A public toilet block has been closed indefinitely following more than 18 months of relentless vandalism and graffiti.
Despite repeated repairs and ongoing maintenance, the facility at Norville Park has continued to be targeted, leaving Bundaberg Regional Council with no option but to close the amenities to protect public safety and prevent further unnecessary costs.
The toilet block will be demolished at a future date.
The closure follows similar action taken at the Crofton Street public toilets, which have been closed to the public since October 2025 due to escalating safety concerns.
The closure formed part of Council’s Safe Spaces, Thriving Places initiative to improve safety and revitalise the Bundaberg CBD.
Mayor Helen Blackburn said the repeated acts of vandalism were unacceptable and had come at a significant cost to the community.
“It is disgraceful that a small number of people continue to deliberately damage public facilities that are there for everyone to use,” she said.
“Every time these toilets are vandalised, ratepayers are left footing the bill for repairs, cleaning and maintenance.
“That is money that could otherwise be invested in improving parks, roads, playgrounds and other community services.”
Mayor Blackburn said Council had worked hard to keep the Norville Pool Park amenities operational but the ongoing cycle of vandalism had become unsustainable.
“We have repaired the damage time and time again, only to see the facility targeted within a short period,” she said.
“Unfortunately, there comes a point where continuing to spend ratepayers’ money on the same repairs simply cannot be justified.”
Bundaberg Regional Council is urging anyone who witnesses vandalism or suspicious activity at public facilities to report it to the Queensland Police Service.
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