Doonan planting festival
Have you registered for the Doonan Planting Festival, as part of the World Environment Day month-long program? Help plant 1000 food trees for glossy black cockatoos, flying foxes and other wildlife at the free family-friendly event on Sunday, June 26, from 8-11am. There’s tree planting, wildlife displays, live music and free food. Registrations are essential. Please book now at http://tiny.cc/1000treesdoonan
Biosphere countdown
It won’t be long now till we find out if our region will be recognised around the world as a biosphere. If granted, it means UNESCO will officially recognise the Sunshine Coast as an international site of excellence and an area of natural beauty. Just four other sites in Australia are UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves including the Great Sandy reserve. It is an exciting time for the future of our region, and I invite you to join in the fun by posting a photo or video of your favourite part of living on the Sunshine Coast with the hashtag #SCbiospherecountdown.
Coolum Coastal Works
Residents have witnessed the erosion at Coolum Beach and the last time the beach levels were down to coffee rock was during the 2012–13 storm season. We have a fantastic team of coastal engineers at council who have been regularly monitoring and responding to the situation to make access and infrastructure safe where possible. While the rock wall is still in good condition, the stairs at beach access 77, which were previously covered in sand, have eroded. A structural engineer assessment has recommended the stairs remain closed while council progresses with repair plans. Keep an eye on my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9 for updates.
For service requests such as road hazards, dumped rubbish or tree issues, visit council’s website for contact details or fill out a service request form – and don’t forget to dob in a pothole. If you have other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.