Eumundi Voice Issue 113, 20 March 2025

COMMUNITY

Eumundi Residents Assn update

Walking Network Plan

Eumundi Residents Assn (ERA) will soon be calling for everyone to identify walking network gaps to get in and out and around our beautiful town, and to get our children safely to school. A list of identified gaps in our footpath network, non-existent pathways, unsafe road crossings, areas which lack suitability for mobility scooters and the like will then be presented to council with the aim to have Eumundi included in the SCC Walking Network Plan. Keep an eye on the community pages.

Council Planning Scheme

Sunshine Coast Council's (SCC) updated Planning Scheme will soon come up for public comment again. After an initial public consultation in 2022, recommended changes were presented to the State Government for review. After a long wait and a change in government, council is in the process of amending the Planning Scheme to comply with conditions imposed by the State, before community feedback commences. To keep up to date, visit council's webpage at haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Eumundi Writers Festival

The Eumundi Writers Festival on 22-24 August 2025 has attracted a lineup of acclaimed writers, trainers and services for writers. A website will be available in April to subscribe to updates and to volunteer. The program will be released with tickets on sale throughout May and June. Keep an eye on the Eumundi community pages or contact ERA on secretary@eumundiresidents. org.au.

Field lighting for Eumundi Showgrounds

A small group of volunteers from the Eumundi Dragons Rugby Union Club has been striving for the past few years to secure funding for the installation of full-field lighting at the Eumundi Showgrounds. The aim is that the showgrounds can be used as a multipurpose venue with benefits to the entire community.

Designs have been drawn up, and a quote for completion of the job has been accepted at approximately $275,000. The group’s grants writer is now in the process of applying for a $100,000 Community Gambling Fund Grant to add to the $35,000 already put aside by the Eumundi Showgrounds Committee, so a start can be made on the project.

A long list of community groups and organisations could benefit from the expanded use of the facility at nighttime. These could include sporting groups such as the Eumundi Magpies Football Club, Eumundi Ultimate Frisbee, Eumundi Dog Agility Club, rodeos, touch football, Oztag or Little Athletics clubs. Cultural events would also benefit, such as outdoor movies, music and arts festivals and the Eumundi Show.

Letters of support for the grant application or other offers of support can be forwarded to Doug Toms (President, Eumundi Dragons Rugby Union Club) at admin@dragonsrugbyunion.org.au.