Bundaberg Regional Council is responsible for more than 350 maintained Parks and Gardens across the region.
A full list of parks and available facilities will be added in the new year.
Street Tree Information
Trees on Footpaths
Council retains the right to remove any tree inappropriately planted on public land.
Council does not object if residents plant one (1) approved tree on the footpath in accordance with Council's Street Tree Policy.
The following is a summary of this:
- Selection of trees is to be in accordance with Council's street tree list.
- Trees should be planted at one (1) tree per allotment or one (1) every 20 metres, whichever is the lesser.
- Planting must cause no interference to underground and overhead services such as water, phone and power. Locate services before undertaking excavations (eg. Dial Before You Dig).
- Planting must not obstruct pedestrian use of the footpath. Ideally, there should be a two (2) metre clear way for pedestrians on the footpath.
- Planting must not cause a visibility hazard for vehicles using the road or accessing the road from driveways. Planting on corner allotments requires special attention in order to minimise reduction of vision for motorists.
- Planting should be a minimum of six (6) metres from the beginning of the straightest section of the kerb (or 20 metres from the property line of the intersection).
- Council will not be liable for maintenance of street plantings other that what can be undertaken by Council Parks crews in a normal roster.
- Council accepts no responsibility for any damage that may be caused to trees when works are undertaken on the footpath.
- Council permission is required prior to the removal of any footpath planting.
Street Tree Locations
Planting is to be avoided in the following situations:
- When the footpath is less than three (3) metres wide.
- Where kerb and channel has not yet been constructed, except with the written permission of the Council.
- Within three (3) metres of an invert crossing, driveway, electricity pole, fire hydrant, water valves and inspection boxes.
- Within six (6) metres of a street light.
- Within one (1) metre of the back of the kerb or any services to minimise conflict with such utilities with an absolute minimum of 600mm.
- Under any overhead power line unless trees are of an approved type.
Botanic Gardens
A great way to spend a day in the Bundaberg Region is in the sub-tropical surrounds of the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. For further information on attractions and opening times including the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, please visit the Botanic Gardens page.
Council's friendly staff will be happy to provide further information and assistance by phoning the Call Centre on 1300 883 699.
