Funds for road safety improvements for the Sunshine Motorway between Mooloolaba and Peregian have been allocated in the State Government budget, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. The Transport Minister has allocated funds in this year’s budget to commence planning for this $510,000 project. Safety measures will include centre median treatments, reduced lane width…
Member for Maroochydore, Fiona Simpson has invited community sporting groups to build their credentials with free coaching workshops to be held on the Sunshine Coast this month. The strength and conditioning workshop on 18 September will cover the use of a strength and conditioning program as well as information on weightlifting, core strength training and…
The long-awaited cycle and pedestrian path between the Maroochy River Bridge and Ocean Drive, Pacific Paradise, is set to open to the community today. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the 2.3km path was a vital connection between existing cycling and pedestrian facilities. “I am really glad to see this pedestrian and…
Seniors week was celebrated with a song at Allora Gardens today with Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson joining in. Ms Simpson, who hosted the event, said she believed Seniors Week (18 to 26 August) was an important opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions that seniors made to our community. “Honouring our older citizens’ achievements and…
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…
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…
Sand shifting will soon begin at Mooloolaba Harbour, making it easier for boats to navigate. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the $350,000 bypass system would prevent sand entering the navigation channel. “Sand will be removed before it crosses the entrance to Mooloolaba Harbour, and will then be transferred and deposited to…
Planning for the future location of Coolum’s new police station is now progressing with land being secured at South Coolum Road, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson announced today. The Minister for Police and Community Safety, Jack Dempsey has advised that a 6,000m2 parcel of land located at South Coolum Road, adjacent to the Queensland…
The Queensland Government has approved funding of $28,542 for two sports club in Coolum and Mudjimba after flooding and storm damage earlier in the year. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the clubs would receive the funding under the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program. “A number of our local sport and recreation clubs were…
Timeframes for demolishing Maroochy House to make way for the new Maroochydore bus station have been extended due to workers finding Asbestos materials in the building. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson, who has lobbied hard for the bus station, said the latest setback was disappointing although she understood demolition works needs to be undertaken in accordance…
