Current projects

Parks, gardens and natural areas projects

The superb climate and natural beauty of the Bundaberg Region promotes an outdoors lifestyle. The ongoing development and enhancement of Council parks, gardens and natural areas ensures residents and visitors enjoy an unsurpassed experience.

City

Location Project Expected
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Bundaberg Botanic Gardens boardwalk renewal project The Bundaberg Botanic Gardens boardwalk (behind Cafe 1928) is due for renewal. The project will include removal of a section of boardwalk to improve the water flow and reduce nutrients in the lake. A new boardwalk will be installed in February 2023.

A section of the boardwalk was removed in October 2022. This section will not be replaced.

Work to remove and replace the remaining boardwalk will start on 28 February 2023

Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.
Bundaberg CBD Tree Planting Project Select garden beds in the Bundaberg CBD, between Maryborough Street and Tantitha Street will receive an upgrade. Existing vegetation will be removed and replaced with a tree and additional vegetation. Work will occur early in the morning to minimise disruption to customers and businesses. Work is being undertaken in three stages. Stage one and two have been completed. Stage three is currently underway and is three-quarters completed. End of December 2022 Tree Planting Project
Barolin Street toilet block, Bundaberg Central Demolition of existing toilet block in Post Office Park next to the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) and construction of a new unisex four cubicle toilet block with disabled access Date to be advised

Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website

Thank you to everyone who completed a survey or made contact with us to share your feedback. The next step in the project is to engage a heritage consultant to undertake a full audit of the toilet block and compile a report for Council. Recommendations from this report, including community feedback gathered during community consultation will be used to inform the next concept design. We will continue to update the Our Bundaberg Region web page once we have further information on the progress of this project.

Mikkelsen Park, Avenell Heights New play equipment

The new playground has been installed.

Work will start soon to install new seating and tables and repair part of the pathway which was damaged. It is expected to complete this project prior to the December 2022 school holidays.

Read the results of the community survey undertaken and stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.

Lake Ellen Heritage Hub, Bundaberg South Consultation with the community to develop a Concept Plan to determine what facilities the community would like to see in this area.

Feedback from the community on the draft concept plan is now being reviewed.

For information on the project head to the Our Bundaberg Region website for more information.

Baldwin Shelter Shed rennovation, Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park Modernise facility, improve visibility and design. The shelter shed will be fenced off from Monday 20 February 2023 to prepare for the upcoming refurbishment. Read the results of the community survey on the Our Bundaberg Region website.

 

Coastal

Location Project Expected completion Further information
Elliott Heads Youth Recreation Space, Elliott Heads New recreation node on Lihs Street End of 2022

Bundaberg Now Article

Read about this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.

Nielson Park Northern Beach Access, Bargara Upgrade to beach access to protect dune system. Project has been submitted to the State Government for consideration and is waiting on further advice. 30 June 2023  
Miller Street, Bargara Investigate design for formal beach access 30 June 2023  
Christsen Park, Bargara Investigate turtle friendly light designs for three lights at the front of the Park Date to be advised  
Banksia Park, Woodgate Consultation with the community about what facilities community would like to see in the Park. Funding exists to upgrade play equipment, seating, shelter, pathways and toilet. The final plan will be released at a date to be advised.

Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.

Bargara Views Estate, Bargara Upgrade the shelters located at the entry to the estate Date to be advised  
Bargara Views Estate, Bargara Two lots of new play equipment for 0 - 5 years and 5 - 12 years Date to be advised  
Nielson Park, Bargara Development of a Conceptual Masterplan with community consultation on what equipment and amenities the public would like to see in this Park A draft concept design is being finalised and will be provided to the community for feedback at a date to be advised. Read more about the project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.
Moore Park Beach Survey on 4WD vehicle night-time beach access on Moore Park Beach during turtle season This survey is open for contributions from the whole community. If you use the beach at Moore Park we would like to hear from you. The survey will be open until 5pm Sunday 15 January 2023. Read more about the project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.
Turtle playground, Bargara The playground will be temporarily closed from Monday 30 January 2023 until mid-February 2023 to allow for scheduled maintenance Mid February 2023  

 

Hinterland

Location Project Expected completion Further information
Cordalba Park, Cordalba Develop a Masterplan for new recreational facilities at Cordalba Park  A draft concept plan is being developed based on community feedback received. The draft concpet design will be shared with the community at a date to be advised.

Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.

Bundaberg Now Article

Cordalba public toilet, Cordalba Construction of a new single cubicle accessibility compliant toilet facility in Cordalba Park Design work has commenced on this project. A completion date is yet to be advised. Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.
Avondale Park, Avondale Construction of a new single cubicle toilet block Date to be advised Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.
Burnett Street bike course, Wallaville Removal of bike track End of June 2023  
Apple Tree Creek Community Park New play equipment, shelter, internal pathways, landscaping and bins Date to be advised

Read more about the project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.

Read the latest Bundaberg Now article on the progress of the project.

Existing playground equipment was removed in March 2022 due to equipment being flood damaged. Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and are working to install new equipment as soon as possible.

Charlotte Moorhead Park, South Bingera New play equipment, pathways and park furniture  Date to be advised  
Childers Skatepark Refurbishment and maintenance works Monday 27 February - Sunday 5 March 2023 Following an assessment of Childers skatepark in 2022, refurbishment and maintenance works were identified that will improve the surface of the skatepark and skating experience. Council have engaged Trinity Skateparks, who have a wealth of experience in building skateparks and their associated technical requirements, to undertake the work. The skatepark will re-open to the public on Monday 6 March 2023.

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