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The secret’s out! The much-anticipated swimming and boat loading pontoons have been installed at Lake Awoonga. The new pontoons are part of the Lake Awoonga Recreation Strategy, a multi-year project that will improve and expand the recreational assets and services available at Lake Awoonga. The pontoons are already an instant hit with families enjoying […]
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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With new picnic shelters, barbeques, more car parks and expanded waterfront access, there’s never been a better time to visit Lake Awoonga. Gladstone Area Water Board, the owner and operator of Lake Awoonga, has completed a six-month construction and maintenance program to refresh the recreational areas at Lake Awoonga. Gladstone Area Water Board CEO Darren […]
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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) recognises the vital contributions individuals and community organisations make to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the areas in which we operate. That’s why GAWB offers opportunities for community investment funding and in-kind support, with applications now open for community groups and individuals. Gladstone Area Water Board CEO Darren […]
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A milestone has been reached with the official registration of an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) between Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) and the Darumbal People in Central Queensland as part of the state’s $983 million pipeline project. GAWB and DPAC marked this significant milestone last week at a ceremony and morning tea held at […]
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It’s been one year since Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) opened the Four Mile Scrub to Boynedale Bush Camp Rail Trail and it’s been a smashing success. GAWB Chief Executive Officer Darren Barlow said the rail trail has been incredibly popular with walkers and runners and it will be showcased again on Saturday 20 July […]
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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is looking for it’s next Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Apprentice, offering an exciting career opportunity for an aspiring tradesperson in the Gladstone region. GAWB Chief Executive Officer Darren Barlow said the apprenticeship would help kick off a successful career in water for the right person. “This is a fantastic opportunity […]
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All motorised watercraft are prohibited from entering a new marine zone at Lake Awoonga’s Riverston Bay from today (Monday 1 July 2024), making it safer for people wanting to swim, kayak, stand up paddle board or just float around in calm protected water. Gladstone Area Water Board CEO Darren Barlow said the Riverston Bay marine […]
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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) has welcomed its first group of Aquaculture Gladstone volunteers, just in time for the upcoming school holiday rush. Supporting the Aquaculture Gladstone Interpretive Display, the volunteers educate visitors about hatchery operations, fingerling production, Lake Awoonga and more. GAWB CEO Darren Barlow said he was thrilled to have the first volunteers […]
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It’s time to bust school holiday boredom and leap into the natural wonder of the 2024 Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt. Returning for a second year, the Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt is a free, community focused event which encourages families to visit Lake Awoonga and, using helpful clues, hunt for the […]
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The Gladstone Area Water Board proudly acknowledges the Byellee, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people as the Traditional Custodians of the Gladstone region. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land and water on which we rely.