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 along the Loddon River near the townships of Baringhup, Newstead and Welshmans Reef in Victoria, Australia. 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 being made.[14]

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Notes and References

  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 STORAGE . . 30,537 . Victoria, Australia . 12 July 1944 . 4 March 2017 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  5. News: WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS: Victorian Schemes in Hand. . 55 . 8 . New South Wales, Australia . 20 February 1946 . 4 March 2017 . 4 . National Library of Australia., ...Later this year, said Mr. Galvin, the Cairn Curran reservoir, of 120,000 acre feet on the Loddon River, would be begun...
  6. News: WORK STARTED AT DAM SITE: Construction Camp Begun . . 28,542 . Victoria, Australia . 16 October 1946 . 4 March 2017 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
  7. News: RESERVOIR AT CAIRN CURRAN: Construction Ceremony . . 28807 . Victoria, Australia . 23 August 1947 . 4 March 2017 . 16 . National Library of Australia., ...official ceremony,. to be performed by the Minister, for Water Supply(Mr. L. W. Galvin), at Baringhup on Thursday: 4 September...
  8. News: Work begins on £1¼m reservoir . . 31,516 . Victoria, Australia . 4 September 1947 . 4 March 2017 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  9. News: £32½m water projects to be completed . . Victoria, Australia . 20 March 1956 . 4 March 2017 . 5 . National Library of Australia., ...Mr. Bolte will open the Cairn Curran reservoir on 27 April,..
  10. News: Reservoir to open Friday . . Victoria, Australia . 24 April 1956 . 4 March 2017 . 10 . National Library of Australia.
  11. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/02/23/1045935273177.html Bitterness as a ghost house emerges from the mud
  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. https://www.agl.com.au/about-agl/how-we-source-energy/renewable-energy/hydroelectric-power Cairn Curran Power Station

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