Bundaberg, QLD
Regional Council in Queensland
Australia
Bundaberg, QLD tracks progress toward its One Million Trees goal with engagement portal
The regional council set the planting goal for the end of 2024 on the path to a net-zero community by 2030. Residents head to the portal to request two seedlings per home or up to 250 free trees as part of the Landowner Program. There are also online forms for submitting trees planted at a resident's expense and suggesting locations for council planting. Inputs from these sources produce a map of every tree planted in Bundaberg with 122,617 trees recorded as of March 23, 2023.
Bundaberg, QLD
Australia
Bundaberg, QLD introduces streamlined online process for commercial trade water applications
Industrial discharge of liquid waste - or trade water - previously required two forms and lengthy reviews for approval. A new application system consolidates the process into a single form for faster completion and processing. The AI-enabled system automatically fills out trade water applications with relevant project information from other documents. Applicants can also update previously filed documents with information in their trade water applications.
Bundaberg, QLD
Australia
Bundaberg, QLD takes cloud-first approach to public services with Civica's Authority Altitude
Local officials worked with Civica on a council-wide digital transformation focused on flexibility and cost efficiency. The Authority Altitude solution supported uncomplicated integration of processes from in-house systems and outside vendors. Council officers and residents can easily access Bundaberg's digital services from any connected device. The IT team benefits from predictive maintenance capabilities and minimal operational costs, thus saving resources for other initiatives.
Bundaberg, QLD
Australia
Bundaberg, QLD creates low-cost mobility options in high-traffic areas with Neuron e-scooters
The mobility operator assigned 250 N3 e-scooters to Bundaberg's central business district and the town of Bargara for a one-year pilot. The N3 includes advanced features like an emergency button, a helmet lock, and voice guidance on safe operation. E-scooter uses can pay by the minute or purchase three-day, weekly, or monthly passes. Council officials worked with Neuron Mobility on geofenced service areas that balance commuter demands with safety concerns.
Bundaberg, QLD
Australia
Bundaberg, QLD visualizes light pollution data as part of Reducing Urban Glow project
The council worked with national, state, and private sector partners to install 75 light sensors. Each sensor measures ambient light brightness and cloud cover. Data from eastern Bundaberg and coastal communities result in brightness heat maps updated every 15 minutes. The Reducing Urban Glow website includes a time-lapsed book of recent heat maps for context. Bundaberg created the project to reduce artificial light use that endangers local sea turtle nests.
Bundaberg, QLD
Australia
Bundaberg, QLD expands its community outreach efforts with the Bundaberg Now podcast
The weekly podcast series uses radio-style segments to communicate regional news in an approachable manner. Each episode blends news on council departments with human and natural interest stories. In the first episode, listeners heard stories about the Reef Guardian Program, the Regional Libraries, and local company Bundy Limes. Bundaberg Now is an offshoot of the community news website of the same name operated by the council.
Bundaberg, QLD
Australia