Maple Street’s huge upgrades coming soon
By Kirra Livingstone
THE final plan for Maple Streets long- awaited streetscaping project is set to be unveiled in the coming months following almost two years of public consultation and project design.
Eventual upgrades will include raised pedestrian crossings, social seating, reconfiguration of parking bays and shade canopy tree planting.
A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said the procurement of a construction contractor is scheduled to start mid-2024.
“Following the appointment of a construction contractor, a more detailed construction timeframe will be shared with our community,” the spokesperson said.
“Feedback received during community engagement is being used to inform the development of the streetscape design, with the detailed design now being finalised. We look forward to releasing the community’s vision this year.”
The streetscape improvements are designed to create a safe feel for the community.
“The design focuses on easy access to traders with traffic calming, better pathway connections and crossings to enable everyone within our community to safely enjoy Maple Street all year round,” the spokesperson said.
“The project aims to strengthen Maleny’s main street and its ‘sense of place’ so that it can continue to be a place that is loved by residents, cared for, and invested in, by businesses and valued as a destination.”
Maleny Chamber of Commerce president, Spencer Shaw, said the project has the potential to be successful.
“Which aspects of the Placemaking Project that will be undertaken by SCC have yet to be confirmed, but If Council continues to listen and engage with Maple Street businesses during the implementation phase and engages local artists and designers, this project has the potential to help businesses in Maleny,” he said.
