AT last week’s Ordinary Meeting I was proud to present Council’s Transport engineering team with an award from the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia’s (IPWEA), for their fantastic work on the Brandenburg Road slip seal widening project.
This was a much needed road upgrade to improve safety for the local community.
Located near the intersection of Viewland Drive and continuing west, the works on the up-hill side included road widening, installation of kerb and channel to improve drainage, as well as installation of three speed humps and additional signage to control traffic speed.
Major Grants boost In this latest Major Grants round, it’s wonderful to see that Council has approved more than $615,000.
Supporting 112 local projects, many were from Division 5 including; Sunshine Coast Astronomy in Maleny, Palmwood’s Lily House crisis accommodation, Montville’s Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild, Chenrezig in Eudlo, Maleny’s Community Centre, Peachester’s History Committee and the Landsborough Cricket Club.
Head to Council’s website for a full list of recipients and for information about how you can apply on behalf of your not-for-profit organisation next year.
The next major grant round is scheduled for late January 2025. Merry Christmas As this is my last column for 2024, I wanted to wish Division 5 residents a peaceful, hearty and above all, safe festive season.
I hope that however you spend your summer, you find some enjoyment and happiness. For Division 5 updates over summer, follow my Facebook page.
Brandenburg Road Seal Widening Award winner.
