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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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From sourcing suppliers and inventory, to managing contractors and executing complex agreements, GAWB’s Contracts and Procurement team obtain the resources we need to get the job done. As part of National Water Week 2024, we asked Rob, Contracts and Procurement Manager, about his role and his career in the water industry. Why did you choose […]
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Behind the pipes and water reservoirs, there’s a team working collaboratively to make sure water is supplied reliably and safely to customers. Tammy Walz, GAWB HR Business Partner, is a key part of making sure the right people are in the job. As part of National Water Week 2024, we asked Tammy about her role […]
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It’s National Water Week (21-27 October), and Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is seizing the opportunity to promote careers in the water industry. GAWB owns and operates one of Queensland’s largest dams, Lake Awoonga – which connects the community and visitors with recreational opportunities, a connection to nature and education. GAWB also operates the Aquaculture […]
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Lake Awoonga is renowned for its high-quality Barramundi fishing, which is stocked with Barramundi, Mangrove Jack and Sea Mullet fingerlings produced at the Aquaculture Gladstone fish hatchery. As part of National Water Week, we asked Thomas, Aquaculture Gladstone Senior Hatchery Technician, about his role and his career in the water industry. Why did you choose […]
GAWB is committed to engaging with and celebrating the communities in which we operate. This year, GAWB came together with First Nations peoples to celebrate NAIDOC Week and showcase career pathways at Dorrie Day. Darumbal NAIDOC Community and culture came together in a show of unity for NAIDOC week in Rockhampton on 9 June 2024. […]
Safety is at the forefront of the FGP and its operations. It underpins every aspect of the project to ensure our team members go home safely. We are committed to providing our team members with a safe working environment and an understanding of what to do when faced with an emergency. Fire safety Bushfire season […]
Reservoirs take shape to advance $983 million Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline 1500 cubic metres of concrete has now been poured to create the base for one of two water storage reservoirs as the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP) continues to take shape. This important work required more than 100 truckloads of concrete, using two batching […]
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Local thrill seekers have less than one month left to register for Gladstone’s most daring event of the year, the Lake Awoonga Adventure Race, on Saturday 26 October. Sponsored by Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) since 2019, the adventure race features three legs – mountain biking, trail running and kayaking, with different courses to suit […]
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The Gladstone Area Water Board proudly acknowledges the Bailai, 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.