Party on! Event launches refurbed Nambour Forecourt
Alana Easton, Hayley Rockell, Dan Rockell, Lauren Powell and Amanda Quirke chose the forecourt opening to celebrate Amanda’s 42nd birthday.
Families ventured down to Nambour Forecourt Live! on Friday for a free community event to celebrate the new-look community space in front of council’s Eddie De Vere building.
There were children’s activities, live music, art workshops, entertainment food and more.
Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said the opening party was a wonderful way to showcase the refurbishments to the community.
Singer Andrea Kirwin and Nicklin MP Rob Skelton loved the look of the Forecourt upgrade.
“Now locals and businesses can enjoy the rejuvenated space boasting splashes of colour, festoon-inspired lighting, leafy green accents and plenty of shaded seating.
Entertainment included Qmusic Children’s song winners Nyssa Ray and Andrea Kirwin as well as soul artist Hannaka and Casio Keyboard King, Asher Beau and reggae duo Solua.
Kevin Roy-Bryant and Herb Fenn enjoy the entertainment.
“The aim of the revamp is to create a space that provides opportunities for people to relax, have fun and socialise and I think Council’s Placemaking and Design team has done just that,” Cr Law said.
“Introducing more shade and extending the grassed area into a central open lawn has softened and helped cool the area.
“While the mural provides layers and gives off rainforest feels, the installation of leafy trees and plantings incorporated with recycled seating under a canopy of festoon lighting adds a relaxed atmosphere – essentially the Sunshine Coast way of life.
Soul artist Hannaka entertains the crowd.
Inviting space
“Whether you’re visiting the library, having some lunch or accessing council’s customer service centre, this space is inviting and has a strong sense of purpose.”
Community groups looking to use the space for events, busking or market stalls, please visit council’s events page for more information.
Additional shade for the existing slide is also being investigated, so that it will be in place as the warmer weather returns later this year.