Bundaberg is gearing up to be the next Queensland town to introduce fines for people who camp ‘illegally’ in public places.
The issue has flared up following a complaint about the increasing numbers of travellers who have apparently been camping out in Lions Park near the river.
Councillor Mary Wilkinson said although camping was prohibited in the area, there is no signage in place warning visitors.
“Camping in public parks is not allowed,” she told the Bundaberg NewsMail. “At this point in time looking to have them introduced when the new local laws were introduced early next year.
“A lot of people think they can just park and camp anywhere,” she said. “But unfortunately that is not the case.”
One Bundaberg resident told the NewsMail that some campers had been in Lions Park for nearly two weeks and had been using electricity outlets there.
“We pay water rates, rates, and a lot of people have to pay rent and yet they are getting it all for free,” the resident said.
However, another local Jordan Peace said he did not mind the campers staying under the bridge.
“They are fairly quiet and I don’t even notice them there at all,” he said. “We even get louder people here with their boats.”
