By Sonia Isaacs
THE Sunshine Coast Council has adopted its Corporate Plan 2025-30, setting a strategic direction to create a connected, liveable, and thriving region.
At its February 27 meeting, Council endorsed the 2025-30 Corporate Plan, shaping policies to manage population growth while preserving the region’s natural beauty and economic strength.
Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the plan reflected community feedback and provided a clear and steady focus on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
“Our new Corporate Plan is built around the bold vision of being Australia’s most sustainable region,” Mayor Natoli said.
“It’s a vision that is characterised by creating a balanced Sunshine Coast that honours our residents now and into the future.
“Our goal is to enable a community that is connected, liveable and thriving.”
Under the plan, ‘connected’ initiatives include improving public transport, fostering community engagement and enhancing digital connectivity.
‘Liveable’ projects focus on maintaining the region’s natural landscape, integrating sustainable design principles and ensuring diverse housing options.
The ‘thriving’ pillar aims to support innovation, tourism, manufacturing and the arts while ensuring benefits extend beyond the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
Community engagement was a key driver of the plan, with 17,000 responses shaping the Council’s approach.
“We’re listening and working with our community to build a better future,” Mayor Natoli said.
The plan will guide the 2025-26 Budget, effective from July 1, 2025.
www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/council/planning-and-projects/council-plans/our-vision