Major regional projects
Follow the progress on a range of projects aimed at boosting the Sunshine Coast's economy.
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Blue Heart Sunshine Coast is an innovative partnership-based project, committed to sustainable and adaptive floodplain management in the Maroochy River catchment.
Discover how this exciting plan aims to activate and encourage new investment in the central business district of Caloundra. Planning for the area includes a new district library, new regional gallery, new town square, streetscape works and expanded open space connecting Bulcock Beach through to The Events Centre.
Find out about Caloundra South urban development area..

The taskforce aims to drive economic growth and innovation in the Caloundra CBD.

Kawana Waters is the name given broadly to an area of 1,613 hectares between Currimundi Creek and the Mooloolah River.
Maroochydore city centre was declared a priority development area (PDA) in July 2013 by the Queensland government to streamline the planning, approval and development processes to accelerate development with a focus on economic growth.
A significant sand resource to be used for construction material, identified as Precinct RUR1 under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014.
The Nambour centre activation project (NCAP) will guide the activation of the Nambour centre area through placemaking and streetscaping works and new uses for Council assets.

The Palmview community covers an area of 926 hectares to the south of Chancellor Park, Sippy Downs. The area extends to the Bruce Highway to the west, Sippy Creek and Mooloolah National Park to the north.
Council is deploying a range of innovative technologies to deliver social and economic benefits for our region and communities.
Sunshine Coast Airport’s significance to the region has been recognised by the declaration of the airport as a Priority Development Area under the Economic Development Act 2012.
In our Sunshine Coast Biosphere, we celebrate people and nature. The Sunshine Coast Biosphere is our commitment to a sustainable future. The Biosphere is a way of life, caring for our environment, creating thriving communities and growing our local economy.

The new business and technology precinct will drive economic growth and generate sustainable and high value employment opportunities in the Sippy Downs and Palmview area.

Sunshine Coast Council has commenced the next phase of planning to establish the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park, creating a place of cherished nature and ecological wonder for generations to discover and enjoy.
Proposed convention and exhibition facility located in the heart of Maroochydore city centre.
The Sunshine Coast public transport project aims to provide a sleek and modern rapid transit system as the backbone of the region's future public transport network.