Sunshine Coast leads Queensland in international visitor growth, as region delivers record overseas and domestic visitor numbers
The Sunshine Coast delivered its highest ever international and domestic visitor numbers in the year to June 30, 2019 – and led the State in overseas visitor growth.The figures were announced today as part of the release of Tourism Research Australia’s International Visitor Survey (IVS) and National Visitor Survey (NVS).International Visitor Survey (for the year to 30 June 2019)The ...
Kelly Slater’s $100m Surf Ranch Proposed for Sunshine Coast
A proposal has been announced for a $100 million surf ranch on the Sunshine Coast with 11-time world champion Kelly Slater’s name attached and a Brisbane-based heavyweight to develop the project. Consolidated Properties, led by Don O’Rorke, confirmed with The Urban Developer that the group is behind the project in a move that would see it partner with the World Surf Leagu...
UPDATE: Future fast approaching with Sunshine Coast cable landing station complete
Around 860 jobs are a step closer as the landing station for the $35 million Sunshine Coast International Broadband Network is completed. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the project facilitated the direct landing of a new undersea internet data cable at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast and generate almost $1 billion for the state economy. “This $7.2 million cable landin...
Bruce Highway Upgrade - Maroochydore Road and Mons Road Interchanges
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) would like to advise that design is now complete for the upgrade of the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road interchanges on the Bruce Highway at Forest Glen.The $301.25 million project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 (federal:state) basis with the Australian Government contributing $241 million and Queenslan...
Foreshore design presents a great opportunity for Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba’s natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle have been reflected in the detailed design for the Mooloolaba foreshore released by Sunshine Coast Council.The detailed design has been released ahead of the first stage of works starting in May 2020, which will focus on the northern end of the foreshore.The design seeks to increase the public beachfront parkland by 40 per cent, ...
Proposed historic cultural heritage planning scheme amendment released for public consultation
Council is proposing an amendment to the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 and its Planning Scheme Policies to revise and update the provisions relating to cultural heritage. The proposed amendment identifies new and modified local heritage places, character areas, character buildings and local plan elements, while removing some existing local heritage places from the planning schem...
REE People's Day to officially open Maroochydore City Centre
Maroochydore’s brand new City Centre will officially open its gates to the public with a free People’s Day on Saturday 10 August.Residents and visitors are invited to explore, engage with and celebrate the new city centre when it welcomes the public for the first time with an entire day of free events, education and entertainment for all ages. Visitors can walk, cycl...
FREE People's Day to officially open Maroochydore City Centre
FREE People's Day to officially open Maroochydore City Centre 8 Aug 19Maroochydore’s brand new City Centre will officially open its gates to the public with a free People’s Day on Saturday 10 August.Residents and visitors are invited to explore, engage with and celebrate the new city centre when it welcomes the public for the first time with an entire day of free event...
Multi-million dollar revamp of Mooloolaba Holiday Park and boardwalk begins
Multi-million dollar revamp of Mooloolaba Holiday Park and boardwalk begins 08 Jul 19 An iconic Mooloolaba location is receiving a multi-million dollar face-lift to ensure it remains a destination-of-choice for Sunshine Coast residents and visitors.Sunshine Coast Council is delivering $3.8 million for the upgrade of The Mooloolaba Holiday Park at Parkyn Parade“Our holidayma...
