2.3.6 Canals Vs Contour Banks
2.3.6.1 Example 1
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| Location of Example: |
151°41'56" East, 27°37'23" South |
| Distinctive Characteristics: |
- Contour banks are earthen structures constructed at intervals across cultivated slopes.
- Contour banks intercept run-off and direct it into nearby Drainage or Waterbodies.
- Contour banks can be identified by the small embankments intercepting the fall of the land.
- Contour banks are not to be captured as Canals.
- Canals generally start at a water source and can end at a Reservoir, Dam or Sea.
- Contour banks differ from Canals as Canals transport water in an active manner (via pumping).
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| Regional Considerations: |
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| Figure: 2.3.6.1 Representation of Contour Banks. |
Topic contact: mapfeedback@ga.gov.au Last updated: January 20, 2012
