Sunshine Coast Council today announced the Brisbane Road Car Park redevelopment tender process had concluded, with the withdrawal of Abacus Investments Pty Ltd.

Many of us take for granted the ability to read a book or write a letter, but if we couldn’t, it is great to know that our local libraries can help.

Today we continue the story of early Sunshine Coast businesses.

As the Sunshine Coast’s business community reaches the end of the financial year and looks forward to the next, we take a look back at some of the businesses that serviced our early communities.

Sunshine Coast-based development company Evans Long has unveiled plans to create a premium commercial property in the new Maroochydore City Centre.

The all-female team, RoboGems, from Chancellor State College, has taken out first place at the third annual Mayor’s Telstra Technology Awards.

A $1.6 million upgrade to Image Flat Road bridge in Nambour, a $1.22 million commitment to progress the Nambour Heritage Tramway Project and significant upgrades to the North Street car park in Yandina are among the Sunshine Coast Council 2018/19 budget highlights for Division 10.

There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle in Division 9 and Sunshine Coast Council’s 2018/19 budget will deliver even more.

A $700,000 commitment to improvements at Cotton Tree Holiday Park, a $400,000 upgrade to the North Shore Multi Sports Complex and $365,000 towards the First Avenue Streetscape project at Maroochydore are among the Sunshine Coast Council 2018/19 budget highlights for Division 8.

One million dollars towards implementing the Maroochy Multi-Sports Facility Development Plan, a $222,000 upgrade to the Buderim Village Park carpark and a new $175,000 pathway on Crosby Hill Rd, Buderim are three of the big ticket items for Division 7 in Sunshine Coast Council’s 2018/19 budget.