Sunshine Coast Council Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston said the latest designs for a new look streetscape for the hinterland hub were well received at a community forum and Council was now ready for further feedback.

“The elements included cooler shaded areas through street tree planting, safer and more accessible pathways and additional options for gathering, relaxing and soaking up the country atmosphere,” Cr Johnston said.

“We are on a journey to shape the next chapter of Maleny’s main street to ensure it’s a greener, safer place that brings our community together.

“You told us what is important to you during last year’s ‘Review and Refresh’ community engagement and since then we have listened and translated your voice into a design that remains bustling and welcoming for all.

“The streetscape improvements have been designed to ensure you feel safe day and night, encourage connection with cool, green and comfortable spaces to stop, sit and chat.

“It was also important to have easy access to traders with traffic calming, better pathway connections and crossings to enable everyone within our community to safely enjoy Maple Street all year round.

“I encourage our residents, visitors, traders and community groups to take a look at the proposed plan and let us know if these improvements can become a foundation for our community.”

An online survey will be open until August 20, 2023. Visit Council’s Have Your Say website. www.haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/maleny-placemaking-and-streetscape-project. Provide feedback before August 20, 2023.