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Lace up those running shoes – the Boyne Valley 50 Trail Run returns next month

Get ready to hit the trails! The Boyne Valley 50 Trail Run returns on Saturday 19 July, following a hugely successful debut – and Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is proud to be back on board as sponsor. GAWB CEO Darren Barlow said the event has something for everyone, from trail running newcomers to seasoned […]

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Celebrate 30 years of Boyne Tannum HookUp by fishing at Lake Awoonga

Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) are once again proudly sponsoring the Boyne Tannum HookUp (BTHU), who are this year celebrating 30 years. As we have for almost ten years, GAWB will sponsor the BTHU’s pink tagged fish category. Each pink tagged fish caught in Lake Awoonga over the HookUp weekend is worth $5,000. These pink […]

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End-of-life renewal for octogenarian treated water pipeline

Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is upgrading its 80-year-old treated water pipeline at Wurdong Heights, with end-of-life replacement works now underway. GAWB CEO Darren Barlow said construction was now in full swing with more than three kilometres of the ageing 16.7-kilometre pipeline to be replaced over the next three months, between Clayton and Hughes roads. […]

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Powering the future: GAWB welcomes new electrical apprentice as licensed tradesman leads the way

Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is sparking new talent, welcoming Toby Simmons as its newest Electrical Instrumentation apprentice. His journey begins as former apprentice Morgen McGrath starts a new chapter with GAWB as a fully qualified Electrical Instrumentation Technician. Toby, who began his apprenticeship in early February after completing a Certificate II in Electrotechnology at […]

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Reel in $100K at Lake Awoonga: the ultimate fishing challenge with Aquaculture Gladstone is about to take off

Get your rods ready and your fishing gear on – Aquaculture Gladstone is turning up the excitement at Lake Awoonga with the launch of the brand new $100K Fish Challenge! Four lucky blue and yellow tagged Barramundi, each worth a whopping $25,000, are in Lake Awoonga, waiting to be caught. Chief Executive Officer of Gladstone […]

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An Expression of Interest is now open for possible sale of GAWB head office

There’s an exciting opportunity to own some prime real estate in the Gladstone CBD, with Gladstone Area Water Board now opening an Expression of Interest for the possible sale and leaseback of their headquarters. The five-story building on 136 Goondoon Street will be advertised through Ray White Commercial from Friday 28 February 2025. It’s a […]

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Spotlight on GAWB Sustainability Lead, Kate McNicholl

How many years have you been at GAWB?One year. I work four days a week – two days from home, two days in the Brisbane office, with occasional travel to Gladstone. Describe your job in 25 words or less:I am responsible for ensuring GAWB successfully delivers on its climate change aspirations across activities, including investment […]

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Aquaculture Gladstone reaches new milestone with record fingerling production

Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is continuing to set the standard for the Queensland aquaculture industry, with more than five million Barramundi fingerlings produced by Aquaculture Gladstone in less than three years.   Overall, GAWB has now produced more than 10 million fingerlings (all species) since its hatchery operations began in 1995. GAWB Chief Executive […]

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