Other works in progress

Works will begin soon on the upgrade of the pedestrian crossing at Beerburrum Street, Aroona which will provide a safe crossing to Ridgehaven Park.

The upgraded pedestrian crossing will include traffic/pedestrian lights and more road lighting.

Work is scheduled to start late May 2023. Residents adjacent to the works will be updated closer to commencement.

Construction is expected to be completed within three months, weather and site conditions permitting.

Your patience during construction is appreciated.

Project News - K3739 - Div 3 - Signalisation Pedestrian Crossing Beerburrum St Aroona

Sunshine Coast Council will soon begin construction to replace the ageing revetment wallat Bradman Avenue (Cod Hole) boat ramp and upgrade the adjoining car park.

Construction of the car park requires some vegetation removal in the tidal zone. All relevant approvals have been obtained.

Works are scheduled to commence in February 2023 with completion expected in May 2023, site and weather conditions permitting. The revetment wall will be rebuilt first, followed by car park resurfacing and new line marking.

The Cod Hole boat ramp and entire car park will be closed for the duration of works for public safety. Alternative boat ramp locations are shown on figure 2.

Construction Notification-K4168-Div7- Cod Hole Revetment Car Park

The light is to come on at dusk, run for four hours and then dim to a pre-set level for the
rest of the night (all year round).

The intention is to provide ‘security lighting’ throughout the night for people walking through the park, but not at a lighting level that will cause disturbance to residents immediately adjacent the park.

Project News -K2990 - Div 1 - Solar Lighting Chantilly Park Beerwah

The first of three construction stages (Stage 1A and 1B) involve a new 20-metre indoor pool, along with improved structures, plant, operating equipment, and demolition of the existing indoor pool.

Timing for Stage 2 and Stage 3 is still to be determined.

Future works include a new entry building, children’s water play areas, public amenities, a refurbished kiosk, and improved car parking.

Construction is expected to be completed by November 2023, weather and site conditions permitting.

Project News - Kawana Aquatic Centre Update

As part of this year’s stormwater renewal program, council is replacing a stormwater inlet headwall on Bringenbrong Drive, Buderim.

A headwall is a small retaining wall built at the basin of a storm water drainage pipe.

The renewal is required to reduce any erosion to the pipe, and surrounding area, caused by the constant flow of water.

Work is scheduled to start the week beginning Monday 6 March 2023. Construction is expected to be completed within two weeks, weather and site conditions permitting.

Work will occur between 7am and 5pm on weekdays.

Project News - K4187 - Div 6 - SW Pit Upgrade Bringenbrong Dr

Work is scheduled to start the week beginning Monday 20 February 2023. Construction is expected to be completed within one week, weather and site conditions permitting.

Work will occur between 7am and 5pm on weekdays.

During works, access to properties will be maintained, however there will be a temporary loss to on-street parking to facilitate construction.

Buderim, Stephen Street - Stormwater Pit Upgrade

Works will begin soon on the installation of new parking bays along Toral Drive, Buderim.

There will be an additional 17 car parks available across three bays.

The new parking bays will be welcome during peak periods for both residents and the community.

Project News-K3346-Div 7- Toral Drive Buderim Parking

The coastal pathway is the Sunshine Coast’s longest and most popular shared pathway, extending 73 kilometres from Bells Creek in the south to Coolum in the north.

Sunshine Coast Council’s vision is for the pathway to be a world-class scenic coastal pathway route, connecting the coast through beaches, parks and open spaces.

The pathway provides people with the opportunity to explore the coast’s natural beauty, services and businesses and allows our community to achieve a healthy, active and sustainable lifestyle.

Project News - H5637 - Div 2 - Caloundra Headland Coastal Pathway

Sunshine Coast Council is committed to maintaining our infrastructure across the region. As part of this year’s Stormwater Renewal

Program, council is replacing one stormwater pit on Oronsay Avenue, Caloundra.

Work is scheduled to start the week beginning Monday 13 February 2023. Construction is expected to be completed within one week, weather and site conditions permitting.

Work will occur between 7am and 5pm on weekdays.

Project News-K4187-Div 2-SW Pit Upgrades - Oronsay Ave

 This project will improve safety at this busy intersection for students and the school community, as well as pedestrians and cyclists. It will also help to relieve traffic congestion at school drop off and pick up times.

Some car parking along Queen Street and the Queen Street Service Lane will require reconfiguration to allow for the intersection upgrade and shared pathway construction.

Minor vegetation removal will be required to make way for the upgraded shared pathway and crossings.

The shared pathway upgrade is jointly funded by the Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads to extend the cycle network across our region.

Project News H5003 & H5954- Div 2 Queen-Bower St Intersection Upgrade

The Caloundra Road Tree Planting project will provide feature accents, colour and visual interest to this major thoroughfare that is the gateway to Caloundra. The project involves infill street tree planting at selected sites between Kawana Way Link Road and Nicklin Way on Caloundra Road.

Tree species have been carefully chosen to complement the sites and follow the local street tree strategies outlined in councils Street Tree Master Plan.

Work is scheduled to commence late March 2023 and construction is expected to last for two weeks (weather dependent). Work hours will be 6:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Project News-H6184-Div 2-Caloundra Road Tree Planting

Work is scheduled to start Wednesday 22 February 2023. Construction is expected to be completed within one week, weather and site conditions permitting.

Work will occur between 7am and 5pm on weekdays.

During works, access to properties will be maintained, however there will be a temporary loss to on-street parking to facilitate construction.

Project News-K4187-Div 9-SW Pit Upgrades - Grandview Dr

The irrigation system will assist council to maintain a vibrant and healthy plant profile within the centre median.

A smart irrigation system utilises predictive weather monitoring and adjusts water usage for efficient water use.

Plantings in the centre median are currently exposed to harsh conditions and at times struggle to thrive. Council will be able to expand the planting pallet once water is available to the area.

Works are scheduled to commence Wednesday 15 February 2023 (subject to specialist equipment availability) and is anticipated to be completed within two weeks (weather dependent).

Project News-H9369-Div 9-Coolum Streetscape Centre Median Smart Irrigation

The existing public amenities building, located near the Currimundi Lake boat ramp at the end of Westaway Parade, has reached the end of its service life and will be replaced.

The new amenities will consist of two unisex toilets, one ambulant toilet, and one unisex Person with a Disability (PWD) cubical. The building also has facilities to assist the adjoining soccer clubs’ operations.

Council will Works are scheduled to commence late October 2022 with be completion expected by mid-February 2023, site and weather conditions permitting. to keep the existing facility open while construction is being undertaken, however some changeover period will be required.

Project News - Div 3 - K1619 - Frank McIvor Park Amenities Renewal

Work is scheduled to start the week beginning Monday 27 February 2023. Construction is expected to be completed within one week, weather and site conditions permitting. Work will occur between 7am and 5pm on weekdays.

During works, access to properties will be maintained, however there will be a temporary loss to on-street parking to facilitate construction.

Works will begin soon on the installation of a ten car parking bay on Croydon Avenue, adjacent to Grahame Stewart Park in Currimundi. 

The outcome will be improved parking during peak periods for both residents and the community. For the exact location please see figure 1 overleaf. 

Works also include upgrading the current street drainage.

No trees will be removed for the works.

Project News - K3370 -Div 3 - Car Park Drainage Croydon Ave Currimundi

Work is scheduled to start the week beginning Monday 28 November 2022. Construction is expected to be completed within one week, weather and site conditions permitting.

Work will occur between 7am and 5pm on weekdays, and 7am and 1pm on Saturdays.

During works, access to properties will be maintained, however there will be a temporary loss to on-street parking to facilitate construction.

Project News-K4050-Div 7-SW Pit Upgrades Elkhorn St Kuluin

The existing playground will be renewed with improved play equipment, soft fall, timber edging and turf rectification works. 

As part of the works planned for the playground a new double swing set will be installed, as well as a play hut. 

The new play structure will feature multiple decks with monkey bars, a climbing wall, conveyor bridge, pommel bridge and slide.

Project News -Div 5 - H7561 - Playground Equipment Renewal Cedar Court Maleny

Improvements for accessibility and comfort include:

• Renewal of garden beds with suitable plantings

• Additional street trees to enhance the streetscape and provide more shade

• Existing pavement to be resurfaced to rejuvenate the space

• Refurbishment and rearrangement of street furniture (bins, benches and tables) including a few new stools and bike racks to encourage community use of the new streetscape

Project News - K2569 - Div 10 - Footpath Repair Obi Obi Rd Mapleton

Work is scheduled to start the week beginning Monday 27 February 2023. Construction is expected to be completed within one week, weather and site conditions permitting.

Work will occur between 7am and 5pm on weekdays.

Project News-K4187-Div 8-SW Pit Upgrades - Taylor St