A strong economy
- A clear blueprint has been put in place to transform the Sunshine Coast economy through the Regional Economic Development Strategy 2013-2033.
- Our Strategy is contributing to record levels of business confidence and more than $10 billion in new public and private investment is either committed or in the pipeline
- A strong focus on jobs:
– the Maroochydore City Centre is underway – will provide 10,000 jobs over the life of the project
– the Oceanside Health Hub – the public hospital is coming out of the ground and the entire Health Hub will provide approximately 6,000 jobs when completed and
– generating nearly 2,000 jobs from businesses that we have attracted to the Coast or encouraged to expand (eg. Youi).
- A new Planning Scheme for the whole Sunshine Coast has been put in place, providing greater certainty for the community and for investors.
- Opening the Sunshine Coast up to the world – supporting more Sunshine Coast businesses (like RADAQUA) to access new export markets.
- Assisting local businesses to access opportunities – last year alone, our Council spent $169 million with local businesses given our commitment to spend locally to help business grow and prosper.
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...
NRL SouthSydney Rabbitohs V New Zealand Warriors premiership match Sunshine Coast Stadium round 5 April 13, 2019 Our Social Enterprise Network gathered in large numbers at USC supported by Sunshine Coast Council to enhance the depth and breadth...
Onsite at Stockland Aura development where blocks are being snapped up and houses built in record time. Launching the new commercial/retail precinct that will feature a Whites IGA as an anchor. Well done Michael & Ros White from Sunshine...
The inaugural National Clean Technologies Conference and Exhibition will be staged on our Sunshine Coast on May 29/31, 2019. This is an exciting new event that reinforces one of our Seven High Value Industries and our unique credentials in this...
Recognising the generosity and commitment of Ben & Amanda Murphy of local Sunshine Coast firm, BA Murphy Constructions & their suppliers and tradespeople. We are acknowledging the completion of the Steps Charity houses which will see...
With a wonderful opening ‘Welcome To Country’ from the KabiKabi dance troupe. Thanks Brent, Zeke and Keiran. We welcomed 163 new Australian Citizens this afternoon at Caloundra SunshineCoast. They came from 37 countries across the globe. Great...
Speaking at UDIA breakfast about the next 5 Major Regional projects for our Sunshine Coast #1 Light Rail Public Transport #2 Major Road Upgrades at key arterial pressure points #3 CBD Convention & Exhibition Centre #4 International...
Thanks to Kerry & Julie for the welcome. We had a great Q&A on our Sunshine Coast projects and opportunities for the surrounding 4556 suburbs/communities. A full house of engaged business leaders looking for growth & collaboration...
Launching ‘The Curated Plate’ in Hyde Park, Sydney in partnership with Fairfax Media, led by Martin Jolly. A festival to bring together the Sunshine Coast region’s finest produce and the best local, national & International chef’s. August...
SOD turning ceremony-Shakespeare/Novotel-$100M acquisition Mr Yak Yong Quek, CEO/MD of Shakespeare Property Group reinforced his confidence in the Regional Economic Development Strategy of our Sunshine Coast Council and its impact on his decision...
Tonight in Caloundra at the Events Centre we launched the 2018/27 Major Events strategy. My thanks to Major Events Chair, Ralph Devlin, his board and Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray for this defining 10 year strategy. I was also delighted with...
A world first in airport construction at Marcoola, Sunshine Coast with the largest vinyl liner ever deployed for a reclamation project. Over 1.3m cubic metres of sand has been pumped on the new International Runway. Pipes will be dismantled this...
