Liverpool Weir (Georges River)

Where salt water meets freshwater in Georges River. A place where eels and sharks came together to ensure their survival. Local swimming hole and meeting place for many local Aboriginal & non Aboriginal kids in the river under the old railway bridge (train ran from Holsworthy to Liverpool).

Liverpool Weir designed by David Lennox built in 1836 using convict labour

Location

Australia

33° 55' 32.124" S, 150° 55' 41.844" E

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