Kolan River
| Kolan River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dawes Range |
| Mouth | Moore Park |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Length | 180 km[1] |
| Basin area | 2795 km²[1] |
The Kolan River is a short river north of Bundaberg. The catchment area is bounded by the Dawes Range in the north-east, and the Burnett Range in the south-west.[1]
The river was dammed in 1978 by the Fred Haigh Dam forming Lake Monduran. Other water storage facilities supplied with water from the river include Bucca Weir and Kolan Barrage.[1] The construction of the Fred Haigh Dam has mitigated severe flooding in lower reaches.[2]
The main tributary of the Kolan River is Gin-Gin Creek.[1] The lower reaches of the river are surrounded by sugar cane fields.[2] The Mouth of Kolan River Conservation Park is a protected area at the mouth of the river.
Natural history
Macfadyena unguis-cati, commonly known as Cats Claw Creeper, is a rapidly growing clinging vine that has been killing gumtrees on the banks of the Kolan River, leaving damaged tracts of riverbank.[3] In 2007 a water hyacinth outbreak occurred within the Kolan River system.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Water resources - Overview - Queensland - Basin & Surface Water Management Area: Kolan River". Australian Natural Resources Atlas. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Flood Warning System For The Kolan River". Bureau of Meteorology (Australia). Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ↑ Jodie van de Wetering (2005-11-11). "Are you harbouring an environmental terrorist?". ABC Wide Bay QLD. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ↑ "MP warns of disaster if water weed outbreak continues". ABC News online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2006-02-22. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
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Coordinates: 24°42′S 152°10′E / 24.700°S 152.167°E