Redevelopment of Bundaberg ANZAC Park

The ANZAC Park Bundaberg will create new recreational spaces, a flexible outdoor event space and a memorial avenue commemorating the region’s service personnel.

This investment will increase amenities within the Bundaberg CBD and represents one facet of the Riverside Masterplan and the Civic & Cultural Precinct Strategic Vision.

This project focuses on creating an active space, strategically located in the CBD on the banks of the Burnett River.

State and Federal Government funding is being sought to complete this major project, which will honour our service personnel and create a vibrant recreational space next to the Burnett River.

Development features

• Memorial commemoration space
• Zero-depth water play
• Adventure-style playground
• An outdoor amphitheatre for ANZAC services and events
• Improved access to the riverside walkway

Benefits

• Honour and enhance the ANZAC legacy
• Activation of the CBD and increased visitation
• Encourage new community events and festivals in the CBD
• Encourage physical activity and use of the riverside walkway
• Encourage investment in the CBD

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.