Safer school zones, flood resilience and safety upgrades are part of Bundaberg Regional Council’s more than $47 million investment into roads through the 2026 – 2027 Budget.
The funding is set to prepare the region’s road and transport infrastructure for long-term growth.
Here’s just some of the works being funded in this year’s budget:
Safer access around Bundaberg North State High School
New pedestrian infrastructure will be delivered near Bundaberg North State High School to improve safety for students, parents and residents.
The upgrades will focus on the area around:
- Marks Street
- Barber Street
- the Mount Perry Road service road
Planned works include:
- new zebra crossings
- wombat crossings
- improved connections between the school, bus stops and parking areas
The project is also designed to make it easier and safer for students travelling between Bundaberg North State High School and Bundaberg North State Primary School.
Traffic calming planned for Sims Road
Traffic calming measures will be developed along Sims Road following ongoing concerns about speeding and a history of serious crashes.
The planned upgrades include:
- reducing the speed limit to 50 km/h
- upgraded wombat crossings
- improvements to the Boundary Street intersection
The works are aimed at improving safety for both motorists and pedestrians using the area.
Future upgrades planned for Targo Street
Funding has also been set aside for the future reconstruction of Targo Street.
The project is expected to include:
- resurfacing works
- drainage upgrades
- kerb and channel replacement
- new footpath links
- streetscape improvements
The upgrades are intended to reduce maintenance costs while creating a more functional and accessible street environment.
Major works continuing on Wallaville Goondoon Road
Significant funds have been allocated across two stages of upgrades to Wallaville Goondoon Road during 2026/27.
The works will include:
- pavement rehabilitation
- widening the road to 7.5 metres
- drainage improvements
- targeted safety upgrades
The upgrades will be carried out in line with Council’s Network Safety Plan, with the project designed to improve road safety, reliability and the long-term lifespan of the rural route.
Flood resilience upgrades for rural roads
Council has also allocated funding to improve flood resilience and transport reliability in rural parts of the region.
Boaga Road floodway renewal
A renewal of the Boaga Road floodway at Mullet Creek will replace ageing infrastructure with a new low-level concrete floodway.
The project is designed to:
- better withstand flooding events
- improve reliability during wet weather
- meet environmental requirements near Littabella National Park
Kolan Flats Road crossing upgrade
At Maroondan upgrades will be carried out at the Gin Gin Creek crossing on Kolan Flats Road.
The existing deteriorated floodways and ageing timber bridge will be replaced with a new low-level concrete floodway.
Additional works will include:
- a rocked fish ramp
- extra safety treatments
- improvements for regular water flow conditions
The project will help improve safety and reliability for road users in the area.
Find out more about what Bundaberg Regional Council’s 2026 – 2027 Budget will offer here.
There are budget education resources available on this page which further explain Council’s capital investment planning.
