River Forth (Tasmania)

The River Forth is a perennial river in northwest Tasmania, Australia.

Location and features

The lower part of the river features Lake Barrington, which is a major venue for competitive rowing. It is also the location of the village of Forth.
The river is a part of the Mersey-Forth power project, which includes seven hydroelectric power stations. Three hydroelectric power stations have been built on the Forth River itself: Cethana Power Station, Devils Gate Power Station and Paloona Power Station.
The upper part of the river catchment area is also known as the Forth River High Country and contains the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, with the source of the river being on the southern slopes of Mount Pelion West.
The catchment for the river is.
There are several dams built on this river, including the Cethana, Devils Gate, and Paloona. In total, they generate over 300,000 kilowatts power.