Funds to boost wellbeing, lifestyle in Division 4

Walkers, riders, runners and those who love our natural assets will benefit from a range of upgrades to community infrastructure in Division 4 – a popular part of the Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast Council has announced a series of exciting projects in its 2024-25 Budget handed down on June 20.

It aims to enhance community infrastructure, connectivity and lifestyle in Division 4, which includes Alexandra Headland, Buddina, Maroochydore, Minyama, Mooloolaba, Parrearra, and Warana.

Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli said Council's Budget would help deliver a diverse range of initiatives designed to support the community.

“A key project which will benefit our community is the $2.1 million completion of the Coastal Pathway Beach Access 233 to 229 in Warana, which will include a 1km, 3-metre wide, concrete coastal pathway with accessibility access, beach showers, new seats and bike racks,” Cr Natoli said.

“It’s also encouraging to see the existing pathway at the Alex Bluff foreshore receiving design upgrades to meet Coastal Pathway standards.”

Other major projects include the ongoing transformation of the Mooloolaba foreshore and substantial investments in local parks.

The Mooloolaba Foreshore Stage 2 Central Meeting Place is set to receive the first instalment of $3.7 million towards this significant revitalisation investment project to begin creating an enhanced community space.

The project includes more beachfront parkland, new accessible pathways and viewing deck, improved access to the beach and foreshore, new modern public amenities.

The project has been granted $8 million in Australian Government funding for coastal protection works to construct a terraced seawall over the next three years.

Upgrades are planned for Coopers Lookout, La Balsa Park, and Point Cartwright Reserve in Buddina, as well as Mooloolah Drive Park and Chelsea Park in Minyama.

Enhancements to beach showers, furniture, the La Balsa boat ramp and play equipment, will also greatly benefit the Sunshine Coast community.

The extensive $1.83 million upgrades at Cotton Tree Holiday Park will continue with new barbecue shelters, tables and seating, fencing, improved amenity, and powered tent sites.

Plans are underway to establish safe active transport links in Buddina, Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba, and Maroochydore, as well as pedestrian and cycling facilities at the Mooloolaba State School precinct.

Safety improvements, such as new crossings at Sixth and Memorial avenues, Maroochydore, are also on the agenda.

Further upgrades include stormwater improvements in Warana, Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore, and Buddina, a pontoon for disability access to kayaks in Mooloolaba and an improved Coast Guard Public Amenities in Mooloolaba.

The Sunshine Coast Council’s 2024-25 Budget was adopted on June 20.

For detailed information on all Division 4 projects, visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/budget.

Division 4 suburbs encompass: Alexandra Headland, Buddina, Maroochydore, Minyama, Mooloolaba, Parrearra, Warana.

2024–25 Budget Division 4 highlights include:

• Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project - Stage 2 ^** $3,650,000
• Coastal Pathway Beach Access 233 to 229, Warana $2,100,000
• Cotton Tree Holiday Park powered tent sites upgrade, Maroochydore $861,000
• Cotton Tree Holiday Park fence replacement, Maroochydore $410,000
• Refurbish Cotton Tree Amenity 5, Maroochydore $400,000
• Mooloolaba School Precinct pedestrian and cycling facilities, Mooloolaba $380,000
• Black Spot Program Sixth Avenue side street zebra crossings, Maroochydore* $350,000
• Pontoon for disability access to kayaks, Mooloolaba $300,000
• Maroochydore gross pollutant trap, Maroochydore $275,800
• La Balsa Park boat ramp amenities, Buddina $250,000
• Active Transport walking network infrastructure, Buddina $200,000
• Boolarong Crescent pathway, Alexandra Headland $150,000
• Alexandra Headland to Maroochydore City Centre active transport link $150,000
• Coast Guard Public Amenities renewal, Mooloolaba $147,500
• Memorial Avenue pedestrian crossing traffic signals, Maroochydore $125,000
• Alex Bluff Foreshore Coastal Pathway, Alexandra Headland $100,000
• Mooloolaba Esplanade active transport link, Mooloolaba $100,000
• Gardak Street and Surf Road, Maroochydore $100,000
• Cotton Tree Holiday Park Beach House renovation, Maroochydore $100,000
• Allambie Street to outlet, Maroochydore $69,300
• Replace barbecue shelters, tables and seats, Maroochydore $60,000
• Coopers Lookout play unit, Buddina $55,000
• Jinang Street through Nicklin Way, Warana $50,000
• Lapoinya Crescent through Nicklin Way, Warana $50,000
• Koorin Drive through Nicklin Way, Warana $50,000
• Burns Street through Nicklin Way, Buddina $50,000
• Palkana Drive through Nicklin Way, Warana $50,000
• Balyata Street through Nicklin Way, Warana $50,000
• Parker Street to Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore $46,500
• Boolarong Crescent to Outlet, Alexandra Headland $37,500
• Mooloolah Drive Park beach shower, Minyama $35,000
• La Balsa Park furniture replacement, Buddina $30,000
• Chelsea Park fence and sign, Minyama $25,000
• Point Cartwright Reserve seats, Buddina $20,000

*Proudly funded by the Queensland Government in association with Sunshine Coast Council

**Proudly funded by the Queensland Government and Australian Government in association with Sunshine Coast Council