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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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This International Volunteers Day, 5 December 2024, dive into something exciting with the Aquaculture Gladstone Volunteers Program. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability or looking for a fun way to give back, now’s your chance to get involved and help make an impact. Supporting sustainable aquaculture practices and environmental conservation, volunteers play a crucial role at […]
At Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), we are committed to supporting the educational growth and development of the upcoming young leaders in our community. That’s why we were thrilled to sponsor the 2024 academic awards at five of our local high schools: Calliope State High School, Chanel College, Gladstone State High School, Tannum Sands State […]
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In a significant milestone for Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), Aquaculture Gladstone has successfully released 68,000 Sea Mullet fingerlings into Lake Awoonga. Gladstone Area Water Board CEO, Darren Barlow, said the release was significant for fisheries throughout Australia.“This is a huge step forward not only for Aquaculture Gladstone but for the entire industry, – showing […]
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“Best week ever” were the words Toolooa State High School year 10 student Matilda Heier used to describe her recent work experience placement at Aquaculture Gladstone. The self-confessed fishing fanatic signed up for work experience at Aquaculture Gladstone after she visited the GAWB stall at Ecofest in June. For Matilda, who hopes to one day […]
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We recently connected water supply to Alpha HPA’s new high-purity aluminium production site, which is now under construction in Yarwun, Gladstone. Our teams delivered a temporary customer connection in rapid time for the high-purity aluminium producer Alpha HPA, to support the expansion of its HPA First Project. The new supply of water was used for […]
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Local thrill seekers have less than one month left to register for Gladstone’s most daring event of the year, the Lake Awoonga Adventure Race, on Saturday 26 October. Sponsored by Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) since 2019, the adventure race features three legs – mountain biking, trail running and kayaking, with different courses to suit […]
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Gladstone Area Water Board has your school holiday itinerary sorted – complete our Scavenger Hunt, try out the new swimming pontoons and have relaxing picnic at the recently expanded Riverston Bay recreation area. While you are out at Lake Awoonga, there’s one more exciting thing to do – visit the Aquaculture Gladstone Interpretive Display. For […]
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The Queensland Government has appointed Councillor (Cr) Kahn Goodluck as a Director to the Board of Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), commencing 8 August 2024. Cr Goodluck replaces outgoing Board member Peter Masters. As a current councillor with Gladstone Regional Council, Cr Goodluck brings a wealth of experience regarding the local community and the wider […]
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