Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien
Australia’s first dedicated outdoor pickleball venue is coming soon to Noosa and it’s sure to be a big hit for local players and the economy with a $248,900 Australian Government investment contributing towards the $497,800 project through Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund.
This project isn’t just a win for fans of the sport – think combining tennis, badminton, and table tennis into one dynamic game – the venue will host multi-day tournaments for hundreds of players, providing a real boost to Noosa tourism and hospitality sectors generating an estimated economic benefit of more than $2.2 million.
Noosa Council will also receive $50,000 towards its Noosa Shire Industry and Employment Activation Plan, a strategy to create high-value jobs, support existing businesses and attract new businesses and entrepreneurs to Noosa, diversifying the local economy.
With investments such as the Peregian Digital Hub, Noosa is already known as a centre of tech-innovation and this roadmap will provide a clear path to build on that reputation, creating new job opportunities for future growth.
As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, year 12 students will also have one eye on the future – and I have produced a School Leavers’ Guide for 2021 to help them plan for life after school.
The guide has been delivered to local high schools or it can be downloaded from my website llewobrien.com.au/one-stop-shop
Finally, a reminder that if you’re thinking about Christmas shopping – don’t forget to shop and buy in local businesses, where every dollar you spend maintains local jobs.
