A Rare Occurrence – 2010

Todd River — 2010River run ‘Category C’ Foam Road closures A dogs day Anzac Hill The river flow

Water in Central Australia | Todd River | 2007 | 2010 | 2021 | 2022

The Todd River begins north of Alice Springs and the catchment areas to the west and east (part of the MacDonnell Ranges region), then flowing past the Telegraph Station, almost through the centre of the town of Alice Springs, cutting its way through Heavitree Gap and continuing on for some distance before it becomes a tributary of the Hale River, that eventually flows into Lake Eyre in South Australia.

The only access for eastside residents during floods to the town centre was via a footbridge across the Todd River, opened at the end of March 1957. The Stott Bridge did not open until the late 70s

Following images of water flowing in the Todd River – 9 January, 2010

Water flowing over Undoolya Road causeway and under the footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Rd causeway and under footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Road causeway and under the footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Rd causeway and under footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Road causeway and under the footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Rd causeway and under footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Rd causeway and under footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Rd causeway and under footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Road closed as water flows over and under Undoolya Road, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Road closed as water flows over and under Undoolya Road, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Road causeway and under the footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Rd causeway and under footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Road causeway and under the footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Rd causeway and under footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing over Undoolya Rd causeway and under footbridge, Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010

Most of the time the river appears dry, except for the occasional water hole along it’s length. It is the iconic River Red Gum seen growing along the river course, that indicate there is water below the river bed surface during the dry period.

Water flowing swiftly down the Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing swiftly down the Todd River, Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing through the Todd River (from bank to bank), Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing through the Todd River (from bank to bank), Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing through the Todd River (from bank to bank), Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
Water flowing through the Todd River (from bank to bank), Alice Springs, 9 Jan 2010
River Red Gums along the Todd River, Alice Springs, 8 Jan 2010
River Red Gums along the Todd River (south of Heavitree Gap), Alice Springs, 8 Jan 2010


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