Nambour is set to be sparkle even more as the jewel in the in Hinterland crown with plans to invigorate the Hinterland Hub.
Already well-known for its authentic creative arts, heritage trails, entertainment, health, education and business services – Nambour will soon see even more happening as it continues to support the needs and interests of its residents and surrounding hinterland communities.
Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said the Nambour Centre Activation Project (NCAP) is focussed on invigorating this major hinterland centre over the next 10 to 15 years.
“Our hinterland heart has so many great aspects which we want the whole Sunshine Coast community to be aware of and appreciate,” Cr Law said.
“Activation is the driving force of the NCAP and aims to stimulate and attract public and private investment into Nambour, as well as helping to make Nambour a great place to live, work and play.
“We already know how successful some of our key events can be in activating this community – like the Nambour Rodeo, Suitcase Rummage, Collectorama, Garden Expo, Car and Caravan Show plus more!
“What is happening locally now is so much more and I encourage our community to check out the Sunshine Coast Events page to find out what’s on.
“If you’re an event organiser, please also visit the site and submit your events so our community is aware and can attend.”
Located in the geographical centre of the Kabi Kabi First Nations Peoples traditional land, Nambour is a place of great significance.
The freshwater creeks and excellent soil saw the area used as a place of meeting and resting while the central location saw the population swell during important festivities or hunting and gathering drives.
“The Namba Place Revitalisation Project (NPRP) draws on previous community engagement and planning with community groups and council, outlining a vision for Nambour’s future,” Cr Law said.
“This project will provide a clear and detailed understanding of how the town centre will look and function, how much it will cost, and provide a roadmap for when each stage of construction can occur.
“In the early stages of the NPRP project, council conducted a series of conversations with key community groups, a Think Tank workshop and reconsidered all of the plans and documents produced over the last 10 years on Nambour’s town centre.
“Further feedback and collaboration with the community will occur and I am encouraging our residents and local businesses to get involved at those points – so watch this space to have your say.”
Peace Run Records event organiser and Nambour local Andrea Kirwin said she’s excited to program more events and be part of growing Nambour’s entertainment scene into the future.
“We have some great shows lined up in Nambour and consistent activation is what is going to make Nambour into a key destination for live music,” Miss Kirwin said.
“We’ve watched the Nambour Forecourt Live events grow in attendance over the past year, and our boutique music events on Queen Street and Black Box Theatre are also gaining traction as people realise there’s things happening in our town.
“I love supporting and promoting independent artists, programming fun community live music events, boutique Festivals and hosting intimate live music experiences in Nambour – and there are more exciting shows coming!
“We want to see Nambour transform itself into a vibrant music and cultural centre.”
In other exciting news, Wilson Architects has recently been appointed as the principal consultant to lead the preliminary design and feasibility study for Council owned buildings in Nambour.
“This study will help to inform future Council decisions in relation to the best use of Council’s assets in the interests of the local community,” Cr Law said.
“Council recognises the importance of Nambour as one of the region’s key service centres and the work being undertaken by Wilson Architects will help to ensure our future utilisation of our key buildings in the town is in the best interests of the Nambour and Hinterland communities.
“Over 200 council staff will continue to work in Nambour as part of Council’s broader regional Workplaces program.
“With this in mind, the future of our assets like the Eddie de Vere Building is an important priority for our Council and we anticipate that we will see refurbishments including a district level library, community meeting spaces and improvements to the Customer contact centre.”
For more information about the Nambour Centre Activation Project please visit council’s website.
