Bill Cunnington Fernery

Project background

The Bill Cunnington Fernery is located in Alexandra Park in Bundaberg West. In 2020 Bundaberg Regional Council undertook a condition assessment of the fernery which recommended a number of remedial works. Council is seeking feedback from the community on future options for this structure before any refurbishments take place.

The fernery is not currently accessible to the community and is being used by Council for plant nursery and general storage.

Bill Cunnington

William (Bill) Cunnington was employed with Bundaberg City Council (now Bundaberg Regional Council) as the Gardens Curator for 33 years, contributing to the development of Buss Park and Alexandra Park. Bill served in the army during World War 1 with the 12th Company Camel Corps and the 14th and 15th Light Horse Brigades. Following Bill's passing on 7 November 1988, it was decided in December 1988 that a Fernery which was being constructed in Alexandra Park would be named in his honour.

Fernery dimensions

The fernery is 17.4 metres wide x 42.0 metres long and 730m².

Community feedback

Council is seeking feedback from the community on the various options available for the fernery and the covered seated areas located on either side of the fernery.

Please complete the survey available on this page (or access here) to share your thoughts on the future of this facility. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the survey please either email engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au to request a copy or phone Council on 1300 883 699.

Survey closes Sunday 16th April, 2023.