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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

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What’s on at the Marina Parklands

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Marina parklands are home to many community events such as the monthly Sunday Sessions program, the Gladstone Harbour Festival, Multicultural Festival and our very own Port Open Day.

GPC's free Sunday Sessions at the Marina

Sunday Sessions is a free monthly entertainment program provided by GPC, offering community members and visitors an opportunity to enjoy live performances in the beautiful surrounds of Gladstone's favourite recreational parklands - the Marina. Bring along a picnic lunch, sit back and relax with an afternoon of music and atmosphere.

Sunday Sessions at the Marina is held on the last Sunday of each month from March to October, near the playground area adjacent to the Marina’s main stage.

View the 2011 Sunday Sessions calendar

Port Open Day

GPC’s biennial Port Open Day provides Central Queensland residents and visitors to the region with an opportunity to view first-hand how the Port of Gladstone operates.

Held within the Gladstone Marina parklands, the event offers informative port tours, industry displays, BIG Equipment Display, a Museum Marquee, prizes, amusement rides and live entertainment. A free sausage sizzle lunch, complete with drinks and ice creams is also provided, with GPC’s very own mascot, Curtis the Turtle, the star attraction for the day.

Gladstone Harbour Festival

The Gladstone Harbour Festival is a week long event held within GPC's Marina parklands providing a range of activities and entertainment.

GPC has been a major supporter of the Festival since its inception, not only providing the venue but also many hours of in-kind support in preparation for this popular event. In addition, GPC also sponsors the ‘GPC Family Fun Night,’ an exciting evening of free family-friendly entertainment on the Marina stage.

Multicultural Festival

The annual Gladstone Multicultural Festival gives locals and visitors the chance to experience and learn more about the many different cultures that exist in the Gladstone community. GPC is proud to provide the venue for this valuable event, in addition to its sponsorship of festival activities.