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This National Water Week, consider a career in water

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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Tom’s journey to Aquaculture Gladstone

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 […]

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Reservoirs take shape to advance Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline

Image of concrete pour at Aldoga Reservoir

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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Run, ride and paddle your way to adventure race glory at Lake Awoonga

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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FGP connection to the high-voltage power grid

The Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP) is an important infrastructure project for the Gladstone region and is on track for completion as scheduled in early 2026 and is within budget. As a large-scale infrastructure project approved by the Queensland Government, the FGP has a detailed project schedule and associated timelines for all required activities, including […]

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Aquaculture Gladstone Interpretive Display open seven days for school holidays

Gladstone Area Water Board has your school holiday itinerary sorted – complete our Scavenger Hunt, try out the new swimming pontoons and have relaxing picnic at the recently expanded Riverston Bay recreation area. While you are out at Lake Awoonga, there’s one more exciting thing to do – visit the Aquaculture Gladstone Interpretive Display. For […]

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Swimming pontoon open at Lake Awoonga!

Three children jumping into Lake Awoonga from the swimming pontoon in the water

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 […]

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