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Bradys Lake, Tasmania

Coordinates: 42°13′26″S 146°29′35″E / 42.2238°S 146.4931°E / -42.2238; 146.4931
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Bradys Lake
Tasmania
Bradys Lake is located in Tasmania
Bradys Lake
Bradys Lake
Coordinates42°13′26″S 146°29′35″E / 42.2238°S 146.4931°E / -42.2238; 146.4931
Population53 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7140
Location68 km (42 mi) NW of Hamilton
LGA(s)Central Highlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Bradys Lake:
Bronte Park Bronte Park, London Lakes, Dee Dee
Bronte Park, Tarraleah Bradys Lake Tarraleah, Dee
Tarraleah Tarraleah Tarraleah

Bradys Lake is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Central Highlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 68 kilometres (42 mi) north-west of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 53 for the state suburb of Bradys Lake.[1]

History

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Bradys Lake is a confirmed locality.[2]

Originally the settlement was called Bradys Gate, but in 1951 it was changed to Bradys Marsh, which later became Bradys Lake. As part of a hydro-electric dam system, the man made river flowing into Bradys Lake from the lake above is a popular slalom canoe and kayaking course. Hydro Tasmania can control the flow of water through the course by raising and lowering a sluice gate. The Australian 2022 Canoe Slalom National Championships was held at the site.

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Geography

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The Nive River forms the western boundary. The waters of Lake Binney form part of the southern boundary and those of Bronte Lagoon part of the northern.[4]

Road infrastructure

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Route A10 (Lyell Highway) runs through from north to south.[2][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Bradys Lake (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Bradys Lake". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38973S", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Where in Tasmania? A-K Page 21" (PDF). Dennison Publications. July 2003. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Bradys Lake, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.