Council maintains quest to be Australia’s most sustainable region

26 August, 2014
Author: Charles Hodgson

Sunshine Coast Council’s most recent quarterly review shows the organisation is forging ahead and achieving results in its quest to be Australia’s most sustainable region.

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    The new design and location of the Sippy Creek Animal Pound was endorsed by council, with detailed design now to start.
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    Local Law reviews were undertaken for cat registrations and dogs in outdoor dining areas
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    Council’s largest annual contract was established with the roll out of the new waste collection contract – worth almost $80 million over seven years.
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    The Shoreline Erosion Management Plan and the Coastal Management Policy were adopted, providing a higher degree of clarity for council in planning and implementing coastal management programs to enhance and protect our valuable coastal assets.
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    Development numbers have continued to trend favourably throughout the quarter. As a result, development activity for the financial year has been the most encouraging since 2010/11.
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    The Sunshine Coast Stadium at the Kawana Sports Precinct was rebranded.
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    Air New Zealand flights between Sunshine Coast Airport and Auckland started, with an extended season and increased frequency of flights.
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    An offset planting at the Doonan Creek Environmental Reserve for koala conservation was implemented.
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