THE 12 days of Christmas is a popular Christmas carol you’ll probably be hearing a lot over the next few weeks, so I thought it was worthwhile sharing my own version – the 12 projects and initiatives of 2024 that have defined my brief time as your Councillor.
1. Funding secured to deliver a footpath along South Coolum Road between Warrack Street and Scottlynd Street, benefiting residents in Coolum and Mount Coolum.
2. Building 22 affordable rental homes for local workers in Marcoola in partnership with the State Government.
3. Hosting Free Tree Days throughout the division, with my third to be held on Monday, December 16, between 2-4 pm at Power Memorial Park in Mudjimba.
4. Delivered the Power Memorial Park and Playground Upgrade in Mudjimba.
5. Delivered the Petrie Avenue Carpark Upgrade, and the Lorraine Avenue streetscape is currently under construction in Marcoola.
6. Funding secured to deliver kerb and channelling for Sundew Street East in Mudjimba.
7. Advocated to re-prioritise funding from the Transport Levy, which will see $3.3 million in funding spent on infrastructure projects each financial year to assist the most vulnerable in our community across our region.
8. Refurbished the Pacific Paradise Skatepark, and similar works have started on the Mudjimba Skatepark.
9. Delivered new or refurbished footpaths in Yaroomba, Twin Waters and Maroochydore.
10. Progressed design work for toilet amenities at the base of Mount Coolum with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
11. Rolled out 28 new public space recycling bins throughout Division 8.
12. Proudly supported community groups with $16,271 in discretionary funding and committed a further $8,000 by the end of this fiscal year. I also successfully advocated during the Council budget process to ensure that community partnerships funding for community groups was aligned with the Consumer Price Index annually.
As this is my last column before the festive break, I’d like to say thank you for taking the time to read my comments throughout the year and for your support.
I recognise that for many people, 2024 has been a challenging year. I hope that, however you spend your time over the festive season, you find some enjoyment and happiness.
For me, I’m looking forward to quality time with my family and extra surfing. See you in 2025!
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