Lake Burrendong
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Location and features
The waters of the Macquarie and Cudgegong rivers and Meroo Creek flow into the man-made lake, which, when full, has a capacity of approximately Script error: No such module "convert".. With a catchment area of Script error: No such module "convert". and a surface area of Script error: No such module "convert".,[2] Lake Burrendong is a popular recreation area for fishing and tourism.[3][4]
History
In 2019 during a drought, the lake dried up and the former town that was inundated became visible again.[5]
References
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Further reading
- Kingsford, R.T. & Thomas, R. F. in press, The Macquarie Marshes in Arid Australia and its Waterbirds: a 50 Year History of Decline, in press, Environmental Management 19