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 completion | Further information |
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| Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park | Road Renewal | Works will commence late August 2024 and will be completed by late September 2024 | Newsletter - Road Renewal - Baldwin Swamp Access Road Bundaberg East - Issue 1 - July 2024 |
| Bundaberg Botanic Gardens Playground, North Bundaberg | Playground upgrade | Closure from 8 July - 31 August 2024 | Bundaberg Now news article |
| Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, North Bundaberg | Boardwalk renewal |
September 2024 |
Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Barolin Street toilet block, Bundaberg Central | Toilet upgrade | August 2024 | |
| Lake Ellen Heritage Hub Park and Playground, Bundaberg South | Park upgrade | Date to be advised | |
| Bill Cunnington Fernery, Bundaberg West | Conceptual design options | Three conceptual designs have been developed and will be subject to future budget considerations. | |
| Laurisen Park, Kepnock | Park upgrade | October 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| McCarthy Street Park, Avenell Heights | Park upgrade | Date to be advised |
Coastal
| Location | Project | Expected completion | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Beach, Burnett Heads | Weed management | August 2024 |
Council are currently assisting local volunteers in undertaking weed management at Oaks Beach. A combination of hand pulling, brushcutting and spraying will be used to remove the large areas of weeds across the dune area. During this time, you may notice brown patches of vegetation and large open areas where weeds have been removed.
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| Nielson Park Northern Beach Access, Bargara | Beach access upgrade | Date to be advised | |
| Miller Street, Bargara | Beach access upgrade | Date to be advised | |
| Banksia Park, Woodgate | Park upgrade | Date to be advised | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Banksia Park, Woodgate | Carpark upgrade | Feedback to be received by Sunday 21 July 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Bargara Views Estate, Bargara | Park upgrade | June - August 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Nielson Park, Bargara | Conceptual Masterplan | Completed | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Moore Park Beach | Trial night-time closure | 1 November 2023 - 31 March 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Elliott Heads Foreshore | Cantilever shade installation | Date to be advised | |
| Burnett Shores Park, Burnett Heads | Shade sail installation | Date to be advised | |
| Gorman Park, Burnett Heads | Shade sail installation | Date to be advised | |
| Innes Park Reserve, Innes Park | Shade sail installation | Date to be advised |
Hinterland
| Location | Project | Expected completion | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordalba Park, Cordalba | Masterplan | Completed - 2024 | |
| Wallaville Park upgrade, Wallaville | Concept design | Completed - 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Burnett Street bike course, Wallaville | Park re-design | Date to be advised | |
| Apple Tree Creek Community Park, Apple Tree Creek | Shade sail installation | Date to be advised | |
| Charlotte Moorhead Park, South Bingera | Park upgrade | Date to be advised |
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