29-690: SRRC may refer to: Scenic Rim Regional Council , a local government area in Australia Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre , a pinniped rehabilitation and research center in the Netherlands Somalia Reconciliation and Restoration Council , a former political movement and paramilitary organization in Somalia South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission , an agency of
58-475: A '32' rated climb (one of the hardest in the world) which attracts international rock climbing visitors to the area. The area of Boonah is fairly flat with large areas of very productive soils for the growing of vegetables and other crops. Beechmont and O'Reillys are mountainous areas overlooking the Gold Coast hinterland . These areas attract visitors for camping, bushwalking and bird watching. The council
87-631: A group of mountain ranges forming part of the Great Dividing Range , and recommended the transfer of the entire urban growth corridor previously within Beaudesert to Logan City . Along with Lockyer Valley and Somerset , it was expected to provide a rural hinterland for urban South East Queensland . The arrangement was Boonah's second preference (its first was simply absorbing the rural areas of Ipswich) while Beaudesert opposed splitting or amalgamation. The legislation passed to effect
116-400: A river suffers from low flows in drought conditions and outflow constrictions from the tidal mid Brisbane , which means water and contaminants have a high residency period catchment and only really flush in high flows or floods. This results in poor water quality with high levels of turbidity , high nutrient levels and high levels of bacteria , especially where sewage and drain runoff from
145-817: A tributary of the Bremer, in 2009. The source of the contamination was discharge from the RAAF Base Amberley . The contaminates did not reach the Bremer River itself. In 2010, the Ipswich City Council and the International Riverfoundation launched a fund to help clean up the river. The worst pest species was the introduced water hyacinth , which sometimes was so dense it blocked boats. Severe outbreaks occurred in 1917, 1935—36, 1941 and 1965. Moogerah Dam
174-545: Is Mount Barney , reaching 1,356 metres (4,449 ft) above sea level. Wyaralong Dam is the region's newest reservoir. In the south east of the local government area is the Lamington National Park . It includes villages such as Canungra, Kooralbyn, Rathdowney, Beechmont and Harrisville. The peak at Mount French, part of Moogerah Peaks National Park is noted for its traditional rock climbing and does not have bolted climbing routes. The peak also boasts
203-479: Is a local government area (LGA) in the West Moreton region of South East Queensland , Australia, and is located approximately 80 kilometres due south of Brisbane . Established in 2008, it was preceded by several previous local government areas with histories extending back to the early 1900s and beyond. The main town of the region is Beaudesert . It has an estimated operating budget of A$ 33 million. In
232-603: Is a river that is a tributary of the Brisbane River , located in the Scenic Rim and Brisbane regions of South East Queensland , Australia . The 100-kilometre (62 mi)-long Bremer River drains several Scenic Rim valleys in south-east Queensland, including the Fassifern Valley , with its catchment area covering approximately 2,032 square kilometres (785 sq mi). Most valleys within
261-580: Is situated on Western Creek and Rosevale was settled on the upper reaches. Its length is about 100 km (62 mi). The Bremer River was known as The Urarrar meaning Red Stemmed Gum Trees in Yugararpul language according to The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld,: 1866-1939), Thursday 18 January 1934, page 13. A tree grown along the banks of the ancient river. The river possessed spirit creatures called Bunyips, better known as Mundaguttas according to Ugarapul Elder Evelyn Dodds who drawings are displayed along
290-529: Is split into six wards (divisions), each returning one councillor, along with a directly-elected mayor. The current council, elected in 2024 , is: John Brent was the region's first mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in the Shire of Boonah in 1976 and was chairman of the Shire of Boonah beginning on 12 April 1994, becoming mayor of the Scenic Rim Region following the amalgamation. In 2016,
319-501: The 2021 census , the Scenic Rim Region had a population of 42,984 people. Prior to 2008, the new Scenic Rim Region was an entire area of three previous and distinct local government areas: In July 2007, the Local Government Reform Commission released its report and recommended that the areas amalgamate. It identified a rural community of interest as well as ecotourism potential from the Scenic Rim ,
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#1732780591159348-958: The Bremer River , the Logan River / Albert River and the Coomera River / Nerang River . The centre of the area is dominated by the Flinders Peak Group and broad sweep of mountainous terrain forming a southern boundary with the local government area on Queensland's southern border with New South Wales. Many high-altitude areas are covered by forests and protected in national parks (including World Heritage listings) at Tamborine Mountain , McPherson Range , Main Range National Park , Mount Barney National Park and landforms including Cunninghams Gap and Fassifern Valley . South East Queensland's highest mountain
377-401: The railway line from Ipswich to Brisbane was completed in 1875, the river served as an important navigation route between the two towns. The Bremer Catchment Association was established in 1995. The group engages small community groups in projects such as weed control and tree planting. Industrial waste has flowed into the river soon after the catchment was settled. Photos from 1870 show
406-657: The Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter 1999. The Scenic Rim Regional Council operate libraries in Beaudesert , Boonah , Canungra and Tamborine Mountain . The council commenced a mobile library service in 2008, which serves Beechmont , Harrisville , Hillview , Kalbar , Kooralbyn , Peak Crossing , Rathdowney and Tamborine . 27°59′15″S 152°59′43″E / 27.98750°S 152.99528°E / -27.98750; 152.99528 Bremer River (Queensland) The Bremer River
435-498: The Bremer. He discovered deposits of limestone at the site of what was to become Ipswich . Upstream from there the river became shallow and rocky, so Logan did not explore further. The upper reaches of the river were explored by Alan Cunningham in 1828 while he was searching for a route to the Darling Downs . Cunningham made measurements and produced a map which he sent to Governor Darling . The first steam vessel on
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493-552: The River of the creatures. The first sighting of the Bremer River by Europeans was made by John Oxley and Allan Cunningham on 19 September 1824 as they explored the Brisbane River. On their return journey six days later the exploration party camped on the opposite side of the river where the tributary entered the main stream. Shortly after Oxley began to refer to the tributary as the Bremer River but didn't specify from who
522-476: The catchment have extensive river terraces . The Bremer River system is extremely degraded. European explorers John Oxley and Allan Cunningham visited the river in 1824 and it was first named by Oxley as Bremer's Creek presumably after Captain Gordon Bremer who was in charge of HMS Tamar , at that time performing duties in the waters of the colony of New South Wales . The Bremer rises in
551-502: The city of Ipswich is discharged into the river. Coordinated attempts to improve water quality began after the establishment of the Water Quality Council in 1973. Testing revealed the worst pollution came from woollen mills and meatworks at Dinmore , where organic waste entered the river untreated. Land degradation was identified as a serious problem in the catchment after a Department of Primary Industries survey
580-635: The component entities prior to 2008. In the 2011 census , the Scenic Rim Region had a population of 36,456 people. In the 2016 census , the Scenic Rim Region had a population of 40,072 people. In the 2021 census , the Scenic Rim Region had a population of 42,984 people. In 2014, the Scenic Rim Regional Council established its local heritage register as required by the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 . In February 2015, it listed 54 places based on criteria in
609-487: The council resolved to review the position of deputy mayor annually, instead of having it be the longer-term position it was from 2008 to 2016. Waistell Hay Hay Moriarty Sanders Chalk McInnes The Scenic Rim Region includes the following settlements: Beaudesert area: Boonah area: Other areas: - split with the City of Ipswich - split with Logan City The populations given relate to
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#1732780591159638-688: The hills of the Scenic Rim , passes close to the town of Rosewood and winds through the city of Ipswich . The catchment area is bordered by the Little Liverpool Range to the west, with the Main Range lying to the south and south-west. Towards the east is Flinders Peak and the Flinders Peak Group . The river has a number of tributaries including Deebing Creek, Bundamba Creek, Purga Creek, Reynolds Creek, Warrill Creek, Western Creek and Franklin Vale Creek. The town of Grandchester
667-536: The merger on 10 August 2007. A Local Transition Committee made up of staff and councillors of the dissolving entities was formed to manage the process. On 15 March 2008, the Shires formally ceased to exist, and elections were held on the same day to elect councillors and a mayor to the Regional Council. The region is mostly rural, with Beaudesert and Boonah the main towns. It lies within the catchment areas of
696-512: The name was derived from. It has been assumed to be named in honour of Gordon Bremer , a naval officer on HMS Tamar . No attempt to explore the Bremer was made at this time. Edmund Lockyer passed through the area in 1825, noting the junction of the Bremer, referring to it as Bremer's Creek but he did not explore it. The first European to travel along the river was Captain Patrick Logan who in either late 1826 or early 1827 investigated
725-468: The river was the Experiment on 18 June 1846 after spending the night stranded on a mud band at Goodna . In 1863 an immigration depot was built on the north bank of the Bremer, after residents of Ipswich petitioned for a depot to alleviate a shortage of labour. Immigrants were brought to Ipswich by paddle steamer . The depot was sometimes overcrowded and continued to operate until 1900. Before
754-539: The river. In 2013 and 2014 the Bremer River's water quality rating improved slightly to a D−. The 2015 the Healthy Waterways assessment included additional measures in the environmental grades, resulting in grades that are not directly comparable to previous years. The Bremer River was given a D− for 2015. Heavy metals including mercury, chromium, nickel and cadmium were found in Warrill Creek,
783-445: The riverbanks cleared of vegetation. This may have been from the cutting of timber or because an engineer had encouraged the clearing of trees close to the river because when they fell into the river they dragged earth with them, creating an obstacle for steamers in an already narrow channel. The slow-flowing river system is known to flood and is considered to be heavily polluted , suffering from poor water quality . The Bremer as
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841-545: Was conducted in 1979. Riparian vegetation has been nearly completely removed and the banks are now weed-infested. Downstream the river suffers from not only sewage and farming runoff but also abattoir effluent. In 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 the Healthy Waterways annual assessment of water quality rated the Bremer River an F, the lowest grading possible. The Ipswich City Council has responded by increasing fines for allowing pollutants to contaminate
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