A vibrant community
- Put in place the Sunshine Coast Social Strategy – to ensure our community continues to thrive and our residents continue to enjoy a lifestyle that sets us apart.
- Improving community access to facilities by allocating more than $22 million since 2012 for new or upgraded community facilities.
- A massive major events program for the community to enjoy and from which local businesses to benefit.
- Provided on average, $7.5 million in grants each year to community organisations to help deliver improved services, programs and facilities for our residents.
- Established the Disaster Management Hub – providing our community with real time access to flood maps and council and state controlled road closures during an emergency situation.
- Ensuring new communities – like Aura (Caloundra South) and Palmview – are provided with the community facilities they will need, without a residual cost to existing ratepayers.
- Allocating more than $180 million since 2012 to improve and maintain the accessibility and safety of our local road network.
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation paused yesterday to thank the builders, suppliers, tradies & volunteers who have all generously contributed to the construction and fitout of Daniel House in Palmwoods, on our Sunshine Coast. I was proud to...
Congratulations to all Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2018 finalists and winners. 29 category winners reflect the wonderful diversity, strength and depth of our Sunshine Coast economy Bli Bli House, Riverside Retreat was awarded Business of the...
A feast of NRL Rugby League us on its way. Today I announced an All Queensland trial game on Saturday February 23 at Sunshine Coast Stadium featuring NQ Cowboys and GC Titans. What a great start to the season we will have with South Sydney taking...
Guest speaker this morning at Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce breakfast I presented the Sunshine Coasts major projects and how they can benefit Mooloolaba and the broader region. I provided insights into Council’s investment in Mooloolaba and...
Palmwoods on our Sunshine Coast is a community who contributed many soldiers to WW1. I celebrated the 100th Remembrance Day 2018 with people and families who have given so much for our freedom. Thanks to schools, veterans, volunteers and RSL...
Unit 128 Army Cadets based in Yandina gathered tonight for dinner and I was pleased to have an opportunity to engage with them. A group of upstanding young men & women charting a positive course for their/our future. Sunshine Coast talent at...
Enjoying The Armed Man ‘100 years of remembrance’ in a collaboration between the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra and the Sunshine Coast # Oriana Concert Choir A magnificent performance led by conductor Antoni Bonetti and greatly appreciated by...
Lorrell and I attended the DASSI AGM at Bli Bli along with Cr Steve Robinson, this morning. The committee and community of the Descendants of Australian South Sea Islanders have had a great year in retaining and advancing their cultural heritage...
The new Sunshine Coast Eternal Flame to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to serve, dedicated at the Cenotaph in Cotton Tree this evening. Thanks to MaroochyRSL, Sunshine Coast Council, architect Cam Crossley...
The Ocean6 series is on at Coolum Beach Sunshine Coast and the competition is fierce amongst our Iron Men and Iron Women. I joined organisers and sponsors in the Kennards Marquee in front of Coolum SLSC this afternoon to enjoy the action. Another...
Deputy Mayor Tim Dwyer and I welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison to our Sunshine Coast yesterday. The PM @ScottMorrisonMP was well received by Coast residents. We look forward to his return with details on infrastructure investment in the lead...
Walk 4 Daniel saw a record crowd show their respect and esteem for the Morcombe Family. Congratulations to Bruce and Denise. New ambassador Sophie Monk, Federal member Ted O’Brien and Mark & Caroline from MixFM all provided inspiration...
