While a pledge of $20 million was confirmed in late 2020 by the Queensland Government, together with pledges of $11 million from local philanthropists, the Federal Government has failed to commit funding for the Sunshine Coast Stadium expansion project (Stage 1) in the May Budget.
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Safe places for Sunshine Coast women and children escaping violence
Additional safe places for women and children escaping domestic and family violence will be available on the Sunshine Coast following a $2.6 million Morrison Government Safe Places grant announced for Coast2Bay Housing Group.
Federal MP helps Sunshine Coast businesses access $1.5 billion Modern Manufacturing Strategy
WATCH: Sunshine Coast business leaders gathered today at Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace’s Fisher Manufacturing Forum to learn more about how to access the Morrison Government’s $1.5 billion Modern Manufacturing Strategy and bring new jobs to the Coast.
Federally promised CCTV cameras installed in Brightwater
Installation is underway on four permanent CCTV cameras in the Brightwater estate. Last month a funding agreement was finalised between the Brightwater Community Association and the Australian Government allowing installation to begin.
First sod turned on long-awaited Men’s Shed for Mooloolah Valley
Sunshine Coast Hinterland men will soon have a new place to socialise, support each other and contribute to the community with the beginning of construction on the long-awaited Mooloolah Valley Men’s Shed.
Contract wraps up early Christmas gift for Bruce Highway pinch point
In more roads news for SEQ, the construction contract has just been signed for six-laning the Bruce Highway between Caboolture and Beerburrum, a spot that backs up regularly, particularly after a long weekend. Works should start before Christmas. This project is jointly funded 80/20 by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
Caloundra Men’s Shed begins new chapter of certainty and growth following Morrison Government grant
Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace joined members of the Men’s Shed this morning to turn the first sod on construction of the Federally funded new facility.
Funding switched on for two energy efficient community groups
Maroochydore’s Surf Life Saving Club and Nambour’s Vinnies are two very different charities in two very different locations. But they also have two wonderful things in common.
$34k turns waste to reward at Yandina Community Gardens
Yandina Community Gardens has combined the funds from two Federal Government Environment Grants to pilot a three-way organic waste management system for the town.
“Wash up” facilities give men’s shed new lease on life
WATCH: Sunshine Valley Men’s Shed is going from strength to strength and thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Community Development Grant it now has the facilities to attract new members.