Marcoola affordable housing
IN PARTNERSHIP with the State Government, Council will be delivering 22 affordable rental homes on 11 vacant blocks of land for low-income households. Each vacant site is to be developed with a Dwelling House and Secondary dwelling in a form that complies with the Planning Scheme. This is not social housing. The homes will cater for low-income singles, couples and small family households, with a focus on key workers.
The tenancies will be managed by a Community Housing Provider. The modular construction homes will be factory-built and then delivered and installed onsite. I am proud that this Council is taking active steps to help deliver affordable housing for our community to help ensure that Sunshine Coast locals can continue living in the region. The homes will be ready for occupants from June 2025.
Local bus stop connection improvements
A core election commitment of mine was to ensure that we improved pedestrian safety throughout Division 8. I’m proud that we are delivering on these commitments. We are finalising the designs for three pedestrian refuge crossings – two along Mudjimba Beach Road in Mudjimba and one along Jarnahill Drive in Mount Coolum. We value community and local knowledge as the projects progress through the design process. If you have any feedback to provide Council, please contact our project team via email: InternetMailbox.DesignServices@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Turtle screens
I’m pleased that screening along a section of our dunal area in Marcoola is being installed ahead of the turtle nesting season. The screen (installed where Council has observed vegetation damage from illegal herbicide use) acts to reduce light pollution for the nesting turtles and hatchlings in the summer months. It will also prevent increased pedestrian movement, so we can all play our part in reducing interference with our sensitive dune environment.
Power Memorial Park upgrades
I’m excited to deliver the next stage of renewing the play space at Power Memorial Park, Mudjimba. The design gives a nod to two icons, the ex-HMAS Brisbane (which is sunk 3 nautical miles off the Mudjimba coastline) and our iconic surf lifesavers. Works will include removing the existing play equipment, softfall and timber edging and installing new play equipment with sand softfall and two new shade sails. With a mixture of activities focused on collaborative play, it’s a significant investment for Mudjimba that complements the many other projects happening in our community. I look forward to sharing the completion towards the end of November.
Save the date – pets
Come and say hello at our upcoming responsible pet ownership information stalls. Talk to a Council officer to find more about the education blitz and nearby coastal pathway walks you can enjoy with your dogs.
*Friday, October 11, between 3-5 pm, Picnic Point Esplanade, Maroochydore
*Saturday, October 12, between 7-9 am, North Shore Road, Twin Waters
Keeping you connected
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