- The Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy delivers a bold 20-year plan for local and state transport networks.
- Ninety-two per cent of community feedback backed the Strategy's priorities showing strong local support for smarter infrastructure.
- The Crisafulli Government has partnered with Bundaberg Regional Council to deliver the transport network Bundaberg deserves.
- Queenslanders have now seen 10 months of delivering for regional Queensland under the Crisafulli Government, after 10 years of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government and Bundaberg Regional Council have unveiled the Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy - a bold 20-year vision to drive connectivity, safety, and growth across the region.
The strategy lays the foundation for a transport network that meets the needs of a growing community and supports economic growth in the Bundaberg region.
In community feedback late last year, 92 per cent of respondents supported the strategy's direction and proposed priorities.
The strategy outlines a range of priority transport infrastructure and non-infrastructure initiatives for the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Council, and other state agencies to progress, focused on the following transport needs:
- Central business district revitalisation and Riverside Master Plan, especially in the CBD section of Quay Street.
- Access to the new Bundaberg Hospital.
- Residential growth areas.
- A safe and resilient transport network that can adapt to a changing climate, especially flood evacuation routes.
- Freight and general traffic access, especially to Port of Bundaberg and Bundaberg State Development Area.
- Freight transport routes in the Bundaberg region.
- Active and public transport access and connectivity in and around the Bundaberg CBD and the surrounding suburbs to support the local community and tourism.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said he was pleased to partner with Bundaberg Regional Council to unveil this long-overdue transport strategy.
"The Crisafulli Government is committed to working with local governments across the state to manage our connected transport networks for all Queenslanders," Minister Mickelberg said.
"The Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy is evidence of this commitment and is aligned with our vision for connected communities across Queensland.
"Whether it's better access to the new Bundaberg Hospital, safer flood evacuation routes, or unlocking freight corridors to the Port, we're backing Bundy with the infrastructure it deserves.
"Labor sat on their hands for ten years while Bundaberg's transport needs were ignored."
Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said the strategy provided a path forward to help the region prosper.
"This is about positive partnerships at the state and local government level for the people of Bundaberg and surrounds," Mr Bennett said.
"The Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy will unlock economic opportunities for the region, improve safety, enhance quality of life, and enable the seamless movement of people and goods."
Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor Helen Blackburn said the long-term strategy provides a holistic and collaborative vision for local and state roads to guide and inform investment decisions that benefit the Bundaberg Region transport network and community.
"The development of this strategy has been informed by extensive public consultation and engagement with key stakeholders," Mayor Blackburn said.
"We have listened carefully to feedback from residents, local businesses, and other key groups who will be directly impacted by the changes.
"The Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy is a reflection of our commitment to enhancing mobility, improving safety, and supporting economic growth.
"It will guide infrastructure investments and ensure that we meet the evolving needs of our residents, businesses, and visitors.
"I look forward to seeing the positive impact of this strategy and how it will contribute to a vibrant, livable, and connected community."
