Work starts on Bundaberg's first hotel development in 20 years

Key points

• Construction has begun on a 97-room, three-storey hotel near Bundaberg Airport, the first major short-term accommodation development in the city in 20 years. Mayor Helen Blackburn said a hotel demand study found the region was 800 beds short each night.
• MyState Limited is funding the project, which is expected to create about 50 ongoing jobs.
• Construction is due to finish by mid-2027, with the first guests expected later next year.