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Stone Drain Creek (CREEK), NSW Details
History
Name suggested by Pat Schwarz in naming competition conducted in 1994 by Cattai Catchment Management Committee.
Description
A stream rising Por. 165 on the western slopes of Maroota Ridge South Maroota about 2.6 km north north west of Daly T.S. and flowing generally westwards into the Lower Crescent Reach of the Hawkesbury River.
Origin
The creek enters the Hawkesbury River at Pacific Park via a long man-made channel carved through solid rock. In places this channel is 7 metres deep. Floodgates once operated in the stone drain.
Stone Drain Creek (CREEK), NSW
title | Stone Drain Creek (CREEK) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 79098 |
placename | Stone Drain Creek |
designation | CREEK |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | THE HILLS SHIRE |
description | A stream rising Por. 165 on the western slopes of Maroota Ridge South Maroota about 2.6 km north north west of Daly T.S. and flowing generally westwards into the Lower Crescent Reach of the Hawkesbury River. |
meaning | |
origin | The creek enters the Hawkesbury River at Pacific Park via a long man-made channel carved through solid rock. In places this channel is 7 metres deep. Floodgates once operated in the stone drain. |
history | Name suggested by Pat Schwarz in naming competition conducted in 1994 by Cattai Catchment Management Committee. |