PRESENTATION - Jade Oakley x CR - Noosa Concept Final 24-4-25_Optimized · EXE25/0029

COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT

The following outlines our approach to community engagement for the proposed                      Council Presentation
public artwork Crossing the Bar at Tewantin Park. The process is designed to inform the           A final presentation to Noosa Council and relevant stakeholders will summarise the
development of the artwork, ensure local relevance, and encourage inclusive participation.        engagement outcomes, community response, and anticipated impacts of the work.

Project Context                                                                                   Key Engagement Considerations
The proposed artwork will be a new permanent installation at Tewantin Park. The work will
aim to reflect the cultural and environmental character of the site and respond to community      The engagement process is structured to address potential community concerns including:
values. The design phase will involve consultation with a broad range of stakeholders and
local residents.                                                                                  Cultural and environmental values of the site
                                                                                                  Clarity around the artwork’s purpose and relevance
Community Storytelling: “Crossing the Bar”                                                        Accessibility and inclusive interaction
As part of the engagement, a local storytelling initiative titled Crossing the Bar will collect   Visual integration with the landscape and heritage context
short community narratives related to experiences with the sea—such as moments of courage,        Practical considerations relating to safety, maintenance, and durability
humour, or reflection. These stories will be recorded by local audio engineers, Creature
Creative, and excerpts will be made available via a QR code on the sculpture’s signage. This      Stakeholder Groups
layer of interpretation is intended to add personal and local relevance to the work.
                                                                                                  Engagement may involve consultation with:
Engagement Components
                                                                                                  •   Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners and organisations such as the Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal
Stakeholder Briefings                                                                                 Corporation
Initial meetings with Traditional Owners, Noosa Council teams, Noosa Regional Gallery staff,      •   Noosa Regional Gallery and its visitors
and relevant local organisations to introduce the artist and outline the intent of the project.   •   Noosa Council departments (Arts & Culture, Parks & Planning)
                                                                                                  •   Local residents and schools of Tewantin and Noosa
Public Awareness Campaign                                                                         •   Local arts and cultural organisations (e.g. Noosa Shire Arts and Crafts Association Inc.)
Distribution of information through digital and print media to inform the broader community       •   Local businesses and tourism stakeholders, including the Noosa Visitor Information Centre
about the project timeline, process, and opportunities to participate.
                                                                                                  This engagement plan supports a transparent, collaborative process to guide the development
Community Updates                                                                                 of the public artwork and ensure it responds meaningfully to its context.
A summary of how community input has been incorporated into the final design will be
shared publicly, along with rationale for key design decisions.




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