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Find out if you need approval when building and changing property fencing and retaining walls, including advice on how to avoid or resolve fencing disputes between neighbours.

Sunshine Coast Council is ready to submit its application to seek approval for an alignment of the reconstructed Moffat Beach seawall that attempts to retain the much-loved Norfolk pine trees.

Building includes new structures, swimming pools, retaining walls, additions and alterations to existing buildings.

Building work includes new buildings and structures, swimming pools, retaining walls and additions or alterations to existing buildings.

Peruse council's building and development fact sheets.

A private building certifier can advise whether you need a development building work permit. Some minor building work may be accepted development or exempt building work.

This list is comprehensive but does not include every scenario. You should seek advice from a private building certifier before commencing your project.

Investing more than $2 million in the new Forest Park West at Sippy Downs, $1 million for the feasibility and concept design of a new library and community venue also at Sippy Downs plus significant upgrades to cycling and pedestrian facilities are among the Sunshine Coast Council 2022–23 Budget highlights for Division 6.

Find out more about the Moffat Beach seawall reconstruction project.

Sunshine Coast Quarries provides high‑quality basalt and rhyolite materials for large‑scale government projects and private sector developments across the Sunshine Coast.

Ocean Street, Maroochydore placemaking and Marcoola Beach streetscape renewals are among the Sunshine Coast Council 2022–23 Budget highlights for Division 8.

Learn more about the CTCU project.

Investments in the next stage of Buderim Village Park, lighting upgrades to sporting fields, cycle lanes at Rosemount and sealing of a much-used carpark at Buderim are among the Sunshine Coast Council 2022–23 Budget highlights for Division 7.

This September Sunshine Coast locals will be hugging the rail on a new precision-built skate park in the heart of Caloundra.

The impact of a series of major landslips caused by recent weather events has been assessed with a dozen Sunshine Coast roads now facing significant repairs.

The project footprint for the congestion-busting Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU) has been confirmed.

Sunshine Coast City Hall’s top floor, offering views from the hinterland to the coastline, will be for the people.

In the lead-up to the inaugural Sunshine Coast Open House on October 21, this week Backward Glance celebrates some of Nambour’s unique buildings with architectural and design history, as well as stories that makes the Sunshine Coast and its community of communities such an interesting place to live.

It is important to maintain your stormwater drains and help prevent pollution, property damage and flooding. Find out what to do if you have a stormwater problem.

Supporting residents and the local economy is the focus of Sunshine Coast Council’s 2020/21 budget allocation for Division 8.

Find out about operations of Sunshine Coast Quarries located at Image Flat and Dulong.

Safer travels for drivers and pedestrians – that’s the outcome from Sunshine Coast Council’s $1.1million upgrade to Glenview Road.

One of the hinterland’s favourite parks is set to be even better with two welcome upgrades about to start construction.

Find out if you need approval to build a shed, including size, structure and location.