Goulburn Weir, Water infrastructure on Goulburn River near Nagambie, Australia
The Goulburn Weir spans 209 meters in length and rises 16 meters high across the Goulburn River, creating Lake Nagambie through its concrete and granite construction.
Built between 1887 and 1891, this structure marked the first major irrigation diversion project in Australia, appearing on national currency from 1913 to 1933.
The site became a social gathering point where New Year's Day Sports Meetings drew crowds arriving by special trains from Melbourne during the 1920s and 1930s.
Visitors access the weir through Goulburn Weir Road, finding picnic areas, barbecue facilities, toilets, and an information center operating daily from 8 AM to 4 PM.
The structure contained an early hydroelectric turbine in the southern hemisphere, powering the illumination system that lit up water flows during nighttime gate operations.
Location: Victoria
Elevation above the sea: 129 m
GPS coordinates: -36.71722,145.17000
Latest update: April 8, 2025 12:02
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