Sunshine Coast Council has launched a major initiative which aims to invigorate the major hinterland centre over the next 10 to 15 years. 

Division 10 Councillor David Law said the Nambour Centre Activation Project (NCAP) aimed at helping the former sugar town live up to its reputation as the hinterland hub for creative arts, heritage trails, entertainment, health, education and business services.

“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 Show, 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 (www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/events) 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, said Cr Law.

“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,” he 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, council conducted a series of conversations with key community groups, a Think Tank workshop and reconsidered all 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.”