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New Chair and Board Directors for GAWB Experienced regional leader Mr Lachlan Millar has been appointed Chair of Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), following his service as a Board Director since June 2025. Mr Millar replaces former Chair Adrienne Ward, who has completed her term on the Board. Board Director Suzanne Burrow has also completed her […]
25 years of Mangrove Jack research delivers outstanding results for Gladstone anglers Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) has produced almost 20,000 Mangrove Jack fingerlings, with a select number released into Lake Awoonga, marking the first successful release of the species from its state-of-the-art Aquaculture Gladstone facility. This achievement follows 25 years of sustained research and development by […]
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East End Pipeline Project delivered on time and under budget Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) has completed the $57 million East End Pipeline Project on time and under budget, strengthening the reliability of the region’s treated water network. The project has replaced 23 kilometres of ageing treated water pipeline between Boat Creek Pump Station and […]
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Boat ramp reopens at Boynedale following significant rain event over Awoonga Dam Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) has reopened the Trevor Burgess Boat Ramp at Boynedale, following a significant rain event at Awoonga Dam. The Trevor Burgess Boat Ramp, which is located at Boynedale on the southern side of Lake Awoonga, is now open to […]
Recent rainfall kickstarts environmental releases from Awoonga Dam: Downstream residents urged to remain aware of changing water levels Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) will begin downstream environmental water releases today due to increased inflows at Awoonga Dam. Under the Awoonga Dam Resource Operations Licence (ROL), GAWB is required to conduct downstream environmental water releases following […]
With Awoonga Dam now sitting below 44% capacity (as of 27 october 2025), Gladstone Area Water Board has closed two recreational assets due to falling water levels and in the interest of public safety. From 27 October 2025, the Trevor Burgess Boat Ramp at Boynedale Bush Camp and the swimming pontoon at Ironbark Gully, have […]
Despite substantial rainfall across Queensland over the past six months, Gladstone’s rain bubble has yet to burst, with water levels at Awoonga Dam stubbornly below fifty percent. As we celebrate World Water Day on Saturday 22 March 2025, it’s a reminder of how important water is. Awoonga Dam, Gladstone region’s primary water source, has seen […]
Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) has improved its ability to measure and monitor rainfall over the Awoonga Dam catchment area, with new technology to help be even more precise in measuring rainfall and dam inflows. GAWB CEO Darren Barlow said the technological enhancements will assist us to better understand rainfall, and support drought and flood modelling. “We’ve all […]
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Sixteen long serving employees have been recognised by Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), with acknowledgment each had played a part in GAWB’s success over many years. Starting at five years of service and working up to 35 years, each employee was thanked by GAWB Chief Executive Officer Darren Barlow. “GAWB has operated for 51 years, […]
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Gladstone’s first ever Empowering Women in Cricket program has officially launched, thanks to a new partnership between Glen Cricket Club and Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB). Gladstone Area Water Board CEO Darren Barlow said the organisation is thrilled to support a program giving local women the chance to try a traditionally male dominated sport. “We’re […]
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