Callide Dam News Today

While it might be the ugly ducking of dams, Callide is back with good catches of barra for those who persevere and work out a pattern of tactics for success.

In parliament, Mr Butcher reiterated maintenance work was critical to ensure the safety of the Biloela community. “This dam in Callide has had issues in the past with vibration and maintenance works needs to be done to make sure if that dam does fill up in the wet season we can make sure the safety of the people in the Biloela community,” Mr Butcher said. “Once again (Frecklington) is having a go at the Queenslanders, is having a go at those people that she should be in here supporting ...

PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) levels were also present in the bores and surface intakes from the Callide Dam but were significantly below drinking water standards. Banana Shire Council developed a monitoring program after CS Energy detected PFAS chemicals in the town’s water supply. Banana Shire Mayor Nev Ferrier said it was a relief to the whole Biloela community the PFAS levels had not “adversely” impacted the town’s drinking water. “It will be a relief that the high...

Premium Content Subscriber only Toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected in groundwater near the Callide power station at Biloela, CS Energy has announced. Found in a wide range of consumer products according to the EPA, PFAS chemicals can lead to cancer, thyroid hormone disruption, effects on the immune system and low birth weights. “PFAS chemicals can accumulate and stay in the human body for long periods of time,” the EPA states. A voluntary testing program by CS Energy, who run the Calli...

CS Energy's testing finds toxic chemicals known as PFAS at "above guideline levels" in groundwater near its Callide Power Station.

Premium Content Subscriber only CALLIDE and Fairbairn dam users have been urged to stay vigilant during the busy holiday season with lower water levels being experienced in many Central Queensland waterways. Sunwater, which operates Callide, Fairbairn and Cania dams, on Monday said the lower levels at the region’s dams, lakes and weirs meant submerged hazards could lurk just below the surface, increasing the chance of accidents occurring for locals and visitors alike. As of 1pm on Monday, Cal...

Premium Content Subscriber only Last month Jason Ehrlich broke a Lake Callide Retreat barramundi record when he reeled in a 125cm monster specimen. What you didnt see with the hype around that amazing catch was some of the other crackers that have given fishermen the "thrill of a lifetime" at the popular Central Queensland tourist attraction. Here they are: Jake, from Mitchell in Queensland, landed this fish of a lifetime at Lake Callide Retreat. Lake Callide Retreat markets itself as "id...