Stormwater Protection

Council’s, Health & Regulatory Services are undertaking a regional education programme for residents, business and industry to increase awareness of the impacts of stormwater pollution, ways to reduce and control potential pollution occurring and legislative responsibilities.

Stormwater is untreated water that enters the stormwater network from rain events and surface runoff. A wide range of pollutants can, unfortunately, enter into the environment via the stormwater network everyday. These pollutants include, litter, hydrocarbons, sediment, oil, paint etc. The environments that are impacted by stormwater pollutants include creeks, rivers, lakes and the ocean.

The Bundaberg Region essentially empties into the Great Sandy Marine Park which is home to sponges, algae, corals, turtles, sea snakes and over 300+ species of fish. Within this marine park is Mon Repos, the home of the largest loggerhead turtle nesting population located in the South Pacific Ocean region which is a popular tourist attraction.

It is vital to reduce the amount of stormwater pollution entering into the environment to secure the future of ocean creatures, tourism, fishing (industry and recreation) and the overall perception and appeal of the Bundaberg Region.

The stormwater protection education and awareness program will be delivered in three stages:

1. Council Staff and Building and Construction Industry - March 2012
2. Business and all other Industry - end of 2012 
3. Community and Schools - 2013

The first series of FREE information sessions for THE BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ONLY are to be held in the following locations:

Please call 1300 883 699 to book your seat. 

As part of this programme, you will find several fact sheets to assist business and community become aware of the issues regarding stormwater pollution and informed of the relevant legislation and ways to comply.

Please visit our Fact Sheet Page» to view any, or all of the current Fact Sheets available.