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.
| Location | Project | Expected Completion |
Further Information |
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| Houston Drive Park, Avoca |
Install Shade Sails at Pump Track | Completed | Link |
| Nielson Park, Bargara |
Install Shade Sails at Skatebowl and Junior Playground | Completed | Link |
| Belmont Park, Bundaberg North |
Install new Playground & Picnic Table | Completed | Link |
| Cordalba Sports Ground | Install Dirt Pump Track & Multi-purpose Goals | May 2020 | Bundaberg Now article |
| The Strand West Park, Thabeban |
Installation of Pathway & Lighting through park | Completed | Link |
| Innes Park Reserve |
Remove old Playground & install new Play Equipment |
Completed | Link |
| Kookaburra Estate Park, Bundaberg North |
Install new playground | Completed | Link |
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Boreham Park Playground upgrade project, Bundaberg |
Extension and enhancement of play areas in Boreham Park - adventure and water play | End of May 2021 | |
| Elliott Heads Youth Recreation Space | New recreation node on Lihs Street | June 2021 |
Elliott Heads Youth Recreation Space Project status will be updated after the Bundaberg Regional Council elections, noting that the new Council will not be meeting until May 2020. Following community consultation Council determined that the project will proceed. |
| Central Park (Walla Street Skate Park) upgrades | Upgrade of Central Park and Walla Street skate bowl | June 2021 |
The draft concept design for the Walla Street Skate Park is now open for comment. Watch the video and complete the survey to have your say. The survey opens 4 September and closes midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020. Walla Street Skate Bowl Upgrade Council has engaged LA3 and Convic to assess the information received from these surveys. Read more about the theming, landscaping works, context plan, skate works plan, overall view and street view of the proposed draft concept layout. The survey has now closed. The team are finalising the detailed design and construction dates will be advised. |
| Palm Park | Install a new playground, bench seat, picnic table setting and tree planting for amenity and shade | End of October 2020 | Bundaberg Now article |
| Alexandra Park toilet block upgrade | Remove existing toilet block and construct two new toilet blocks |
To be advised
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| Gin Gin Recreation Reserve | New toilet block and car park | Work will commence after the September 2020 school holidays and is expected to continue until the end of December 2020. | |
| Figtree Chapel, Bundaberg Botanic Gardens |
Upgrade will provide a more contemporary space for the community
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To be advised | |
| Apex Tramway Park, Childers |
Installation of a new playground and shade cover
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End of November 2020 | Bundaberg Now article |
| Buxton Foreshore Park, Buxton | Installation of a new playground and shade cover | Completed | Bundaberg Now article |
| Botanic Gardens playground perimeter fencing | Perimeter review and fence installation | End of June 2021 | Bundaberg Now article |