CURTIS THE TURTLE
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Statement on the fishing industry's compensation claim - Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) has always been keen to provide compensation to commercial fishers as required for the loss of access to fishing grounds caused by the Western Basin Dredging Project. GPC’s estimate from fisheries data of the total annual gross revenue from the commercial seafood harvest in the Western Basin is around $350,000 to $400,000. read more ...
Cutter suction dredging resumes - Thursday, January 26, 2012
The cutter suction dredge Al Mahaar and three backhoes are in operation in the Western Basin. In consultation with the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) and the Dredge Technical Reference Panel, normal dredging operations resumed at 10.15am today. read more ...
Cutter suction dredging stopped - Tuesday, January 24, 2012
As part of the adaptive approach to manage the dredging project, a voluntary suspension of cutter suction dredging is in place. Before 6pm this evening cutter suction dredging operations were stopped. Turbidity levels in the Gladstone harbour have been affected by the king tides currently occurring. read more ...

GPC’s Port of Gladstone and Port Alma are at Maritime Security Level 1

GPC has its very own mascot – Curtis the Turtle. Since his introduction in 2007, Curtis has become a popular guest at many Gladstone community events. Curtis the Turtle was first conceptualised in the late 90s, yet he wasn’t officially named until 2001.

The cartoon character turtle was named by a community member, following a competition to name the port mascot. Curtis had a small burst of fame following his naming, however truly came to life at GPC’s 2007 Port Open Day. The life size costume, created by Melbourne based company OddBodz, dazzled Open Day visitors.

Curtis the Turtle is the first Gladstone industry mascot and has fast become a household name within the Gladstone community.
Curtis the Turtle is available for community events held at the Gladstone Marina.


Curtis the Turtle

If you would like Curtis to be a part of your event, please contact GPC’s Community Relations department on +61 7 4976 1625.
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