WORKS UNDERWAY FOR 2023

Welcome To 2023

A belated happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful break. I managed to take time to get out and catch quite a few summer sunrises.

I recently had the pleasure of showing Meaghan Scanlon MP, Minister for the Environment and Great Barrier Reef, Science and Youth Affairs, through Our Blue Heart Sunshine Coast project.

Together with Unitywater and the Department of Environment and Science, we spoke about the importance and benefits of the project’s joint partnership.

And I was able to express the sentiments of individual landowners and support from local community groups.

Local Project Updates

A stormwater pit on Grandview Drive, Coolum Beach is at the end of its useful life and will be replaced in February.

There may be a small disruption to traffic with traffic control in place for community and worker safety.

Stormwater infrastructure is one of council’s largest and most vital assets.

I thank you for your patience during construction.

Coming soon will be an opportunity to have your say on the master plan for Lions-Norrie Job Park.

Register at haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au and tick the box to receive updates on new consultations to be kept in the loop.

Pet Roadshow

Council’s Response Service Officers will be at Stumers Beach, Wednesday 22 February 2023, from 7–9am to provide information about responsible dog ownership.

Come and say hello and get information on where you can exercise your dog, cat management, keeping your pets and wildlife safe, sharing and respecting the space with other users, registration and microchipping, dog waste #bagitandbinit, barking dog concerns and our education programs.

Plus, you can pick up some freebies for your dog, or activities for the kids.

Other Updates Across The Region

In recent news about our Biosphere, I’d like to congratulate Ella Woodborne, our region’s passionate 19-year-old environmental advocate, on her selection for the UNESCO Our Humanature Pathways panel.

The panel will discuss humanity’s role in establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with nature, and will help shape the decisions of international bodies, governments and the business world.

Good luck to Ella in her new role.

Stay In Touch

A reminder that I regularly share my community chat days, local events, new development applications and other messages on my Facebook page at www. facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9.

For service requests such as road hazards, dumped rubbish or tree issues, visit council’s website for contact details or fill out a service request.

If you have other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Cheers, Cr. Maria Suarez Division

9 – Sunshine Coast Council