SAFETY ALERT! Flooding
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 […]
The Queensland Government has appointed Councillor (Cr) Kahn Goodluck as a Director to the Board of Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), commencing 8 August 2024. Cr Goodluck replaces outgoing Board member Peter Masters. As a current councillor with Gladstone Regional Council, Cr Goodluck brings a wealth of experience regarding the local community and the wider […]
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With new picnic shelters, barbeques, more car parks and expanded waterfront access, there’s never been a better time to visit Lake Awoonga. Gladstone Area Water Board, the owner and operator of Lake Awoonga, has completed a six-month construction and maintenance program to refresh the recreational areas at Lake Awoonga. Gladstone Area Water Board CEO Darren […]
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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) recognises the vital contributions individuals and community organisations make to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the areas in which we operate. That’s why GAWB offers opportunities for community investment funding and in-kind support, with applications now open for community groups and individuals. Gladstone Area Water Board CEO Darren […]
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A milestone has been reached with the official registration of an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) between Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) and the Darumbal People in Central Queensland as part of the state’s $983 million pipeline project. GAWB and DPAC marked this significant milestone last week at a ceremony and morning tea held at […]
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The Gladstone Area Water Board proudly acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and water on which we operate. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land and water on which we rely.