Upgraded pathways in Noosaville’s Wallace Park, a new splash slide and play zone at the Nambour Aquatic Centre and construction of a trail hub at the Sugar Bag mountain bike trail network are just some of the projects that will create jobs for the Sunshine Coast community as part of Queensland’s economic recovery plan.
Mark Denham, Labor candidate for Noosa, said these projects are great news for local jobs.
“Through this special COVID Works for Queensland round, the Palaszczuk Labor Government is investing more than $7.1 million for shovel-ready projects that not only benefit the community, but support local jobs,” said Mr Denham.
In announcing the projects, Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the positive impacts would be felt almost immediately.
“This program is specifically designed to help councils get their communities back on their feet as quickly as possible and minimise any long-term effects of the global coronavirus pandemic which is impacting economies around the world,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“We’re continuing to manage the health response and that means we have started delivering Queensland’s plan for economic recovery.
“In total, 520 projects are being funded, which the councils tell us will support or create more than 4,600 jobs.
“It’s a fantastic outcome and will go a long way to helping Queensland unite and recover.”
Other projects for the Sunshine Coast include:
Sunshine Coast Regional Council – upgrading sports facilities at Caloundra AFL and Little Athletics, Palmwoods and Yandina Cricket, Coolum Tennis, Ballinger Park, Maroochydore Multisport, Meridan Fields and Northshore Sports Complex
Noosa Shire Council – refurbishing the amenities at Pomona memorial School of Arts Hall, and improving conservation through fire trail maintenance and increased beach erosion protection
The program is part of the Queensland Government’s $6 billion economic recovery strategy Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs.
Projects are required to be completed by June 2021.
