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The plaque commemorates the official opening of Callide Dam Stage 2 in November 1988.
The Callide Dam is an earth and rock-fill dam which was constructed in 1965 to supply water for the Callide Power Station in Mount Murchison near Biloela in the state of Queensland, Australia. In 1988, gates were added to the spillway to increase the capacity of the dam.
Location
| Address: | Lake Callide Drive, Near Callide Retreat & Caravan Park, Biloela, 4715 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -24.374515 Long: 150.611987 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
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Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 18th November, 1988 |
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Front Inscription
Water Resources Commission
To commemorate the official opening of Callide Dam Stage II
This plaque was unveiled on 19th November 1988 by the Hon. D. McC. Neal M.L.A. Minister for Water Resources & Maritime Services
In the presence of D. E. McCauley M. L. A. Member for Callide
T. D. Fenwick B.E., F.I.E. Aust. Commissioner
Left Side Inscription
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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
