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24-May-2021
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The plaque commemorates the inauguration of the construction of the Callide Dam in 1963.
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: -24.373846 Long: 150.611995 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 23rd August, 1963 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAQueensland Irrigation And Water Supply Commission
To commemorate inauguration of construction of Callide Dam by Hon. G. F. R. Nicklin M.M, Ll.D., M.L.A. Premier of Queensland and Hon. A. R. Fletcher M. L. A. Minister for Public Lands & Irrigation
Contractors : Perini Aust. Pty. Ltd & Davis Contractors Pty. Ltd.
23rd August 1969
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