Bundaberg fire and emergency facilities to be expanded

Two million dollars has been allocated to the land expansion of Queensland’s Fire and Emergency services, with Bundaberg’s facilities given high priority.

Two million dollars has been allocated to the land expansion of Queensland’s Fire and Emergency services, with Bundaberg’s facilities put on high priority.

Bundaberg’s Fire and Emergency services could be expanding as a part of the $2million land acquisition grant that will be released to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service in the state budget next Tuesday.

Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan said it was about “future-proofing land and infrastructure needs for a growing population”.

“Queensland is experiencing substantial population growth, and major regional centres like Bundaberg are expected to be popular destinations for further growth in the future,” Mr Ryan said.

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While the exact nature of the proposed facilities is still yet to be determined, it is anticipated that the site will be used to a accommodate co-located emergency services capabilities such as the State Emergency Service and an additional Fire and Rescue Service facility.

Bundaberg Labor MP Tom SMith said “having held many discussions with our local firefighters and delegates of the United Firefighters Union Queensland, I know just how welcomed this initial $2 million for land acquisition will be received”.

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Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach said “it’s important that our fire and emergency services crews are positioned well to meet the demands for service from growing communities across the state”.

“By ensuring we secure suitable locations for future facilities, the community can have trust in our response to local emergencies in the years ahead.”