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.
Region wide
| Project | Expected Completion | Further information |
|---|---|---|
| Changing Places Facility Project | Survey closes Sunday 14 July 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
City
| Location | Project | Expected completion | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, North Bundaberg | Boardwalk renewal |
June 2024 |
Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, North Bundaberg | Temporary closure for event |
Closed 6.30 am - 11 am Friday 19 July 2024. Gardens will re-open to the community at 11 am. |
Council is supporting the Queensland Road Cycling Championships Juniors Event hosted by the Bundaberg Cycling Club |
| Barolin Street toilet block, Bundaberg Central | Toilet upgrade | June 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. | |
| Washpool Creek Park, Bundaberg South | Park upgrade | July 2024 | Newsletter |
| Laurisen Park, Kepnock | Park upgrade | October 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| McCarthy Street Park, Avenell Heights | Park upgrade | June 2024 |
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 | |
| Christsen Park, Bargara | Lighting 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 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Nielson Park, Bargara | Conceptual Masterplan | Completed | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Bargara Foreshore | Erosion works |
Stage One completed October 2023, Stage Two commences May 2024 |
Newsletter |
| Moore Park Beach | Trial night-time closure | 1 November 2023 - 31 March 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Buxton Foreshore, Buxton | Park upgrade | June 2024 | |
| Elliott Heads Foreshore | Cantilever shade installation | June 2024 | |
| Heathwood Park | Park upgrade | June 2024 | |
| Burnett Shores Park, Burnett Heads | Shade sail installation | July 2024 | |
| Gorman Park, Burnett Heads | Shade sail installation | July 2024 | |
| Innes Park Reserve, Innes Park | Shade sail installation | July 2024 |
Hinterland
| Location | Project | Expected completion | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childers Skate Park, Lord Street, Childers | Re-painting | 16 July 2024, weather and unforseen delays permitting | Site will be closed Tuesday 9 July 2024 for one week to allow for re-painting, re-sealing and drying time. |
| Cordalba Park, Cordalba | Masterplan | 2024 | |
| Wallaville Park upgrade, Wallaville | Concept design | June 2024 | Our Bundaberg Region website |
| Burnett Street bike course, Wallaville | Park re-design | June 2024 | |
| Apple Tree Creek Community Park, Apple Tree Creek | Shade sail installation | June 2024 | |
| Charlotte Moorhead Park, South Bingera | Park upgrade | Date to be advised |
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