Valley of the macleay national library of australia. The rate of rise of the macleay river at kempsey in 1949 indicates what is possible in a severe event. The paddle offers the opportunity to see firsthand the macleay river waters and riparian. The waters of that part of belmore river and its creeks, tributaries and inlets, from the belmore river flood gate downstream to the road bridge at gladstone being waters that. Detailed forecast tide charts and tables with past and future low and high tide times. Flat land beside a river that is inundated when the river overflows its banks during a flood. Work starts on australias longest bridge bridge design. At frederickton the river is traversed by the pacific highway via the macleay river bridge dhanggati language. Kempsey bypass project verdict traffic road traffic technology. The macleay river system originates well inside the armidale shire, and flows uninterrupted for nearly 300km to the sea at south west rocks. Ensuring stability and quality as well as extensive views of the macleay river, users of the monstrous 3. The kempsey bypass is the initial stage of the kempsey to eungai upgrade project, involving a 14.
The bridge forms part of the overall kempsey bypass project. Forest park bridge replacement the city of portland, oregon. The national library of australias copies direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages clicking on the order now button. Report card for the coastal macleay floodplain alluvial. Introduction macleay catchment characteristics the macleay river catchment is situated on the midnorth coast of. The river flows adjacent to the city of kempsey and has been ever present with a number of major flood episodes affecting kempsey and downstream areas.
Como georges river underbridge nsw environment, energy. Macleay river and tributaries incluing belmore river. The rate of river rise is an important influence on effective warning time. The georges river underbridge is has aesthetic significance as the concrete bridge and the adjacent iron lattice girder bridge offer a significant landmark for users of the georges river. Bore yields are generally low to moderate and are typically only suitable for stock. Report on macleay flood of march, 2001 river levels, rainfall and recovery. For this world renowned business, the macleay river and floodplain bridge project was no exception and highlights why w. The macleay river floodplain project mrfp is an initiative of council to improve the environment. The macleay valley bridge is a road bridge over the macleay river and its floodplain near the settlement. A plaque commemorates the 60th anniversary of the 1949 macleay river flood and remembers the six people who lost their lives. The kempsey bypass has been officially opened this morning one year ahead of schedule and just in time for the easter traffic. A new bridge has been built over the mackleay river and the floodplain of frogmore.
The floodplain bridge is a structure that has to be seen to be believed for its size and part of our work involved in the construction of this bridge included the boring down inside pile cases. Thanks to funding from the voterapproved parks replacement bond, this project replaced bridges at three locations on the lower macleay, maple, and wildwood trails. It rises in the northern tablelands and flows southeast through a coastal floodplain to south west rocks, where it meets the pacific. I love the macleay valley and love going back to visit my family. Australiass longest bridge australian national construction.
The coastal macleay floodplain alluvial deposits generally consist of fine grained sand, silts and clays. Nature of flooding in kempsey shire dex consulting. A copy of the newsletter is delivered to key stakeholders and circulated through councils network of outlets and community groups. The macleay is a major river on the nsw north coast.
Report on macleay flood of march, 2001 river levels. It is a partnership between government, community and industry to find common. Macleay river mouth daily surf report and live camera. Rotary 2005 in 2005 the rotary club of kempsey west is celebrating the centenary of the birth of paul harris, the founder of rotary which is a worldwide service organisation. Kempsey bypass open abc mid north coast australian. Know what the surfs doing with our up to date forecasts, reports and live cameras. Draft water sharing plan for the macleay river unregulated and alluvial water sources macleay gorges water source report card 21 of 33 1 nsw office of water report card for the. Innovative design for macleay river and floodplain bridge. Smith engineering has a rich history in the industry that. Design and construction planning of the macleay river and. Find properties for sale listings at the best price. Any method involving the use of a net other than a landing net. The kempsey bypass involved the construction of a fourlane highway spanning 14. The macleay valley bridge is a road bridge over the macleay river and its floodplain near the settlement of frederickton, new south wales, australia.
Macleay river kempsey tide times, nsw willyweather. It is a modern solution to an age old problem in the area of the flooding of the macleay river. Neil wentworth books sydney wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template. Kempsey bypass detailed design and flood mitigation wma. Tender process starts for macleay river bridges bridge. Gills bridge creek rehabilitation project kempsey shire council. The macleay river rises a considerable distance inland within the great dividing range east of uralla. The macleay river bridge crossing the macleay river and its floodplain is 3. Innovative design for macleay river and floodplain bridge arup. The macleay valley bridge is a road bridge over the macleay river and its floodplain near the. Channels that run with water only during floods and very high flows.
The history of the macleay valley is as fascinating as it is diverse and one of the best ways to appreciate it is to visit the macleay river historical societys award winning museum in south. Construction of a temporary rock platform is starting this month to enable access for building the new bridge over the macleay river and floodplain. Museum documenting, preserving and displaying aboriginal history and history since white settlement of kempsey and the macleay valley. The macleay river catchment 11,389 km 2 is on the east coast of australia fig. The kempsey cbd and surrounding residential areas are located on the flow paths of the macleay river and while protected from small flood events by constructed levee systems, significant. The river travels some 300 kilometres south east to reach. Design and construction planning of the macleay river and floodplain bridge australias longest bridge the macleay river and floodplain bridge forms part of the overall kempsey to eungai.