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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 2025 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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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) has celebrated 115 years of collective employee service at a recent presentation to recognise eleven long-serving employees. Starting with five years of service and working up to 20 years, each employee was recognised in a celebration led by GAWB Chief Executive Officer Darren Barlow. “From small beginnings with just ten […]
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In Central Queensland, water security is more than an infrastructure challenge – it’s the foundation for jobs, industry, and the future prosperity of our communities. For decades, Gladstone has relied on one source of water – Awoonga Dam, and after multiple failed wet seasons the dam is (as of late November 2025) at 43% capacity. […]
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The third annual Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt has wrapped up for 2025, with the $3,000 grand prize won by Gladstone local, Melinda Cowburn. The Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt is an initiative of Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), which owns and operates Awoonga Dam. The free community-focused event encourages families to visit Lake Awoonga and hunt […]
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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 […]
National Water Week is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of securing safe and reliable water for our communities, industries and the environment. For Gladstone, water security is a critical issue. The region relies heavily on a single source of supply from Awoonga Dam. That reliance is being tested, with Awoonga Dam sitting below […]
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The 6-kilometre rail trail connecting to the Boynedale Bush Camp will soon be extended by a further 4 kilometres, thanks to $486,000 in funding from the Queensland Government. The existing Four Mile Scrub to Boynedale Bush Camp Rail Trail is managed and maintained by Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) and was officially opened in June […]
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To mark World Habitat Day (6 October), Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is celebrating the planting of 640 native grass seedlings at Lake Awoonga’s Coomal Bay recreation area — highlighting the critical role native vegetation plays in supporting both ecosystems and urban communities. Throughout winter, GAWB’s horticulture team planted native grasses such as Kangaroo Grass (Themeda […]
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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is undertaking essential pipeline replacement works at the corner of Dawson Highway and Breslin Street, West Gladstone. GAWB CEO Darren Barlow said works would start in early October to replace a section of an underground treated water pipeline that runs underneath the Dawson Highway, at the Tintersection of Breslin Street. “It’s […]
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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is delivering water security for the local community, thanks to the completion of the Benaraby pipeline replacement project, which wrapped up this month. Beginning in early July, GAWB has replaced a damaged section of pipeline at an above-ground crossing over Machine Creek west of Benaraby. The new polyethylene pipeline is […]
