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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) recognises the vital contribution individuals and community organisations make to the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of the areas in which we operate. Our commitment to developing meaningful and beneficial partnerships demonstrates our dedication to fostering a thriving and sustainable Central Queensland for present and future generations.

Community investment at GAWB may be in-kind support or a financial contribution for community-led initiatives or individual pursuits which meet eligibility requirements. 

It could also be a donation (financial or in-kind) for charitable causes or hire of our community assets such as the GAWB hydration station, marquee or water coolers

Our community investment package provides you with an overview of the application process, criteria and eligibility. 

To apply, please ensure you have:

Image of GAWB employee (man) standing to the right of a student from Calliope State School. In front of them on a desk is a model car, fueled by hydrogen.

 

GAWB community investment criteria in a snapshot

GAWB aims to provide support to individuals and community groups which meet the below criteria. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted.

Applications should, where possible, be submitted at least three months before support is required to ensure adequate assessment time. Generally,
applications for support within one to four weeks of the date of submission will not be granted.

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • public interest
  • corporate identity
  • community engagement
  • safe and reliable water supply
  • community satisfaction
  • GAWB workforce engagement
  • sustainability. 

For any queries regarding GAWB community investment, please email communityrelations@gawb.qld.gov.au 

Events at Lake Awoonga 

Do you or your club want to hold an event at Lake Awoonga?

Please complete an Application to hold event at Lake Awoonga and submit it to GAWB at least three months before your planned event.

Please note if your event is aquatic ie on the lake, an application must also be made to Maritime Safety Queensland:

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) Main Website    |    MSQ Information regarding Aquatic Event Applications 

     |     MSQ Information regarding COVID-19 Checklists and Protocols 

No dogs or cats allowed at the Awoonga Recreational Area.