Building Works Updates

Fraser Coast Regional Council will shortly be undertaking works on the heritage-listed Bond Store within Maryborough’s historic Customs Precinct. 

We are mindful of the community and tourism value of this heritage listed site and are working hard to ensure this much-loved building can continue to be cared for well into the future.

We appreciate the patience of the local community and visitors to this area while this project is underway.

The Bond Store

Now open!

The Bond Store was impacted by the 2022 floods, which inundated the basement to 9.95m in January and 10.37m in February.

Since then, Council has been working with specialist contractors to complete the following works:

  • Investigation to gauge impact of flooding to the site, followed by rectification and remediation works; and
  • further forensic investigation and design to address ongoing moisture ingress into the site.

An external works program is planned for mid to late 2024 which will mitigate water ingress and help maintain the building’s moisture barriers.

Did You Know?

The Great Flood of 1893 was the worst on record in Maryborough.  Flood waters reached a whopping 12.27m in depth, destroying buildings, livestock, and crops and leaving hundreds homeless. At the Bond Store, flood waters didn’t just engulf the basement – the water was waist deep on the first floor as well! 

Visit the Flood Marker to find out more about Maryborough’s floods and gauge the height of each event.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Bond Store was impacted by the 2022 floods.These devastating floods inundated the Bond Store basement and caused serious damage to the building. The site reopened to the public on 26 March 2024, and future works are planned to help protect the Bond Store.

  • The ongoing impacts of the Covid 19 pandemic have affected supply chains worldwide. As the pandemic has gone on, it has become more and more difficult to source materials, and shipping between locations takes longer. Specialised tradesmen, qualified to work on heritage-listed buildings are in high demand.  

    The building has presented complex issues relating to water ingress and moisture, which caused substantial damage to both the building and the displays inside. Our aim is to complete a considered program of works that addresses the underlying issues and prevents these problems from recurring to ensure that the Bond Store is kept in good stead for many years to come.

  • The Bond Store is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register with the Department of Environment and Science. This means that it has been deemed to have cultural heritage significance to the people of Queensland. Works on heritage listed places must be carefully planned and undertaken, and there are strict rules in place around what methods and materials can be used. This is to ensure we do not diminish the heritage value of this special building. Specialist tradesmen are familiar with these rules and regulations and can undertake these necessary works without placing the Bond Store at risk.

  • Prior to the flooding events of early 2022, the collection objects housed in The Bond Store were relocated to a safe site. Museum staff have been hard at work cataloguing, photographing, repacking, and caring for our artefacts to ensure they’re kept in good condition.