The Queensland Government has today announced funding for a new integrated Athlete Village, arena and cultural precinct in the Maroochydore City Centre and a new public transport solution, 'The Wave', from Beerwah to the Sunshine Coast Airport.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said she was incredibly grateful for the announcement of two new region-shaping projects for the community.
"This much-anticipated announcement, along with the confirmation of the Sunshine Coast Stadium expansion and the progress of the Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre, represents a significant milestone and marks the delivery of great benefits for our community," Mayor Natoli said.
"After years of advocacy, Council is thrilled about the opportunity to bring this kind of arts and culture infrastructure to fruition.
"We are now looking forward to being involved in more detailed planning of the integrated Athletes Village, arena and cultural precinct to better understand the proposal and significance for the Maroochydore CBD, the wider region, and our ratepayers."
Mayor Natoli welcomed today's announcement of a seamless public transport solution all the way to Sunshine Coast Airport in time for the Games, saying it would support the sustainable growth of the region.
"We know that the delivery of a world-class transport solution by 2032 is intrinsically linked to our Olympic venues and the role we will play in hosting the Games," Mayor Natoli said.
"This is a great day for the Sunshine Coast, and we look forward to getting back to work on delivering this important legacy infrastructure for our community."
Delivery of a new direct heavy rail line from Beerwah to Birtinya, linking with a state-of-the-art metro hub will connect to the Sunshine Coast Airport through Maroochydore.
The Program includes the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line Stage 1 and 2 Projects (Beerwah to Caloundra - 19km and Caloundra to Birtinya - 7km) with a final public transport link from Birtinya to Maroochydore and on to the Sunshine Coast Airport to be delivered by 2032.
