Police Service Sunshine Coast District

Sunshine Coast Council Public Space Lighting Master Plan Considerations March 2015

The following locations are suggested for consideration by CiteLum Australia in the development of the Public Space Lighting Master Plan for the Sunshine Coast Council area. These locations and associated general information provided are based upon anecdotal information provided by local police only. Safety audits or CPTED reviews have not been undertaken upon these locations. Proposed lighting treatments for these locations should incorporate CPTED principles.

Suburb Location Issue Comments/Suggested treatment Alexandra Alexandra Headland Popular night time use by Lighting should be reviewed to Headland Skate Park, Alexandra young people. Ongoing ensure suitability for intended Parade issues with anti-social night time use. behaviour, property damage and alleged drug activity Council car park, Secluded car park at the Due to recent development in Duporth Avenue rear of commercial the old CBD including night buildings in old CBD. time entertainment this car Poor lighting. park has seen increased use.

Transit Centre, Horton High volume of pedestrian Review lighting to ensure Parade use. Previously required suitability police attention due to undesirable loitering and anti-social behaviour. Ocean Street, Recent redevelopment to Lighting requires review to Maroochydore create a night time ensure it is adequate given the entertainment precinct. changed use of the area. Now subject to high volume night time use with numerous licensed premises nearby. Mooloolaba River Esplanade and Used as a thoroughfare Consider improved lighting Foote Street (particularly by night club patrons) between Wharf complex and Mooloolaba Junction Shopping centre (McDonalds). Public order and property damage issues. Designated Safe Night Out Precinct (SNP) Road Lighting currently sufficient No treatment suggested Council car park but review would be required if CCTV were to be installed in the future Mooloolaba Vegetation encroaching Review lighting with Esplanade precinct upon existing lighting consideration given to causing shadowing in vegetation maintenance and some areas – needs control review Mooloolaba Beach, Current flood lighting of Please consult police further if Beachfront park and beach area is excellent. any changes are to be made main beach area to existing lighting.

Mooloolaba Boardwalk lighting needs Review existing lighting Boardwalk and to be reviewed due to pathway, Between seclusion of area and

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Queensland Police Service Sunshine Coast District

Sunshine Coast Council Public Space Lighting Master Plan Considerations March 2015

Mooloolaba Surf Club existing lighting indicating and The Spit. level of safety which may Mooloolaba not be appropriate to night time use The Wharf complex Complex is aged and Review existing lighting car park, Parkyn subject to potential re- Parade development. Night time use of area has increased recently due to popularity of nearby licensed premises and night club. Beerwah Beerwah Library, Inadequate lighting. Consider improved lighting Peachester Road Popular congregation spot due to seclusion caused by vegetation. Undesirable loitering, anti- social behaviour, property damage and alleged drug activity Beerwah Community Undesirable loitering, anti- Consider improved lighting Hall, Turner Street social behaviour, property damage and alleged drug activity Turner Park in the Undesirable loitering, anti- Consider improved lighting vicinity of Skate Park, social behaviour, property Turner Street damage and alleged drug activity

Coolum Jack Morgan Park, Inadequate lighting Consider improved lighting behind Coolum CBD, Elizabeth Street Tickle Park, Inadequate lighting Consider improved lighting associated skate park and beach front area, , Coolum Mt Coolum car park, Inadequate lighting. Consider improved lighting Cnr Tanah St West Increasingly popular and Jarnahill Dr, Mt tourist location both day Coolum and night Mudjimba Skate Park, Mudjimba Inadequate lighting. Consider improved lighting Esplanade and associated public toilets Nambour Skate Park, Inadequate lighting. Consider improved and timed Matthew & Ann Sts Popular congregation spot lighting for young people. Currie St & Mill Lane Inadequate lighting. Consider improved lighting intersection Significant pedestrian use at night time. Vicinity includes Railway Stn, McDonalds Restaurant, nearby licensed premises and ATMs Roundabout ins. Mill Inadequate lighting. Consider improved lighting Street & Mill Lane Adjacent to Coles Supermarket, Council car

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Queensland Police Service Sunshine Coast District

Sunshine Coast Council Public Space Lighting Master Plan Considerations March 2015

park and Railway Station. Heavy pedestrian use at night. Kenilworth Kenilworth CBD, Inadequate lighting. A Consider improved lighting Elizabeth St btw. number of night time Philip & Charles Sts break and enters of businesses in recent times. Palmwoods Palmwoods Skate No lighting. Congregation Consider improved and timed Park and adjoining car area for young people at lighting park, Palmwoods- night despite lack of Montville Road lighting. Previous property damage including Graffiti and alleged drug activity. Sippy Downs Varsityview Court, Lack of lighting in Bus Consider improved lighting Sippy Downs stop area where University students wait for buses at night

Prepared by; S/Sgt Brad Grant, District Crime Prevention Unit Sunshine Coast District Ph. 07 54097966 [email protected]

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