THE COMMUNITY of Marcoola is no different to other neighbourhoods as we grapple with how to keep everyone safe, especially our kids, as the number and power of vehicles on our streets and pathways continue to grow.

A few years ago, we were concerned that the soaring house prices might push young families out of the suburb, but what we have in fact seen is quite the opposite, with kids out and about on their bikes on every street now. It’s great to see so many active young ones, but we want them all to be safe.

As a community, we have decided to do something about this issue and with old surfboards and lots of colour, which came about from concerned resident Jenny Watts, we hosted a community event to get our message out.

‘Slow Down Day’ was declared on Saturday, November 22, and our little beachside community gathered in the park to paint slogans on surfboards, which would then be attached to fences in the streets.

The ideas and paint flowed, and the result was a wonderful array of unique and colourful messages with the aim to help make the streets a little slower and more chilled.
It is also hoped that the colourful signs will help our local children to be aware whilst out and about on the streets.

Organised by the Marcoola Community Group and auspiced by OSCAR, the Organisation of Sunshine Coast Association of Residents, the day was well supported by the Sunshine Coast Council and Whites IGA, and we thank them all for their support.