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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 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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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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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 […]
