Gallery: Chamber Catch-up highlights fresh momentum in Nambour
Nambour’s growing business confidence was on show at the latest Nambour Chamber of Commerce Coffee Catch Up, with speakers highlighting new investment, community projects, upcoming events and local support services.
The July 2 gathering, held at The Coffee Hub in Short Street, drew a strong turnout from business owners, community groups and local leaders.
Division 10 Cr David Law told the meeting the first stage of the Nambour Place revitalisation was moving closer, with tenders now being assessed for works around the Howard Street, Mill Street and Currie Street intersection.
He said the project would improve pedestrian access and connectivity in the town centre, while acknowledging construction would bring disruption for nearby businesses.
“Yes, there’ll be disruption. Yes, we need to be honest about that, but the outcome will be tremendous,” Cr Law said.
Nicklin MP Marty Hunt said Nambour was enjoying a positive period, with private investment, community activity and town centre planning helping build momentum.
“Look, I love this Nambour community. Look at all the people here. It’s so positive at the moment. It is on the up and up,” he said.
The meeting also heard from Coralie Traynor, of Wellways Carer Gateway, about the free support service in Lowe Street which cares for people caring for loved ones, and from Jake Black from Capricorn Events, which is planning to bring a “Smoked Festival” to Nambour Showgrounds in March 2027.
Ignite Church’s Pastor Darin Browne welcomed the chamber to The Coffee Hub and said the church wanted its Short Street venue to be a practical community meeting place.
The Sunshine Valley Gazette was named the chamber’s Business of the Month, with chamber vice-president Brian Bugenhagen recognising Cameron and Tanya Outridge for their contribution to local news and community pride.
Other speakers included Nambour Grown president Racheal Pascoe, who outlined plans to refresh CBD planter boxes, and Graceville Centre program manager Toni Roselt, who called for artists of all abilities to take part in the centre’s August art festival.
