GREAT news for Peregian Breeze, Peregian Beach and Coolum residents. The Crisafulli Government has invested $2.3 million to deliver a shared pedestrian and cycle pathway that will link Old Emu Mountain Road to the David Low Way roundabout. A new crossing on David Low Way will make it safer for students to get to and from school.
The Crisafulli Government’s 2025-2026 Budget has delivered for the people of Ninderry. All infrastructure promises I made have been funded, as well as $300 in vouchers for every child’s education essentials and sport participation, more healthcare than ever before, more social housing and more police.
As promised, we can look forward to a new interchange at Mt Coolum that will connect the Sunshine Motorway to Council’s planned extension of South Coolum Road. Once constructed, this will ease congestion and pressure on the intersection at Coolum State School.
Safer pedestrian access in Bli Bli has been a great concern, and $250,000 has been guaranteed to begin addressing it.
A brand new multi-sports facility and home base to the Coolum Beach Breakers Junior AFL will be delivered on the grounds of Coolum State High School, thanks to our $5 million investment for Stage 1.
Peregian Springs State School received $25,000 towards the upgrade of the school tuckshop. North Arm State School received $1 million towards parking and school drop-off upgrades. Kuluin State School and Eumundi State Schools can now deliver access and safety upgrades as part of the $70.668 million School and Education Boost funding.
A nation-leading home ownership scheme will help first home buyers to enter the market by reducing the deposit gap. Stamp duty on all new homes for first home buyers has been abolished, and the First Homeowner Grant has been extended for 12 months.
This Budget delivers better access to healthcare with additional funding to grow the healthcare workforce, more hospitals and hospital beds, funds to perform more elective surgeries to reduce wait times, and funding to meet legislated midwife to patient ratios. Kindy kids will also receive free vision, hearing and speech development checks.