Dowse Lagoon

Dowse Lagoon is a park and lake located in Sandgate, Queensland, a suburb of Brisbane.[1] It was given its name in 1975, and it is named for Thomas Dowse, a merchant and early settler of Brisbane.[1][2] Before 1975, it was largely known as the "Second Lagoon".[3] It was named as a Ramsar site in 1993.[4] Dowse Lagoon was badly damaged by the 2000s Australian drought, which led to calls for its revitilisation.[5]

Dowse Lagoon

References
  1. "Dowse Lagoon". Local Heritage Places. City of Brisbane. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. "Dowse Lagoon – lagoon in City of Brisbane (entry 10502)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  3. Atkinson, William (12 September 1938). "Sandgate Lagoon". The Courier-Mail. p. 6. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. Henry, Jacqueline (24 September 2018). "Hop, Buzz Or Scurry To Dowse Lagoon For A Wetland Planting Party". Sandgate Guide. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  5. James, Mitchell (21 February 2018). "Groups call for plan to revitalise Dowse Lagoon". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

27.317°S 153.064°E / -27.317; 153.064


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