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Lake Awoonga Dam
Supplies water to nearby Gladstone.
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From: Vicki@GAWB
Awoonga dam on the Boyne River was built by the Gladstone Area Water Board to provide water for local communities and industries.
Sun Nov 18 15:48:00 -0800 2007 The lake is located 30km from Gladstone in Central Queensland and boasts spectacular lake and mountain views and picturesque waterfalls. Excellent recreation facilities are provided free to the public by the Gladstone Area Water Board with shelter sheds and barbecues, walking paths and playgrounds. Enthusiastic anglers come to Lake Awoonga to catch the famed barramundi of which over two million have been released into the lake. The largest caught by November 2007 weighed in at a hefty 33.3kg! In addition, Lake Awoonga is one of the few dams in Queensland to have been stocked with mangrove jack. Alternatively, you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Feathered, furry or scaled, Lake Awoonga is home to a thriving array of small animals, several of which are of conservation significance. The lake hosts more than 210 species of birds and is ideal for ornithology with highlights including the southern squatter pigeon (listed as of conservation significance) and a further twenty-two bird species listed on International Migratory Conservation Agreement Lists. It is arguably one of the most important near-coast bird refuges on the East Coast of Australia. Lake Facts: at full height of 40m above sea level, total capacity is 777,000 megalitres. Because of fluctuating water levels, boat users of the lake should be aware that submerged hazards exist. The waters of Lake Awoonga are controlled by Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol and Queensland Water Police under the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act, enforced to prevent potentially dangerous or annoying activities. The onus for safety is on the owner and master of a vessel. |
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