Author: Grace Duckham

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 […]

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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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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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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 […]

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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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