Shadow Minister for Main Roads Fiona Simpson has criticised the Palaszczuk Labor Government for failing to provide funding in the state budget for crucial infrastructure to fix the Sunshine Motorway and provide access to the new Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital. She said that the LNP Government had a $440 million congestion-busting road plan…
Local community groups in the Maroochydore electorate have been successful in winning grants through the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF). Ms Simpson said five local groups had been successful in their grant applications and would be putting the money to good use to buy much needed equipment and upgrade facilities to support…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has hailed the planned transfer of land owned by the Queensland Police Service into the Yinneburra Reserve near Yaroomba as a great win for the environment due to bi-partisan support. Ms Simpson said that she had lobbied strongly for the Point Arkwright Police Reserve (Lot 1 on Plan PA7266) on…
Pedestrians and motorists on Bradman Avenue in Maroochydore will soon benefit from road safety improvements at three intersections and a new pedestrian refuge. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said that the works will commence during the week beginning Monday 15 June and will improve safety and convenience for pedestrians crossing Bradman Avenue and for motorists…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson took up the fight for motorists in Parliament and voted against Labor's new price hike on the family car rego. She said it was disappointing that the Labor-minority Government successfully voted last night to put up car rego two and a half times the latest inflation rate which could not…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson is celebrating news of a $1.1 million funding win for road safety improvements at the intersection of the David Low Way and Tanah Street East/west at Mt Coolum. Ms Simpson said the upgrade of this intersection is in response to concerns raised by local residents about the difficulties of turning…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson is calling for volunteers to help people with disabilities experience sailing. Sailability Sunshine Coast Queensland (SSCQ) is a not for profit group providing opportunities for adults and children with disabilities to get out onto the water. Club Patron Fiona Simpson said that the group operates from the Mooloolaba marina every…
Surf Life Savers at Coolum Beach now have better equipment to help them keep us safe in the water thanks to a state government grant of $4800 from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson was on hand to view the 12 new life jackets and mobile radio equipment the Club had…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson praised the Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club for organising this year’s special ANZAC Day Boat Parade. Ms Simpson said the Club’s ANZAC Day Boat Parade was especially moving for her as she waited on the beach and watched the oars men and women raise their oars to salute…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson is encouraging Sunshine Coast residents to keep the ANZAC spirit alive by making a special effort to attend an ANZAC Day Service to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. Ms Simpson said that $13.5 million in funding was provided by the previous Queensland Government to help local communities…