Major Projects manager Adam Wyatt unexpectedly resigns from Bundaberg council

Bundaberg council has refused to comment on the sudden resignation of its Major Projects manager, Adam Wyatt, who was overseeing the multi-million dollar construction of the city’s new and controversial aquatic centre.

Bundaberg Council’s manager for major projects Adam Wyatt (right) has unexpectedly resigned.

A senior project manager at Bundaberg Regional Council has resigned, in an unexpected development raising further concerns about construction of the $76 million Aquatic Centre.

An anonymous source confirmed Adam Wyatt, long-term council employee and manager of major projects, had tendered his resignation effective August 11, 2023.

Mr Wyatt has most recently been overseeing the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre project, being mentioned in council minutes as giving an update on the project to the Audit and Risk Committee in February 2023.

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In his previous roles Mr Wyatt was responsible for the $71m Rubyanna Waste Water Treatment Plant completed in 2018, prior to the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre the most expensive project since the amalgamated council was formed in 2008.

Adam Wyatt (right) has overseen many major projects for Bundaberg council including the $71m Rubyanna Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Mr Wyatt also oversaw the construction of the Gin Gin Community Hub completed in 2020, and council’s recovery works following the 2011 floods.

Bundaberg Regional Ratepayers Association president Helen Blackburn said it was “disappointing” for council to lose an employee with Mr Wyatt’s extensive experience.

Bundaberg Regional Ratepayers Association president Helen Blackburn said it was “disappointing” for council to lose an employee with Mr Wyatt’s extensive experience.

“It’s disappointing to see officers with so much experience leaving council,” Ms Blackburn said.

“The Bundaberg Regional Ratepayers Association would hope this doesn’t impact on council’s ability to remain ‘on time and on budget’ with the Aquatic Centre.”

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Bundaberg Regional Council chief executive Steve Johnston said he “will not make comment on private staff matters” when asked to confirm Mr Wyatt’s resignation.

Mr Wyatt has been contacted for comment.

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