Bundaberg Regional Council

Bundaberg Regional Libraries is supporting the Zonta Club of Bundaberg which is once again leading the charge against domestic violence with its annual 16 Days of Activism campaign. The 16 Days of Activism, running from November 25 to December 10, is an opportunity for Bundaberg residents to reflect on how they can make a difference. This global initiative aims to raise awareness and inspire action to end violence against women and girls, with the Bundaberg Region playing an active role in the cause. As part of the campaign, the Bundaberg Regional Council is partnering with Zonta to help educate and engage the local community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJ-Eq5Jr

Congratulations to our Council teams involved with the Washpool Creek Naturalisation project which has achieved further recognition, this time an IPWEA (Qld/NT) Asset Management Engineering Excellence Award for the successful delivery of Stages 1 and 2. 🌳 🌊🌿 The award nomination involved responses to several criteria outlining how the project demonstrated technical excellence, innovation and sustainability. It also outlined Council's approach to stakeholder engagement and how the project has benefitted the community. Watch the video showcasing the transformation of the Washpool Creek corridor: https://lnkd.in/gskngWDh

Three adjoining businesses on Bourbong Street have taken a collaborative approach to achieving a cohesive heritage colour scheme and rejuvenating their shared historic façade. 🏛️📜 The owners of 63, 65 and 67 Bourbong Street have repainted and refreshed the shopfront exteriors with help from a Bundaberg Regional Council grant. Our Stories Our Places was an initiative of Council’s 2023-24 budget which supported private owners undertaking heritage or character improving works on eligible places. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_ecVxtK

Amendments to the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme which support housing availability, diversity and affordability have been prioritised ahead of the development of a new scheme. The priorities identified for amendment to the scheme include: ✅ Addressing key actions from Council’s recently adopted Bundaberg Local Housing Action Plan by exploring and incorporating measures to improve housing supply and diversity ✅ Incorporating local plans currently being progressed by Council to support sustainable development around the site of the new Bundaberg Hospital and growth areas in Branyan and Elliott Heads ✅ Updating the Local Government Infrastructure Plan to ensure necessary infrastructure is provided as part of development  ✅ Other amendments of a minor nature to improve the operation of the planning scheme An updated Housing Strategy will be prepared to inform the planning scheme amendments. The draft housing strategy is expected to be ready for community consultation in mid-2025, followed by consultation on the draft amendments in late 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPmdKe7P

Our 2025 – 2030 Corporate Plan draft is now available for community feedback. The Corporate Plan outlines Council’s medium-term strategic direction and our key strategies for the coming five years.   You can read the full draft 2025 – 2030 Corporate Plan and provide your feedback on things like:   ✅ Our vision - A liveable, vibrant and connected community ✅ Our mission - Advancing the region’s innovative and enduring spirit through responsible leadership to enhance our quality of life. ✅ Our values – Service, Purpose, Integrity, Respect, Initiative, Trust ✅ The ways in which we will measure our performance.   View the full draft Corporate Plan and provide your feedback on the project page https://lnkd.in/gyysbxF9

We were proud to be awarded the inaugural Yellow Ribbon Excellence Award for Council's ground-breaking road safety work over the past 12 months. The Yellow Ribbon Excellence Award is presented by the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) and Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group to organisations which show excellence in road safety. We made the important step of introducing a Network Safety Plan to make our road network safer. With road trauma starting to rise nationally for the first time in two decades, road safety – and particularly how to combat rising road fatalities and serious injuries – is in the spotlight. Local governments control more than 75% of roads in Australia, and almost 45% of deaths occur on roads managed by Councils Australia-wide. Tapping into ways to make local roads safer is an important part of reducing deaths and serious injuries on our roads. Network Safety Plans assist Councils to prioritise investment to ensure the safest road network can be delivered within existing funding constraints. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-594N8z

Bundaberg Regional Council is supporting a new specialist disability accommodation project in Bundaberg West through its Projects of Regional Significance (PORS) program. The program, which recognises developments that bring significant economic or social benefits to the region, offers discounts on infrastructure charges for eligible developments. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gj2TR-sm

Local arts professionals and aspiring creatives can explore the connection between arts and fashion, and make valuable networking connections, at the Connecting Creatives: Arts in Fashion evening on Tuesday 26 November. Hosted by CQUniversity’s Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) and Bundaberg Regional Galleries, the free event will feature a discussion on art, fashion and design, three disciplines that have interwoven throughout art history. 👗🎨✏️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gFf3tMJc #CQUniversity, #BundabergRegionalGalleries 📷 Contributed

A recently completed upgrade to Foley’s Road in Childers has resulted in safer travel for road users and reduced maintenance costs for Council.   Our Childers Civil Works construction crew appreciated the challenge of being involved in a project of this size.   Seeing the result compared to what the road looked like before is a credit to the crew who not only achieved the required finish but overcame significant wet weather challenges.

A four-year community roadmap has been set as Bundaberg Regional Council adopted its Community Development Strategy 2024-2028. The Community Development Strategy 2024-2028 is the result of extensive community consultation, research and collaboration and it embodies a shared vision for a sustainable and inclusive region. Read more here https://lnkd.in/ghUFuTHV