In the budget for Coolum
Council adopted the 2023-24 budget on June 22. As councillors, we go through an extensive and very considered process to reach an outcome and balance our community’s needs across the region.
For Coolum, while detailed planning for the future of Lions-Norrie Job Park continues, Coolum locals and visitors will start to see some of the initial multi-staged works begin – I’m excited to see elements of this park emerge!
Work will move forward on the new toilet block for Jack Morgan Park and the learn to swim pool at the Coolum Aquatic Centre will get a new heat pump.
There will be fence, seat and shower updates to local parks across the suburb and it should be easier to exit the Coolum Sports Complex with the continued upgrade to the intersection onto David Low Way.
Construction will start on Lowes Lookout Pathway and council will start designing both the east-west lighting for Havana Road and a broader project across the division called Coolum Connections that will look at linking parks and paths across the suburb to make it safer and easier for our community to enjoy our local green spaces.
Book now for Doonan Planting Festival
Book now for Doonan Planting Festival, a National Tree Day event on Sunday, July 30.
Bring your family and friends out to Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, Verrierdale to plant food and habitat trees for koalas, glossy black-cockatoos, grey-headed flying-foxes and other wildlife.
Get in quick for this free event with tree planting, wildlife display, craft activities, stalls, live music, face painting, coffee, sausage sizzle and a free shuttle bus. Get advice and buy native plants for your backyard from our local Community Native Nurseries.
Reserve your sport for Doonan Planting Festival at events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
As always, please contact council direct for any service requests such as road hazards, graffiti, dumped rubbish, parking, parks, potholes, roads, trees and waste collections. Contact details or service request forms are available at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
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