Ben Anderson Barrage

Ben Anderson Barrage
Location 6km West of Bundaberg, Queensland
Coordinates 24°53′19″S 152°17′24″E / 24.8885°S 152.290°E / -24.8885; 152.290Coordinates: 24°53′19″S 152°17′24″E / 24.8885°S 152.290°E / -24.8885; 152.290
Type reservoir
Basin countries Australia
Water volume 30,300 megalitres (1,070×10^6 cu ft) [1]
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Ben Anderson Barrage forms part of the Bundaberg Irrigation Scheme, and is located in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, near the towns of Bundaberg, Gin Gin, and Childers. It is composed of water storages, a channel distribution system, and a state government developed irrigation area. Storages in this part of the scheme include Ben Anderson Barrage (30,300 megalitres (1,070×10^6 cu ft)) Walla Weir (29,500 megalitres (1,040×10^6 cu ft)) and Bingera Weir (4,800 megalitres (170×10^6 cu ft)).

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