A Liveable Sunshine Coast for a better Queensland

LNP Policy for the Sunshine Coast

A LIVEABLE SUNSHINE COAST The LNP is committed to the Sunshine Coast community. We The LNP supports a liveable will retain the region’s distinctive Sunshine Coast, one with its own qualities by ensuring: unique character. We recognise this region is not “Brisbane North”. • Ministerial call-ins are only used in exceptional circumstances The Sunshine Coast is rightly proud following community of its lifestyle. The LNP believes it consultation is important Coast residents have a real say in shaping the future of • Delivery of affordable and their region. efficient transport infrastructure to support sustainable growth To safeguard the Sunshine Coast on the Sunshine Coast. way of life, the LNP believes it is important to: • Developments on the Sunshine Coast meet the highest • Protect the sensitive Sunshine environmental safeguards Coast environment from inappropriate development • Economic growth in the region so people can live, learn and • Support a healthy and earn locally diverse society by delivering infrastructure in a timely manner • Create real jobs in the region and support small businesses and local industry. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE We believe the planning system must be reformed to ensure The LNP believes all local residents timely and transparent decision have a right to shape the future making on developments. Strong of their region. The Sunshine Coast community input should also be a should be no different. requirement. This reform will end As a result of growth in South East Labor’s increasingly secret and Queensland the Sunshine Coast’s opaque call-in process. population is predicted to rise The LNP also believes transport from 340,000 in 2010, to 497,000 infrastructure must be properly by 2031. Caloundra South alone planned to provide social will see approximately 50,000 new integration across the Sunshine residents move to the region. Coast. This is particularly important This is the equivalent of a city the during the creation of major size of Bundaberg. The proposed greenfield developments. Palmview development is also expected to add another 17,000 We will guarantee the delivery of people to the region. affordable and efficient transport infrastructure to support sustainable The LNP is committed to providing growth on the Sunshine Coast. sustainable growth in South East Queensland and giving local In Government, the LNP will deliver people a real say. a Sunshine Coast Integrated Transport Plan containing clear The Bligh Labor Government has delivery timelines for infrastructure increasingly imposed development and services. on areas, without consulting the community. It has also abused the Ministerial call-in power; the PROTECTING OUR NATURAL Caloundra South development ENVIRONMENT is just one example of this. Labor has ignored the wishes of the local The LNP will ensure development people. on the Sunshine Coast meets the We believe call-in powers have highest environmental safeguards. become Labor’s first choice rather The Sunshine Coast has than their last in resolving difficult outstanding natural beauty and planning issues. diversity from the coastline to the Ministerial call-ins should only be hinterland. With major catchment used in exceptional circumstances, areas including the Pumicestone following community consultation. Passage, Currimundi, Mooloolah, The LNP will stand up against Maroochy and Noosa river systems, the abuse of such practices and the LNP recognises the need to restore transparency and integrity ensure development is balanced to the regional planning process. to protect these waterways. There is no doubt the Pumicestone DELIVERING REAL JOBS FOR Passage catchment is under threat LOCAL COMMUNITIES from ad hoc approvals. Adverse impacts include run off from The LNP is committed to providing developments, erosion from an economic growth to the Sunshine increase in watercraft on Bribie Coast region so people can live, Island and additional pressure on fish learn and earn locally. hatcheries. If the catchment’s water We understand small business is the quality is not protected, Moreton Bay backbone of the Sunshine Coast. will also be adversely affected. This region has a distinct economic The LNP believes incremental identity and should not be treated as development that goes ahead a dormitory suburb of Brisbane. without considering the overall In Government, the LNP will develop impact of all development in the a Sunshine Coast Economic Plan to area has the potential to cause guide the economic growth of this significant damage. We believe region. whole-of-catchment planning This will be done in partnership with and analysis is vital to ensure true the local business community and sustainability. local residents. We will provide for independent We recognise the University of the monitoring of development impact Sunshine Coast and the growing on the local environment, including innovation industries are an important water catchment quality. part of the region’s future economic prosperity. We will work with the We believe development should be community to build on the strength as self-contained as practical, with of these industries to provide for the water run off kept onsite as much as future. possible. The LNP is also committed to preserving inter-urban breaks to safeguard the Sunshine Coast’s distinct character. We are also committed to retaining the character of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. HAVE YOUR SAY

The LNP is committed to listening to the community and delivering real outcomes for the people of Queensland. We are keen to hear your feedback and suggestions for the future of the Sunshine Coast. Our LNP team on the Sunshine Coast welcome your input on this region’s potential and the shape of its future development.

JARROD BLEIJIE MP Member for Kawana PO BOX 1200 BUDDINA QLD 4575 JOHN-PAUL LANGBROEK Ph: (07) 5478 1189 Leader of the [email protected] Leader of the LNP

STEVE DICKSON MP Member for Buderim PO Box 187 BUDERIM QLD 4556 Ph: (07) 5450 1115 [email protected]

GLEN ELMES MP Member for Noosa PO Box 1849 NOOSAVILLE QLD 4566 Ph: (07) 5449 8988 [email protected]

MARK McARDLE MP Member for Caloundra PO Box 3998 CALOUNDRA QLD 4551 Ph: (07) 5491 2780 [email protected]

ANDREW POWELL MP Member for Glass House PO Box 727 MALENY QLD 4552 Ph: (07) 5435 2013 [email protected]

FIONA SIMPSON MP Member for Maroochydore Suite 1, Cnr First & Memorial Avenues MAROOCHYDORE QLD 4558 Ph: (07) 5443 7995 Sunshine Coast photographs [email protected] courtesy of Tourism Queenlsand