Cairn Curran Reservoir Explained

Cairn Curran Reservoir
Location:Loddon River in Victoria[1]
Coords:-37.05°N 202°W
Pushpin Map:Victoria
Catchment:1593km2
Basin Countries:Australia
Length:656m (2,152feet) -->
Area:[2]

Cairn Curran reservoir is situated on the Loddon River. near the townships of Baringhup, Newstead and Welshmans Reef. in Victoria, Australia. It was constructed between 1947 and 1956.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Primarily an irrigation reservoir, it is home to an active yacht club[12] and is a popular freshwater fishing and water-skiing destination.[13] Cairn Curran reservoir is one of a chain of reservoirs along the Loddon River which also includes the Newlyn, Hepburns, Tullaroop, and Laanecoorie Reservoirs.

A 2 MW hydroelectric power station generates electricity when irrigation and flood releases are made.[14]

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  1. https://www.gbcma.vic.gov.au/downloads/EnvironmentalFlows/2006-11-23_Goulb_Camp_Lodd_Env_Flow_Delivery_Constraints_Study-Appendices.pdf 2006-11-23 Goulb Camp Lodd Env Flow Delivery Constraints Study-Appendices
  2. Web site: Cairn Curran Reservoir. Goulburn Murray Water. 5 April 2021.
  3. News: Loddon Valley Reservoir to be Provided . . 21,005 . New South Wales, Australia . 3 May 1945 . 4 March 2017 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: Loddon Water Srorage . . 30,537 . Melbourne . 12 July 1944 . 4 March 2017 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  5. News: Water Supply Projects . . 55 . 8 . New South Wales, Australia . 20 February 1946 . 4 March 2017 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
  6. News: Work Started at Dam Site . . 28,542 . Melbourne . 16 October 1946 . 4 March 2017 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
  7. News: Reservoir at Cairn Curran . The Age . 28807 . Melbourne . 23 August 1947 . 4 March 2017 . 16 . National Library of Australia.
  8. News: Work begins on £1¼m reservoir . The Argus . 31,516 . Melbourne . 4 September 1947 . 4 March 2017 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  9. News: £32½m water projects to be completed . The Argus . Melbourne . 20 March 1956 . 4 March 2017 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
  10. News: Reservoir to open Friday . The Argus . Melbourne . 24 April 1956 . 4 March 2017 . 10 . National Library of Australia.
  11. News: Bitterness as a ghost house emerges from the mud . 2024-10-14 . The Age . 2003-02-24.
  12. http://www.ccsc.org.au/ Cairn Curran Sailing Club
  13. http://www.fishingmonthly.net.au/Articles/Display/16902-A-quick-guide-to-Cairn-Curran A quick guide to Cairn Curran
  14. Web site: Hydroelectric Power Stations . AGL . 2024-10-14.

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