Bradys Lake, Tasmania

See also: Brady Lake

Bradys Lake is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Central Highlands in the Central LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 68 kilometres (42 mi) north-west of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 53 for the state suburb of Bradys Lake.^[1]

Bradys Lake Tasmania
Bradys Lake
Coordinates	42°13′26″S 146°29′35″E
Population	53 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7140
Location	68 km (42 mi) NW of Hamilton
LGA(s)	Central Highlands
Region	Central
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Bradys Lake: Bronte Park Bronte Park, London Lakes, Dee Dee Bronte Park, Tarraleah Bradys Lake Tarraleah, Dee Tarraleah Tarraleah Tarraleah

History

Bradys Lake is a confirmed locality.^[2]

Originally the settlement was called Bradys Gate, but in 1951 it was changed to Bradys Marsh, which later became Bradys Lake. As part of a hydro-electric dam system, the man made river flowing into Bradys Lake from the lake above is a popular slalom canoe and kayaking course. Hydro Tasmania can control the flow of water through the course by raising and lowering a sluice gate. The Australian 2022 Canoe Slalom National Championships was held at the site.

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Geography

The Nive River forms the western boundary. The waters of Lake Binney form part of the southern boundary and those of Bronte Lagoon part of the northern.^[4]

Road infrastructure

Route A10 (Lyell Highway) runs through from north to south.^[2][5]