Residents have been invited to review a plan that is aimed at improving liveability in a hinterland village that has “charming heritage character”.
Locals of Pomona can now have their say on the Draft Pomona Place Plan, which was collated with their input.
Noosa mayor Frank Wilkie said it was an important phase in the project.
“Placemaking is a new approach for Noosa Council, focusing on what the residents really value about their town, what they want to see improved and what needs to stay the same,” he said.
“The Pomona community has a strong sense of who they are and what matters most to them.
“This is why Pomona was the natural choice for the (council’s) placemaking pilot, which is all about recognising the unique character of each community. We want to know if we have got it right for Pomona.”
The Draft Pomona Place Plan stated that Pomona is “special” and a “village with a rich and charming heritage character”.
The vision, outlined in the plan, is for the town to “continue to preserve its heritage and village charm while enhancing the amenity of its parks and public spaces and the ease and safety of getting around”.
“Sustainability, respect for nature, creativity, strong community connections and support for local independent businesses continue to be important to our community. A diverse range of events, programs and recreation opportunities bring people of all ages together,” it states.
The plan includes a range of potential actions that could be taken relating to park amenity upgrades, more greenery, streetscape upgrades, signage, traffic calming, dedicated cycle and walkway linkages, pedestrian crossings, event and festival spaces, waterway protection, diverse shops and services and more.
Residents can now provide more feedback, in a variety of ways, including a postcard mailout with a QR code to the Your Say webpage to complete a short survey.
The QR code can also be accessed on posters around town, including the Cooroy Library and the Pomona and District Community House.
Council will also hold a community pop-up at Joe Bazzo Park, on Saturday, November 2, from 9am to midday.
It will showcase the range of actions the community put forward for the draft plan.
Workshops with local community organisations are also planned to review the plan’s actions.
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