Daily Archives: 6 August, 2012

Natural beauty Coast’s strategic asset: Simpson says dunes “no go” area

  The Sunshine Coast needs jobs but not at any cost, State MP Fiona Simpson has stated.   Ms Simpson, in responding to concept plans launched by Palmer Resort owner Clive Palmer, said she was keen to see investment in tourism but touching the dunal system and its vegetation was a “no go”.   She…

Maroochydore Road set for $3.2 million makeover

The Newman Government is delivering a smoother, safer driving surface for Maroochydore Road, thanks to a million-dollar makeover. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson announced works on the project would start this month with $3.2 million being invested in the first stage between the Main Road/Grieg Street intersection and Sunshine Homemaker Centre. “Road users and residents…