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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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Get ready to ditch the school holiday slump and dive into the fun — the 2025 Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt is back from Friday 20 June! Proudly hosted by the Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), this free, family-friendly adventure invites locals and visitors alike to explore the beauty of Lake Awoonga in search of everyone’s […]
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The Lake Awoonga Adventure Race is back on Saturday 25 October, and this year brings an exciting new twist – a 10km run or fast walk through some of the most stunning Lake Awoonga recreation areas. The new 10km run or fast walk is in addition to the three existing Lake Awoonga Adventure Race (LAAR) […]
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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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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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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 […]
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 […]
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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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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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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The Gladstone Area Water Board proudly acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and water on which we operate. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land and water on which we rely.
