The Coolum Men’s Shed is set to receive a funding boost for a new shed if an LNP Government is re-elected. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said Coolum Men’s Shed will receive funding as part of her local plan for the Maroochydore electorate which covers the Coolum district. “Under the LNP, Coolum Men’s Shed secured…
DetailsPedestrians crossing the busy David Low Way at Yaroomba will soon have safer access to the beach and bus stops as new safety works start. LNP Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson welcomed the start of works, which are part of her strong plan for Maroochydore, after residents had raised concerns about the safety of this…
DetailsCoolum residents will soon benefit from a new slip lane to improve traffic flow at the busy roundabout near Coolum State School on the Coolum-Yandina Road. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has announced a funding commitment of up to $200,000 for a new left turn slip lane from South Coolum Road in her local plan…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed a New Year funding boost of $150,000 for local community groups through the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants. Ms Simpson said six local groups had received a share of nearly $14 million from 2015’s first round of funding. “Our community benefits from the amazing efforts…
DetailsLocal residents in Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland are set to benefit from new traffic signals at the intersection of Pacific Terrace and Mooloolaba Road (also known as Buderim Avenue). Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has announced funding of $1.5 million for the new signalised intersection under the LNP Government Safer Roads Sooner program. The signalised…
DetailsThe streets of Nambour were campaign central for the Sunshine Coast LNP team today as four Ministers, the Speaker and Nicklin Candidate Matt Trace threw their collective weight behind the Coast rail duplication. Andrew Powell, Jarrod Bleijie, Steve Dickson, Mark McArdle, Fiona Simpson and Matt Trace said only the LNP had a plan to create…
DetailsSunshine 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…
DetailsSunshine 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…
DetailsChristmas 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…
DetailsLocals 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…
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