Sunshine Coast Council has handed down its budget for 2025-26, with mayor Rosanna Natoli saying “we’re making considered choices to keep our region financially strong while maintaining services and delivering much-needed infrastructure projects”.
The budget includes $30.2 million for maintaining and improving roads; $22.4 million for park amenities, turf and landscape maintenance; more than $11 million to protect coastal areas impacted by erosion and $23 million for libraries.
But it also includes a rise in rates and charges, with an average household increase of about $2.10 per week.
Scroll down to see what your town or suburb will get from the council budget.
Division 1
Banya, Baringa, Beerburrum, Beerwah, Bells Creek, Bribie Island North, Caloundra West, Coochin Creek, Corbould Park, Gagalba, Glass House Mountains, Landsborough, Little Mountain, Meridan Plains, Nirimba, Peachester
“We’re investing in fabulous new sports clubhouses at Nirimba and Baringa, and making upgrades to our Beerwah Cemetery entrance and Landsborough Museum,” Cr Jenny Broderick said.
“Some of our wonderful parks and playgrounds will see improvements, including new fencing, softfall surfaces, seating and shade sails, creating safe and welcoming spaces for our families to enjoy.
“We are also continuing to build some of our desperately needed pathway connections. Thanks to Blackspot funding, we will see a much-needed crossing solution for Bellvista Boulevard helping to improve safety and accessibility for residents.”
Aerodromes
• Caloundra Aerodrome 2042 Master Plan, Caloundra West (start of multi-year project) $2,274,399
Building and Facilities
• Caloundra South Sports Clubhouse NS2, Nirimba $900,000
• Caloundra South Sports Clubhouse DS1, Baringa $772,000
• Beerwah Cemetery entrance feature and carparking, Beerwah* $570,326
• Landsborough Museum – identified risk renewals, Landsborough $226,500
• Mary Grigor Building – on site treatment system renewal, Glasshouse Mountains $100,000
• Caloundra South Clubhouse MS1 – Design, Nirimba $50,000
Coast and Canals
• Military Jetty pile and sub frame works, Golden Beach $450,000
Parks and Gardens
• Beerwah Sportsground playground fence and edging renewal, Beerwah $115,000
• Northbrook Street Park playground renewal, Caloundra West $80,000
• Landsborough Skate Park renewal, Landsborough $50,000
• Little Mountain Common 4 x seat renewals, Little Mountain $39,000
• Uniting Park picnic combo renewal, Glasshouse Mountains $20,000
• Parrot Park picnic combo renewal, Beerburrum $12,000
• Quinn Park rubber softfall renewal, Caloundra West $10,000
• Pedal Park rubber softfall renewal, Baringa $10,000
• Corella Park basketball court surface renewal – Design, Landsborough $5,000
Transportation
• Blackspot Bellvista Boulevard raised zebra crossing on southern leg of roundabout, Caloundra West* $509,500
• Roys Road Bridge 2, Coochin Creek $350,000
• Pine Camp Road – Simpson Street intersection, Beerwah $20,000
Waste
• Caloundra Resource Recovery Centre hardstands, Bells Creek $1,980,000
• Caloundra Resource Recovery Centre and landfill weighbridge replacement, Corbould Park $1,300,000
• Caloundra Landfill leachate pre-treatment, Corbould Park $1,000,000
• Sustainability Park development, Baringa $500,000
• Caloundra Resource Recovery Centre internal road reseal program, Bells Creek $380,000
• Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre hardstands, Beerwah $250,000
• Caloundra Landfill – leachate system asset rehabilitation, Bells Creek $200,000
• Caloundra Cell 9 leachate riser construction, Meridan Plains $180,000
• Caloundra Resource Recovery Centre – HES basin wetland, Bells Creek $140,000
• Caloundra Resource Recovery Centre Development Master Plan – Design, Bells Creek $100,000
• Caloundra Resource Recovery Centre – building renovations, Bells Creek $20,000
• Caloundra Landfill wheel wash Decommission – Design, Corbould Park $20,000
Minor Capital Works
• Storrs Road – pathway, Peachester $80,000
• Emma Place Park – pathway continuation, Beerwah $70,000
• Reed Street – pathway, Glasshouse Mountains $70,000
• Emma Place Park – playground shade sail, Beerwah $65,000
• Cribb Street – entry project design, Landsborough $60,000
• Old Gympie Road to Marle Court – pathway continuation, Beerwah $40,000
• Baringa Dog Park shelter additions and planting, Baringa $25,000
• Skippy Park basketball half court design, Landsborough $15,000
• Mellumbrook Drive to Peace Memorial Park – pathway design, Landsborough $15,000
• Aura Brook Dog Park additional seat, Banya $10,000
• Skippy Park picnic combo, Landsborough $5,500
Division 2
Battery Hill, Caloundra, Caloundra West, Dicky Beach, Golden Beach, Kings Beach, Little Mountain, Moffat Beach, Pelican Waters, Shelly Beach
“Work is kicking off on upgrades to the Kings Beach Surf Life Saving Facility and new public amenities at The Events Centre in Caloundra,” Cr Terry Landsberg said.
“Protecting our coastline remains a priority, with seawall works at Moffat Beach and foreshore improvements at Golden Beach.
“The long-awaited Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade is expected to begin later this year, helping ease congestion and improve connectivity. We’re also breathing new life into Caloundra CBD with upgrades to the Library+ and surrounding precinct.”
Building and Facilities
• Kings Beach Surf Life Saving Facility, Kings Beach (start of multi-year project) $3,487,730
• The Events Centre equipment purchases, Caloundra $360,000
• The Events Centre additional public amenities, Caloundra (start of multi-year project) $360,000
• Caloundra Junior Rugby League inground electrical infrastructure, Caloundra $350,000
• Caloundra Bus Interchange lift replacement, Caloundra $250,000
• Kings Beach Saltwater Pool surface renewal, Kings Beach $240,000
• The Events Centre stage door lift replacement, Caloundra $100,000
• Caloundra Depot operational site plan improvements phase 2, Caloundra West $100,000
• Caloundra Depot south office refurbishment, Caloundra West $50,000
• The Events Centre Playhouse Theatre roof replacement (northern) design, Caloundra $50,000
Coast and Canals
• Moffat Beach seawall stabilisation works, Moffatt Beach $4,134,000
• Golden Beach foreshore upgrade TS Onslow to Nelson Street, Golden Beach* $2,564,671
• Golden Beach south seawall and stormwater improvements, Golden Beach $1,650,000
• Moffat Beach seawall, Moffat Beach $1,323,387
• Kings Beach seawall construction, Kings Beach $150,000
• Lower Neill Street beach access 269 south, Dicky Beach $150,000
Holiday Parks
• Dicky Beach Holiday Park amenities project, Dicky Beach $925,535
Parks and Gardens
• Kings Beach Headland barbecue area renewal, Kings Beach $150,000
• Scribbly Gum Park swing softfall replacement, Pelican Waters $150,000
• Jensen Park coastal pathway link, Golden Beach* $223,500
• Kings Beach Park playground renewal, Kings Beach $110,000
• Queen Of Colonies foreshore park barrier fencing, Moffat Beach $100,742
• Keith Hill Park deck combo and spring toy renewal, Golden Beach $100,000
• Caloundra Headland coastal pathway section B design, Kings Beach $100,000
• Shelly Beach Park shelter roofing renewals x 2, Shelly Beach $70,000
• Eleanor Shipley Park picnic combo renewals x 3, Moffat Beach $40,000
• Eleanor Shipley Park seat renewals x 3, Moffat Beach $30,000
• Caloundra Tourist Information Centre Park barbecue renewal, Caloundra $25,000
• Shelly Beach Foreshore Park seat renewals x 2, Shelly Beach $20,000
• Dicky Beach Park retaining wall renewal, Dicky Beach $15,000
• Shelly Beach Park picnic combo renewal, Shelly Beach $15,000
• Jensen Park picnic combo renewal, Golden Beach $13,000
• Ayliffe Park shelter roof renewal, Golden Beach $13,000
• Judy Henzell Park cricket pitch renewal, Pelican Waters $12,000
• Ayliffe Park playground edging, Golden Beach $11,000
• Ayliffe Park picnic combo renewal, Golden Beach $11,000
• Keith Hill Park picnic combo renewal, Golden Beach $11,000
• Shelly Beach Headland fence renewal design, Shelly Beach $5,000
• Woorim Park tap dog bowl and drinking fountain upgrade design, Golden Beach $5,000
Sports Facilities
• Reserve 1000 Master Plan implementation, Golden Beach $415,000
Stormwater
• Buderim Street to Coondibah Creek, Battery Hill $750,000
• Oval Avenue and Arthur Street, Caloundra $500,000
• Ormonde Terrace drainage rehabilitation, Kings Beach $320,000
• Orvieto Terrace drainage rehabilitation, Kings Beach $270,000
Transportation
• Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU) start of construction, Caloundra $15,200,000
• Beerburrum Street and Cooroy Street intersection blackspot, Dicky Beach* $1,050,000
• Caloundra Esplanade and Knox Avenue pathway renewal, Caloundra $380,879
• Caloundra to Currimundi stage 2 Bowman Road active transport link, Caloundra* $400,000
• Minchinton – Knox Avenue electrical renewal, Caloundra $249,749
• Burke Street pathway, Golden Beach* $275,000
• Shelly Beach foreshore park pedestrian bridge, Shelly Beach $120,000
• Dicky Beach Park footbridge batter protection renewal, Dicky Beach $60,000
Corporate Major Projects
• Caloundra centre activation Library, Caloundra $1,770,000
• Caloundra centre activation Precinct, Caloundra $1,335,000
Minor Capital Works
• The Event Centre additional public amenities, Caloundra $100,000
• Division 2 pathways $50,000
• Caloundra Cemetery contribution to upgrade the RSL section, Caloundra $38,559
• Bryce Street missing pathway link, Moffatt Beach $35,000
• Ulm Street South rectification of gravel behind Steps Employment, Caloundra $30,000
• Caloundra Central Park Sports Complex, woodworking, croquet and guides carpark, Caloundra $25,000
• Moffat Beach precinct placemaking construction, Moffat Beach $20,000
• Happy Turtle Café shade solution, Happy Valley $20,000
• Dicky Beach Skate Park shade sails investigation and design, Dicky Beach $20,000
• Kingsford Smith Parade carparking, Caloundra $13,000
• Cooroora Street beach access 270 beach shower design, Moffat Beach $10,000
• Golden Beach community garden council additions, Golden Beach $10,000
• Ballinger Beach Park landscape plan, Currimundi $10,000
• Olm Street minor carpark sealing, Caloundra $10,000
• Ballinger Beach beach access 261 railing installation, Dicky Beach $7,500
• Sir Leslie Wilson Park sandstone block seating, Dicky Beach $7,000
• Ballinger Beach Park bicycle racks, Currimundi $6,000
• Bulcock Beach volleyball net, Caloundra $5,000
Division 3
Battery Hill, Caloundra, Caloundra West, Dicky Beach, Golden Beach, Kings Beach, Little Mountain, Moffat Beach, Pelican Waters, Shelly Beach
“This year’s budget focuses strongly on renewing and maintaining our existing infrastructure, ensuring the essentials are in great shape for the future,” Cr Tim Burns said.
“At the same time, we are delivering smaller but meaningful upgrades, such as new park seating that enhances the everyday liveability of our neighbourhoods.
“Major projects are also moving ahead, including the Honey Farm Road Recreation and Sporting Precinct. This region-shaping initiative will provide vital support for grassroots sport and community activity for years to come.”
Building and Facilities
• Kawana Waters Regional Aquatic Centre, Bokarina+ $2,350,000
• Kawana Aquatic 25m pool resurface, Bokarina $1,085,000
• Venue 114 HVAC system replacement, Bokarina $513,900
• Lake Kawana finish tower redevelopment, Bokarina $375,000
• Noel Burns Park public amenity renewal design, Wurtulla $30,000
Parks and Gardens
• Crummunda Park barbecue refurbishment, Wurtulla $60,000
• Aroona Park playground timber fence, Aroona $50,000
• Zeal Street Park rubber softfall renewal, Birtinya $50,000
• Central Boulevard Park rubber softfall renewal, Birtinya $50,000
• Rata Park shade structure renewal, Warana $45,000
• Creekwood South Park corocord climbing net renewal, Little Mountain $40,331
• Crummunda Park furniture renewal, Wurtulla $40,000
• Aroona Park seats x 3 and picnic table x1 renewal, Aroona $36,000
• Grahame Stewart Park drainage solutions, Currimundi $30,000
• Twin Parks domain x 3 seats renewal, Little Mountain $22,000
• Pinehurst Park drinking fountain decommission, Currimundi $20,000
• Juno Park seat renewals, Aroona $16,000
• Talara Street Park bollard run decommission, Currimundi $10,000
• Michael Olm Park playground renewal design, Aroona $5,000
• Woodlands Park playground flying fox (cableway) renewal design, Meridan Plains $5,000
• Headland Drive Park fitness area softfall rubber renewal design, Birtinya $5,000
Sports Facilities – Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct, Meridan Plains
• Clubhouse construction, Meridan Plains+ $6,800,000
• Bulk earth works and buried services, Meridan Plains $3,000,000
• Soccer fields establishment, Meridan Plains $2,800,000
• Honey Farm Road sports precinct, Meridan Plains $2,000,000
• Irrigation pump station and maintenance sheds, Meridan Plains $1,000,000
• Cricket field establishment, Meridan Plains $900,000
• Sewerage treatment plant, Meridan Plains $400,000
• Sports and events precinct amenities, Meridan Plains $250,000
• Wetlands embellishments, Meridan Plains $200,000
• Soccer synthetic field, Meridan Plains $200,000
• Precinct landscape surrounds, Meridan Plains $150,000
• Cricket power supply, Meridan Plains $150,000
Stormwater
• Sunshine Coast Stadium North, Bokarina $6,834,621
• Mulgani Street through Nicklin Way design, Warana $100,000
• Parari Street through Nicklin Way design, Warana $100,000
• Rainforest Drive Sport and Recreation Precinct preliminary planning, Meridan Plains $100,000
Transportation
• Ocean Ridge Park pathway renewal, Aroona $239,316
• Currimundi State School pedestrian crossing traffic signals hardware renewal, Currimundi $175,000
• Parklands Boulevard intersection upgrade design, Little Mountain $50,000
• Greenwood Place kerb renewal, Little Mountain $10,988
Corporate Major Projects
• Sunshine Coast Stadium expansion, Bokarina $500,000
Minor Capital Works
• Walk and ride bridge Currimundi Lake, Currimundi $138,358
• Dune Vista Drive raised priority crossing, Bokarina $120,000
• Creekwood Wetland Park playground new shade sails design and construct, Meridan Plains $70,000
• Creekwood Estate Park playground shade sails design and construct, Meridan Plains $60,000
• Discovery Drive pathway construction, Little Mountain $60,000
• Bok Boulevard Park shade sail design and construct, Bokarina $55,000
• Anchorage Drive Park shade sail design and construct, Birtinya $55,000
• Aroona Park drinking fountain design and installation, Aroona Park $25,000
• Ballinger Beach Park landscape plan design, Currimundi $10,000
• Aroona Park installation of dog bowl at existing tap, Aroona $8,000
• Ballinger Beach beach access 261 railing installation $7,500
• Ballinger Beach Park bicycle racks, Currimundi $6,000
• Free tree days – Division 3 $2,000
Division 4
Alexandra Headland, Buddina, Maroochydore, Minyama, Mooloolaba, Parrearra, Warana
“This year’s budget delivers major investments in parks, transportation and community facilities,” Cr Joe Natoli said.
“Highlights include the $2.8 million Alex Bluff foreshore coastal pathway, multiple playground renewals, many new pedestrian crossings, and the $13 million Mooloolaba Foreshore Central Meeting Place.
“Stormwater improvements, beach access upgrades and enhanced community facilities will also benefit our community.”
Building and Facilities
• Maroochydore City Centre community facility investigation, Maroochydore $300,000
• La Balsa Park boat ramp amenities renewal investigation, Buddina $150,000
Coast and Canals
• Maroochy Geobag groyne end structure modification, Maroochydore $350,000
Holiday Parks
• Cotton Tree Holiday Park powered tent sites upgrade, Maroochydore $1,350,000
Parks and Gardens
• Alex Bluff foreshore coastal pathway, Alexandra Headland* $2,800,000
• Peirce Park playground renewal, Alexandra Headland $100,000
• Charles Clarke Park x 2 seats, Mooloolaba $50,000
• Alex Bluff foreshore park fence renewal, Alexandra Headland $50,000
• Maroochy district park early investigation, Alexandra Headland $50,000
• Pike Park swing renewal, Warana $40,000
• Beach access 213 beach shower renewal, Buddina $35,000
• Mooloolah Drive Park furniture renewals, Minyama $35,000
• Alex Bluff foreshore park play rockers, Alexandra Headland $15,000
• Alex Bluff foreshore park x 2 vehicle gates and bollards renewal design, Alexandra Headland $10,000
• Peirce Park vehicle gate, Maroochydore $9,000
• Jessica Park seat renewal, Minyama $9,000
• Beach access 205 shower relocation design, Buddina $5,000
• Alex Bluff foreshore park modify fence design, Alexandra Headland $5,000
• Wilkes Family Park softfall renewal design, Alexandra Headland $5,000
• Cotton Tree Park basket swing rubber softfall renewal design, Maroochydore $5,000
• Alex Bluff foreshore bollard run renewal design, Alexandra Headland $5,000
• Beach access 179 shower redevelopment, Mooloolaba $5,000
Stormwater
• Maroochydore gross pollutant trap, Maroochydore $212,142
• Maud Street drain, Maroochydore $118,055
• Allambie Street to outlet, Maroochydore $103,913
• Boolarong Crescent to outlet, Alexandra Headland $100,000
• Parker Street to Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore $100,000
• Gardak Street and Surf Road, Maroochydore $100,000
Transportation
• Mooloolaba Foreshore stage 2 Central Meeting Place, Mooloolaba* $12,993,334
• First Avenue streetscape, Maroochydore+ $7,897,600
• Mooloolaba Foreshore stage 2 seawall, Mooloolaba* $5,000,000
• Maud Street upgrade stage 2, Maroochydore $1,300,000
• Blackspot Sixth Avenue side street zebra crossings x 8, Maroochydore+ $1,222,500
• Mooloolaba to Mountain Creek stage 1 Mooloolaba Esplanade to Palm Drive, Mooloolaba $760,000
• Maud Street upgrade stage 3, Maroochydore $700,000
• Meta Street and Douglas Street raised crossing, Mooloolaba* $366,210
• Alexandra Headland to Maroochydore City Centre active transport link design, Alexandra Headland $200,000
• Mooloolaba Spit Park electrical renewal, Mooloolaba $193,000
• Mooloolaba Esplanade active transport link design, Mooloolaba* $150,000
• River Esplanade active transport link design, Mooloolaba* $200,000
• Pierce Park electrical renewal, Maroochydore $80,000
• Dalton Drive upgrade design, Maroochydore $50,000
Waste
• Maroochy Priority Development Area underground pipe install, Maroochydore $50,000
Minor Capital Works
• John Hotton Park, shelter detailed design and construction, Warana $120,000
• Perraton Green Park playground construction, Mooloolaba $80,000
• Nelson Park entrance feature, Alexandra Headland $80,000
• Seabreeze Park permanent movie screen investigation, Maroochydore $45,000
• Nicklin Way dog off leash area lighting of park, Warana $35,000
• Des Scanlan Park, Cotton Tree Pool, Boat Shed precinct landscape plan and detailed design, Cotton Tree $30,000
• Cotton Tree Cenotaph investigation and design, Cotton Tree $30,000
• Arunta Street pathway, Buddina $30,000
• Vic Perren Memorial Park seating, Maroochydore $20,000
• Alice Street pathway, Alexandra Headland $20,000
• 15 Muraban Street remediation to verge, Mooloolaba $5,000
• Kawana Island Double Bay playground investigation, Kawana Island $5,000
Division 5
Bald Knob, Balmoral Ridge, Booroobin, Cambroon, Chevallum, Conondale, Crohamhurst, Curramore, Diamond Valley, Elaman Creek, Eudlo, Flaxton, Glenview, Hunchy, Ilkley, Kiel Mountain, Landers Shoot, Maleny, Montville, Mooloolah Valley, Mount Mellum, North Maleny, Palmwoods, Palmview Forest, Peachester, Reesville, Tanawha, West Woombye, Witta, Woombye, Wootha
“Lifestyle and connectivity remain key priorities for Division 5, and I’m proud to deliver capital works projects that support a connected, sustainable and thriving Division 5,” Cr Winston Johnston said.
“Long-term, multi-staged placemaking developments preserve our natural resources and show a strong investment in the future of our hinterland. A standout is the draft concept plan for the new Maleny District Recreation Park, with $855,000 allocated to develop this vibrant outdoor space.
“A $2.975 million investment in Maleny’s Maple Street streetscape and $45,000 in Montville, will enhance safety and beautify these town centres.”
Building and Facilities
• Maleny Showgrounds electrical infrastructure renewal stage 1, Maleny $325,000
• Sippy Creek Animal Pound HVAC replacement, Tanawha $290,000
• Lemon Park amenity renewal, Palmwoods $126,442
• Russell Family Park amenity sewage treatment system replacement, Montville $117,689
• Palmwoods Aquatic Centre amenities design, Palmwoods $40,000
• Hill Street public amenity renewal design, Woombye $30,000
Environmental Assets
• Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre, Maleny $450,000
• Mary Cairncross butterfly walk, Maleny $122,806
• Mary Cairncross track renewal, Maleny $110,000
• Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanical Gardens Gondwana Garden renewal, Tanawha $45,000
• Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanical Gardens Contemplation Garden Renewal design, Tanawha $20,000
Parks and Gardens
• Maleny Community Precinct district recreation park, Maleny $855,000
• Sunshine Coast Ecological Park phase 3 detailed design, Bald Knob $500,000
• Maleny Skate Park upgrade phase 2, Maleny* (Completion early 2026-27) $150,000
• Sunshine Coast Ecological Park, Maleny $120,000
• Orange Grove Park playground renewal, Palmwoods $100,000
• Tete Park playground equipment renewal, Conondale $50,000
• McCarthys Lookout Park fence renewal, Maleny $40,000
• Bicentennial Park picnic combo renewals x 2, Maleny $20,000
• Palmwoods Sports and Recreation Reserve skatebowl renewal, Palmwoods $10,000
• Rivers Edge Park fence renewal, Mooloolah Valley $5,000
Sports Facilities
• Briggs Park rugby league and cricket change rooms, Palmwoods $830,000
• Maleny Recreation master plan implementation, Maleny $350,000
Transportation
• Maple Street streetscape, Maleny+ $2,975,000
• Dulong Road blackspot, Dulong+ $595,000
• Carruthers Bridge batter protection, West Woombye $435,000
• Eudlo School Road new pathway, Eudlo $800,000
• Glenview Road (Maria Court to Whipbird Place), Glenview $188,735
• Coral Street retaining wall, Maleny $50,000
• Main Street streetscapes, Montville $42,000
Waste
• Sippy Creek Depot asphalt reseal design, Tanawha $50,000
• Sippy Creek Depot bin stock storage building, Tanawha $50,000
• Sippy Creek Depot service utilities review and upgrade, Tanawha $50,000
• Witta Resource Recovery Centre hardstand renewal design, Witta $40,000
• Sippy Creek Depot hardstand resurface design, Tanawha $15,000
• Sippy Creek Depot new fencing, Tanawha $15,000
Minor Capital Works
• Maleny Precinct dog off leash area design and construction, Maleny $250,000
• Western Avenue pathway construction stage 2, Montville $100,000
• North Maleny Road pathway survey design and construction, Maleny $50,000
• Olsen Mill Park Eudlo DDA furniture retrofit, Eudlo $25,000
• Keil Mountain Road relocation of VAS sign, Woombye $20,000
• Back Woombye Road, shoulder sealing between driveways, Woombye $15,000
• Mooloolah Recreation Reserve, dog off leash area and cricket ground drainage investigation and design, Mooloolah $10,000
Division 6
Buderim Pines, Buderim Meadows, Mountain Creek (Glenfields, Brightwater), Palmview (Harmony), Sippy Downs (Chancellor Park)
“I would like to thank you all for continuing to share new ideas for projects in our area. I regularly hear great suggestions for ways to make the place we call home more liveable,” Cr Christian Dickson said.
“This budget will fund key projects such as major park upgrades at Khancoban Park in Buderim, footpaths in Buderim and Mountain Creek, on-road cycle lanes for Karawatha Drive and the planning for a pump track/skate park for Division 6. Renewing our assets is important and we are delivering new undercover shelter structures in Brightwater, while also replacing seating, park signage and making playground equipment safe right across the Sunshine Coast.”
Building and Facilities
• Albany Lakes Park public amenity, Sippy Downs* $350,000
Parks and Gardens
• Dardgee Park shelter renewals, Mountain Creek $200,000
• Brightwater Community Lake Park shelter 1, Mountain Creek $200,000
• Great Keppel Crescent Park shelter arbor renewal, Mountain Creek $150,000
• Village Green Boulevard Park fitness rubber softfall renewal, Palmview $150,000
• Durrack Place Park playground, Buderim $130,000
• Brightwater Community Lake Park shelter 2, Mountain Creek $100,000
• Durrack Place Park drainage, Buderim $40,000
• Waterbury Park x 3 seat renewal, Mountain Creek $30,000
• Sippy Downs Skate Park Sir Raleigh Drive renewal design, Sippy Downs $10,000
• Parklea Esplanade Park shelter, picnic table and seats renewal design, Mountain Creek $10,000
• Village Green Boulevard Park origami playground element replacement, Palmview $10,000
• Parklea Esplanade Park bollard run design, Mountain Creek $5,000
• Lake Edge Park fitness area rubber softfall renewal design, Mountain Creek $5,000
Transportation
• Karawatha Drive cycle lanes, Mountain Creek* $1,999,915
• Mooloolaba to Mountain Creek stage 2 Amarina Avenue to Karawatha Drive, Mooloolaba $800,000
• Adori Drive pathway, Mountain Creek $255,000
• Coomoo Crescent, Mountain Creek Lake 2 pathway renewal, Mountain Creek $94,500
Waste – Buderim Resource Recovery Centre, Buderim
• Hardstands $930,000
• Weighbridge road review and upgrade $300,000
• Stormwater upgrade of western catchment $200,000
• Leachate system asset rehabilitation $170,000
• Internal road reseal program $101,000
• Sediment basin rehabilitation $50,000
• Building renovation allocation $50,000
• Sediment drying bay $50,000
• Fire system expansion $40,000
Minor Capital Works
• Khancoban Drive Park district park development, Buderim* $387,649
• Suncoast Clippers basketball court expansion contribution, Buderim $100,000
• Karawatha Street pathway, Jingellic to Dixon Road construction, Buderim $50,000
• Skate or BMX investigation and design, Sippy Downs $35,000
• No 9 University Way pathway rebuild, Sippy Downs $15,000
Division 7
Buderim, Diddillibah, Forest Glen, Kiels Mountain, Kuluin, Kunda Park, Maroochydore, Mons, Rosemount, Tanawha
“The 2025-26 budget delivers more than $9 million in works for Division 7 – an outstanding result for our community,” Cr Ted Hungerford said.
“This investment supports a wide range of projects, from local road upgrades to community infrastructure. The highlight is the Petrie Creek shoulder widening, which will complete vital verge and cycleway links from David Low Way to Nambour. While construction will take time, I look forward to completion of this important infrastructure project – creating a more connected and liveable community for all our residents.”
Building and Facilities
• Maroochydore Depot operational site planning improvements, Buderim $417,500
• Buderim Aquatic Centre equipotential bonding, Buderim $100,000
• Maroochydore Depot shed roof, Buderim $95,000
Parks and Gardens
• Kuluin Neighbourhood Park rubber softfall renewal, Kuluin $40,000
• Fielding Park seesaw renewal, Buderim $40,000
• The Woods bollard run, Buderim $40,000
• The Woods Park furniture renewal, Buderim $30,000
• The Woods playground edging renewal, Buderim $15,000
• Kuluin Neighbourhood Park seat, Kuluin $10,000
• Bradman Avenue foreshore seat renewal, Maroochydore $9,000
• John Atkinson Memorial Park fence design, Buderim $5,000
• Forest Pines Park rubber softfall renewal design, Forest Glen $5,000
Stormwater
• Sheen Court Park swale, Buderim $500,000
Transportation
• Petrie Creek Road shoulder widening Paynters Creek Road to Celestine Place, Rosemount* $5,721,423
• Buderim Forest Bushland Reserve, footbridge No 10 renewal, Buderim $619,995
• Buderim Forest Bushland Reserve footbridge No 5 renewal, Buderim $290,000
• Vise Road blackspot, Forest Glen $170,000
• Dixon Road new pedestrian crossing, Buderim $150,000
• Goshawk Boulevard link design, Buderim $50,000
Minor Capital Works
• Toral Drive car parking bays, Buderim $120,000
• Kuluin Neighbourhood Park half basketball court investigation design and construct, Kuluin $80,000
• Buderim Pump Track shade sail design and install, Buderim $80,000
• Kuluin Neighbourhood Park drainage investigation, Kuluin $55,000
• Parsons Road pathway continuation, Buderim $50,000
• Buderim Village Park, additional stage lighting, Buderim $5,000
Division 8
Coolum Beach, Marcoola, Maroochydore, Mount Coolum, Mudjimba, Pacific Paradise, Point Arkwright, Twin Waters, Yaroomba
“As your local councillor, I’m really pleased to share two key projects we’re delivering in this year’s budget – both shaped by what I’ve heard from you,” Cr Taylor Bunnag said.
“First, the footpath along South Coolum Road, between Warrack St and Scottlynd St, has been a top priority for me. I’ve been laser-focused on getting this done, and I’m proud to have secured funding to deliver this vital missing link for our community.
“Second, I’ve been advocating strongly for new public toilets at Mount Coolum, and I’m thrilled to say we’ve locked in funding. Mount Coolum is such a special place for locals and visitors, and these new amenities will make a real difference to everyone’s experience.”
Building and Facilities
• Maroochydore Sailing Club roof replacement design, Maroochydore $150,000
• North Shore public amenities renewal design, Twin Waters $35,000
Coast and Canals
• Beach access 94 ramped structure, Mount Coolum $350,000
• Bradman Avenue revetment wall Yinni Street to Kuran Street, Maroochydore $300,000
Parks and Gardens
• Birrahl Park playground renewal, Yaroomba $50,000
• Boardwalk Estate x 28 totems staged renewal, Mount Coolum $50,000
• Lumeah Drive Park slide renewal, Mount Coolum $25,000
• Moorings Park retaining wall renewal, Twin Waters $20,000
• Waalum Park arbour shelter renewal design, Mount Coolum $15,000
• Millwell Park picnic table renewal, Maroochydore $14,000
• Mayflower Park bollard run and gate renewal, Maroochydore $10,000
• Normanton Terrace park bollards, Maroochydore $10,000
• Binnacle Park seat renewal, Mount Coolum $9,000
• Mayflower Park seat relocation, Maroochydore $8,000
• Felix Parry Park combo unit renewal design, Marcoola $5,000
• Felix Parry Park beach access 104 shower renewal design, Marcoola $5,000
Stormwater
• School Road stage 1, Maroochydore $2,000,000
• Tanah Street East flood mitigation design, Mount Coolum $100,000
Transportation
• South Coolum Road new pathway, Coolum Beach* $950,000
• Ocean Street placemaking renewal, Maroochydore $600,000
• Sundew Street east section kerb and channel, Mudjimba* $400,000
• Suncoast Beach Drive and South Coolum Road extension design to Sunshine Motorway, Coolum Beach and Mount Coolum $300,000
• Wattlebird Drive South pathway renewal, Twin Waters $190,050
• Maroochy Waters Drive pathway renewal, Maroochydore $74,611
• Girl Guide Park Picnic Point electrical renewal, Maroochydore $65,000
• Mudjimba Beach pedestrian crossings design, Marcoola $50,000
• Still Water Drive viewing deck renewal, Twin Waters $40,000
Minor Capital Works
• Greenoaks Drive pathway, Coolum $95,000
• Beach access 124 shelter design and construct, Mudjimba $70,000
• Birrahl Park carparking improvements design and construct, Yaroomba $55,000
• Mount Coolum public amenities contribution, Mount Coolum $50,000
• Jenyor Street pathway, Yaroomba $45,000
• Wilkins Park design, Pacific Paradise $30,000
• Marcoola lifeguard tower reconstruction contribution, Marcoola $30,000
• Felix Parry Park upgrade design, Marcoola $30,000
• Geeribach Lane beach access seating, Yaroomba $20,000
• Duporth Avenue speed cushions outside M1 Building, Maroochydore $15,000
• Christiansen Park playground upgrade design, Maroochydore $10,000
• Power Memorial Park bike racks, Mudjimba $8,000
• Free tree days Division 8 $2,000
• Thomas Booker Park new park name sign, Mudjimba $1,500
Division 9
Bli Bli, Coolum Beach, Doonan, Marcoola, Maroochy River, Mount Coolum, Pacific Paradise, Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs, Valdora, Verrierdale, Weyba Downs, Yandina Creek
“Making it safer to get around our communities has long been a priority for Division 9 residents. This year, and in the years ahead, we will continue delivering more pathway connections, while several multi-year road projects will either continue or reach completion,” Cr Maria Suarez said.
“Improving the accessibility and offerings in our outdoor spaces will get a boost, with an all-abilities ramp at Coolum Beach, plenty of park upgrades, and enhancement of our environmental recreation areas. Bike enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of the new pump track in Coolum.
“After extensive planning with many stakeholders, the Coolum District Sports Ground will move into detailed design, with construction to follow in future years.”
Building and Facilities
• Lions and Norrie Job Park toilet block, Coolum Beach $300,000
• Coolum Civic Centre stage lighting rig, Coolum Beach $90,000
Coast and Canals
• Coolum Beach DDA compliant beach access ramp, Coolum Beach* $400,000
Environmental Assets
• Parklands Regional Park development, Parklands $200,000
• Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary boardwalk and shelter renewal, Bli Bli $150,000
• Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary visitor information centre renewal design, Bli Bli $35,000
Holiday Parks
• Coolum Beach Holiday Park new office, reception and residence replacement, Coolum Beach $1,500,000
Parks and Gardens
• Lions Norrie Job Park pump track, Coolum Beach* $500,000
• Lions Norrie Job Park landscape plan stage 2, Coolum Beach $291,000
• Nottingham Lane Park shelter picnic tables barbecue, Peregian Springs $150,000
• Kingfisher Drive Park cableway rubber softfall renewal, Bli Bli $80,000
• The Avenue Park x 7 picnic table combo renewal, Peregian Springs $60,000
• Nottingham Lane Park playground renewals, Peregian Springs $50,000
• Tickle Park playground fence renewal, Coolum Beach $50,000
• Noomar Drive Park windmill and fence, Doonan $50,000
• Lions Norrie Job Park deck renewal for shower beach access 72, Coolum Beach $40,000
• Avocado Park crawl tunnel and recreational playground edging renewal, Bli Bli $25,000
• Coolum Surf Club historical signage renewal, Coolum Beach $15,000
• Fourwinds Park spring toy renewal, Coolum Beach $15,000
• Dunethin Rock Recreational Area shelter picnic table renewal, Maroochy River $10,000
Sports Facilities
• Coolum District Sports Ground design, Coolum Beach $420,000
• Maroochy North Sport and Recreation Precinct combined preliminary planning investigation, Pacific Paradise $200,000
• Coolum Aquatic Centre pool cover replacement, Coolum Beach $70,000
Stormwater
• Petrie Creek catchment riparian, Bli Bli $253,814
Transportation
• Camp Flat Road upgrade Stage 4, Bli Bli* $4,200,000
• Emu Mountain Road pathway construction, Coolum Beach* $1,000,000
• Coolum Connections urban design to link parks and paths, Coolum Beach $400,000
• Pacific Terrace retaining wall remedial works, Coolum Beach $180,000
• Yandina – Bli Bli Road pathway renewal design, Maroochy River $35,000
• Lakewood Drive and Monak Road gravel road upgrade, Peregian Beach $23,000
Waste
• Nambour Landfill plant and equipment, Bli Bli $5,100,000
• Nambour Landfill future expansion allocations, Bli Bli $5,000,000
• Nambour Resource Recovery Centre design and construction, Bli Bli $3,620,000
• Nambour Landfill leachate pre-treatment, Bli Bli $1,000,000
• Materials Recovery Facility recyclables processing, Bli Bli $700,000
• Nambour Landfill leachate system asset rehabilitation, Bli Bli $360,000
• Nambour Landfill cell 7, Bli Bli $350,000
• Nambour Resource Recovery Centre primary sort, Bli Bli $300,000
• Nambour Resource Recovery Centre transfer station, Bli Bli $100,000
• Nambour Landfill wheel wash decommission, Bli Bli $20,000
Corporate Major Projects
• Renewal Energy Facility (Nambour), Bli Bli $1,800,000
Minor Capital Works
• Yungar to Centenary Heights pathway, Coolum $90,000
• Lions Norrie Park fitness equipment shade sail, Coolum $80,000
• Coolum Beach beach access ramp, Coolum $75,000
• The Avenue Park play space new basket swing, Peregian Springs $43,000
• Kingfisher Drive Park power connection, Bli Bli $30,000
• Lowes Lookout stage 2 pathway detailed design, Coolum $25,000
• Kingfisher Drive Park pathway, Bli Bli $10,000
• Lions Norrie Park basketball court vegetation, Coolum $5,500
Division 10
Belli Park, Bridges, Burnside, Coes Creek, Coolabine, Cooloolabin, Dulong, Eerwah Vale, Eumundi, Gheerulla, Highworth, Image Flat, Kenilworth, Kiamba, Kidaman Creek, Kulangoor, Kureelpa, Mapleton, Nambour, Ninderry, North Arm, Obi Obi, Parklands, Perwillowen, Rosemount, Towen Mountain, Yandina
Building and Facilities
• Nambour Administration Building renewal, Nambour $1,315,000
• North Arm Park public amenity renewal, North Arm $300,000
• Arthur Roberts Park public amenity renewal, Kureelpa $300,000
• Lilyponds Park public amenity on site sewerage treatment system replacement, Mapleton $270,000
• Bonney Park amenity renewal, Kidaman Creek $196,780
• Nambour Showgrounds amenity upgrade, Nambour $150,000
• Nambour Showgrounds inground electrical infrastructure renewal, Nambour $90,000
Waterways
• Quota Park fishway construction, Nambour+ $920,000
Parks and Gardens
• Kenilworth Town Park playground fence renewal, Kenilworth $125,000
• Kenilworth Town Park playground renewal, Kenilworth $100,000
• Quota Memorial Park basket swing rubber softfall renewal, Nambour $100,000
• Gardenvale Park edging and carousel renewal play, Coes Creek $55,000
• Poinciana Park edging and rocker renewal play, Parklands $55,000
• Kenilworth Town Park barbecue refurbishment, Kenilworth $30,000
• Kenilworth Town Park x 3 picnic table renewal, Kenilworth $30,000
• William Parsons Park x 2 seat renewal, Nambour $16,000
• Spring Pastures Drive Park playground softfall and water tank, Mapleton $10,000
• Dick Caplick Park climbing orb and softfall renewal, Eumundi $10,000
• Oxleigh Heights Park playground renewal design, Nambour $8,000
Sports Facilities
• Nambour Showgrounds LED sign replacement, Nambour $140,000
Stormwater
• Balkin Road stormwater network upgrade, Eumundi $229,300
Transportation
• North Arm Road gravel road upgrade, North Arm $4,500,000
• Seib Road pedestrian bridge, Eumundi** $2,200,000
• Namba Place revitalisation project, Nambour* $1,050,000
• Eumundi Town Centre placemaking stage 3, Eumundi* $950,000
• Namba pedestrian crossing, Nambour* $300,000
• Currie Street to Price Street pathway, Nambour $281,740
• Kenilworth streetscape upgrade, Kenilworth $200,000
• Hospital Road pathway and kerb renewal, Nambour $100,320
• Memorial Bridge bridge joints, Nambour $80,000
Waste
• Mapleton Rural Transfer Station hardstands, Mapleton $440,000
Minor Capital Works
• Stevens Street carpark design and construction, Yandina $230,000
• Tea Tree Park fenced dog off leash contribution, Yandina $100,000
• Dick Caplick Park rickety bridge installation, Eumundi $40,000
• Nambour – Mapleton Road pathway missing link, Nambour $30,000
• Mapleton basketball or netball half court (completion of construction) $20,000
* Funded by the Queensland Government in association with Sunshine Coast Council
+ Funded by the Federal Government in association with Sunshine Coast Council
