A section of the Sunshine Coast’s iconic old council building has been repurposed as a community space.
The Eddie de Vere building, in the heart of Nambour, now includes the Namba Meeting Place, which is available for hire.
The space accommodates up to 30 people and offers a versatile and accessible area for small events, meetings and workshops.
The venue is part of upgrades to the ground floor and part of council’s broader vision to transform the precinct into a more community-focused space.
Councillor David Law welcomed the opening of the Namba Meeting Place as an important step in revitalising the town centre.
“This space reflects Nambour’s identity as a place of connection, providing a low-cost and accessible venue right in the town centre,” he said.
“The name ‘Namba’ acknowledges the area’s rich First Nations history, referring to the red-flowering tea-tree (Callistemon viminalis), and many people appreciate this respectful name for our community.
“It is exciting to see this first stage of the transformation come to life, helping to create a vibrant and welcoming hub for our community.”
The four-storey Eddie de Vere building, at Currie Street, was opened in 1978 and named after the then-Maroochy Shire mayor.
It was the home of the Maroochy Shire Council and then the Sunshine Coast Council before most of the staff moved into the city hall at Maroochydore in late 2022. Some staff still work at the Nambour building.
The Namba Meeting Place is one of seven community venues the council offers to locals.
With a kitchenette, shared amenities and presentation facilities, the self-service venue is available to book from 6am-8pm seven days a week.
For bookings and inquiries click here and search ‘Namba Meeting Place’ or email nambameetingplace@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
