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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| 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. The remaining section of the boardwalk was removed in April 2023. The date of the installation of the new boardwalk is yet to be advised. |
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 | Demolition and construction have been scheduled for January to April 2024. |
Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website.
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| Lake Ellen Heritage Hub Park and Playground Concept Plan, Bundaberg South | Consultation with the community to develop a Concept Plan to determine what facilities the community would like to see in this area. |
The draft Concept Design has been endorsed by Council. The next step is to work on a Detailed Design - completion date to be advised. |
For information on the project head to the Our Bundaberg Region website for more information. |
| Bill Cunnington Fernery, Alexandra Park | The community is invited to share ideas for future options for this facility. | The Parks team are putting together information for the community on the options presented to Council. Working towards releasing this information in September 2023. |
To find out more about this project head to the Our Bundaberg Region website. |
| Parklands Estate Park, Branyan | Following community requests for additional recreational opportunities for children in Parklands Grange Estate in Branyan, Council will be installing a dirt pump track in Parklands Estate Park. | Soil has been acquired for this project and is hoped to be delivered to site during September 2023. | To find out more head to the Our Bundaberg Region website |
Coastal
| Location | Project | Expected completion | Further information |
| 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. | Date to be advised | |
| Miller Street, Bargara | Investigate design for formal beach access. | Date to be advised | |
| 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, play equipment, picnic shelters, deck in front of the lake and entryways into the estate. | Survey provided to residents Tuesday 17 April 2023 for feedback. Survey closed Sunday 30 April 2023. | Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website. |
| 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 | The Nielson Park Draft Concept Masterplan closed for public comment on Sunday 16 July 2023. Community feedback is now being reviewed. | Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website. |
Hinterland
| Location | Project | Expected completion | Further information |
| Cordalba Park, Cordalba | Develop a Masterplan for new recreational facilities at Cordalba Park | 2023 |
Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website. |
| 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 | 2023 | Stay up to date with this project on the Our Bundaberg Region website. |
| Burnett Street bike course, Wallaville | Removal of bike track | End of December 2023 | |
| Apple Tree Creek Community Park | New play equipment, shelters and internal pathways | By the end of December 2023 |
Read more about the project on the Our Bundaberg Region website. Read the latest Bundaberg Now article on the progress of the project. Upgrades to the park commenced Tuesday 23 May 2023 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2023, weather and unforeseen delays permitting. Access to the park's toilets will remain throughout the project. |
| Charlotte Moorhead Park, South Bingera | New play equipment, pathways and park furniture | Date to be advised |
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