Ross River (Queensland)

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Ross River looking towards Aplin's Weir
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Ross River looking towards Aplin's Weir

The Ross River is the main river that flows through Townsville and Thuringowa, Queensland. The river itself has three weirs and a dam, the Dam is the main source of water for the two cities, Ross Dam.

The Ross River has two distinctly different ecosystems. Above the Aplin's Weir is a fresh water environment and below the Weir there is a salt water environment. The River has seven different crossings, four Weirs and a dam.