The Murgon Weir is a timber crib weir across the Barambah Creek, located near , in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. The weir was constructed initially for irrigation purposes for use by nearby farms. The weir, part of the Barker Barambah Water Supply Scheme, is the first artificial walled dam below the Bjelke-Petersen Dam and the resultant reservoir contains approximately when full.
The weir also provides untreated raw water for the small settlement of Murgon.
Recreation The weir is widely unknown to the public because of its unsigned location and small access tracks. Though when found, the weir has opportunities for canoeing, swimming, bushwalking and other water sports.
Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail
The former bridge crossing of the Kingaroy Branch Railway is located from the weir wall. The bridge was removed in early 2015, shortly after the demolition and removal of the railway track. The South Burnett Regional Council worked with Gympie Regional Council to plan and construct the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail trail between Kingaroy to Kilkivan via the rail corridor through Murgon. The trail was due to be completed in 2016.
See also
List of dams and reservoirs in Queensland
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