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Mayor Mark Jamieson has demanded the federal government find $31 million to fund expansion of Sunshine Coast Stadium after an ‘inexplicable’ budget decision.
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Sunshine Coast Stadium supporters have launched a call to arms from the community to flex their muscles and demand the Federal Government cough up cash to upgrade the facility.
Sunshine Coast Council and stadium supporters are hopeful there will be funding granted towards the project when the Federal Government delivers its next budget in a few weeks.
Local rugby league identities Ashley Robinson and Billy Moore said it was “ridiculous” the funding shortfall remained and said the missing funds were a drop in the ocean in the grand scheme of things.
The federal funding is the missing piece of the stadium puzzle after a combined backing of $48 million was locked in from Sunshine Coast Council, the State Government and local philanthropists Roy Thompson and Rod Forrester.
Federal National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services Minister Stuart Robert toured the facility on Thursday with the Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace. Despite mounting pressure funds may be pulled by Coast philanthropist Roy Thompson if the Federal Government doesn t come to the party, Mr Wallace said he remained committed to seeking the funding. So far we have not been able to secure Federal Government funding for Sunshine Coast Stadium, but I do not take no for an answer, he said. I am continuing to advocate for the project with the Deputy Prime Minister, the Prime Minister and the Treasurer and I will take every opportunity to promote it among my colleagues in Canberra.