 This was caused by too much water coming out of the Ross River Dam due to 1 in a 100-year rain.The area of water stored between Gleeson's Weir and Aplin's Weir is primarily used for recreational activities with the Townsville & JCU Rowing Club, a dragon boat club, kayakers and stand up paddle-boarders all using the river.This section of the river is used for local rowing regattas, especially the 1000m racing course above the Barton bridge.