Bundaberg Regional Council get federal funding for Anzac Park project

A major redevelopment of Bundaberg’s Anzac Park will receive millions in funding from the Federal Government. The project is expected to create dozens of new jobs.

Concept plans released for the $19 million redevelopment of Anzac Park in Bundaberg.

A major project in Bundaberg has been given a multimillion-dollar boost after receiving funding from the Federal Government.

Bundaberg Regional Council will receive $5 million for the $19 million redevelopment of Anzac Park, which will transform the entire riverside precinct.

Plans for the redevelopment of Anzac Park were revealed in September last year and will include water play facilities, a cultural hub overlooking the river, an outdoor event space and stage and improved access to the riverside walkway.

The project is also expected to create 47 full-time equivalent jobs with a flow-on of 58 FTE jobs.

Hinkler MP Keith Pitt announced the funding on Wednesday and said it would deliver improved facilities and infrastructure for the local community.

The redevelopment would include water play facilities, a cultural hub overlooking the river, an outdoor event space and improved access to the riverside walkway.

The funding is part of the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.

“The redevelopment will provide recreational spaces including an adventure playground and zero depth water play area, a cultural hub, as well as the construction of two outdoor stages and grassed seating areas,” he said.

“Service personnel from across the region will have a new place to commemorate with a memorial walk as part of the redevelopment.

“Redeveloping the riverside area also ties in with plans to demain Quay St, which received $32 million as part of the Hinkler Regional Deal.”

Expected economic benefits from the redevelopment range from being able to host small and large events for up to 8,000 people including outdoor concerts; increased visitation to the precinct with an estimated 299,000 visits annually; and increased business activity in the Bundaberg CBD.

“The Building Better Regions Program has funded other significant projects in Bundaberg including the joint Royal Flying Doctor Service and LifeFlight aeromedical hub in Bundaberg, and the Burnett Heads Town Centre Redevelopment.”