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Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

2:56 pm

DOZENS OF JOBS TO COME AS STATE PUMPS $8.8 MILLION INTO PROJECTS

👇See full list of projects below

🏗NOOSA PROJECTS🏗
• Public Amenities Upgrade and Renewal - renewal and upgrades of a number of facilities across the Shire. $220,000 and estimated to create or support around two jobs.

• Boreen Point Campground Upgrades - upgrades to enhance the facilities and improve tourist experience. $410,000 and estimated to create or support more than three jobs.

• Peregian Beach Boardwalk Upgrade - upgrade to boardwalk north of Lifeguard Tower 57. $230,000 and estimated to create or support around two jobs.

• Sunshine Beach Road Pathway Lighting Upgrade - installation of compliant lighting adjacent to recently completed path. $150,000 and estimated to create or support one job.

• Noosa Regional Gallery Foyer and Amenities Upgrade - works to improve visitor experience at the Gallery. $200,000 and estimated to create or support one job.

• Tinbeerwah Hall Cladding and Roof Refurbishment - upgrades to hall to improve condition and extend life of facility. $150,000 and estimated to create or support one job.

• Playground Renewal - upgrade of two playgrounds at Noosa Waters and Lake Macdonald. $175,000 and estimated to create or support one job.

• New Amenities United Synergies Community Centre - new amenities including laundry, shower and toilet facilities for homeless and at risk. $60,000 and estimated to create or support up to one job.

• Eenie Creek Road Pedestrian Bridge - bridge refurbishment of important link between schools and community. $100,000 and estimated to create or support up to one job.

• Lifeguard Tower Renewal Works - painting and refitting of Noosa Beach lifeguard towers. $57,000 and estimated to create or support up to one job.

• Sunshine Beach Skate Park shade structure - installation of new shade structure over recently refurbished skate park. $150,000 and estimated to create or support more than one job.

• Noosa Triathlon Club Storage - installation of new shelving in club rooms to better accommodate equipment. $3,000 project.

• The J Community Centre Seating refurbishment - recovering and repair of ageing tiered seats. $100,000 and estimated to create or support up to one job.

• Noosa District Netball Association Court Upgrades - State contribution of $310,000 to upgrade four courts from bitumen to acrylic surfaces improving player safety as part of the masterplan for the precinct that supports nine clubs and over 3,000 participants. It is estimated to support or create 54 jobs.HUNDREDS OF JOBS TO COME AS STATE PUMPS $8.8 MILLION INTO PROJECTS

👇See full list of projects below

The Mooloolaba Foreshore is set to undergo a $4.5 million dollar revamp as part of an almost $9 million package of stimulus funding released by the Queensland Government today.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the money, shared between Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, has the potential to create more than 680 direct and indirect jobs.

“This package is an integral part of Queensland’s plan to stimulate the economy at a time when the major economies across the globe are hurting.”

Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson said the money would go to support the region after a "particularly tough time".

"These projects are designed to create jobs and give the local economy a much needed boost,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“We are ready to get shovels in the ground as soon as possible to make sure the benefits are delivered to the community sooner.”

🏗SUNSHINE COAST PROJECTS🏗
• Beerwah Community Meeting Place a new community hub with indoor and outdoor meeting rooms, flexible room sizes and kitchen facilities. $1.65 million and estimated to create or support 11 jobs.

• Albany Lakes Park- stage one construction of new park for pre-school to late primary school children. $150,000 and estimated to create or support one job.

• Grahame Stewart Park All-abilities change room- construction of a Changing Places (accessible public toilets) facility. $200,000 and estimated to create or support 2 jobs.

• Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Stage One Northern Parkland- State contribution of $4.5 million to revitalise the Mooloolaba Foreshore Parkland as a renewed tourist asset to attract domestic tourists. Estimated to create or support 597 jobs.

🏗NOOSA PROJECTS🏗
• Public Amenities Upgrade and Renewal - renewal and upgrades of a number of facilities across the Shire. $220,000 and estimated to create or support around two jobs.

• Boreen Point Campground Upgrades - upgrades to enhance the facilities and improve tourist experience. $410,000 and estimated to create or support more than three jobs.

• Peregian Beach Boardwalk Upgrade - upgrade to boardwalk north of Lifeguard Tower 57. $230,000 and estimated to create or support around two jobs.

• Sunshine Beach Road Pathway Lighting Upgrade - installation of compliant lighting adjacent to recently completed path. $150,000 and estimated to create or support one job.

• Noosa Regional Gallery Foyer and Amenities Upgrade - works to improve visitor experience at the Gallery. $200,000 and estimated to create or support one job.

• Tinbeerwah Hall Cladding and Roof Refurbishment - upgrades to hall to improve condition and extend life of facility. $150,000 and estimated to create or support one job.

• Playground Renewal - upgrade of two playgrounds at Noosa Waters and Lake Macdonald. $175,000 and estimated to create or support one job.

• New Amenities United Synergies Community Centre - new amenities including laundry, shower and toilet facilities for homeless and at risk. $60,000 and estimated to create or support up to one job.

• Eenie Creek Road Pedestrian Bridge - bridge refurbishment of important link between schools and community. $100,000 and estimated to create or support up to one job.

• Lifeguard Tower Renewal Works - painting and refitting of Noosa Beach lifeguard towers. $57,000 and estimated to create or support up to one job.

• Sunshine Beach Skate Park shade structure - installation of new shade structure over recently refurbished skate park. $150,000 and estimated to create or support more than one job.

• Noosa Triathlon Club Storage - installation of new shelving in club rooms to better accommodate equipment. $3,000 project.

• The J Community Centre Seating refurbishment - recovering and repair of ageing tiered seats. $100,000 and estimated to create or support up to one job.

• Noosa District Netball Association Court Upgrades - State contribution of $310,000 to upgrade four courts from bitumen to acrylic surfaces improving player safety as part of the masterplan for the precinct that supports nine clubs and over 3,000 participants. It is estimated to support or create 54 jobs. ... See MoreSee Less

Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

2:22 pm

BREAKING: Police have apprehended two teenage girls at Noosa Civic who allegedly entered Queensland after travelling from a COVID-19 hotspot last week.

The teens are being questioned by Sunshine Coast police after they allegedly lied on their border pass declarations.

The 15 and 16 year old girls entered Queensland just before the borders closed on Friday but allegedly failed to indicate they had been in the COVID hotspot of Sydney.

Officers were alerted to the alleged breach by rail services.

The girls were found and bought into questioning by police at Noosa Civic earlier today.

Police superintendent Craig Hawkins says there are no indications the girls have COVID-19 but all precautions are being taken.

"From the information I have, these ladies have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 but we are going through a process to ensure that that is the case."

No charges have been laid at this stage.

"Now they are with the police and they are being tested through the Queensland Health network and they'll remain in our custody to ensure they are managed appropriately in accordance with the Chief Health Officer directive," he said.

He says quarantine is a "likely" outcome.

He urged the community not to panic.

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Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

10:32 am

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Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

3:12 pm

Timeline PhotosEnjoying the last of our 2019 Wantima on a lazy Sunday morning. With it's natural sweetness, perfect a macchiato
#macchiato #coffeelovers #noosahinterland #sunshinecoasthinterland #cooloolafarmtrail ... See MoreSee Less

Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

4:32 pm

We have also had Lucia Neely work with Chamber recently as a SCU intern and were delighted by her excellent work ethic as has been reported to us by our Members and our President Murray Brown thanking her recently at our last function

Any organisation would be lucky to have Lucia once she finishes her undergrad at USC: University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia later this yearToday we fare-welled Lucia Neely who has been a student with us at the Community House since February. We wish you all the best with your studies Lucia and wherever they take you in the future. ... See MoreSee Less

Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

4:03 pm

🩺STAY COVID SAFE🩺
The fantastic Sunny Street crew are on hand, operating Noosa's COVID-19 Testing clinic at The J Noosa, Noosa Junction.
Funded by the Australian Government's Public Health Network, the clinic is a welcome addition to the shire. Residents and visitors are encouraged to book now for a test.
Book a spot at www.hotdoc.com.au ... See MoreSee Less