Shaping our future together
Council's Annual Report 2025-26 has been released, it highlights some of the ways Council delivered for our community in the last financial year.
The future of the Sunshine Coast is shaped by all of us. By listening to our community and turning those conversations into action, we're helping create a region that remains a great place to live, work and enjoy for generations to come.
The recently endorsed Annual Report 2025-26 highlights some of the ways Council delivered for the community in the last financial year, including:
- $203 million invested across 1,298 capital projects
- $5.7 million distributed through community grants
- More than 6.9 million beachgoers watched over by lifeguard services
- $343.2 million of Council’s total available procurement spend directed to local businesses
- 112,447 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill
- More than 4,500 submissions received to help shape the proposed Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme
- Preparations progressed for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The year also marked several major achievements, including the opening of Library+ at Caloundra, the completion of the Marcoola Affordable Housing Project, recognition of Queensland's first International Dark Sky Reserve and the securing of $64 million in external funding to deliver priority projects across the region.
These achievements reflect a year of growth, delivery and preparation, and a shared commitment to shaping a connected, liveable and thriving Sunshine Coast.
Explore the Annual Report 2025–26 and discover what Council delivers for our community every day.