Bundaberg Action Plan
The Bundaberg Action Plan recognises and responds to changing needs and flood risk conditions following its launch in 2017.
The plan is based on options from a Flood Mitigation Options Assessment Report developed by an independent consultant based on community feedback and technical studies.
After further extensive community consultation in 2018, four options were chosen by the community and experts to future flood-proof affected residents and businesses.
- Bundaberg North Evacuation Route Improvements
Improve the connection between Bundaberg North and the CBD during a flood event - Bundaberg East Levee
To provide better protection for parts of Bundaberg East, Bundaberg South and the CBD - Upper Flood Plain Evacuation Improvements
Reduce the isolation time of Goodnight Scrub, Morganville, Pine Creek, Givelda and Electra - Floodway House Purchase Scheme
A voluntary purchase or relocation through a land-swap of select residential blocks in Bundaberg North that are deemed to be in a floodway with high depths and velocities.
The options remain subject to ongoing consideration.
Status
November 2015
Independent study undertaken by consultants Jacobs to review previous flood studies and hold a public consultation period.
Early 2017
Completion of the Bundaberg Flood Protection Study.
Mid 2017
Launched the Bundaberg Action Plan (BAP) with $4 million allocated by the Queensland Government
2018
Community consultation on the four proposed projects in the BAP
January 2019
Funding of $1.1 million was announced for the first phase of the Upper Floodplain Evacuation Improvements project.
October 2020
The Queensland Government committed half the funding to construct the Bundaberg Flood Levee and commenced engagement with the Commonwealth Government to secure a co-funding commitment.
June 2023
Joint funding of the $174.7 million Bundaberg East Levee secured by the Queensland and Commonwealth governments to provide better protection for parts of Bundaberg East, Bundaberg South and the CBD.
Bundaberg East Levee
Following the 2013 floods, we worked with the Bundaberg community on how to reduce flood risk to the people of Bundaberg, their homes, businesses and the local economy.
Find out more about the levee.
We will continue working with you
It takes a long time to come to a decision on projects of the scale and complexity proposed in this plan because they involve local, state and federal governments.
Last updated: 28 Mar 2024