Catalysts for
change
R
ight now, generational
change is underway on the
Sunshine Coast.
The region is embarking on a number of
once-in-a-lifetime projects that will reaffirm
the Sunshine Coast’s position as one of
Australia’s leading urban and economic
centres, according to Sunshine Coast Mayor,
Mark Jamieson.
“Many people do not realise that we are the
10th largest population centre in Australia.
We are outperforming the majority of
other regions in Queensland and indeed,
most regions nationally. Recently the
Sunshine Coast was ranked in the annual
State of the Regions report as the second
highest performing regional economy in
Queensland.
Project
2014
• Sunshine Coast Airport
EIS released for public
comment.
• Maroochydore City
Centre: perimeter works
commence.
“At the heart of this dynamic change are a
number of key catalysts – game changing
projects - that will shape the profile of the
economy and expand career opportunities
on the Sunshine Coast.”
High-value industries will drive this
economic growth with health, education
and knowledge industries, and professional
services at the forefront.
Among these key catalysts is the new $1.8
billion Sunshine Coast Public University
Hospital which, coupled with the adjacent
Oceanside Health precinct, represents
the largest current health infrastructure
investment in Australia.
A new city centre is also being developed
in the heart of Maroochydore. This is
Australia’s only greenfield CBD and will
delivery timeline
2015
2016
• Sunshine Coast Airport
EIS finalised.
• Sunshine Coast Public
University Hospital opens.
• Maroochydore City Centre:
Council takes possession
of the site and early site
works commence.
• Solar farm completed.
2018
• Maroochydore City Centre:
first buildings completed.
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