Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park
ANZAC Park Bundaberg will create new recreational spaces and a memorial avenue commemorating the region’s service personnel.
Stage 1 Redevelopment Update
The scaled-down Stage 1 Anzac Park Redevelopment works commenced in September 2024 to ensure memorial services can return to Anzac Park as soon as possible. Stage 1 works will be delivered by both internal departments and external local subcontractors. Subcontractor availability and weather conditions will ultimately determine the completion date.
Stage 1 scope will include:
- Anzac and entertainment lawn including memorial and flagpole for Anzac Day Services
- Pathways, memorial plinths and landscaping including trees and planting
- Amenities and undercover BBQ area including Changing Places Facilities
- Stabilisation of existing riverside embankment
- Stormwater, electrical and water infrastructure to compliment current and future development
- Memorial Artwork
- Park Bench seating throughout
Stage 1 design and construction will lay the foundation for future development stages to achieve ultimate design when Council is in a financial position to do so.
Read the latest news on Anzac Park here:
Anzac Park memorial soon underway
Plans to prioritise return of Anzac Park memorial
Anzac Park trees form part of project plan
ANZAC Park Bundaberg will create new recreational spaces and a memorial avenue commemorating the region’s service personnel.
Stage 1 Redevelopment Update
The scaled-down Stage 1 Anzac Park Redevelopment works commenced in September 2024 to ensure memorial services can return to Anzac Park as soon as possible. Stage 1 works will be delivered by both internal departments and external local subcontractors. Subcontractor availability and weather conditions will ultimately determine the completion date.
Stage 1 scope will include:
- Anzac and entertainment lawn including memorial and flagpole for Anzac Day Services
- Pathways, memorial plinths and landscaping including trees and planting
- Amenities and undercover BBQ area including Changing Places Facilities
- Stabilisation of existing riverside embankment
- Stormwater, electrical and water infrastructure to compliment current and future development
- Memorial Artwork
- Park Bench seating throughout
Stage 1 design and construction will lay the foundation for future development stages to achieve ultimate design when Council is in a financial position to do so.
Read the latest news on Anzac Park here:
Anzac Park memorial soon underway
Plans to prioritise return of Anzac Park memorial
Anzac Park trees form part of project plan
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June 2025 Project Update
Works on the Anzac Park Stage 1 Redevelopment are progressing well with bulk earthworks, stormwater drainage and sewer relocation being completed in the first quarter of 2025.
Works in progress:
- Inground services have recently been completed in May 25 with concrete pathways detailed landscaping progressing
- Concrete seating and memorial elements will soon be lifted into place in July 2025
- Council have worked with the RSL to have the Ordnance QF 25 – Pounder Field Gun returned to Anzac Park
- Riverside lights adjacent to ANZAC Park have been repaired and are now working
- Anzac Veterans Memorial Monument has been returned to Anzac Park after being temporarily relocated at BUSS Park
- Flag pole installed
A combination of unexpected works including heritage considerations, compliance requirements, site conditions and weather impacts have delayed the Project.
Works are scheduled to be completed in August 2025 with the exception of the Amenities building and surrounding area which is scheduled to be complete in October 2025 weather conditions permitting.
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Timeline
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Riverside Masterplan Consultation
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageThese plans were developed after extensive consultation for the Bundaberg Riverside Masterplan.
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Council Approval of Riverside Masterplan
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Design for the Redevelopment of ANZAC Pool and Park
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageFollowing the work completed on the Riverside Masterplan, Council has developed a design that seeks to revitalise the area, increase activity and provide an iconic space for the region.
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Inclusion in Advocacy Priorities 2020
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Information Session on plans for ANZAC Park and the Regional Aquatic Centre
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageSaturday 28 November, 2020: 11am - 1pm at Norville Pool, 148 Enterprise St, Bundaberg
Come along and find out about Council's plans to transform recreation and aquatic facilities in Bundaberg.
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Give us your views
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageCouncil is seeking feedback from the community on the Re-development of ANZAC Park and the proposed Regional Aquatic Centre. The survey is open until 5pm Monday 14 December, 2020. Fill it out online here.
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Secure Capital funding from State and Commonwealth Governments
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageCouncil recently secured a $5 million grant under the Building Better Regions Fund to help fund delivery of the redevelopment. See project information here.
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ANZAC Pool closes
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageAt the end of the 2021/2022 season, ANZAC Pool will close. Council will work with current users of the pool to look at swimming options while the new Aquatic Centre is being built.
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Update May 2022
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageThe decision regarding the timing of the Anzac Pool demolition as part of the redevelopment of the Anzac Park precinct has been deferred.
Following Council’s request to the Federal Government for an extension on the timeline of its grant for this project, we have been advised that a decision in relation to this request will not be made until after the election. As such, Council will be undertaking the usual maintenance work at the pool during the winter closure. This will ensure that the option to reopen the pool remains viable as per normal timeframes once Council receives and assesses the response.
Council remains committed to the redevelopment of Anzac Park which will link the riverside with the CBD, create a vibrant and accessible community space and invigorate the heart of Bundaberg.
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Update 14 June 2022
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageThe revitalisation of the Bundaberg riverside has been given certainty as Bundaberg Regional Council confirms it will move forward with the Anzac Park redevelopment.
Council has made the decision to progress the redevelopment after a project analysis revealed the significant financial impact of further delaying the project. Current estimates show that leaving the Anzac Pool open for another season would add an additional $1.3 million to the cost of the overall project.
While an application had been made for an extension to the timeline of a Federal Government grant for the project, all Councillors were provided with details of this projected increase in costs and the decision was made to progress the project. Considerations included the cost escalations of further delay, the time the new Federal Government would take to establish new departments and the fact that the project was already a number of months delayed.
The decision means the Anzac Pool, which in its current format was officially opened in March 1956, will not reopen for another season.
Anzac Pool has been a much-loved community facility in its 66 years and you can read more about its history, including the 50th anniversary celebrations held in 2006, here.
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Tender now open for Curation of Anzac Park Memorials.
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageCouncil has completed the detailed design for the Redevelopment of ANZAC Park and has been successful in gaining funding through the Commonwealth Governments Building Better Regions Fund for the construction of the park.
TEN/1675 - Curation of Anzac Park Memorials seeks to engage a suitably experienced consultant or team to research and support the curation of the stories of the Bundaberg Region as they relate to local personnel and animals who served within the Australian Defence Force and its predecessors. This includes their participation in all of Australia’s military deployments, operations, and activities. The Consultant will be required to shape the acquired information into a cohesive story that can be used to inform the curation of the memorials and commemorative aspects of the Redeveloped ANZAC Park. This engagement is not for the production of the memorials or commemorative artworks, a separate, subsequent procurement process will be undertaken to engage appropriate artist/s for these works. All enquiries regarding this engagement are to be made though the Vendor Panel online forum. Closing date for submissions was 26 July 2022.
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Consultation with stakeholders to honour service personnel
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageCouncil is working with service organisations to incorporate many elements to honour service personnel, as part of the ANZAC Park re-development.
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Thursday 7th July, 2022
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageWork starts on the Anzac Park re-development
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19 August 2022
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageNiche Environment and Heritage appointed to do research for and curation of ANZAC Memorials and Commemorative Artworks
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Your stories, our history launched.
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageWe are collecting information on the region’s wartime past so that it can be more fully recognized and told. You can find out more information here.
We would love to hear from you if you have stories, great or small, that relate to this topic and that you are willing to share. Please fill out the survey here.
If you would prefer a paper copy please contact Council during working hours on 1300 883 699 or email engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au(External link).
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16th September, 2023
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageTender for design and construction of the events space opens.
Vendor Panel members can access the Tender here.
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Stormwater Infrastructure
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageFrom September 2023 - Stormwater Infrastructure installation underway.
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Detailed Design Contract awarded
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageDecember 2023: GHD awarded the Detailed Design Contract for Anzac Park.
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Stormwater Infrastructure early works scope completed
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageFebruary 2024: Early works scope of stormwater infrastructure completed.
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Geotechnical Investigation completed
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageFebruary 2024: GHD completed the geotechnical investigation at Anzac Park site as part of the Detailed Design Contract.
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Detailed Design of Anzac Park
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageCompletion of Detailed Design of Anzac Park by GHD.
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Stage 1 Construction Tender
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park has finished this stageStage 1 construction will be delivered by Council departments and external subcontractors as required.
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Stage 1 Construction of Anzac Park Redevelopment – In Progress
Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park is currently at this stageConstruction commenced in September 24 by Council Civil Works Department. (duration dependent on weather and contractor availability).
Documents published following ongoing community interest:
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210210 Consultation Report 17 Feb 21.pdf (75.5 KB) (pdf)
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ANZAC Park Redevelopment Community Engagement Report_Redacted.pdf (6.41 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix C ANZAC Park detailed responses and suggestions.pdf (144 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix D_Survey_Responses_Report_ANZAC_Park-redevelopment.pdf (2.3 MB) (pdf)
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Research for Memorials and Commemorative Artworks – Anzac Park Themes Summary Report (6.82 MB) (pdf)
Who's Listening
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Bundaberg Regional Council
Phone 1300 883 699 Email projects@bundaberg.qld.gov.au