Forth River (Tasmania)
The Forth River is a perennial river located 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, including 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.
