Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson welcomed news that from today Coast residents will be able to judge improvements in the performance of their local hospital on key data such as waiting times and emergency department access. Full details of local hospital performance and comparison data stretching back for 15 months is now available online for…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today said Labor’s figures on roads did not add up and needed correcting. Ms Simpson, discussing issues in her electorate, said Labor had been wrongly advised when claiming funding for Maroochydore Road was cut in the State’s budget. Ms Simpson said the opposite was true as she confirmed that almost…
DetailsFunds 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…
DetailsMember 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsSeniors 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…
DetailsRecent claims of a cut to free mammograms, currently provided by BreastScreen Queensland, were false. In fact, under the LNP Government, Queensland Health is currently upgrading seventeen existing mammography units, as well as expanding upon existing services by providing an additional three new units to further regions of the State. Such improvements to mammography services…
DetailsMinister for Housing and Public Works Dr Bruce Flegg has reassured elderly Queenslanders that there are no plans to scrap the popular Home Assist Secure service. This is a vital service and it will continue to be fully funded. Like all government programs, we want to ensure that they are operating as efficiently as possible.…
DetailsThe Sunshine Coast needs jobs and I am keen to see investment in tourism which enhances our environment which is our strategic advantage. I believe it is possible to have environmentally sustainable development which grows the economy and looks after the Sunshine Coast’s natural beauty. Thus I have advised Palmer Resort owner Clive Palmer that…
DetailsThe 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…
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