Land secured to expand Bundaberg fire and emergency response

• The Miles Government has secured land for a future fire and emergency service facility in Bundaberg
• The 1-hectare site is located on Ashfield Road, Rubyanna, east of Bundaberg Central.
• The new land will allow for a future facility to complement the existing Queensland Fire Department facility in Thabeban

The Bundaberg community will be future proofed with the purchase of land for a future Queensland Fire Department facility to keep up with community growth.

Land has been secured in Bundaberg East to ensure that community safety needs are met as the community continues to grow across the region.

Bundaberg has experienced continued growth across the region, which means the demand for land is also increasing.

Following an extensive land search and analysis of operational demand in the area, Minister Nikki Boyd today announced Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has secured land for future development.

The strategically located 1-hectare site sits at 131 Ashfield Road, Rubyanna, east of Bundaberg Central.

QFD will closely monitor future growth in the region and consult with the community before finalising plans for the facilities on the land and deciding which services will be provided from the site.

Quotes attributable to Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith MP:

“Bundaberg is a growing community welcoming many new families, businesses, and industries into our region thanks to the record investment into jobs, health, and education by the Miles Labor Government,” Mr Smith said.

“As our population increases, so will the infrastructure delivery of houses, factories, shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, and community facilities.”

“This means that our frontline services need the infrastructure, equipment, and personnel to best serve an expanding community.”

“I know firsthand the incredible work our local firefighters do in protecting properties and lives across Bundaberg, which is why I have listened to them and delivered this future-proofing new fire station.”

“This is another major delivery item that is developing Bundaberg into a regional Queensland powerhouse.”

Quotes attributable to Fire and Disaster Recovery Minister Nikki Boyd:

“As Queensland’s population grows, so must Queensland Fire Department’s capabilities,” Ms Boyd said.

“The 2023-24 State Budget allocated $2 million to secure an appropriate site for the fire and emergency service infrastructure that Bundaberg will need in coming years.

“With the demand for land also going up, this land purchase is a prudent step and secures a space for emergency response infrastructure to expand alongside the community.”

Quotes attributable to Queensland Fire Department Commissioner Steve Smith:

“This investment future-proofs land and infrastructure needs, ensuring Bundaberg is provided with the appropriate level of emergency response capability in the years to come,” Mr Smith said.

“It is a commitment to the community that their growing emergency service needs will be met.

“Located strategically near Bundaberg Central and main roads, the community can rest assured they will continue to receive a strong fire response in the years ahead.

“We look forward to what the future has in store for QFD at this new site.”

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