The number of Aussies holidaying on the Sunshine Coast increased 18 per cent to 1.8 million in the year to September 2012 according to new figures released today. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the latest National Visitor Survey from Tourism Research Australia revealed a continuing surge in the number of Queenslanders and Australians choosing…
DetailsOn-road cycle lanes will be installed on the southern side of David Low Way at Bli Bli to create a safer route for cyclists. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the $600,000 project would improve safety and encourage bike users to use the route. “This is a great low-cost initiative that promotes healthy and sustainable…
DetailsThe State Government is urging bus users to have their say about proposed changes to some of the Sunshine Coast bus routes and timetables as part of the South East Queensland bus network review, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Suggested changes can now be viewed on the TransLink website (www.translink.com.au) are bus users…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed the calling of tenders on the long awaited Maroochydore bus station. Ms Simpson said preparation work on the site had been finalised, following the clearing of the former Dick Smith and Maroochy House sites. “While there were some early delays to the project, the bus…
DetailsFunds for road safety improvements for the Sunshine Motorway between Mooloolaba and Peregian allocated in the State Government budget have now been brought forward so that work can get underway urgently, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Transport Minister Scott Emerson allocated new funds of $510,000 for this project in this year’s budget under…
DetailsMaroochydore has received a $15,000 funding boost from the Newman Government to support local events under the latest round of the Events Queensland Regional Development Program (EQRDP). Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games, Jann Stuckey, said the Newman Government was proud to continue investing in Maroochydore as an events destination.…
DetailsThe Queensland Government is investing almost $1 million to repair the pavement on the Sunshine Motorway at Coolum Beach. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the upgrade would provide a smoother and safer road for motorists. “The department received a lot of feedback about this section because the speed limit was lowered…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson welcomed news that local primary schools in her electorate would benefit from new funding to support literacy and numeracy programs over the next four years. Ms Simpson said the Getting the Basics Right – Literacy and Numeracy grants are a welcome funding boost to help children on the right track…
DetailsSunshine Coast community and volunteer groups can now apply for a share of $1.35 million in State Government funding to buy essential items to help their local communities. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the community groups should take advantage of the Newman Government’s Caring for our Community election commitment, which will provide a total…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has organised for Health Minister Lawrence Springborg to meet with AGL Rescue Helicopter concerning their future funding requirements. Ms Simpson welcomed the opportunity for the Minister to visit the facility at the Sunshine Coast Airport and discuss the growing demand on their services, a meeting which will occur…
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