He pointed the finger at the state for not supporting the project despite placing ambitious population targets on the region. The South East Queensland Regional Plan estimates the Sunshine Coast will be home to 500,000 by 2041, an increase of about 170,000. “The State Government wants to jam 500,000 people on the Coast in 2041 so it’s time for them to start funding infrastructure,” Mr Wallace said. “Show some ticker and interest and get on board with this project. “Our roads are chockers now, see how bad that traffic gridlock is going to be then.” Part of the reason the project was not included on the list was it was not clear who would deliver it.