Maroochydore and Caloundra revitalised with new hotels on the way
- Crisafulli Government approves request by Sunshine Coast Council to increase new tourism accommodation.
- The decision follows consultation with local residents and business owners.
- Supports more tourism investment and local jobs on the Sunshine Coast.
The Deputy Premier has today approved a request by Sunshine Coast Council to facilitate more local hotel proposals, in a move that aims to support the tourism development of the Sunshine Coast for decades to come. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie approved the requests in the Maroochydore and Caloundra CBDs. The original request of Sunshine Coast Council also included new height proposals in Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland but they were rejected by the State Government. Mr Bleijie said the future economic prospects for Maroochydore and Caloundra were looking positive, following his decision. "We have the right balance of protecting beachside communities and also allowing new tourism opportunities for the Sunshine Coast," Minister Bleijie said. "This is an important opportunity for business and hotel investment, while also protecting our world-class lifestyle. "I want to thank the Sunshine Coast Council for consulting the community on these updated planning rules and I look forward to continuing to work closely with Mayor Rosanna Natoli.
"There are immense opportunities for the heart of Maroochydore CBD heading into the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and this decision will drive more investment while also protecting the Sunshine Coast's lifestyle. "The Crisafulli Government will always look at more opportunities to grow the Sunshine Coast, after the region was neglected by the former Labor Government for a decade." The Sunshine Coast Council carried out public consultation on the proposed policy from 10 September to 8 October 2024, before submitting to the government for approval.
