Mt Coolum interchange
THE FIGHT to fix local roads is a big issue, so I was delighted to make an announcement with my colleague, Dan Purdie, the Member for Ninderry, about a new connection at Mt Coolum to the Sunshine Motorway. This is in line with Council’s plans to extend South Coolum Road west of Mt Coolum, linking to the Motorway, with the State constructing new south-facing ramps.
The planning work has been done for many years by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Council, and this is a policy commitment for the State to build the partial interchange if the LNP are to win Government.
I’ve had some people contacting me asking about the plans, and I can send links to the previous concept designs that have been released, as this project has been on the books for some time. However, the time is now for the project to proceed, as it is desperately needed as part of wider network improvements. The first phase of the construction project will be the detailed design, utilising the works that have been done previously, and then proceed shortly after to the build stage. As the business case for the Sunshine Motorway upgrade and duplication has been delayed by the current government, that is also a project that needs to be brought forward, and I will continue to work on that as a priority.
Early voting begins
I want to provide an update on election information during the State Election period. Voters have a number of options to vote early before the State Election on October 26.
Early voting will happen at pre-polling booths in the Maroochydore Electorate at Mudjimba Community Hall in Cottonwood Street and Millwell Road Community Centre in Millwell Road, Maroochydore, near the Sunshine Plaza. This will run from October 14 to October 25, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm (weekends excluded).
I have also posted helpful links to other electoral information on my website: www.fionasimpson.com.au. The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) also provides information for all of Queensland.
Community sports
Well done to all the participants in the Yaroomba Classic on the weekend. This is a great event, run by Coolum Boardriders, with participation from Yaroomba Boardriders and Mudjimba Boardriders. You couldn’t get better weather.
Get in touch
If you need help with State issues, give me a call care of my office on 54067100 or email Maroochydore@parliament.qld.gov.au.