The Sunshine Coast’s biggest rail bottleneck will be fixed under the LNP’s plan to duplicate the Sunshine Coast train line, starting in 2015/2016. The $532 million project is the biggest and best breakthrough for Sunshine Coast public transport since the 1880s. The duplication of the rail from Beerburrum to Landsborough will provide 3000 jobs…
State MP has delivered a strong message to the local community that she does not support changes to the Town Plan which would permit high-rise development at Yaroomba. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson met with local residents today to repeat her opposition to high rise at Yaroomba and anywhere north of the Maroochy River…
Families in the Coolum area will experience quicker police responses and improved street safety through the relocation and upgrade of the Coolum Police Station thanks to local MP Fiona Simpson. Ms Simpson toured the proposed Coolum Police Station site today with Police Minister Jack Dempsey. “As a member of the strong LNP team I am…
The Coolum Men’s Shed is set to receive a funding boost for a new shed if an LNP Government is re-elected. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said Coolum Men’s Shed will receive funding as part of her local plan for the Maroochydore electorate which covers the Coolum district. “Under the LNP, Coolum Men’s Shed secured…
Pedestrians crossing the busy David Low Way at Yaroomba will soon have safer access to the beach and bus stops as new safety works start. LNP Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson welcomed the start of works, which are part of her strong plan for Maroochydore, after residents had raised concerns about the safety of this…
Coolum residents will soon benefit from a new slip lane to improve traffic flow at the busy roundabout near Coolum State School on the Coolum-Yandina Road. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has announced a funding commitment of up to $200,000 for a new left turn slip lane from South Coolum Road in her local plan…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed a New Year funding boost of $150,000 for local community groups through the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants. Ms Simpson said six local groups had received a share of nearly $14 million from 2015’s first round of funding. “Our community benefits from the amazing efforts…
Local residents in Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland are set to benefit from new traffic signals at the intersection of Pacific Terrace and Mooloolaba Road (also known as Buderim Avenue). Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has announced funding of $1.5 million for the new signalised intersection under the LNP Government Safer Roads Sooner program. The signalised…
The streets of Nambour were campaign central for the Sunshine Coast LNP team today as four Ministers, the Speaker and Nicklin Candidate Matt Trace threw their collective weight behind the Coast rail duplication. Andrew Powell, Jarrod Bleijie, Steve Dickson, Mark McArdle, Fiona Simpson and Matt Trace said only the LNP had a plan to create…
Sunshine Coast boaties are set to benefit from an upgrade to local marine infrastructure as part of the LNP Government’s $50 million Marine Infrastructure Fund. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the latest round of marine infrastructure projects will deliver a new boat ramp and floating walkway for anyone using the Maroochy River. “A new two-lane boat ramp and floating walkway will be built at Twin Waters, on Nojoor Road in the Maroochy River providing…