Hang in there Nambour: Message captures ethos of town’s moment in time

Hang in there Nambour: Mr Hunt says the new Police Beat would strengthen safety in the CBD, support efforts to address crime and vandalism, and help underpin broader investment and renewal already taking place.

Four words of graffiti on the old corner store in Arundel Avenue has become an unexpected symbol of optimism for Nambour with Nicklin MP Marty Hunt telling local business owners it captured the spirit of the moment.  

Speaking at the December 4 Nambour Chamber of Commerce Coffee Catch-up at Woombye’s Property Lane, Mr Hunt said the hand-painted slogan on Arundel Avenue stopped him in his tracks.

“I hate graffiti, but when I drive down Arundel Avenue, on the old corner store, it’s got the words: ‘Hang in there, Nambour’. And it’s a good message,” he said. “Absolutely Nambour has plenty to hang in there for. There’s more good going on than negative.”

Mr Hunt’s comments came as he updated members on the Premier’s recent visit and progress on the long-awaited Nambour Police Beat – now just weeks from opening. The fit-out is under way and an officer has been appointed (see story, above).

He said Nambour continued to navigate a challenging yet defining period. Investment is returning. Confidence is rebuilding. And daily, sometimes quietly, progress was being made on the issues that matter  to residents and traders.

“It seems to be one step backwards, but two steps forward nearly every day. Things are on the up and up,” he said.

Mr Hunt said the new Police Beat would strengthen safety in the CBD, support efforts to address crime and vandalism, and help underpin the broader investment and renewal already taking shape across the town.