Moree NSW - moreensw - About Moree

About Moree & Its Surrounds

The township of Moree is ideally situated on the cusp of undulating hills to the East and the great black soil plains to the West. This unique location allows climatic advantages that evolve from not having excessive winter or summer temperature extremes. Consequently Moree enjoys an easy style climate with only a short period of slightly uncomfortable weather throughout the year.

Unlike many centres, the Moree Township also has the advantage of having a completely reliable water supply which permits those with a green finger scope to grow beautiful gardens.

Moree Plains Shire hosts the richest agricultural producing area in Australia. Local cropping includes:

Cotton
Cereal crops such as wheat and barley
Oilseed crops such as Soya beans, sunflowers and canola
Pulse crops such as Chickpeas and Faber beans

Permanent crops such as pecan nuts, olives and citrus plus sheep and cattle livestock operations are also part of the mix.

Importantly, there are downstream processing facilities such as cotton gins and an oilseed processing plant that provide employment opportunities outside the growing period of certain crops. This, combined with many local diversified businesses help provide the backbone to an extremely vibrant local economy which will willingly support newcomers to the area seeking opportunities.

Moree's premier tourist attraction is the Hot Thermal Springs that attract hordes of visitors each year, particularly in the cooler months. The renowned therapeutic powers "the waters" provide enjoy a well deserved reputation.

Most of the streams around Moree are regulated waterways branching off the Gwydir River which emanates from the mighty Copeton Dam. Periodic irrigation releases for the agricultural industry also ensure good flows for a good range of leisure activities on hot days. You can relax doing a spot of fishing, enjoy the thrill of water skiing on designated recreational areas or just go for a quiet paddle in a canoe to appreciate the unique experience Mother Nature offers inside the river banks.

For anyone wishing to explore further afield, close to Moree are the major centers of Tamworth and Armidale that offer all the facilities available in major cities - restaurants, theatre, music, cinema, a University Campus, excellent schools and a broad range of shopping. Regular air services are available to Sydney from Moree, and Countrylink train services run daily to and from Sydney. The coast is about a 5 hour drive.

Additionally, the Moree Golf Club boasts perhaps one of the finest 18 hole golf courses west of the ranges. Built on the undulating surrounds of the Mehi River, the course is beautifully maintained and fully watered. It presents a challenging course for competent golfers as well as an extremely relaxing way to enjoy summer evenings with family or friends.

Moree Shire offers industries and individuals alike the opportunity to invest in a progressive regional centre.

About Moree’s Groundwater

Moree is extremely fortunate to be located above one of the few high yielding, freshwater aquifers in NSW. This aquifer is also very shallow, generally varying from 10 to 50 meters in depth assuring Moree Township of a reliable, high quality supply of clean water. The aquifer is shallowest in the east and increases in depth to the west.

Briefly, groundwater is an important resource that is recharged by infiltration of water from the land surface. Recharge occurs in most locations and recharge water will usually arrive at an aquifer after passing through the surface soil profile before infiltrating into the underlying rock formations.

The Moree aquifer is associated with unconsolidated alluvial sediments, which were deposited by the ancient and present day Gwydir River. Clean sand and gravel layers separated by clay, silt and sandy clay lenses are the main source of water. Unconsolidated alluvial aquifers have a high potential for groundwater movement and potential for a high rate of water infiltration from the surface to the aquifer.

Groundwater occurs throughout NSW, although its quality - and the quantity available - varies widely.

The Moree aquifer has high yielding freshwater properties and potential for a high rate of water infiltration. It is a precious reserve that is closely monitored to ensure it remains a permanent, high class asset for the area

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