Teviot Brook facts for kids
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Closed road bridge at Kagaru
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 Location of the Teviot Brook mouth in Queensland
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| Native name | Ickkaybin |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Queensland |
| Region | South East Queensland |
| Local government areas | Scenic Rim Region |
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| Main source | Scenic Rim below Mount Roberts 28°10′06″S 152°33′22″E / 28.16833°S 152.55611°E |
| River mouth | Logan River east of Cedar Grove 31 m (102 ft) 27°50′36″S 152°56′46″E / 27.84333°S 152.94611°E |
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| National park | Main Range National Park |
Teviot Brook is a waterway located in South East Queensland, Australia. It begins its journey high up in the Main Range mountains near Carneys Creek. The brook then flows until it meets the Logan River at Cedar Grove. Teviot Brook is part of a larger geological area known as the Clarence Moreton Basin. This basin is like a big natural dip in the land on the eastern edge of the Australian continent.
The area around Teviot Brook experiences different weather throughout the year. Summers have a lot of rain, while winters are quite dry. As it flows, Teviot Brook passes through the towns of Boonah and Mount Alford. Closer to where it joins the Logan River, the brook is crossed by the railway line that connects Sydney and Brisbane.
History of Teviot Brook
Teviot Brook was given its name on August 6, 1828, by a famous botanist and explorer named Allan Cunningham. He named it after the River Teviot, which is in Roxburghshire, Scotland. You can find a special plaque that remembers this naming at the Coulson School in Coulson.
In 2011, a large project was completed when the Wyaralong Dam was opened. This dam was built across Teviot Brook between the areas of Allenview and Wyaralong. It's located at the southern end of the Flinders Peak Group of mountains.
Caring for Teviot Brook
The government is working with landowners in the Teviot Brook area to help keep the water clean. They are trying to reduce the amount of dirt and extra nutrients that wash into the brook. These things can harm the water and the creatures living in it.
Other projects along the brook are focused on making the environment healthier. These efforts include:
- Controlling plants that are not native to the area (called weeds).
- Planting native trees and plants to bring back the natural environment.
- Making the riverbanks stronger to stop them from washing away, especially during heavy rains.
