I urge you to have your say on the Mass Transit Project before consultation closes on June 22, 2021. In previous correspondence, I highlighted that better public transport is an issue that’s been raised by Division 9 residents. Even though the plan is for south of the river, it will affect you.
Do you work or travel to the hospital, the University, Maroochydore, Kawana or Caloundra? How do you plan on getting there in the future when the population has grown and traffic is worse?
The options propose a high frequency bus network, which will cut through Coolum and Peregian. Will you use these buses? How will you get to the bus stop? Where will you park? Will you continue to drive? Why? Will you have parking options when you get there? How will you travel in the future? Please tell council what you need and want.
There is a lot of information to get through and some fact sheets to help. Email the team if you have questions and find the survey and contact details for the project at haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Council recently acquired 94 hectares of additional land to expand the existing Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, bringing it to an impressive 474 hectares. This purchase was only made possible thanks to the funds generated by the Environment Levy. On June 5, I joined in with the community to celebrate this as part of World Environment Day, where 1200 native trees, shrubs and ground covers were planted on the reserve. The event was a partnership between council and the Sunshine Coast Environment Council. Around 200 people came together to share environmental stories, information, projects and causes. Doonan Creek Environment Reserve is a special place, and I’m looking forward to this area being publicly accessible in the future.
If you have other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.