Reimagine Nambour issued a statement this week urging patience and understanding following online criticism for its perceived lack of community engagement.

The criticism concerned two funded projects: the Nambour CBD Revitalisation ($500,000) and the Nambour Rebranding project ($60,000) as well as a rescheduled CBD community event which was to be held March 27.

“I think the residents and businesses of Nambour have a right to see where every cent of the $500,000 is, or intends to be spent,” said a post by “Diana Prince” on the Living in Nambour Facebook Page. 

The post sparked a flurry of comments from other concerned members, either supporting or criticising Reimagine Nambour, until the discussion was shut down by administrator Kathleen Ashworth.  

“It is ironic that Diana Prince is demanding transparency when she has an obviously fake account,” said Ms Ashworth. “I am turning off this discussion as it is not kind, a mess of gossip and aspersions, and is going nowhere. I will be seeking a statement from the board of Reimagining Nambour which I will share and re-open discussion.”

Reimagine Nambour Inc. is a community association formed to bring to life the Nambour Economic Transition Strategy.  The strategy contains an action plan to transform the local economy while retaining and capitalising on Nambour’s unique cultural identity.

In response to the comments Reimagine Nambour Facilitator Kerry Brown issued a statement reassuring residents and urging patience.  

Statement from Reimagine Nambour

“The Reimagine Nambour Streetscaping project is progressing well. As with any public work there is a tender process for the creative lighting and artistic work throughout the Nambour CBD. We are grateful to Sunshine Coast Regional Council for its support, particularly with the development of the brief for the artwork and very soon we will be inviting artists to offer proposals.

“A number of viable sites across the CBD are being finalised for the creative lighting features, this is the biggest part of the project and the tenders for this work are in consideration, the tenders are very detailed and do take time to contemplate.

“Fresh PR are engaged to deliver the Rebranding project, they have completed the community engagement in a survey and focus group meetings, and will meet with the Reimagine board in early April. 

“A monthly event was planned in the Council forecourt, however, the land permits team were not aware of the planned renovations and had to reverse their decision on the permit. Reimagine Nambour are working with Council to consider alternative locations to hold a regular event within the allocated budget.

“For any further information on Reimagine Nambour projects please email contact@reimaginenambour.com.au.”

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