Mareeba Shire Council and the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce have a range of opportunities planned for the community to give their feedback about the future of Mareeba’s CBD.
Project Blueprint will develop a shared vision for the future of Mareeba’s main shopping area.
Constructions ready plans to deal with stormwater, lighting, accessibility, footpaths, parking, security, public toilets, trees, seating and shade will be prepared. The goal is a future-proofed, attractive, safe space the community and visitors want to spend time in.
“What do you like about the CBD” – “What don’t you like?” – “What is the first thing that should be changed” – are just some of the questions that will be asked at the community feedback sessions planned for late June.
Chair of the Project Blueprint Stakeholder Reference Group, Cr Amy Braes, said planning meaningful community engagement opportunities was integral to the project.
“Input from people who live, work and invest in Mareeba every day is important to the success of this planning project.”
Cr Braes continued, “The Project Blueprint Pop-Up Shop will open its doors on 24th June for 2 and a half days of drop-in sessions, walk and talk tours and a community workshop. I invite the community to call in at 117 Byrnes Street, next to the Gateway Hotel, to have a chat.”
Business operators can book into a breakfast session to explore their specific CBD likes, wishes and wants. Mareeba Chamber of Commerce President, Joe Moro, encourages traders to add this session in their calendar.
“Never has there been an opportunity such as this to drive the direction of Mareeba’s main shopping area. A vibrant, functional, safe CBD will support the economic future of the town.”
For those that cannot visit the Blueprint Pop-up they can give their feedback through a survey that opens on Monday 16th June.
This important initiative is supported by $2.1 million in funding as part of the Australian Government’s Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.
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Tuesday 24 June Drop-in session: 9am – 4pm Walk and Talk Tour: 10am & 2pm Community workshop: 6pm – 7pm |
Wednesday 25 June Business Operator Breakfast: 7am – 8:30am Drop-in session: 9am – 4pm Walk and Talk Tour: 10am & 2pm |
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Thursday 26 June Drop-in session: 9am – 11am |
Online Community Survey Open now and closes 25th July |
To book in for the business breakfast or a walk and talk tour, or to access the online survey, please visit: Mareeba CBD Project Blueprint – Mareeba Shire Council
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