Liverpool Weir

Liverpool Weir is a stone and timber structure that crosses the Georges River near the junction of Heathcote and Newbridge Roads. The construction creates a notable feature along this section of the waterway, visible from both access points.

David Lennox designed the structure in 1836 as a water supply system, built by convict workers under Captain William Christie's oversight. The project formed part of early infrastructure development in the region.

The Georges River area was originally inhabited by the Darug, Tharawal, and Gandangara peoples who used the waterway for transport and communication.

You can reach the structure through Lighthorse Park or via the eastern entry point along Newbridge Road. Both access routes offer different views of the historic construction.

The construction raised the water level by about two meters and created the river's tidal boundary. This change transformed previously unusable land into valuable farming ground.

Location: New South Wales

Location: City of Liverpool

Inception: 1836

GPS coordinates: -33.92520,150.92840

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09