What the budget delivers for division 1
What the budget delivers for division 5
According to division 1 councillor Rick Baberowski, supporting our “community of communities” was at the heart of the latest Sunshine Coast Council budget. “Over the next 12 months, a greater focus has been placed on projects that enhance community health, confidence and connectivity from a very important streetscape upgrade to several park, road and recreation upgrades, just to name a few,” Cr Baberowski said. “With an increasingly diverse and growing community, these infrastructure upgrades will please many division 1 residents. “For example, there is a comprehensive upgrade planned for the district aquatic centre at Beerwah, including a new 17m indoor pool, street frontage and improved entryway. “A lot has happened in the past year in the Glass House Mountains District Park and more great things are planned including new pathway links, playground extension, park entry nodes and some eye-catching public art. “Perhaps one of the most strategically important projects is the Landsborough Placemaking Master Plan. “Major changes to the road and rail networks of this historic country town means council has been working with locals and visitors to design a new overall master plan and some very specific streetscape improvements to Cribb Street, Landsborough,” Cr Baberowski said. “Division 1 residents can also enjoy a continuation of the Healthy Sunshine Coast program, offering free and low cost fitness classes across the region.” Division 1 highlights from the budget include: • $2 million for the Landsborough Placemaking Master Plan project • $1.02 million to improve the Beerwah Aquatic Centre • $1.8 million for the next phase of the Roys Road upgrade • $850,000 for further upgrades to Glass House Mountains District Park • $300,000 for stages four and five at Turner Park, including a new playground and extra car parking • $350,000 to improve and expand the Glass House Mountains Regional Trail • $40,000 to design stage three of the Glenview Road upgrade
Sunshine Coast Council’s 2019/20 budget will deliver the sealing and upgrading of many council-controlled roads within division 5, ensuring they are safe for the community. Division 5 councillor Jenny McKay said having safe and sealed roads across towns within her division was a priority and would contribute to the vision for a healthy, smart, creative region. “Part of building a strong community means having a connected community, and we can ensure this by improving access, amenity and safety for our road users,” Cr McKay said. “There are several road upgrades planned for the division, including Winston Road South and Citrus Road in Palmwoods, McGilchrist Road in Eudlo, Obi Lane in Maleny, Christensens Road in Hunchy and Diamond Valley Road, Mooloolah. “While I’ll be three months short of seeing the proverbial ribbon cut on these projects with my retirement from council, I’m delighted that we got a few of these rural road upgrades into this budget. “It is my hope that we’ve provided a sound platform so that future councils can continue to support the rural communities through road upgrades.” Cr McKay said another division 5 budget highlight was the continued upgrade of the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. “We will also be renewing the much-loved track in this rainforest reserve, which is absolutely necessary as yearly visitation numbers increase substantially each year, last year reaching more than 105,000. “It’s important for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to access this wonderful community and environmental asset,” Cr McKay said. Division 5 highlights from the budget include: • $655,000 towards an adventure play area at the Russell Family Park Playground in Montville • $200,000 to upgrade Diamond Valley Road in Diamond Valley • $100,000 to the track renewal at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny • $35,000 to widen Obi Lane in Maleny
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