Division 8 Budget wins
COUNCIL handed down its budget for 2024-25 last month (June 20), and I’ve hit the ground running to make sure this Budget delivers practical outcomes for local people. My focus this financial year is on ensuring there’s a balance between what’s most important for our community to thrive, and making sure we have a financially sustainable Sunshine Coast Council.
Some of the wins for our Division include $130,000.00 towards a pathway along Bimini Drive in Yaroomba, the Marcoola Beach Streetscape renewal which received $150,000.00 and over $200,000.00 for pedestrian safety improvements in Mudjimba.
Residents in Coolum and surrounding suburbs like Yaroomba and Mount Coolum will be excited to know that we are progressing to detailed design works to deliver a much-needed footpath along South Coolum Road between Scottlynd Street and Warrack Street, to help make sure families can get to school safely.
There’s plenty more wins for our community, including new netball and basketball hoops for Marcoola, lighting for Eliza Peatling Park in Pacific Paradise and many other pathway and parks improvements. For more about the latest budget, visit Council’s website.
Roo management
I’m calling for residents to support my petition to Palmer Coolum Resort management to open the gate underneath the David Low Way, to help give kangaroos a chance to cross over into the golf course area. As a Yaroomba local, I’ve been saddened to see the recent deaths. I’ve been working with Council officers and experts on how to stop more kangaroo deaths along this stretch of David Low Way, which is a state-controlled road.
Please visit my Facebook page on how you can share your support.
Marcoola Dog park
I’m pleased to share Keith Royal Drive Dog Park in Marcoola has received two new seats and entry paths. Later this year when the weather warms up, we will turf areas of the ground. This is a small but beneficial update I’m sure our locals will enjoy.
Keeping you connected
Please keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 8 news and information by searching ‘Councillor Taylor Bunnag – Division 8, Sunshine Coast Regional Council’.