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Marine funding delivers for Sunshine Coast

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 5 January, 2015

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…

Real-time technology for Sunshine Coast buses

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 22 December, 2014

Sunshine Coast passengers can track the next bus from the palm of their hand with the Queensland LNP Government’s roll out of real-time info starting on the Sunshine Coast today. Acting Transport and Main Roads Minister Andrew Powell said the new technology was one of the biggest changes to public transport technology since smart card…

Funding win to help keep Sunshine Coast environment beautiful

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 18 December, 2014

Christmas came early for local conservation volunteers today with a funding boost from the State Government’s Everyone’s Environment grant program. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson congratulated the groups on being awarded grants of up to $100,000 to help protect and rejuvenate the environment. Coolum & District Coast Care will receive $98,800 to undertake coastal ecosystem…

Interim funding for Maroochydore taxi rank security

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 18 December, 2014

Locals waiting for a taxi home from the Ocean Street taxi rank will be safer over Christmas thanks to the State Government stepping in with interim funding for a security guard and taxi marshal. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said that concerns raised by venue owners and taxi drivers about public safety had led…

Coolum community to receive $1.1m funding boost for new sporting facilities

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 17 December, 2014

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for families who use sport and recreation facilities in Coolum following announcement of $1.1m in funding by the State LNP Government for a major project. Get Playing Plus is part of the Government’s strong plan to support grassroots sport and recreation by assisting local clubs. …

New site acquired for Coolum Men’s Shed

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 17 December, 2014

The Coolum Men’s Shed will have a new place to call home in the New Year, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson announced today. Ms Simpson said the Queensland Government had worked with the Men’s Shed Association to identify a suitable site for the Coolum Men’s Shed to relocate to. The new 660m2 site…

Crack down on crime at local beaches

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 17 December, 2014

Beach Watch is a great new initiative to crack down on crime at our beaches, launched at Mooloolaba this week.Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson attended the launch with Police Commissioner Ian Stewart and Mayor Mark Jamieson. Beaches and the car parks that service them are often singled out as the subject for crime including theft…

Maroochydore disability accommodation opened

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 13 November, 2014

Three Sunshine Coast mates with complex disabilities are living in their new home in Maroochydore, following government funding to provide their support services. Disability Services Minister Tracy Davis who officially opened the new home in Pippi Court, said it was wonderful to see happy residents and their families living the life they choose. “By revitalising…

Independence Day for Maroochydore State High School

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 7 November, 2014

Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson congratulated Maroochydore State High School on being named among 50 Queensland state schools to become Independent Public Schools next year. Maroochydore State High School was selected from more than 80 expressions of interest state wide and would become one of 130 total Independent Public Schools in Queensland next year. Ms…

Local sports funding winners announced

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 6 November, 2014

“Ripper, bonza, you beauty” are just some of the reactions from Maroochydore MP Fiona Simpson over news that Sunshine Coast sporting clubs have won grants in the State Government’s latest grants rounds. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said she was thrilled to announce that the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club and the Mooloolaba…