Eumundi community’s main street vision up for feedback

Have they got it right? ... an artist’s illustration of the northern end of Memorial Drive looking south, showing some of the ideas proposed as part of the streetscape improvements.

It’s home to artisan treasures, rich heritage, creative arts and markets. And now Eumundi’s village feel has been enhanced in a new streetscape design for Memorial Drive.

Since 2020, Sunshine Coast Council has been listening to locals to find out their vision and values for the future of their main street.

Division 10 Councillor David Law said feedback had been collated to develop the draft streetscape design which was now ready for further feedback.

“We want to continue to preserve and celebrate the heritage, character and community vision for the much-loved Memorial Drive well into the future,” Cr Law said.

“From March 15 to Monday 11 April, we are asking the community, ‘Have we got it right?’ in translating your values and vision into the draft streetscape design.

Cr Law said feedback informed the Design and Placemaking team of the community’s priorities which included a desire for an improved pedestrian experience, artistic lighting features and enhancement of memorial fig trees.

There was also strong support for pedestrian linkages from Memorial Drive to Napier Road to improve access to existing car-parking areas. People also prioritised on-street parking and footpath dining. “We also know the community would like to create a cool, shady and green street, revitalise surfaces and spaces, make parking easier and provide places to sit and socialise.”

Visit council’s Have Your Say website  to view the $1.77 million Eumundi Streetscape Placemaking design and construction project  and complete the survey online before April 11. Final designs will be produced, and the actual construction is scheduled to take place in the 2022/23 financial year.