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The Sunshine Coast is in the midst of rapid transformation, with a wave of large-scale residential, commercial and infrastructure developments reshaping the landscape.

To show how some of the Coast’s biggest projects are progressing, Sunshine Coast News has partnered with Australian location intelligence company Nearmap to bring readers a series of interactive photos. Simply drag the slider across the photos to compare the images.

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel – November 2023 to May 2025

Green light for $250m, 13-storey hotel in prime beachfront spot

Bask, Bokarina – June 2024 to May 2025

Work begins on 135-unit complex after $60m project completed

Day hospital, Sippy Downs – November 2024 to May 2025

Work about to start on new hospital

Sanctuary Church, Mons – November 2023 to May 2025

Church on former tourist site set to open

Bianco, Caloundra – July 2023 to May 2025

Work begins on ‘game-changing’ $70m apartment project

Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct, Meridan Plains – March 2021 to May 2025

Kick-off: work starts on 75-hectare facility

St Clair, Birtinya – June 2024 to May 2025

Sky high: 200-unit waterfront complex ‘tops out’

UnitingCare retirement village, Sunrise Beach – May 2023 to May 2025

‘Devastation’ as feeding ground of rare glossies goes

Peregian Springs Shopping Centre expansion – November 2023 to May 2025

Shopping centre expansion well underway

50 First Avenue, Maroochydore – January 2024 to May 2025

High-rise hub: 15-storey tower ‘tops out’

Coolum Eco Industrial Park expansion – November 2023 to May 2025

Industrial park powers ahead amid calls for road upgrades

Beachside Yaroomba – January 2024 to May 2025

Clearing begins at once-controversial beachfront site

Maroochy Private Hospital – January 2024 to May 2025

Construction milestone for $100m city centre hospital

The Millwell, Maroochydore – April 2024 to May 2025

Work begins on $243m complex with rooftop infinity pool

Peregian Springs apartments – November 2023 to May 2025

Pub out, wellness in: revised plan up for feedback

Fairfax Village, Sippy Downs – July 2023 to May 2025

‘Well-known operators’ locked in as precinct nears completion

The aerial imagery in this story is from Australian location intelligence company Nearmap. The company provides government organisations, architectural, construction and engineering firms, and other companies, with easy, instant access to high-resolution aerial imagery, city-scale 3D content, artificial intelligence data sets, and geospatial tools to assist with urban planning, monitoring and development projects in Australia, New Zealand and North America.

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