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Get ready to ditch the school holiday slump and dive into the fun — the 2025 Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt is back from Friday 20 June! Proudly hosted by the Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), this free, family-friendly adventure invites locals and visitors alike to explore the beauty of Lake Awoonga in search of everyone’s […]
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The Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP) has reached a major construction milestone, with the first water pumped into a section of the new pipeline as part of testing before the pipeline is completed in 2026. Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) CEO Darren Barlow said the milestone marks significant progress for the $983 million project. “This […]
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The Lake Awoonga Adventure Race is back on Saturday 25 October, and this year brings an exciting new twist – a 10km run or fast walk through some of the most stunning Lake Awoonga recreation areas. The new 10km run or fast walk is in addition to the three existing Lake Awoonga Adventure Race (LAAR) […]
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Fauna management is a key priority during construction of the FGP, with a strong focus on protecting local wildlife along the 117-kilometre alignment. On the FGP, our people are everyday heroes—safeguarding and reducing impacts to the environments in which we operate. The team is always on the lookout for the “little dudes” who live in […]
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Construction is a high-risk industry. On the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline, we spend a significant amount of time, energy and resources making sure our workforce is trained to work safely – because nothing is more important than making sure everyone goes home at the end of the day. One of the most important safety tools […]
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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) are once again proudly sponsoring the Boyne Tannum HookUp (BTHU), who are this year celebrating 30 years. As we have for almost ten years, GAWB will sponsor the BTHU’s pink tagged fish category. Each pink tagged fish caught in Lake Awoonga over the HookUp weekend is worth $5,000. These pink […]
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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is upgrading its 80-year-old treated water pipeline at Wurdong Heights, with end-of-life replacement works now underway. GAWB CEO Darren Barlow said construction was now in full swing with more than three kilometres of the ageing 16.7-kilometre pipeline to be replaced over the next three months, between Clayton and Hughes roads. […]
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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) is sparking new talent, welcoming Toby Simmons as its newest Electrical Instrumentation apprentice. His journey begins as former apprentice Morgen McGrath starts a new chapter with GAWB as a fully qualified Electrical Instrumentation Technician. Toby, who began his apprenticeship in early February after completing a Certificate II in Electrotechnology at […]
