ANOTHER stage of the Jack Morgan Park Masterplan is underway with a new public amenities block set to be complete by October 2022. Jack Morgan Park is a much loved ‘green heart’ in Coolum and new amenities will make it more convenient for everyone.
The replacement of the playground equipment at the Cordellia Street Park, Coolum Beach, has been completed. The work included removing the old equipment and installing a new play structure, new concrete edging, new soft-fall rubber and a sandstone retaining wall to sit on. I hope families enjoy the new equipment.
Survey results for a half-court basketball court in Norrie Job Park were overwhelmingly in support. Thank you to everyone for their valuable comments both for and against. Future upgrades in this park will be mindful of the issues raised and the overall community’s needs.
Projects that are seeking resident input include nominations for the Community Strategy Leadership group; Sunshine Coast Youth Survey; and Neighbour Day where you can nominate a deserving neighbour to win a $100 Bunnings voucher. Go to https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ for details.
Applications for council’s latest round of Minor Grants are now open. Not-for-profit groups are encouraged to apply for up to $2000 to deliver one-off projects, events and activities that provide community benefit. Visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more information. Applications close on May 3, 2022.
The SEQ City Deal announced funding of $35.3m for the Blue Heart project. While I am seeking clarification on what the funding commitment will actually represent – how much of this funding is guaranteed to come to fruition and how much is new funding and not what has already been spent. Watch this space. Funding to further progress the aims and objectives of the Blue Heart will be of great benefit to the environment, the community and the landowners. For more information visit https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Planning-and-Projects/Major-Regional-Projects/The-Blue-Heart
If you have issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.