Construction of new toilet amenities for visitors to Mount Coolum National Park is about to commence.
State LNP Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the project would provide visitors with modern, accessible amenities that support the park’s status as one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular natural attractions.
The state government is investing $425,000 in the project, with Sunshine Coast Council to provide a further $50,000.
“Mount Coolum National Park is an iconic destination for the Sunshine Coast and for Queensland. These amenities will benefit local residents, visitors and the environment,” Ms Simpson said.
“This is about delivering practical infrastructure that will benefit local residents, support tourism, protect the environment and improve the experience for the thousands of people who visit this national park each year.
“After many years of advocating for this much-needed project and calling on the former government to deliver, I am incredibly proud that this government has not only committed the funding, but is getting on with the job.”
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More than 200,000 people visit the national park each year.
“The amenities block will be open and accessible, and we’re designing it to help people feel safe while using the facilities,” local councillor Taylor Bunnag said last year.
“It will also be powered sustainably by its own solar system.”
The car park entrance is near the junction of Tanah Street West and Jarnahill Drive, Coolum Beach.
The nearest public toilets currently are almost 2km away in Birrahl Park at Yaroomba.
The popular Mount Coolum summit walk is 1.6km return and reaches 208m above sea level, offering stunning coastal views.
Work on the toilet block will start next week and is expected to be finished within 10 weeks, weather permitting.
