Pimpama River
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| Pimpama River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Darlington Range |
| Mouth | Moreton Bay |
| Basin countries | Australia |
The Pimpama River is a short river situated in South East Queensland. It flows by Ormeau before reaching the southern Moreton Bay. The name of the river was the source for the naming of nearby Pimpama. The Pacific Motorway crosses the river at Ormeau.
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Like most other coastal rivers in the region, the river was used to transport timber cut during the 18 century. The fertile delta area of the river centered around Jacobs Well was home to a thriving arrowroot crop. Growing sugarcane has become the area's main land use.
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