Neil Turner Weir | |
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Country | Australia |
Location | Queensland |
Coordinates | 26°28′17″S 147°57′31.2″E / 26.47139°S 147.958667°E |
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.
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]