The Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is a statutory authority that operates Awoonga Dam on the Boyne River, in Central Queensland. From Awoonga Dam water is provided for inter-basin diversion to the Callide Power Stations. GAWB is the sole supplier of raw water to major industrial sites in the Gladstone region. GAWB also supplies treated water direct to major industries and to Gladstone Regional Council for reticulation to the City of Gladstone.