Sunshine Coast Council

Recently, we’ve received complaints about dogs being walked off-leash at William Guy Memorial Park, Cottman Street, Buderim.

Council’s Transport Levy is improving public transport today, and for the future. The Transport Levy in 2018/2019 will support the continued planning for the Light Rail project and other strategic transport planning, Council Link and Flexilink trial services, bus stop accessibility upgrades and travel behaviour change investigations. The Transport Levy is working for Division 3 with the bus stop opposite IGA Wurtulla upgraded recently. It now meets the standards for compliance with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (DSAPT). Over 70% of Sunshine Coast bus stops are now compliant.

Community groups across the region are receiving a welcome financial boost, with more than $595,000 in grants endorsed at last month’s council meeting.

I’m pleased my request to have speed limits reviewed along a number of streets in Mooloolaba has had a positive result for the community.

The countdown is now underway to the 2018 Horizon Festival when our Sunshine Coast will come alive over 10 arts-fuelled days from August 24 to September 2.

To beat the heat next Summer council will be installing a permanent umbrella over the waterfront seating area at Reflections Crescent Park, Birtinya. The work is soon to commence and will provide a scenic spot for locals to enjoy the lake views.

The Woombye Bendigo Bank Community Breakfast held earlier this month was very well attended.

When driving on rural roads, it is important to remember that driveways and access points to properties may not be as visible as in built up areas, but residents need to access the roads safely.

It was terrific to attend the Coolum Surf Life Saving Sponsors Appreciation Evening. This event provides the surf club the opportunity to thank sponsors for their ongoing support of surf lifesaving in Coolum.

It’s official – 10 new high quality concrete acrylic surface netball courts at the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex are now in action and getting a great workout!