Sunshine Coast Council has delivered a fun, bright and lively look for Russell Family Park in Montville featuring an inviting cone-structured playground standing just under 10 metres high with butterflies eclipsing the tip of the equipment.
Jenny McKay
Maleny community appeals to Minister to intervene on service station development
A dedicated group of Maleny locals showed up once again today to show their opposition to the service station and fast food outlet being proposed directly opposite the Maleny State School. Councillor Jenny McKay was presented with over 600 letters to be sent to Roads and Transport Minister Mark Bailey requesting his intervention to stop […]
Green Army descends on Maleny Community Precinct
A Green Army has descended on Maleny Community Precinct to continue conservation efforts at the 125 ha site. The Green Army, an Australian Government initiative, provides an opportunity for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields. Federal Member for Fisher Mal Brough today (Oct 15) met with Sunshine Coast Divisional […]
Obi Obi Zipline A World Class Opportunity
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP and Sunshine Coast Councillor Jenny McKay said that they are supportive of increased investment in sustainable eco-tourism projects such as the proposed Obi Obi Zipline canopy tour. Mr Powell said that the last week’s announcement that Australian Zip Line Canopy Tours had been invited to submit a more […]
Glass House Shows Support for Fatality Free Friday
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP and Sunshine Coast Councillor Jenny McKay today joined with Palmwoods Police Officer, Sgt Kevin Crowley, in encouraging all road users to help achieve the Queensland goal of no deaths on Fatality Free Friday. Mr Powell said Fatality Free Friday put road safety back into the hands of thecommunity […]
A plan of action for Pumicestone Passage
At today’s Ordinary Meeting, Sunshine Coast Council endorsed in principle the Pumicestone Passage and Catchment Action Plan 2013 – 2016. Environment Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said Pumicestone Passage is an important catchment in the region with significant agricultural land important to the economy, a Ramsar listed wetland of international significance, and State designated areas including a Marine Park, […]
Observing Nambour rail stabling site after dark
Sunshine Coast Council Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay invites Woombye residents interested in the South-East Queensland Rail Stabling Program to attend a special observation of the Nambour rail stabling facility tomorrow, Saturday, March 15 at 9pm. The South-East Queensland Rail Stabling Program – being undertaken by Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail – will deliver purpose-built, […]
Council works with the community to quash pests
Don’t be alarmed if Sunshine Coast Council officers stop by soon to investigate pests lurking around your property. Council officers will be conducting the annual Pest Survey Program in accordance with Section 241 of the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 throughout the region. Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said the […]
Housing diversity for Palmwoods
At today’s Ordinary Meeting, Sunshine Coast Council unanimously approved, with conditions, an application to establish 30 units and a shop at 14 Main St Palmwoods. Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay said approval of the development is a good outcome for the future of Palmwoods. “I’ve had a lot of feedback from the community about this […]
Hinterland Connect trial to continue
The Hinterland Connect trial bus service will continue with the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Regional Council reaching an agreement to extend the trial service for a further 12 months. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell announced the service would be jointly funded and continue as a trial for a further 12 months. “A number […]