Ordinary Meeting - Thu, 26 Feb 2026 9:00am

Key decisions

• Residential community approved at 239 Wises Road, Buderim
  Council approved application MCU22/0221 for a preliminary approval for a material change of use with a variation request, and application OPW22/0354 for associated operational works, for a residential community at 239 Wises Road, Buderim. Council also noted a special rate or charge may be considered in future budgets for lots created by the development to cover higher-than-normal landscaping maintenance, and future minor negotiated decision notice or requested changes are to be determined by delegated officers where they would not materially affect the original outcome.
  This is a significant planning decision affecting Buderim residents, future housing supply, local development standards, and possible future rates or charges tied to the approved development.
• January 2026 financial performance report noted
  Council resolved to receive and note the January 2026 Financial Performance Report.
  This provides a public snapshot of council’s financial position and spending progress during the financial year.
• Budget Review 2 endorsed
  Council adopted Budget Review 2, including associated amendments to budget settings and endorsement of the 2025-26 Minor Capital Works Program. The vote was carried, with Councillor D Law voting against.
  Budget changes and the minor capital works program can affect delivery timing for local projects, services, and levy-funded activities across the region.
• Four petitions referred for action
  Council received and referred four petitions to the Chief Executive Officer for appropriate action: a speed limit reduction at the entrance of Halcyon Nirimba on Banya Avenue, Banya; after-hours street access changes for Marina Walk, Alexandra Headland; a review of traffic safety in Eudlo Village; and pedestrian safety improvements on Diamond Valley Road, Mooloolah Valley.
  These referrals may lead to traffic, access, or pedestrian safety investigations and potential local changes in the affected communities.

Important topics

• Potential special rate or charge for Buderim development
  The approved Wises Road development may be subject to a special rate or charge on lots created by the approval to fund maintenance of a higher-than-normal landscaping standard, subject to future council budget consideration.
  Future owners within the development could face an additional charge linked to landscaping upkeep.
• Delegated authority for future changes to approved development
  Council noted that future negotiated decision notices and requested changes for the Wises Road approval are to be handled by delegated council officers where changes would not materially affect the original decision.
  This means some follow-up development changes may be decided administratively rather than returning to full council.
• Petitions focused on road and pedestrian safety
  The petition items were concentrated on speed management, traffic safety, pedestrian safety, and after-hours access issues in Banya, Alexandra Headland, Eudlo, and Mooloolah Valley.
  Residents in these areas may see further investigation or responses on local safety and access concerns.

Resident impacts

• A major residential development was approved in Buderim at 239 Wises Road.
• Budget Review 2 may alter timing or funding of minor capital works and council programs in 2025-26.
• Four community petitions on traffic, pedestrian safety, and access were formally referred for administrative follow-up.
• A possible future special charge may apply to lots created within the approved Buderim development if council later adopts it in a budget.

Places affected

• Buderim (suburb)
  Approved residential community at 239 Wises Road.
• Wises Road, Buderim (road)
  Site of the approved residential community development.
• Banya Avenue, Banya (road)
  Petition seeking a speed limit reduction at the entrance of Halcyon Nirimba.
• Alexandra Headland (suburb)
  Petition seeking changes to after-hours street access for Marina Walk.
• Eudlo (town/locality)
  Petition seeking a review of traffic safety in Eudlo Village.
• Diamond Valley Road, Mooloolah Valley (road)
  Petition seeking pedestrian safety improvements.
• Maroochydore (suburb)
  Referenced in the management of Maroochydore City Centre project and lease disposal item headings.
• Sunshine Coast City Hall Chamber, 54 First Avenue, Maroochydore (facility)
  Meeting venue.

Next steps

• Council administration to progress the approved development decision for 239 Wises Road, Buderim, under the adopted resolution and delegated arrangements for any non-material future changes.
  Following the 26 February 2026 meeting
• Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action on the petition for speed limit reduction at Halcyon Nirimba, Banya Avenue, Banya.
  Following referral at this meeting
• Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action on the petition for after-hours street access changes at Marina Walk, Alexandra Headland.
  Following referral at this meeting
• Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action on the petition for traffic safety review in Eudlo Village.
  Following referral at this meeting
• Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action on the petition for pedestrian safety improvements on Diamond Valley Road, Mooloolah Valley.
  Following referral at this meeting
• Any special rate or charge for the Buderim development would need to be considered as part of a future council budget process for the relevant financial year.
  Future budget process

Extracted minutes text

M i n u t e s Ordinary Meeting Thursday, 26 February 2026 Sunshine Coast City Hall Chamber, 54 First Avenue, Maroochydore ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 26 FEBRUARY 2026 Sunshine Coast Regional Council OM Minutes of 25 This is not an official copy of Council’s Minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO 1 DECLARATION OF OPENING ..................................................................5 2 WELCOME AND OPENING ......................................................................5 3 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE .........................5 4 RECEIPT AND CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES .......................................6 5 MAYORAL MINUTE ..............................................