Plans for the designing and shaping of a town’s public spaces have been approved, as part of new council placemaking program.
Noosa councillors have endorsed the Pomona Place Plan, which includes actions related to the local economy, heritage, transport, connectivity, arts and environment.
The plan was developed in partnership with the Pomona community and has already delivered some improvements for the town.
Mayor Frank Wilkie said work started last year on a series of ‘quick wins’ for the town, in response to feedback during the process.
“New timber park furniture was placed throughout the village, the Stan Topper Park barbecue area was revamped and sandstone block seating plus better lighting for the basketball half-court was also installed following residents’ feedback,” he said.
“These were just some of the areas where we were able to act quicky without major budget deliberations or the need to advocate to other levels of government.
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“In addition, we’re working through short-term actions where the community can take the lead now, such as the creation of verge gardens.
“We’ve included funds in the current budget to fill missing pedestrian links between the high school campus and the village, and we’re working with TMR on the Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy, to consider Pomona public transport improvements.”
Pomona was selected as a pilot for the council’s new Place Program because of its character and distinct identity.
“The next step is to adopt an implementation plan for the short-term priority actions,” Cr Wilkie said.
“This is a long-term plan and the major actions won’t all be delivered overnight, but this will help ensure council delivers projects the community considers most important to Pomona.”
“This was a pilot project which will guide how we capture and respect the unique character of our other towns and villages across Noosa Shire.”
