TILAPIA TOURNAMENT POSTPONED TO DECEMBER

The Tilapia Tournament held annually on the September school holidays has been postponed to the first week of the December school holidays, Wednesday 18 to 21 December, due to project works affecting water levels of the Warrina Lakes Wetlands.

The Callendar Park drainage project involves the replacement of 60 metres of damaged and unserviceable storm water culverts in which Warrina Lakes drains into. To ensure safe works, the drain has been blocked so work can be carried out.

Unfortunately, the unseasonal recent heavy rainfall has caused water levels in Warrina Lakes Wetlands to fluctuate. Whilst measures have been put in place to reduce the impacts of the water levels, the uncertainty of wet weather and the risks involved has ultimately led to Council deciding to postpone the annual event.

Councillor Jeff Baines agreed that whilst postponing would not be favourable for our community, it was in the best interests of all that we wait until the works have concluded for the event to go ahead in December.

“It’s been a really tough decision to postpone the event, however keeping our community safe, especially our little fishing fanatics, is of most importance.

“Luckily, the event will still go ahead and, as the 10-year birthday of the fishing competition, this year will be bigger and better than before,” said Councillor Baines.

“On behalf of my fellow Councillors and Council employees, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all our sponsors, old and new, for their ongoing generous support and also thank the community for their patience as the works on this project progress.”

Families are still encouraged to go fishing on the Cassowary Coast these September holidays — there are many places to fish, but remember to always be Crocwise in Croc Country.  For more information on recreational fishing in the area, please visit our recreational fishing page www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/recreational-fishing

For details regarding the ongoing localised water levels, please refer to the community notice: Community Notice: Ongoing Drainage Works at Callendar Park.

For further information please contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

 

Cassowary Coast Libraries will be hosting a fun-filled school holiday program on the September holidays. Bookings are essential visit  www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries  or call 1300 366 616.