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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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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), as the owner and operator of Awoonga Dam, is seeking expressions of interest from businesses and entrepreneurs to help enhance the visitor experience at Lake Awoonga by bringing fresh and innovative services to the area. GAWB encourages potential operators to think outside the box. Ideas such as a bait and […]
With an eye for the smallest of details and a passion for solving problems, our engineering team is responsible for ensuring our assets, including Awoonga Dam, are kept safe and at optimal efficiency and effectiveness for our customers. As part of National Water Week 2024, we asked Phil Webber, GAWB Engineering Manager, about his role […]
It’s a given you turn the tap and see water, but someone needs to ensure critical water infrastructure is installed, replaced or repaired to ensure GAWB can continue to deliver safe and reliable water services. Enter Zac Smith, GAWB’s Program Delivery Manager in our Capital team. We asked Zac a few questions about his role […]
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