Region-wide
The Environment and Liveability Strategy Refresh Project
Ensuring a future-focused and contemporary approach to deliver a healthy environment and liveable Sunshine Coast.
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Namba Meeting Place is open
Welcome to your new community venue
Region-wide
Affordable housing and homeless actions come to life
Achievement highlights of the Sunshine Coast Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2023
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Sunshine Coast Gives a Sheet
3 tonnes of textiles recovered in for National Recycling Week
Region-wide
Design guide shapes future of Coast’s homes
Prioritising liveability and climate resilience supporting vibrant, sustainable communities to reflect our region’s values and natural identity.
Local
Landsborough street upgrade completed
Placemaking of region continues
Local
More community spaces planned for Nambour
Plans are underway to convert part of Council’s administration building at Nambour into community spaces.
Local
Blue carbon farming trial in the Blue Heart
Australia’s first blue carbon trial underway on the Sunshine Coast.
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Disaster management
Council’s Plan to keep community disaster ready.
Local
Palmview’s newest park is a hit with residents
Promoting active living.
Local
Sunshine Coast Open Data Expo
Building our knowledge in our natural environment.
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A plan to protect our macropods
Creating a safer place to live for kangaroos, wallabies and pademelons.
Region-wide
Sunshine Coast Biosecurity Plan
Invasive plants and animals have the potential to cause significant impacts on the Sunshine Coast’s values.
Major
Caloundra’s future library is one step closer
New chapter for council’s administration building.
Major
Our dark sky journey
Establishing a proposed Dark Sky Reserve.
Major
A plan for our popular coastal reserve
Endorsement of the Point Cartwright Reserve and La Balsa Park Master Plan
Local
Kawana Aquatic Centre renovations
World class pool provides more great places and spaces
Local
New court upgrades in Eumundi
It’s game set and match for Eumundi Tennis Club after four court upgrades.
Local
Altitude Nine grand opening
Creating great places and spaces.
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Amazing maze of machinery
Inside our recycling wonder
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How ‘liveable’ is your neighbourhood?
Council’s ‘Living on the Sunshine Coast’ survey investigates.
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World class Coastal Pathway continues to deliver
New Warana section adds to 73 kilometre path.
Environment Levy project
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‘Critical link’ secured for rare and threatened species
Wildlife corridor link established and habitat protected for threatened and key species.
Local
Community CoLab open for hire
Maroochydore City Centre's latest community venue.
Local
Sunshine Coast’s first library locker
A local book borrowing service.
Region-wide
10 Years of Clean Up for the Hatchlings
Every little bit counts.
Environment Levy project
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Milestone’s for Pest Management on the Sunshine Coast
A united effort between Council and the community yields a success story for protecting local biodiversity.
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Council scores major sport and recreation park goal
Land acquisition at Bli Bli critical step in delivering future sport and recreation precinct.
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Mountain ‘forever home’ secured for koalas, cockatoos
A parcel of untouched native bushland in the Sunshine Coast hinterland will be protected for conservation, supporting endangered koalas as well as the vulnerable glossy black cockatoo and Richmond birdwing butterfly.
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Wetlands to be restored and protected
Council has secured 120 hectares of land in the Blue Heart for restoration and conservation of wetlands for habitat, a healthier Maroochy River and a place to connect to nature.
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New weapon detects bushfires in minutes
The Sunshine Coast has a world-leading tool to help safeguard people, properties, and our natural assets.
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Action plan gives new hope to endangered species
A plan set to help protect our region’s “ancient mariners’’.
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Sunshine Coast Resource Recovery Strategy 2023
A strategy to drive the rubbish revolution.
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World-first ecosystem services mapping
A mapping product to explore and understand the different services provided by our ecosystems.
Region-wide
Cool Homes for the Sunshine Coast
Get your hands on the Cool Homes booklet and compass to help you discover what makes a comfortable home all year round.
Region-wide
Our housing and homelessness response
Council’s Housing and Homelessness Action Plan was endorsed in July 2023.
Local
A forest adventure at Sippy Downs
Sippy Downs Forest Park provides green relief and social opportunities.
Region-wide
The sustainability projects defining Sunshine Coast’s future
The Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report 2022/23.
Region-wide
The Environment and Liveability Strategy Refresh Project 2023
New inclusions for the Sunshine Coast’s blueprint setting the future for our environment and liveability.
Local
Upgrade to North Shore Sports Complex
Providing community facilities where and when they are needed. North Shore Sports Complex $2.7m upgrade encourages local teams plus host teams from throughout the region, state and nation.
Local
Scoot in style as e-transport trial begins
Sustainable transport comes to town.
Region-wide
Let’s beat heat in the street
Climate research is cool, in more ways than you might think.
Major
What’s better than gold stars? Green Stars.
City Hall building shines with 5 Green Star building accreditation
Environment Levy project
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Koala conservation
Implementing the Sunshine Coast koala conservation plan.
Environment Levy project
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Coastal Health Report for the Sunshine Coast
The Coastal Health Report is the first coast-wide assessment of the environmental condition and use of our beaches, headlands, lower estuaries, and coastal lagoons.
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Climate Action Roadmap
Creating our climate ready future.
Major
214 hectare land acquisition - Meridan Plains
Council has made a $9.5 million land acquisition to expand our green spaces.
Local
Mooloolaba Northern Parkland
The Northern Parkland at Mooloolaba, a community space for all to enjoy and access.
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A snapshot of achievements for 2021/22
Counci has released the Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report.
Environment Levy project
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Regional Erosion and Sediment, Education and Trial (RESET)
A purpose-built erosion and sediment control training facility and education program.
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Coastal Discovery Van
A mobile education tool that celebrates the uniqueness of the Sunshine Coast as it moves between coastal locations and schools.
Local
Beerwah Community Meeting Place open for business
New meeting space in Beerwah opens to meet current and forecast future community needs
Region-wide
CoastSnap Community Beach Monitoring Program
A citizen science project to capture changing coastlines
Local
Upgraded Nambour Splash Park opens
Your water wonderland awaits.
Environment Levy project
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Becoming a zero-net emissions organisation
Working towards achieving our organisational zero-net emissions target.
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Council endorses recreation parks plan
Green step forward for Sunshine Coast parks.
Environment Levy project
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Monitoring the health of our much-loved catchments
2021 Healthy Land and Water Report Card results released.
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Updated flood mapping
New online mapping - building our region's resilience.
Local
Liveability of streetscapes recognised nationally
Caloundra’s Bulcock Street wins award
Major
Biosphere
Sunshine Coast Biosphere recognised internationally.
Region-wide
Swapping out single use plastics
Cleaning up the environment
Region-wide
Solar machine learning
Harnessing Machine Learning as a smart solution to identify solar.
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Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices (SQIDs) tell a story
What goes down the drain can end up in our waterways.
Local
Sippy Downs park adds to council’s open space
Albany Lakes Park provides new facility for community.
Region-wide
Using E-bikes for inspections
Smart, quiet, clean… and just a bit of fun – Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.
Region-wide
Solar water pump – Managing dust through recycling
Managing dust through water recycling.
Local
Data to drive smarter decision making
Using smart sensors to improve the delivery of services and facilities.
Environment Levy project
Local
Sharing our shorelines
Key resident and migratory shorebird species featured in mural.
Region-wide
Stormwater management
Adoption of council’s first Stormwater Management Strategy.
Local
Off-leash area adds more to open space network
Muller Park ever more popular.
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Council takes out first place in sustainability award
Council’s Environment and Liveability Strategy- winner of the Banksia Sustainability Awards.
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Collaboration continues to protect our Passage
Insights for a healthy future.
Local
Citizen scientists hit Coast wetland to help ClimateWatch
ClimateWatch walking trail launched at Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary.
Region-wide
Blue Heart Sunshine Coast receives award
Project awarded through the Cities Power Partnership.
Major
Environment and Liveability Strategy recognised for planning excellence
The Queensland winners of the Planning Institute of Australia’s (PIA) Awards for Planning Excellence 2020 were announced with the strategy taking home an award.
Local
Sport and Recreation Precinct planned west of Caloundra
Council drafting new master plan for Honey Farm Road.
Major
Free online tool building a circular economy
Connecting businesses to exchange waste as a resource.
Major
Sunshine Coast Open House celebrates the region's architecture
Sunshine Coast building design.
Environment Levy project
Local
Restoring the Mary River
Riparian restoration project complete.
Local
Play time in Montville
Fun, bright and lively new playground for Russell Family Park in Montville.
Environment Levy project
Local
Establishment of Annie Hehir Environment Reserve complete
A 63-hectare purchase through the Environment Levy.
Environment Levy project
Major
Blue Heart Sunshine Coast
Protecting and managing the most critical areas of the floodplain.
Environment Levy project
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Buying land for habitat conservation and restoration
Environment Levy funds support land acquisition to expand our conservation estate.
Environment Levy project
Major
Environment Levy Program
Levy funds are a key funding source supporting the delivery of ELS outcomes.
Environment Levy project
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Connecting through conservation
Events held on Environment Levy reserves to connect people and nature.
Local
New Eumundi pathway to benefit all
Upgraded Lonergan Lane adds to liveability.
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Sunshine Coast Biodiversity Report 2020
Providing valuable data to inform planning and delivery of conservation outcomes.
Local
Investment in beach safety supports Sunshine Coast liveability
Support of lifeguards continues.
Region-wide
A snapshot of achievements for 2019/20
Council continues to invest in environment and liveability initiatives, so our region remains a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Region-wide
Sunshine Coast Ecological Park
Project update.
Local
New sports complex open in Aura
Delivering on community needs in a growing neighbourhood.
Local
Creating beautiful organic gardens
Putting the circular economy in practice.
Region-wide
Beach Clean Up Program
Community working together to clean up the beaches.
Region-wide
Stormwater to water street trees
Innovation in watering street trees.
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Sustainability Rating for Venue 114
Leading the way in sustainability.
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Monitoring building efficiencies
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through measurement.
Local
1799 Interpretive heritage trail
A 1799 journey to explore the Queensland coastline.
Local
Protecting the native wildlife of our coast
Local organisations working together to control foxes in coastal bushland areas from Bli Bli to Peregian Springs.
Local
When the rubber hits the road
Supporting the circular economy.
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Planktonic life of the Sunshine Coast
Investigating the impacts of climate change on the microscopic life of our waterways
Local
Landsborough Placemaking Master Plan
Fifteen year vision for Landsborough receives tick of approval.
Local
Inter-urban Break Outdoor Recreation Plan
A strategic framework to guide management of outdoor recreation activities in the Inter-urban Break.
Region-wide
Sunshine Coast Design Book
A resource to help design Sunshine Coast homes, buildings, parks, public spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.
Region-wide
Living Smart
Inspiring sustainable lifestyles
Local
Redevelopment of the Caloundra Events Centre
A multi-million dollar redevelopment to support the growing community.
Local
Caloundra Town Reserve Mountain Bike Trails
New Caloundra mountain bike trail is the Beez Kneez.
Local
Meridan Fields Sports Complex AFL Precinct
Sporting fields contributing to the health and well-being of Sunshine Coast residents.
Region-wide
Sunshine Coast Street Tree Master Plan
Transforming the Sunshine Coast to a greener cooler place.
Environment Levy project
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Reinstating vegetation and habitats
Expanded landfill delivers almost 40 hectares of new habitat.
Region-wide
Housing benchmark report
A point in time snapshot of housing provision.
Major
Sunshine Coast Solar Farm
The Solar Farm has 57,960 panels and generates enough electricity to power approximately 5000 homes.
Region-wide
Environmental Sustainability Benchmarking
An annual snapshot of council's environmental sustainability performance.
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Sustainability and innovation in action
Bollards made from soft plastics.
Region-wide
Smart sprinklers for our parks and sports grounds
Reducing water consumption through the use of smart sprinklers.
Environment Levy project
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Land for Wildlife
Supporting landholders to protect native plants and animals on their property.
Environment Levy project
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Monitoring our waterways
Our ongoing partnership with Healthy Land and Water.
Environment Levy project
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Protecting our beaches and headlands
Initiatives to to protect and enhance our coastal areas.
Region-wide
Understanding our Flying-foxes
Council is proactively undertaking monitoring and management of Flying-foxes
Environment Levy project
Major
Kids in Action Program
Bringing schools together to explore environmental issues.
Region-wide
Adventure Sunshine Coast
A revolutionary online guide to our great outdoors.
Major
Our Resilient Coast. Our Future
Sunshine Coast better prepared for coastal hazards.
Major
Protecting the Regional Inter-urban Break
We are committed to protecting the Regional Inter-urban Break in perpetuity.
Local
Baringa Community Centre
Heart of Baringa unites growing community.