Car park extension set to bring 168 new spaces to Hervey Bay’s city centre

A car park extension is set to bring more people to Hervey Bay’s city centre as well as provide more spaces as work continues on building a community hub.

A car park near the new Hervey Bay community hub is being extended.

An extension of a car park near a new community hub is set to help bring more people to the city’s centre in Hervey Bay.

Supported by $1.3m from the Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, and $1.18m from the council, 168 additional car spaces will be delivered near Main St.

This will ensure locals and visitors can better access to businesses and shared spaces in the Hervey Bay city centre, which is currently under redevelopment as part of the Hinkler Regional Deal.

The redevelopment includes the construction of a new Hervey Bay Library and council administration centre, with the overall construction contract being for $108.7m, expected to be completed in mid-2026.

It is funded by $40m from the Australian Government and additional funding from council.

Work to extend the car park, which is part of more than $3m flowing to the Fraser Coast Regional Council, is being undertaken by Kirbro Contracting Pty Ltd with an expected completion date of December.

The project includes excavation and earthworks, stormwater drainage, curb and channel, pavement and new asphalt surfacing, construction of concrete footpaths, line marking, lighting and landscaping.

Regional Development Minister Kristy McBain said having access to parking was an important part of bringing people into the heart of Hervey Bay.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Denis Chapman said extending the car park would be important given the new building would also bring council workers into the city.

“More than three-quarters of this development will be community space, with study zones, meeting rooms, creative spaces and areas for large functions available for community use, day and night,” he said.

“With more people coming into the Hervey Bay City Centre, there will be a need for more car parks, both for the general community and for council staff.

“That’s why we are extending the car park near the Hervey Bay PCYC, which will be just a short walk away from the new Hervey Bay Community Hub being built on the corner of Main Street and Torquay Road.”

The case was adjourned until October 15, 2024.

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