Eumundi Voice Issue 122, 24 July 2025

COMMUNITY

Sunshine Coast Council delivers budget

SCC’s 2025–26 Budget was delivered recently, with a focus on safer roads, unifying projects and delivering essential services that the community values. Despite economic pressures, the council has limited the minimum general rate rise to $2.10 per week for most owner-occupier ratepayers.

Mayor Rosanna Natoli emphasised that the budget reflects the community's priorities and the need for responsible decision-making, taking into account the results of the recent Living on the Sunshine Coast Survey. The survey highlighted the importance of environmental access, reducing road congestion, and fostering a sense of community.

To ease the burden on households, the council has implemented measures such as reducing the minimum general rate rise, increasing pensioner concessions, and offering interest-free payment plans. The budget allocates $262.3M for infrastructure projects, including $30.2M for road maintenance, $22.4M for park amenities, and $11M for beach sand renourishment.

The council has committed to protecting the Sunshine Coast lifestyle, with investments in libraries, community groups and major events. Mayor Natoli gave an assurance that the council is making tough decisions to achieve these priorities while maintaining financial strength.

Div 10 spending included: $950,000 Eumundi Town Centre placemaking stage 3, $4.5M North Arm Rd gravel road upgrade, $300,000 North Arm public amenity renewal, $10,000 Dick Caplick Park climbing orb and softfall renewal, $40,000 Dick Caplick Park rickety bridge installation, and $229,300 Balkin Rd, Eumundi

stormwater network upgrade. Div 9 budget spending included $50,000 on Noomar Dr Park, Doonan windmill and fence.

For further information on the budget including the capital works highlights in each division visit: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/budget.