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covid19.qld.gov.au A MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER THE HONOURABLE ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK MP AND THE TREASURER THE HONOURABLE CAMERON DICK MP The COVID-19 global pandemic has touched everyone and communities in the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region have not been immune to its effects. The Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Regional Recovery Action Plan builds on our immediate commitment to keeping the region moving through extra support for businesses, workers and households – from payroll tax waivers to electricity bill relief. Our recovery approach recognises the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region as among Queensland’s fastest growing regions, with great strengths in industries ranging from tourism and agriculture to aviation, transport and logistics. We are committed to significant investment to build productive infrastructure and grow jobs. There is tremendous opportunity to foster growth and innovation across businesses and industries. In recognising that our COVID-19 response is a long-term challenge, this plan charts the way forward for delivering on one of our key priorities identified through Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan – growing our regions. We know that lasting recovery from COVID-19 can only be achieved through genuine, community-based partnerships. That’s why we will continue working with all levels of government and key stakeholders to drive the best outcomes for the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region. Together we will support our key industries and also invest in emerging industries, more infrastructure and more businesses. This plan backs local jobs and local opportunities. There will be challenging times ahead as we navigate our way through the pandemic. One thing is certain, however – the Government stands as a ready partner to the people of the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay as we work towards better days to come. The Queensland Government has committed more than $8 billion to support COVID-19 health and economic recovery initiatives across the State. $267M building boost to support home owners, ‘tradies’ and construction $400M land tax relief for property owners which must be passed onto tenants in the form of rent relief $90M for jobs and skills, including funding for the Back to Work and Skilling Queenslanders for Work programs $500M in electricity and water bill relief, with a $200 rebate for households, and a $500 rebate for eligible small business and sole traders Up to $950M in payroll tax relief, supporting 50,700 jobs in the region $151M in Job Support Loans of up to $250,000 for 1,100 loans supporting 12,584 jobs $22.4M in 2,545 Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grants of up to $10,000 in the region Support for Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region’s small businesses includes: SUNSHINE COAST AND MORETON BAY REGIONAL RECOVERY ACTION PLAN SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
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covid19.qld.gov.auQT 20-067 4pp
A MESSAGE FROM
THE PREMIERTHE HONOURABLE ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK MPAND
THE TREASURERTHE HONOURABLE CAMERON DICK MP
The COVID-19 global pandemic has touched everyone and communities in the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region have not been immune to its effects.
The Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Regional Recovery Action Plan builds on our immediate commitment to keeping the region moving through extra support for businesses, workers and households – from payroll tax waivers to electricity bill relief.
Our recovery approach recognises the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region as among Queensland’s fastest growing regions, with great strengths in industries ranging from tourism and agriculture to aviation, transport and logistics.
We are committed to significant investment to build productive infrastructure and grow jobs. There is tremendous opportunity to foster growth and innovation across businesses and industries.
In recognising that our COVID-19 response is a long-term challenge, this plan charts the way forward for delivering on one of our key priorities identified through Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan – growing our regions.
We know that lasting recovery from COVID-19 can only be achieved through genuine, community-based partnerships. That’s why we will continue working with all levels of government and key stakeholders to drive the best outcomes for the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region.
Together we will support our key industries and also invest in emerging industries, more infrastructure and more businesses. This plan backs local jobs and local opportunities.
There will be challenging times ahead as we navigate our way through the pandemic.
One thing is certain, however – the Government stands as a ready partner to the people of the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay as we work towards better days to come.
The Queensland Government has committed more than $8 billion to support COVID-19 health and economic recovery initiatives across the State.
$267Mbuilding boost to support home owners, ‘tradies’ and construction
$400Mland tax relief for property owners which must be passed onto tenants in the form of rent relief
$90Mfor jobs and skills, including funding for the Back to Work and Skilling Queenslanders for Work programs
$500Min electricity and water bill relief, with a $200 rebate for households, and a $500 rebate for eligible small business and sole traders
Upto $950M in payroll tax relief,
supporting 50,700 jobs in the region
$151M in Job Support Loans of up to $250,000 for 1,100 loans supporting 12,584 jobs
$22.4M in 2,545 Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grants of up to $10,000 in the region
Support for Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region’s small businesses includes:
SUNSHINE COAST AND MORETON BAY REGIONAL RECOVERY ACTION PLAN
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10 Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package$50 million across South East Queensland for the Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package for council investment in new infrastructure and community assets.
11 New Secondary School in Caloundra South - Stage 1$11.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $56.3 million total spend to construct a new secondary school in the Caloundra South area.
1 Coolum replacement police facility$1 million in 2020-21 out of a $2.7 million total spend to complete the replacement of the police facility at Coolum.
2 Nambour replacement police facility$4.5 million in 2020-21 out of a $9 million total spend to continue the replacement of the police facility at Nambour.
3 Bruce Highway, Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade$87.2 million in 2020-21 out of a $301.3 million total spend to upgrade the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road interchanges on the Bruce Highway at Forest Glen, including two-way service roads on both sides of the highway. Part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
4 New Primary School in Palmview - Stage 1$33.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $40.7 million total spend to construct a new primary school in Palmview.
5 New Special School in Palmview - Stage 1$30.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $40 million total spend to construct a new special school in Palmview.
6 Sunshine Coast University Hospital$19.1 million in 2020-21 out of a $1.872 billion total spend for the construction of Sunshine Coast University Hospital, which delivered 450-beds at the completion of Stage 1, growing to 738-beds at completion of Stage 3.
7 Maleny replacement Queensland Fire and Emergency Services complex$3 million in 2020-21 out of a $5 million total spend to continue replacement of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services complex at Maleny.
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Community wellbeing
Utilities
Health
Education
Transport and roads
Justice and safety
Government services
Recreation and culture
Statewide/region-wide
Election commitment
14 Bruce Highway (Caboolture - Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way)$50.4 million in 2020-21 out of a $662.5 million total spend to upgrade an intersection and widen the Bruce Highway from four to six lanes between Caboolture - Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163). Part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
15 Pumicestone State School$7.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $9.9 million total spend to construct a new building with 12 general learning spaces.
16 Caboolture refurbishment of old police facility$8.8 million in 2020-21 out of a $13.8 million total spend to continue the refurbishment of the old police facility at Caboolture.
17 Kallangur Community Centre$3 million in 2020-21 out of a $4.1 million total spend to design and construct a neighbourhood centre to support the Kallangur community.
19 Murrumba State Secondary College$596,656 in 2020-21 out of an $11 million total spend to construct three new buildings with 16 general learning areas and two flexible learning areas.
20 Lawnton train station park ‘n’ ride$2.3 million in 2020-21 out of a $10.4 million total spend to upgrade the Lawnton train station park ‘n’ ride facility to provide an additional 250 car spaces.
21 Arts and Cultural Recovery Package$15.4 million in 2020-21 out of a $22.5 million total spend to reactivate cultural and creative spaces and provide jobs for local artists and arts workers bringing communities together and boosting cultural tourism.
22 New Generation Rollingstock$38.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $4.156 billion total spend. All 75 new six car sets were delivered by December 2019. Accessibility recti� cation works continue in order to comply with disability standards.
23 Moreton Connector: Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway upgrades$2.1 billion plan to upgrade the Bruce Highway and Gateway Motorway between Bracken Ridge, Murrumba Downs and Gri� n plus build a new arterial road from Gri� n to North Lakes. Delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
12 New primary school in Caloundra South$26.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $68.2 million total spend to construct a new primary school in the Caloundra South area.
13 Woodford Correctional Centre - intercoms$7.8 million in 2020-21 out of a $13.6 million total spend to upgrade the intercom system at the Woodford Correctional Centre.
18 Bruce Highway, Deception Bay Road Interchange$33.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $163.3 million total spend to upgrade the intersection of the Bruce Highway at Deception Bay Road, to improve safety, ease congestion and cater for future tra� c growth. Part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
Please note: Not all Government expenditure for the region is shown. Dollar amounts may include capital and operating expenditure, though may not represent the entire funding allocated.
SEPTEMBER 2020
8 Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (Stage 1)$39.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $550.8 million total spend to upgrade sections of the North Coast rail line between Beerburrum train station and Nambour train station. Delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
9 Ewen Maddock Dam: Upgrade Stage 2A$11 million in 2020-21 out of a $24.5 million total spend to continue works for enhancements to meet future extreme weather events.
GOVERNMENTINVESTMENT FORSUNSHINE COAST AND MORETON BAY
$1,731M in Queensland Government capital investment in Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay, supporting an estimated 5,200 jobs in 2020–21
NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUNSHINE COAST AND MORETON BAY
Targeted investments will address the specific recovery needs of the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region. We will continue to work in partnership to deliver new jobs, new infrastructure and realise new economic opportunities.
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10 Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package$50 million across South East Queensland for the Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package for council investment in new infrastructure and community assets.
11 New Secondary School in Caloundra South - Stage 1$11.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $56.3 million total spend to construct a new secondary school in the Caloundra South area.
1 Coolum replacement police facility$1 million in 2020-21 out of a $2.7 million total spend to complete the replacement of the police facility at Coolum.
2 Nambour replacement police facility$4.5 million in 2020-21 out of a $9 million total spend to continue the replacement of the police facility at Nambour.
3 Bruce Highway, Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade$87.2 million in 2020-21 out of a $301.3 million total spend to upgrade the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road interchanges on the Bruce Highway at Forest Glen, including two-way service roads on both sides of the highway. Part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
4 New Primary School in Palmview - Stage 1$33.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $40.7 million total spend to construct a new primary school in Palmview.
5 New Special School in Palmview - Stage 1$30.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $40 million total spend to construct a new special school in Palmview.
6 Sunshine Coast University Hospital$19.1 million in 2020-21 out of a $1.872 billion total spend for the construction of Sunshine Coast University Hospital, which delivered 450-beds at the completion of Stage 1, growing to 738-beds at completion of Stage 3.
7 Maleny replacement Queensland Fire and Emergency Services complex$3 million in 2020-21 out of a $5 million total spend to continue replacement of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services complex at Maleny.
KEY
Community wellbeing
Utilities
Health
Education
Transport and roads
Justice and safety
Government services
Recreation and culture
Statewide/region-wide
Election commitment
14 Bruce Highway (Caboolture - Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way)$50.4 million in 2020-21 out of a $662.5 million total spend to upgrade an intersection and widen the Bruce Highway from four to six lanes between Caboolture - Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163). Part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
15 Pumicestone State School$7.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $9.9 million total spend to construct a new building with 12 general learning spaces.
16 Caboolture refurbishment of old police facility$8.8 million in 2020-21 out of a $13.8 million total spend to continue the refurbishment of the old police facility at Caboolture.
17 Kallangur Community Centre$3 million in 2020-21 out of a $4.1 million total spend to design and construct a neighbourhood centre to support the Kallangur community.
19 Murrumba State Secondary College$596,656 in 2020-21 out of an $11 million total spend to construct three new buildings with 16 general learning areas and two flexible learning areas.
20 Lawnton train station park ‘n’ ride$2.3 million in 2020-21 out of a $10.4 million total spend to upgrade the Lawnton train station park ‘n’ ride facility to provide an additional 250 car spaces.
21 Arts and Cultural Recovery Package$15.4 million in 2020-21 out of a $22.5 million total spend to reactivate cultural and creative spaces and provide jobs for local artists and arts workers bringing communities together and boosting cultural tourism.
22 New Generation Rollingstock$38.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $4.156 billion total spend. All 75 new six car sets were delivered by December 2019. Accessibility recti� cation works continue in order to comply with disability standards.
23 Moreton Connector: Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway upgrades$2.1 billion plan to upgrade the Bruce Highway and Gateway Motorway between Bracken Ridge, Murrumba Downs and Gri� n plus build a new arterial road from Gri� n to North Lakes. Delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
12 New primary school in Caloundra South$26.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $68.2 million total spend to construct a new primary school in the Caloundra South area.
13 Woodford Correctional Centre - intercoms$7.8 million in 2020-21 out of a $13.6 million total spend to upgrade the intercom system at the Woodford Correctional Centre.
18 Bruce Highway, Deception Bay Road Interchange$33.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $163.3 million total spend to upgrade the intersection of the Bruce Highway at Deception Bay Road, to improve safety, ease congestion and cater for future tra� c growth. Part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
Please note: Not all Government expenditure for the region is shown. Dollar amounts may include capital and operating expenditure, though may not represent the entire funding allocated.
SEPTEMBER 2020
8 Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (Stage 1)$39.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $550.8 million total spend to upgrade sections of the North Coast rail line between Beerburrum train station and Nambour train station. Delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
9 Ewen Maddock Dam: Upgrade Stage 2A$11 million in 2020-21 out of a $24.5 million total spend to continue works for enhancements to meet future extreme weather events.
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MACKAY-WHITSUNDAY
OUTBACKQUEENSLAND
TOWNSVILLE
WIDE BAY
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
SOUTH EASTQUEENSLAND
GOLDCOASTLOGAN
SUNSHINECOAST ANDMORETONBAY
IPSWICH BRISBANE
10 Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package$50 million across South East Queensland for the Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package for council investment in new infrastructure and community assets.
11 New Secondary School in Caloundra South - Stage 1$11.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $56.3 million total spend to construct a new secondary school in the Caloundra South area.
1 Coolum replacement police facility$1 million in 2020-21 out of a $2.7 million total spend to complete the replacement of the police facility at Coolum.
2 Nambour replacement police facility$4.5 million in 2020-21 out of a $9 million total spend to continue the replacement of the police facility at Nambour.
3 Bruce Highway, Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade$87.2 million in 2020-21 out of a $301.3 million total spend to upgrade the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road interchanges on the Bruce Highway at Forest Glen, including two-way service roads on both sides of the highway. Part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
4 New Primary School in Palmview - Stage 1$33.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $40.7 million total spend to construct a new primary school in Palmview.
5 New Special School in Palmview - Stage 1$30.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $40 million total spend to construct a new special school in Palmview.
6 Sunshine Coast University Hospital$19.1 million in 2020-21 out of a $1.872 billion total spend for the construction of Sunshine Coast University Hospital, which delivered 450-beds at the completion of Stage 1, growing to 738-beds at completion of Stage 3.
7 Maleny replacement Queensland Fire and Emergency Services complex$3 million in 2020-21 out of a $5 million total spend to continue replacement of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services complex at Maleny.
KEY
Community wellbeing
Utilities
Health
Education
Transport and roads
Justice and safety
Government services
Recreation and culture
Statewide/region-wide
Election commitment
14 Bruce Highway (Caboolture - Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way)$50.4 million in 2020-21 out of a $662.5 million total spend to upgrade an intersection and widen the Bruce Highway from four to six lanes between Caboolture - Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163). Part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
15 Pumicestone State School$7.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $9.9 million total spend to construct a new building with 12 general learning spaces.
16 Caboolture refurbishment of old police facility$8.8 million in 2020-21 out of a $13.8 million total spend to continue the refurbishment of the old police facility at Caboolture.
17 Kallangur Community Centre$3 million in 2020-21 out of a $4.1 million total spend to design and construct a neighbourhood centre to support the Kallangur community.
19 Murrumba State Secondary College$596,656 in 2020-21 out of an $11 million total spend to construct three new buildings with 16 general learning areas and two flexible learning areas.
20 Lawnton train station park ‘n’ ride$2.3 million in 2020-21 out of a $10.4 million total spend to upgrade the Lawnton train station park ‘n’ ride facility to provide an additional 250 car spaces.
21 Arts and Cultural Recovery Package$15.4 million in 2020-21 out of a $22.5 million total spend to reactivate cultural and creative spaces and provide jobs for local artists and arts workers bringing communities together and boosting cultural tourism.
22 New Generation Rollingstock$38.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $4.156 billion total spend. All 75 new six car sets were delivered by December 2019. Accessibility recti� cation works continue in order to comply with disability standards.
23 Moreton Connector: Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway upgrades$2.1 billion plan to upgrade the Bruce Highway and Gateway Motorway between Bracken Ridge, Murrumba Downs and Gri� n plus build a new arterial road from Gri� n to North Lakes. Delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
12 New primary school in Caloundra South$26.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $68.2 million total spend to construct a new primary school in the Caloundra South area.
13 Woodford Correctional Centre - intercoms$7.8 million in 2020-21 out of a $13.6 million total spend to upgrade the intercom system at the Woodford Correctional Centre.
18 Bruce Highway, Deception Bay Road Interchange$33.6 million in 2020-21 out of a $163.3 million total spend to upgrade the intersection of the Bruce Highway at Deception Bay Road, to improve safety, ease congestion and cater for future tra� c growth. Part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
Please note: Not all Government expenditure for the region is shown. Dollar amounts may include capital and operating expenditure, though may not represent the entire funding allocated.
SEPTEMBER 2020
8 Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (Stage 1)$39.7 million in 2020-21 out of a $550.8 million total spend to upgrade sections of the North Coast rail line between Beerburrum train station and Nambour train station. Delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth Government.
9 Ewen Maddock Dam: Upgrade Stage 2A$11 million in 2020-21 out of a $24.5 million total spend to continue works for enhancements to meet future extreme weather events.
Caloundra road upgradesThree Sunshine Coast road infrastructure projects will improve travel times into the Caloundra CBD with Queensland Government funding of $45.75 million to fast track construction, providing a further boost to the region’s economy.
The funding will deliver a new Third Avenue/Nicklin Way extension, a signalised intersection at Ridgewood Road, and the acceleration of the remaining 11 kilometres of Bells Creek Arterial Road to the Bruce Highway at Roys Road.
Extending Third Avenue to Nicklin Way will incorporate works on Oval Avenue, Gosling Street and Third Avenue to provide an alternative entry to the Caloundra CBD to improve access and help reduce traffic congestion at the Caloundra Road roundabout.
Sunshine Coast Council is a partner on this extension, with their funding locked in, and will coordinate delivery timing of the project to link to the council-funded Oval Avenue upgrade project. Construction is subject to a Commonwealth Government contribution of $7 million.
The Bells Creek Arterial Road project will start in late 2020 and connect the emerging community in Caloundra South with the Bruce Highway via the Roys Road interchange, and unlock $300 million of investment in the region while also supporting more than 850 direct and indirect jobs.
The fast-tracked funding will also deliver traffic signals at the Caloundra Road and Ridgewood Road intersection, improving safety for the Little Mountain community and improving traffic flow on one of the southern Sunshine Coast’s main connecting roads.
Growing tourism infrastructureThe Queensland Government will invest $3.55 million to support Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region tourism businesses including Aussie World, Woodfordia, Bellingham Maze and Tree Top Challenge under the Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund. This funding is part of a $50 million statewide COVID-19 recovery package for Queensland tourism. The Queensland Government funding, when combined with recipient contributions, will provide valuable construction and operational jobs, deliver new attractions plus additional infrastructure to support ongoing operations, and provide a significant boost to the local economy. A further $5 million was provided to Australia Zoo, Aussie World and Sea Life under the Queensland Tourism Icons Program.
CRAB MEAT
BUSINESS
DIVERSIFYING INTO
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DELICACIES WITH
COVID-19 LOAN
Spanner crab spring rolls, ravioli and other value added specialty products are destined for supermarket shelves as a Sunshine Coast crab meat processor adapts to market changes during COVID-19.
A COVID-19 Jobs Support Loan will allow Aussie Red Crab at Mooloolaba to move into new markets and maintain their business into the future after COVID-19 restrictions dramatically limited demand in their traditional restaurant and export markets in China, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, New Zealand and Thailand.
Instead of closing the business, the loan has allowed general manager Jason Simpson and the team the working capital funds to branch into supermarket-ready products like spanner crab spring rolls, ravioli, crab cakes, gyoza, dumplings and lasagne.
The move will mean the business will be able to continue supporting employees, including fishermen, maintain operations into the future and cash-in on the spike in home cooking as the nation is encouraged to stay home.
“The outlook has completely changed, the loan has been an amazing safety net. I can’t tell you the relief in my mind to be able to tell staff and fishermen they can keep going. We have to do things differently, but we have a plan in place and we are confident we can get through this difficult time.”
CASE STUDY
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Sunshine Coast International Cable ProjectThe Queensland Government is supporting the Sunshine Coast Council through a $15 million investment in the direct landing of a new undersea internet cable at Maroochydore, enabling better internet connectivity for Queensland businesses. The project could lead to an estimated 860 new jobs in the Sunshine Coast region and could generate $927 million for the Queensland economy.
UNDERWAY
Sunshine Coast Airport expansionWith the support of loans from the Queensland Government, the Sunshine Coast Airport has now opened its new 2.45 kilometres long runway, which will allow new direct flights and larger passenger jets to land from airports in Australia as well as Asia and the Western Pacific. The runway will be crucial to economic recovery, enabling more tourists and business travellers into the region and generating millions of dollars for local tourism and business operators. As a vital trade hub for primary producers in South East Queensland, the new runway will also enable greater accessibility and more opportunities for domestic and export trade.
DELIVERED
University of Sunshine Coast campusThe redevelopment project at The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area will facilitate the development of the University of the Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay campus, along with new health, retail, commercial and residential developments and community infrastructure. The campus will offer work, study and community facilities to cater for up to 10,000 students in its first 10 years. An onsite train station, regular bus services and car parking infrastructure will bring residents and business people from all over the region.
UNDERWAY
INVESTING IN LOCAL CAPACITY BOOSTING PROJECTS
