Business and community groups have reacted positively to the recognition shown to Nambour in the Sunshine Coast Council Budget handed down last week. 

“The Division 10 Budget allocation was great news for Nambour. We are thrilled,” said Tram Co director Rhonda Billett.

Ms Billett said Nambour Chamber of Commerce, Reimagine Nambour, Nambour Retailers Group and Tramco had been meeting regularly with Cr David Law and Council Economic Development and Town Planning staff to align, consolidate and promote priorities for the town.

“I’ve spoken with members of the four community organisations tonight (June 23) and they are thrilled with the budget for Nambour, the highlights are a good fit. The groups will now come together again in July and get ready to bring significant change to Nambour.”

Ms Billett said it was important the groups presented a united front to work with Council to get the best possible outcomes for the town.

“This allocation is amazing for Nambour and demonstrates Sunshine Coast Council’s commitment to the town.”  

Ms Billett said the four groups were working to deliver new Nambour Events, CBD Revitalisation and Business Activation.

“Sunshine Coast Council have attended all our meetings and assisted us with our collective objectives for Nambour and surrounds.  All organisations have played a part in this plan and we have all thoroughly enjoyed pulling things together for Nambour. 

“We already have the established brand ‘I Am Nambour’ developed in 2021 by ReImagine Nambour.  

“Our collective organisations aim to leverage off this brand and grow the local economy encompassing the ‘I Am Nambour’ brand into our future projects.  Nambour has been identified in the 2024 Planning Scheme Draft by Sunshine Coast Council as a key Economic Hub and we want to live up to those expectations and deliver some positive results to our community, as our region grows. 

“Nambour is a large catchment area and one of our first priorities is to focus on events that stimulate the economy and support business and make Nambour a vibrant place to live, work and play.”