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# Precinct 58 - Redevelopment of the former Bundaberg and Rural Fire Stations

> Bridges Health & Community Care Ltd received $1,910,822 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Bundaberg Central, Queensland.

## Project facts

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Applicant | Bridges Health & Community Care Ltd |
| Applicant type | Not-for-profit |
| Round | R2: Growing Regions Round 2 |
| Location | Bundaberg Central |
| State | Queensland |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $1,910,822 |
| Project type | Community hubs |
| Source | [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 10](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=10) |

## What is the project?

The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:

> The project will transform two decommissioned Fire Stations located in Bundaberg into a Community Hub for arts, culture, and wellbeing programs and events, fostering social inclusion, connection and coordinating preventative mental health initiatives.

Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list ([page 10](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=10)).



## Similar funded projects

- [Northern Beaches Community Hub Stage 1B](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/mackay-northern-beaches-community-hub-stage-1b/), Rural View QLD: $15,000,000
- [Cannonvale Community Facility](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/cannonvale-community-facility-cannon-valley/), Cannon Valley QLD: $14,876,000
- [Boulia Shire Community Hub](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/boulia-shire-community-hub/), Boulia QLD: $10,423,400

## Planning something similar for Round 3?

Round 3 is expected to fund $250,000 to $15 million per project. If you have a similar project in mind, we can help you get the quotes, designs and evidence together before the guidelines are released.

Checked on 30 October 2026.

## Sources

- [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025)](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf) (infrastructure.gov.au)

## Related pages

- [Northern Beaches Community Hub Stage 1B](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/mackay-northern-beaches-community-hub-stage-1b.md)
- [Cannonvale Community Facility](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/cannonvale-community-facility-cannon-valley.md)
- [Boulia Shire Community Hub](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/boulia-shire-community-hub.md)

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