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              (ii)    Requires improvements to the public realm and consolidation of access and parking arrangement between multiple
                      lots.

 (12)   Gateways – The following primary gateways have been identified as important arrival experiences for all modes of transport.
        Consideration has been given to the experience of town character (landscape, built form, views, etc.), legibility of the town and the
        hierarchy and role of spaces and streets. Primary Gateways typically mark the arrival at the edge of the centre and include a key
        view ­ a ‘first impression’ of Pomona as a place and a community.
        (a)   Northern commencement of Reserve Street, after crossing the rail line ­ a key bend in the road marks arrival at the edge of
              the retail core with significant landscaping, obvious supermarket and sightlines to a majority of key destinations.
        (b)   Intersection of Reserve Street and School Street – arriving at the southern edge of the town centre where the attractions of
              Reserve Street lie ahead. School Street provides access to the Recreation Trail. Recommendations to reinforce and
              enhance the gateway experience include:
              (i)     Intensification of landscape including extension of boulevard planting from the centre down to this corner;
              (ii)    Directional and wayfinding signage;
              (iii)   Improvements to pedestrian pathways and connections to centre; and
              (iv)    Redevelopment of any corner sites to positively address corners and reinforce the intersection

        (c)   Pomona Railway Station and key east­west pedestrian link ­ important arrival and connection point, joining the destinations
              on both sides of town. Vista to iconic Pomona Hotel with Mt Cooroora in the distance. The gateway experience would be
              reinforced and enhanced by a general upgrade of public realm treatment including the pedestrian connection and station
              forecourt (including directional signage)
        (d)   At the northern end of Reserve Street, arrival at the edge of the town centre with views to Mt Cooroora, landscaping and
              obvious services. The gateway experience would be reinforced and enhanced by:
              (i)     Intensification of landscaping including the extension of street planting along both sides of Factory Street in vicinity of
                      this corner; and
              (ii)    Improvements to pathway connections to centre; and

        (e)   Intersection of Hill Street, Factory Street and Subway Avenue ­ The eastern approach to the centre of town offering a view to
              Mt Cooroora is a key character experience for Pomona. This point also offers access to the Noosa Trail and Cooroora
              Creek Park, is framed by open space on both sides of the street and has a visitor rest stop including tables and toilets.
              Recommendations to reinforce and enhance the gateway experience include:
              (i)     Intensification of landscaping including the extension of street planting along both sides of Factory Street to this
                      corner, consider public artwork near the corner;
              (ii)    Place, directional and wayfinding signage (to eastern Pomona, trail network, etc.)
              (iii)   Upgrades to intersection to improve and prioritise pedestrian connectivity in all directions including access to
                      Cooroora Creek Park;
              (iv)    Redevelopment of corners sites, particularly the service station, to positively address corners and reinforce the
                      intersection through built form and landscaping, ensuring views to Mt Cooroora from Hill Street are preserved;


 Figure 1             Key Development Site Pomona




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