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The Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) media releases page is the place for official updates on water supply, infrastructure and projects across the Gladstone region of Central Queensland, including Lake Awoonga.
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27 November: Long term service and experience ensure the future remains bright at GAWB
20 November: Contract awarded for East End Pipeline design and construction
30 October: Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt gives Melinda Cowburn 3,000 reasons to smile
27 October: Closure of Trevor Burgess boat ramp due to low water
22 October: A pipeline connecting jobs, skills and water security for our region
20 October: National Water Week 2025: Securing Gladstone’s water future
10 October: Another 4kms of rail trail delivered for Gladstone and the Boyne Valley
3 October: Lake Awoonga grows even greener with native planting
1 October: Works to start on Dawson Highway treated water pipeline replacement
26 September: Boosting water security in Benaraby
12 September: FGP achieves ‘Excellent’ design rating from Infrastructure Sustainability Council
8 September: First water in Aldoga Reservoirs
8 September: GAWB lodges submission to Queensland Competition Authority for water security pricing
22 August: LJ bags a big one at Lake Awoonga – a one metre Barra and $1,000 to boot
18 August: Kyle makes a splash as first Aquaculture Gladstone traineeship program graduate
16 August: Awoonga Dam not impacted by today’s earthquake
13 August: Winter weather no match for Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt explorers
12 August: Mega water pumps craned into Alton Downs for Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline
5 August: Lachlan Millar appointed as new Board Director for GAWB
30 June: Queensland Government releases price referral notice for the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline
27 June: Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline construction is on time and on budget
24 June: Lace up those running shoes – the Boyne Valley 50 Trail Run returns next month
13 June: Barry the Barramundi is back to bust school holiday boredom at Lake Awoonga
27 May: First water flows into Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline as part of testing
16 May: Lake Awoonga Adventure Race returns – now with a run-only option!
14 May: Final Report into Gladstone Area Water Board water pricing released
13 May: Have your say! What do you know about our water, fish and pipes?
2 May: STEM education the winner at the Hydrogen Grand Prix
28 April: Celebrate 30 years of Boyne Tannum HookUp by fishing at Lake Awoonga
28 March: End of life renewal for octogenarian treated water pipeline
21 March 2025: Gladstone’s bubble still hasn’t burst
18 March 2025: Powering the future: GAWB welcomes new electrical apprentice as licensed tradesman
13 March 2025: Monitoring rainfall over Awoonga Dam, millimetre by millimetre
28 February 2025: An Expression of Interest now open for possible sale of GAWB head office
24 February 2025: Aquaculture Gladstone reaches new milestone with record fingerling production
12 December 2024: Draft Report into Gladstone water pricing released
28 November 2024: Commitment to delivery on display as GAWB recognises long serving employees
25 November 2024: GAWB hits a six for women’s cricket
21 November 2024: Aquaculture Gladstone celebrates Sea Mullet results on World Fisheries Day
31 October 2024: Gladstone family wins the Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt!
21 October 2024: It’s National Water Week – time to consider a career in water
27 September 2024: reservoirs take shape to advance $983 million Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline
26 September 2024: Run, ride and paddle your way to adventure race glory at Lake Awoonga
16 September 2024: The Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline connection to the high voltage power grid
21 August 2024: New board member appointed by Gladstone Area Water Board
7 August 2024: Are you a community group looking for financial or in-kind support?
15 July 2024: Kickstart your career in water with Gladstone Area Water Board apprenticeship
15 July 2024: Local runners lacing up for the Boyne Valley 50 Trail Run
1 July 2024: New Lake Awoonga marine zone in effect from today
26 June 2024: Volunteers making waves at Aquaculture Gladstone
21 June 2024: Discover the fun at Lake Awoonga and go in the draw for a chance to share in $5,000
23 April 2024: Changes to Lake Awoonga marine zone come into effect on 1 July 2024
22 April 2024: Awoonga Dam given positive feedback in latest safety inspection
19 April 2024: Improved metering data to help support consistent and reliable water supply
18 April 2024: Don’t miss your chance to reel in up to $15,000 at Boyne Tannum HookUp
22 March 2024: Aquaculture Gladstone hits restocking milestone for the first time
15 December 2023: One million reasons for Lake Awoonga anglers to smile
15 December 2023: Gladstone Area Water Board appoints new Board member
31 October 2023: calling all thrill seekers for the 5th annual Lake Awoonga Adventure Race
24 October 2023: GAWB reveals 50 year corporate history exhibition
17 October 2023: Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline celebrate construction with a sod turning
17 October 2023: Aquaculture Gladstone makes a splash with new interpretive display for visitors
18 September 2023: Gladstone Area Water Board commemorates 50 years with tree planting day
21 August 2023: Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline Quarterly Report
21 July 2023: GAWB names new boat ramp in honour of late local fisherman
17 March 2023: Local anglers rejoice with fish stocking underway at Lake Awoonga
