NRL ‘just one part of council’s economic stimulus response’

Division 8 Councillor Jason O’Pray talks having your say, community chats, tourism, sports and major events for the Sunshine Coast.

FILE: Some shots of the NRL clash between Melbourne Storm and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Sunshine Coast Stadium on August 8. Picture: Lacee FRoeschl

Last chance to have your say

We are currently seeking community feedback on coastal hazard adaptation options, your experiences of coastal adaptation and what that might look like for your local area.

Council is continuing to develop ‘Our Resilient Coast. Our Future’, a long-term Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy to help manage the impacts of coastal hazards, like erosion and inundation, and increase the resilience of our region.

It’s really easy to have your say.

What’s your experience with coastal hazard adaptations?

Have your say: Feedback wanted on dog, cat rules

Simply complete our 10-minute survey before August 30.

Council is also preparing to update the Domestic Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Strategy for the next 10 years, and we’re seeking feedback from the community - both pet owners and non-pet owners.

Your feedback is valuable in helping to shape the strategy to achieve the goal of creating harmonious coexistence between people, pets and places.

All the details for both surveys are available via haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

FILE: Cr Jason O'Pray at the launch of the inaugural Velothon cycling event on the Sunshine Coast last year. Picture: Patrick Woods

Community chats

I attend a number of local community group meetings regularly, and through August it was great to reconnect with Marcoola Community Group, Twin Waters Residents Association and representatives from the Maroochy Canal Action Group.

Talking at grassroots level about their community expectations and being able to share info about council projects, plans and services for Division 8 and the wider region is all part of being your Council rep, so make sure you contact my office with your group meeting dates.

Sports high

The Sunshine Coast has been lucky to play host destination for a number of Suncorp Super Netball matches starring our home team Sunshine Coast Lightning, currently second on the ladder.

USC Stadium has been operating at 50 per cent seating, so tickets go lightning fast – the next game will be this Sunday.

FILE: Some shots of the NRL clash between Melbourne Storm and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Sunshine Coast Stadium on August 8. Picture: Lacee Froeschl

On the NRL front, Melbourne Storm has just announced another three games will be played at Sunshine Coast Stadium.

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Having Melbourne Storm temporarily live, train and play on the Sunshine Coast has generated millions to our local region and is just one part of council’s economic stimulus response during COVID-19.

Delivering these game days has been a learning curve for all involved.

Our stadium management team is comfortable that we have the appropriate systems and layout in place to provide a safe environment for patrons attending these next three games.

However we continue to rely on patrons doing the right thing by adhering to social distancing and hygiene practices while attending the game and thank them in advance for their co-operation.

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