The River Forth is a perennial river located in northwest Tasmania, Australia. [1]
The River Forth is a perennial river located in northwest Tasmania, Australia. [1]
The lower part of the river features Lake Barrington, which is a major venue for competitive rowing. It is also the location of the village of Forth.
The river is a part of the Mersey-Forth power project, which includes seven hydroelectric power stations. Three hydroelectric power stations have been built on the Forth River itself, including Cethana Power Station (impounding Lake Cethana); Devils Gate Power Station (impounding Lake Barrington); and Paloona Power Station (impounding Lake Paloona.)
The upper part of the river catchment area is also known as the Forth River High Country and contains the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park [2] with the source of the river being on the southern slopes of Mount Pelion West.
The catchment for the river is 1,126 square kilometres (435 sq mi). [3]
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41°37′S146°08′E / 41.61°S 146.13°E Coordinates: 41°37′S146°08′E / 41.61°S 146.13°E
