page_title: Mehi River
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Mehi River / History
caption_attribution_description: English: Mehi River bridge, Moree, NSW
context_page_description: Mehi River, a watercourse that is part of the Barwon catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the Orana district of New South Wales, Australia.
  The river rises from the Gwydir River west of Pallamallawa, and flows generally west and west, south-west, joined by eight minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Barwon River near Collarenebri; descending 82 metres over its 314 kilometres course.
context_section_description: The river which branches off at the Tareelaroi Weir was previously known as the Gwydir River or Meei River. The Geographical Names Board of New South Wales officially named Mehi as the 160 kilometres (99 mi) tributary of the Gwydir River in 1975 ending years of confusion over the naming of this section.
  In 1889 a timber bridge was erected over the Mehi River at Moree. Another bridge was built over Mehi River, Moree in April 1960. A bridge over the Mehi River, west of Moree, was completed in December 1995. A total of four bridges cross the Mehi River in Moree; two of these bridges are low-level and subject to flooding.
  The area adjoining the river has numerous attractive riverside parks, golf links and reserves. The Mehi River jetty at Moree is a popular spot for water sports.
  During 2008 plans were drawn up to install a fish passage at Moree which will open up a 300 kilometres (190 mi) "freeway" for native fish between Copeton Dam and Collarenebri. The Barwon River-Gwydir Catchment Management Authority has provided $175,000 to Moree Plains Shire Council to install a fish passage at the Moree Town Weir. The Mehi River and the Carole and Gil Gil creeks have been channelised to assist with delivery of water to the irrigation industry.
  Native fish that are found in the Gwydir-Mehi river system include bony bream, Murray cod, spangled perch, golden perch, which are often known as yellowbelly and eel-tailed catfish.
caption: Mehi River Bridge at Moree
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