Construction Of The Lakes Scheme

Point of Interest

Contact

Candilla Street, Menindee, New South Wales / ACT.

Description

The Menindee Lakes were natural overflow lakes that filled only when the Darling River broke its banks with floodwater. In 1949 the Menindee Water Conservation Act allowed construction of a series of weirs, channels and levees to be held back and diverted into the lakes.

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Location

Lat: -32.390908 Lng: 142.416857