Local updates
MANY outdoor projects, including the mowing schedule, have been slowed down due to the ongoing wet weather, and Council thanks you for your patience. The First Bay landslip repair is one of those projects, so they have started doing Saturday work to try to catch up.
The Third Bay walking trail will have a small upgrade to the track to lessen the number of steps and reduce the encroachment into the bush. At the Lions and Norrie Job Park, the shower and deck are currently being renewed.
There will be a road renewal for Margaret Street, happening soon, with works occurring at night to lessen the impact on people getting to work and to school. There is also drone surveys taking place in the environmental reserves along the coastline to look for pest species of plants such as broad-leaf pepper.
Thanks to those who took the time to provide feedback on the dog area exercise plan. There were thousands of submissions, and the team are reviewing these now. We should be able to share more on this later in the year.
New Lighting improves safety
Solar lighting was installed at Havana Rd East, which is an important link between Peregian Springs and Coolum. This lighting improves safety for pedestrians, students and recreation users. Council is receiving a lot of favourable feedback on the results.
Grant winners
Congratulations to all of the community groups in Coolum who were successful in receiving major grant funding. Some of these include fencing contributions to Coolum Football Club and Coolum Women’s Shed. Support for the ShedMusic and Walking Football events. Supplies for Quota, nipper boards for the Surf Club, and defibrillators for a new park run trail event coming to the Coolum Industrial Park.
Report local issues
With all the rain we’ve had, I’m sure we’re all noticing the potholes that have popped up and vegetation that may have fallen over. Disappointingly, I’m also reporting illegal dumping. If you spot any issues, let’s get it fixed! Report potholes, road hazards, vegetation issues or illegal dumping via the Sunshine Coast App or call 5475 7272 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Keep in touch
If you have any other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.