Lake Rosebery (Tasmania)
| Company type | Reservoir |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hydroelectric power |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Rosebery , Australia |
| Owner | Hydro Tasmania |
Lake Rosebery is an artificial reservoir created for hydroelectric purposes, situated in Tasmania's West Coast area. Positioned within the northern section of the West Coast Range, it receives inflows from the dammed Mackintosh and Murchison rivers. Ownership and management of the reservoir are under Hydro Tasmania.
Location and features
The Bastyan Dam on the Pieman River, constructed in 1983 by the Hydro-Electric Commission, led to the formation of Lake Rosebery. This reservoir has a storage capacity of and covers approximately in surface area, drawing water from a catchment zone of . It plays a vital role in supporting local energy systems and lies close to the settlement of .
Access to the region is facilitated by the nearby rerouted Emu Bay Railway along with the Wee Georgie Wood Railway lines.
Oil spill
During January 2025, an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 litres of oil escaped into Lake Rosebery following a tank rupture on private land amid heavy rainfall.
See also
Further reading
External links
- "Lake Rosebery". Inland Fisheries Service