Budget summary - Division 5

What the budget delivers for division 5

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