MP Fiona Simpson has called on the State Labor Government to “get on board” with heavy rail to Maroochydore on the CAMCOS corridor, take ownership and forget light rail as an expensive diversion. “Council’s light rail focus is a diversion which has been championed by council to increase high levels of density along Nicklin Way…
AN underwhelming State budget has been released which cuts State-wide infrastructure spending by $4billion over the next four years while revealing a controversial $1.5b cost blow-out in Brisbane’s Cross River Rail. Member for Maroochydore and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Fiona Simpson said that the Palaszczuk Labor Government had lost an opportunity to invest in cost-effective…
If your organisation or community group is looking for available grants, my office maybe able to assist. I am also happy to provide letters of support, to request a letter of support, please click HERE . Below is some of the Queensland State Grants that are currently available: Touring Queensland Fund – up to $20,000…
Local community groups have received a funding boost through round 108 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grant and the first round of the Investing in Queensland Women Grant. Over $200,000 in grants will be paid to local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Mooloolaba Outrigger Canoe Club will receive $28,710 to purchase an outrigger…
You only have until 22 June to have your say – if you say nothing, SILENCE IS AGREEMENT. Yes, we need to look at future transport solutions, but I will say it again and again, we need an integrated transport plan with the right infrastructure. To find out to have your say click HERE
I’m often asked if I have had my COVID vaccination. Along with my 92-year-old Mum, I’m pleased to say we both have had the Astra Zeneca vaccination. I am grateful to the scientists and health professionals who made this possible. My grandmother nursed during the Spanish flu pandemic. My mother nursed during polio outbreaks. Vaccines…
Despite largess for football matches, the Queensland State Government spends $4000 less per head of population on infrastructure than New South Wales and Victoria which means the infrastructure deficit hits our growing State and this region hard. The Sunshine Coast needs real commitment from the Queensland State Government and with the budget being handed down next…
Local community groups have received a funding boost through Round 108 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grant and the first round of the Investing in Queensland Women Grant. Ms Simpson said that over $200,000 in grants will be paid to local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Mooloolaba Outrigger Canoe Club will receive $28,710…
The Sunshine Coast needs real commitment from the Queensland State Government and with the budget being handed down next Tuesday it is important that the Sunshine Coast gets its fair share on the right projects. Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Fiona Simpson, is calling on the State Government to invest in critical…