Twin Waters pathway
COUNCIL is looking at ways to help make it safer for residents to cross Ocean Drive in Twin Waters. Pedestrian safety is something I care deeply about, especially when it comes to looking after our more vulnerable residents. Over the next few months, Council will be doing some early planning work to help ensure we get the best possible outcome for this location, with a crossing being considered near Estia. Your feedback is a valuable part of that process, so I encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas.
Coolum pathway
We’re getting close to starting works on delivering a much-needed pathway along South Coolum Road between Warrack Street and Scottlynd Street. Our officers have revised the plans, which will result in the road being widened to avoid the need to build a retaining wall on the eastern side of the path. Works are planned to start in the next few months.
Yaroomba Beach Access 87 Upgrade
As someone who regularly surfs at ‘stop rock’, I know that Beach Access 87 gets washed out as you enter from Yinneburra Street. Council will be making improvements to the top of this access to prevent further washouts by installing kerb and channel to redirect stormwater run-off from the road and the elevated landing and stairs to minimise impacts on the existing Norfolk Island Pine. Works are scheduled to start at the end of June.
Youth plan
Council is developing a Youth Plan, and we want to hear from young people aged 12–24. This plan will guide how we support and engage with youth across the region.
To kick off the conversation, Council is hosting pop-up activities at popular youth hangouts across the region – including Coolum’s Salty Saturdays, Sunshine Plaza, Caloundra Street Fair and Nambour Skatepark. If you can’t attend a pop-up session, share your feedback online. Visit haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to get involved and help shape a region where young people feel heard and included. Engagement is open from June 2 to July 11, 2025.
Keeping you connected
Please keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 8 news and information by searching ‘Councillor Taylor Bunnag – Division 8, Sunshine Coast Regional Council’.
Cheers, Cr Taylor Bunnag, Division 8