Work is underway on better long-term fix to the shoaling problems at the Mooloolaba Harbour entrance, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson announced today. Ms Simpson said that both boaties and beach lovers will be pleased to hear that new contracts have been awarded for additional work to make the dredging and beach replenishment works more effective.…
DetailsMotorbike riders on the Sunshine Coast are encouraged to have their say on possible changes to the licensing process. Sunshine Coast mums Donna Ferguson and Lorraine Connolly have fought for changes to the laws after losing their sons in tragic motorbike accidents. They believe young and inexperienced bike riders are being failed by the current…
DetailsI’m pleased to report that work is now underway on finding better longer term solutions to the shoaling problems at the Mooloolah River Mouth. The Saibai dredge and the larger Port Frederick have worked hard to maintain a safe navigational channel for our recreational and commercial boaties. But as they can only operate during calm…
DetailsI welcome news that Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson has agreed to undertake a safety review of a dangerous section of Yandina-Coolum Road in response to concerns I’ve raised on behalf of Coolum residents. A review o the 100km/hr speed limit is now underway on the section between Toolborough and Quanda Roads and…
DetailsAsbestos has been found by workers further delaying demolitions works on Maroochy House as part of works for the new Maroochydore bus station. The latest delay is disappointing and I am lobbying for the works to proceed as soon as possible. I am now advised by the Transport Minister’s office that the next stage in…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsTimeframes 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…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed news that a dangerous section of Yandina-Coolum Road faces a safety review. Ms Simpson said Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson had responded to concerns raised by her on behalf of Coolum residents for a review of the speed limit on a dangerous section between Toolborough and…
DetailsA young Sunshine Coast man enrolled in a State Government funded automotive industry employment course has faced the pleasant dilemma of having to choose between two employers offering him an apprenticeship on the same day. Eighteen-year-old Kevin West of Nambour chose to accept a position at Gavan Johnson Mechanical at Nambour where he is now…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today congratulated thirteen Sunshine Coast jobseekers on their graduation from short-term government-funded work placement projects that have already paid off for five of them. Seven of the jobseekers have completed 16 weeks of full-time paid work coordinated through Community Solutions and six others have undertaken 16-week work placements, job search and literacy…
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