Hervey Bay Community Hub

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22 September 2025

Hervey Bay Community Hub reaches new heights

The Hervey Bay Community Hub has officially reached its highest point, marking another major milestone in the construction of one of the most significant community projects ever undertaken on the Fraser Coast.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the project would create a new city heart in Hervey Bay with more public spaces and easier access to Council services.

“This is an exciting step forward as the Hervey Bay Community Hub continues to take shape,” he said.

“We’re building more than just a structure - we’re building a long-term asset for our whole community.

“When it opens in the second half of 2026, the new hub will bring together services that are currently spread across the city and provide a welcoming space where people can learn, meet, create, and access support under one roof.”

The roof slab was poured this month, with more than 7,400 cubic metres of concrete and 612 tonnes of steel now forming the completed structure. To date, 757 workers have been inducted on-site, with daily numbers peaking at over 140.

Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm said the Federal Government was proud to support Fraser Coast Regional Council to deliver the new hub.

“This is a very exciting project – one that will benefit this thriving community for many years to come,” he said.

“Community projects like this one deliver jobs and opportunity before, during and after they’re built, and it’s pleasing to see this is being delivered with the help of local companies.

“Through the Hinkler Regional Deal, our government will continue to deliver community infrastructure that will benefit the Hervey Bay and wider Fraser Coast region as it grows.”

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Denis Chapman said the project was not only delivering important infrastructure for the community, but also supporting local jobs.

"Local businesses are helping bring this project to life, from electrical and hydraulic work to earthworks, waterproofing, ceilings and partitions, and more," Cr Chapman said.

“So far, about a third of the total project value has gone to local companies, which is fantastic for the regional economy.”

Now that the roof structure is complete, work is progressing on the internal fit-out of the building, starting from the ground floor upwards.

Inside the building, stairs, windows, ceilings and services are being installed, with painting and joinery already underway on the ground floor and ceiling works starting on level one.

The Hervey Bay Community Hub will include:

• A new, expanded two-level library with more space and modern facilities
• A central customer service and Council administration centre
• A Disaster Resilience Centre to help the community prepare for and respond to natural disasters
• Meeting rooms, creative spaces and flexible areas for public use
• An outdoor public plaza for community events and everyday enjoyment

Cr Seymour said more than three-quarters of the building would be for community use.

“Whether you’re borrowing a book, using a podcast room, attending a meeting, or simply taking a break in the public plaza - this hub will offer something for everyone,” he said.

The Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre (incorporating a Disaster Resilience Centre) is a commitment under the Hinkler Regional Deal, supported by $40 million from the Australian Government.

More details are available at https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/hervey-bay-library-administration-centre-inc-disaster-resilience-centre

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