Maleny Maple Street upgrade delayed

The upgrade to the Maple Street, Maleny design project has been delayed and now is being pushed back to mid 2024.

The Maple Street enhancement project had been planned to commence this year, but is now expected to commence in July or August 2024. A number of reasons including continually rising costs have contributed to the Maleny streetscape project being pushed back to mid next year.

With not set to commence for at least another 12 months, Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston. Cr. Johnston said although the original budgeted amount of $2.75 million had been increased to $3.5 million, the project would most likely require more additional funds

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY Police Minister Mark Ryan

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He continued to say; “In my opinion, with construction costs rising, to achieve what the community wants, I’d say we’ll need between $6-7.5 million.”

The additional time required to have the project started and completed gave an opportunity for Council to secure extra funding to match the projected job.

New local BBQ Updates

The new BBQ and shelter located at Boyle Park, Conondale has been completed and is ready for a picnic cook up! Works included removing and installing the new shelter which has a modern and sleek new look which I’m sure many locals and visitors will enjoy.

The existing picnic shelter at Balmoral Ridge Lookout Park has been renewed and ready for our community to enjoy a picnic with a view.

The works included retaining the existing rustic stone structure and installing a custom-made timber trimming and a new roof. I’m sure it will be well received by our community and those passing through.

You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website. at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4

Maleny Visitor Information Centre

The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for profit, long-standing, independent community service, run by volunteers. The Centre is a ticket selling agency for Maleny Film Society movie screenings along with a range of quality souvenirs and postcards, with a distinctively Maleny flavour along with information about places and events around the area.

The Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there. Phone: 07 5499 9033

To find out more about the Maleny Visitors Information Centre and talk to the volunteers or visit the web site: https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/ https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.

Maleny District Sports & Recreation Club AGM

I recently attended the 2023 A.G.M. of the District Sport and Rec Club. There was a changing of the guard of the committee. After three years at the helm, Mike Norman has stepped down as President and Carolyn Williams has taken on this role. If anyone could fill Mike’s shoes it would be Carolyn Mike isn’t going far though - he will stay on as Treasurer. Max Whitten will be Vice Prresident and Gail Denver will be Secretary. Committee members will be Greg Williams, David Lowden and John te Kloot nd they will be joined by the amazing Dr Theresa Craig AM.

What a team!!

And thank you for the honour of being appointed as MDSRC Patron. I’m very grateful.

The Glassies Awards

Don’t forget that the Glassies Small Business Awards Gala Nightwill be held on May 16th at Hideaway Weddings at 1233 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah.

Don’t forget that the closing date for applications for Round 2 of the Local Heroes Grants close on Thursday 25th May. These grants are designed to provide a bit of a helping hand to community groups for equipment or expenses, or individuals wishing to pursue sporting or academic ventures.

You can make yuour applicaytion at the web site: https://www.andrewpowell.com.au/ local-heroes/

Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher Federal Member for Fisher

Aussies remember the ANZACS from across the years!

“What an honour to experience each ceremony and the many different ways we commemorate our ANZACS in Fisher. From the biggest event to the smallest, from the Coast to the Country, what I enjoy the most is seeing young people turn out in droves.

I was able to attend the Witta ANZAC ceremony Lest we forget.”

You can follow my travels and work through my facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/wallace4fisher https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News