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Sunshine Coast Environment Council  is proud to present the   2012 Sunshine Coast Environment Awards . The Awards recognise those who have made significant contributions to achieving positive environmental outcomes in the Sunshine Coast region.  Be inspired by the stories from your local community regarding the great work being done towards sustainability in this beautiful region.   Date :    Friday, October 5, 2012 Time :    5.45pm Venue : TAFE, Mooloolaba, 34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek

Following on from its 2007 Master Plan and the lodgement of relevant project documentation with the Queensland and Australian Governments in 2010/11, Sunshine Coast Airport will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the airport expansion project during 2012. The 2007 Master Plan identified a need to expand the airport to cater for population growth, growth in regional tourism and business, and community need for improved aviation services to and from the Sunshine Coast. The proposed project includes: A new 2,430 metre runway, which will operate in an east/west direction. Runways are orientated on compass bearings. On this basis, the runway direction is also described as 13/31 New terminal for passenger and baggage processing, including retail facilities Expansion of the existing regular public transport (scheduled jet aircraft) apron Expansion of the aviation business precinct Benefits of the airport expansion project: Additional passenger capacity Access

EcoBiz is a free eco-efficiency program which provides the tools, training and detailed information to help your business improve efficiencies and reduce resource use for financial and environmental benefits. Businesses that complete the program and re-assess their eco-efficiency may be recognised as ecoBiz partners. Many Sunshine Coast businesses have already become ecoBiz partners including: Gourmet Gardens Accounting North Sheraton Resort and Spa Noosa Library More information on the ecoBiz program and how to join, visit the  Queensland Government ecoBiz website .