporation of New South Wales. The reservoir is used for fishing and water-skiing; and is a popular picnic and barbecue location.[2]
References
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- ^ "Water Storage". Archived from the original on 12 February 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Moree – Places to See". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 November 2008. Archived from the original on 8 July 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.