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Blue carbon farming trial in the Blue Heart
Australia’s first blue carbon trial underway on the Sunshine Coast.
Kawana Waters
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Palmview’s newest park is a hit with residents
Promoting active living.
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.
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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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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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The sustainability projects defining Sunshine Coast’s future
The Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report 2022/23.
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The Environment and Liveability Strategy Refresh Project 2023
New inclusions for the Sunshine Coast’s blueprint setting the future for our environment and liveability.
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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.
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214 hectare land acquisition - Meridan Plains
Council has made a $9.5 million land acquisition to expand our green spaces.
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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.
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Council endorses recreation parks plan
Green step forward for Sunshine Coast parks.
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Sippy Downs park adds to council’s open space
Albany Lakes Park provides new facility for community.
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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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Blue Heart Sunshine Coast receives award
Project awarded through the Cities Power Partnership.
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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.
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Sport and Recreation Precinct planned west of Caloundra
Council drafting new master plan for Honey Farm Road.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Sunshine Coast Ecological Park
Project update.
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New sports complex open in Aura
Delivering on community needs in a growing neighbourhood.
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Caloundra Town Reserve Mountain Bike Trails
New Caloundra mountain bike trail is the Beez Kneez.
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Meridan Fields Sports Complex AFL Precinct
Sporting fields contributing to the health and well-being of Sunshine Coast residents.
Environment Levy project
Region-wide
Reinstating vegetation and habitats
Expanded landfill delivers almost 40 hectares of new habitat.
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Adventure Sunshine Coast
A revolutionary online guide to our great outdoors.