Council adopted its budget for the 2021/22 financial year and I’m pleased to be able to progress projects which have been on the community wish list for some time. This includes funding for community consultation for a new Peregian Springs Community Centre and $103,000 to construct a pathway at Park Crescent, Coolum Beach.
Road improvements and sealing of unsealed roads remains a priority and the budget has allocated $300,000 to improve the safety of and upgrade the Coolum Sports intersection at David Low Way, Coolum with a number of unsealed roads getting upgrades throughout Division 9
A missing link of the coastal pathway at Coolum Beach between Lions Park and Norrie Job Park will be built as well as a new amenity block at Jack Morgan Park.
Planning for a new community park at our Blue Heart at Yandina Creek will begin as well as upgrades to other playground and fitness equipment at Cordellia Street, Coolum Beach and Grove Park, Peregian Springs. I’ll update on other projects planned for division 9 in the coming year.
Council acquired 94 hectares of land to expand the existing Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, bringing it to an impressive 474 hectares. This purchase was made possible thanks to Environment Levy funds. On June 5, I joined in with the community to celebrate this as part of World Environment Day, by helping to plant 1200 native trees, shrubs and ground covers on the reserve. Doonan Creek Environment Reserve is a special place, and I’m looking forward to this area being publicly accessible in the future – so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy it.
Development continues to be closely followed and the community is asking questions about recent applications in Peregian Springs. Development.i on council’s website provides all documentation and the ability to lodge comments or submissions on current applications.
If you have other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or come along to one of my community chats usually on the second Wednesday of each month. Changed to Tuesday July 13 for this month. Please keep an eye on my Facebook page for updates.