2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

           (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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