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Template:Geobox The North Pine River is a minor river located in South East Queensland, Australia.

Location and features

The North Pine River rises in the D'Aguilar Range in the Mount Mee State Forest, approximately 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Brisbane, and flows generally southeast to form its confluence with the South Pine River at Lawnton, where the river forms the Pine River. The river flows mostly through the Moreton Bay Region, just to the south of Dayboro. Along with Kobble Creek it is dammed at Whiteside to form the North Pine Dam, an artificial lake called Lake Samsonvale. This catchment provides drinking water to Redcliffe, Pine Rivers, Caboolture and the northern suburbs of Brisbane.

After the North Pine Dam, the North Pine River continues through the suburbs of Petrie and Lawnton, where it meets with the South Pine River and forms the Pine River, flowing into Bramble Bay. The river descends 470 metres (1,540 ft) over its 54-kilometre (34 mi) course.[1]

The Pine Rivers Shire draws its name from the North Pine, South Pine and Pine Rivers.

History

In the early 1930s timber for the construction of the Hornibrook Bridge was brought down the North Pine River to Bramble Bay via barge.[citation needed] Lake Kurwongbah was built in 1984 on Sideling Creek, a tributary of the North Pine River.

In January 2011, a significant flood occurred due to heavy rain and dam releases from North Pine Dam. Much of Strathpine, Lawnton and other areas had to be evacuated on short notice as the river level rose quickly.

Flora and fauna

The North Pine River is one of a few rivers that contains natural populations of the rare Queensland lungfish.[2] Platypus sitings in both the North and South Pine rivers are relatively common compared to other rivers in the region.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference bonzle was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "We're green, but lungfish ain't that rare, says Lucas". The Australian. News Limited. 3 January 2008. Retrieved 17 June 2009.
  3. ^ "Queensland Platypus Care News No. 1" (PDF). Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland. 1 March 2006. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
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