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OUR TOWNS: IMBIL CONCEPT MASTER PLAN
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Contents1.0 Introduc on2.0 Our Towns: Project Scope3.0 Methodology4.0 Imbil: Descrip on and Loca on5.0 Current Plans and Projects6.0 Site Review and Observa ons7.0 Preliminary Concept Master Plan8.0 Community Consulta on9.0 Recommenda ons and Key Priori es
AppendicesA General Feedback FormB Student Feedback Form
Prepared by JFP Urban Consultants Pty Ltd76 Ernest Street South Brisbane Qld 4101www.jfp.com.auon behalf of Gympie Regional Councilwww.gympie.qld.gov.au
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1.0 Introduc on
Gympie Regional Council’s (GRC) “Our Towns” program focuses on improving the economic and social sustainability of Gympie’s rural and coastal communi es.
The report details the scope and methodology guiding the development of the Concept Master Plan and provides background informa on on the site as well as relevant Council plans and policies.
The preliminary Concept Master Plan outlines a number of proposals for town centre improvements and formed the basis for feedback at the community consulta on.
The fi ndings of the ini al consulta on process are summarised and the community’s desired priori es for improvements iden fi ed in this report. A second round of community engagement was undertaken and used to refi ne the fi nal Concept Master Plan.
The report concludes with a number of recommenda ons and iden fi ca on of key priori es to inform future implementa on.
Imbil Railway Bridge(Source: Leeroy Todd Photography)
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2.0 Our Towns: Project ScopeThe Imbil “Our Towns” Concept Master Plan is the sixth and fi nal stage of Gympie Regional Council’s “Our Towns” sustainable centres program. The program was ini ated in the 2012/2013 fi nancial year with GRC commi ng:
“to improve the sustainability of the region’s rural and coastal communi es, through a range of measures, including streetscape and public space improvements and most importantly developing an overall direc on to guide future development and protect and enhance the exis ng character and amenity of the townships.”
(Source: h ps://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/our-towns, 14/03/2017)
The program aims to:
• Support economic development ac vi es and community infrastructure;• Support State and Local Government priori es with a par cular emphasis on job
crea on; • Contribute to building safe, caring and connected communi es;• Meet iden fi ed needs and priori es of the local community; and• Receive support from the local community.
(Source: CSF138 Request for Quota on - Our Towns Imbil)
These objec ves are to be achieved through developing a Concept Master Plan that creates a visually appealing, well connected and func onal town centre. The Concept Master Plan is to be informed by public consulta on and is to iden fy cost-eff ec ve opportuni es for improvements to Imbil town centre’s streetscape and public realm. The improvements are aimed at securing the economic future for Imbil by:
“crea ng a desirable loca on for passing tourists to stop and visit and reinforce its role as a regional hub; (and suppor ng) the crea on of an a rac ve and desirable place to live, work, recreate and visit.”(Source: CSF138 Request for Quota on - Our Towns Imbil)
Bert Smith Memorial Park Canoe Launch(Source: Gympie Regional Council)
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3.0 Methodology
3.1 Project Incep on Mee ng and Site Review
The concept master planning process was ini ated with a project incep on mee ng and site review with JFP Urban Consultants and key Council offi cers in a endance. The aim of this stage of work was to:
• Iden fy and review exis ng plans and policies• Iden fy land use and tenure• Ascertain type and quality of exis ng streetscape and open space assets• Gain a preliminary understanding of current issues facing the community such as
access and parking• Gain a preliminary understanding of current issues facing Council such as
maintenance
A summary of the fi ndings of this stage are presented in sec ons 5 and 6.
3.2 Preliminary Concept Master Plan Development
Preliminary fi ndings and ideas were presented as a dra concept master plan for Council’s review and feedback. The dra concept master plan focused on iden fying key opportuni es for improvements to Imbil town centre which were grouped under zones. The purpose of the dra concept master plan was to provide a guide and visual aid for community consulta on.
The dra Concept Master Plan is presented in sec on 7.
3.3 Community Engagement
The preliminary community consulta on process involved two consulta on sessions with the Imbil community (a weekday and weekend) and a workshop with the Mary Valley State College. Feedback was also collected through an online survey on the GRC website, feedback forms posted to ratepayers and provided at customer contact points where the dra project documenta on was on display, including the Imbil Library (123-125 Yabba Road, Imbil), Planning and Development Building (29 Channon St, Gympie), Town Hall (2 Caledonian Hill, Gympie) and selected Mary Valley Traders. A detailed methodology and fi ndings of community consulta ons are presented in sec on 8.
3.4 Iden fi ca on of Key Priori es
Community consulta on feedback was reviewed and summarised graphically to iden fy users, ac vi es, aspira ons and concerns. This has enabled iden fi ca on of key priori es for town centre improvements which are iden fi ed in sec on 9.
01 Project Incep on
02 Site Review
03 Preliminary Concept Master Plan
04 Preliminary Community Consulta on
05 Analysis of Feedback & Iden fi ca on of Key Priori es
06 Dra Concept Master Plan & Cost Es mates for Key Priori es
PROJECT PROCESS
07 Secondary Community Consulta on
08 Refi nement and Concept Master Plan Finalisa on
A secondary period of public display and community engagement was undertaken to ascertain community sen ment regarding the dra concept master plan. Feedback has been used to refi ne project inclusions and inform the fi nal Concept Master Plan.
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4.0 Imbil: Descrip on and Loca on
4.1 Gympie
The Gympie region is located in Southeast Queensland approximately 150km north of Brisbane and just north of the Sunshine Coast region. It covers an area of 6,898 square kilometres and as at 30 June 2014 had a popula on of 48,464. (Source: h ps://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/regional-profi le, 14/03/2017)
Gympie is the principal centre with a number of smaller rural and coastal towns spread throughout the region. Agriculture, forestry and tourism are the region’s main industries. Imbil it located 35 kilometres south of Gympie on Yabba Creek.
Map of Gympie region(Source: h ps://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/maps/onlinemaps, 14/03/2017)
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CORE SITE AREA
BROADER CONNECTION
Kropps Crossing
Showgrounds
Imbil Lookout
Dick Quigg Bike Track
Map of Imbil showing the Concept Master Plan area(Source: h ps://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/maps/onlinemaps, 14/03/2017)
4.2 Imbil
Situated in the heart of the Mary Valley, the township of Imbil is signifi cant to the Gympie Region in terms of its small town character, strong community and growth poten al. Imbil supports generally small scale rural-based industries, though is notable for its mber industry and its tourism poten al, courtesy of its being on the fringe of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and the access point to Borumba Dam and vast State Forest Reserves. Ongoing planning for Imbil is largely about managing character, tourism and local rural industries.(Source: CSF138 Request for Quota on - Our Towns Imbil)
The Imbil “Our Towns” Concept Master Plan will cover the area of Yabba Creek Road from Albion Street in the west to George Street in the east, taking in Yabba Creek Parklands, Bert Smith Memorial Park, Lambert Hyne Drive, Imbil Town Bridge and the Ra ler Railway Sta on in William Street.
This area represents the heart of the township and takes in key streetscapes suppor ng retail, commercial and civic uses, as well as important public spaces. Within this core site area the project has focussed on public realm improvement opportuni es.
A number of locales outside of the town centre were also iden fi ed. Although outside of the core site area, they provide important open space, recrea on and community uses that are interconnected with the town centre. These were:
• Kropps Crossing• Showgrounds and hall• Imbil Lookout• Dick Quigg Bike Track
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5.0 Current Plans & Projects
5.1 Overview
A number of current plans and strategies have already iden fi ed open space and recrea on priori es and projects for Imbil. These include:
• Gympie Regional Council Open Space and Recrea on Plan 2016• Gympie Region Walk and Cycle Strategy 2012• Gympie Regional Council Tracks and Trails Plan 2014• Gympie Regional Council Canoe and Kayak Strategy 2015
In addi on, a number of projects have progressed to design documenta on, including:
• Yabba Creek Parklands Playground and public ameni es have been completed with further plans for stage 2 include an amphitheatre and general park improvements
• Imbil Lookout Upgrade works including parking and signage due for comple on June 2017
• Car parking Detailed plan for cnr Elizabeth St and Yabba Road and for Lambert Hyne Drive
• Railway Precinct Plans to develop historic railway sta on precinct including shops, museum, cafe and car park. A concept plan developed by Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce is currently out to community consulta on
There are already a number of priori es contained within these plans and documenta on. The Concept Master Plan seeks to summarise these and other improvement works in one plan. The single plan will enable residents and stakeholders a comprehensive overview of planned and poten al improvements so they may be er determine their desired priori es for Imbil.
Imbil Memorial Park on Yabba Creek Road
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5.2 Gympie Regional Council Open Space and Recrea on Plan 2016
The Open Space and Recrea on Plan (OSRP) was endorsed by Council in 2016. The OSRP reviewed exis ng plans and documents in order to iden fy the exis ng open space network (refer fi gure 3), the degree of implementa on of exis ng plans and determine any gaps in these plans.
Key fi ndings of the OSRP in rela on to Imbil were:
• Reitera on of fi ndings of Gympie Regional Walk and Cycle Strategy in iden fying Imbil Recrea on Area as a key connec on and des na on within this network (page 5)
• Iden fi ca on of Imbil as the largest town within the Mary Valley Planning Precinct and future growth centre (page 45)
The key recommenda ons of the OSRP in rela on to Imbil were:
• To create a linear recrea on park along Yabba Creek with connec ons to the main street and basic embellishments eg. seats, lights, water bubblers (page 48)
• Inves gate development and loca on of a skate park (page 48)• Develop a regional aqua c strategy to inves gate the need for addi onal Council
facili es. This is in response to community expecta ons the school pool is acquired and managed by Council
Based on the recommenda ons of the OSRP, Council are using the community engagement fi ndings from this “Our Towns” project to inform the ul mate loca on for a skate park for Imbil. A skate park has now been funded for delivery under separate State Government funding through the Works for Queensland Program (Round 2).
Imbil’s exis ng open space network iden fi ed in the Open Space & Recrea on Plan(Source: Gympie Regional Council Open Space and Recrea on Plan 2016)
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5.3 Gympie Region Walk and Cycle Strategy
The Gympie Region Walk and Cycle Strategy sets out a strategic plan for the Gympie Region’s walking and cycling network. Imbil is iden fi ed as one of ten locali es for the implementa on of this strategy. The strategy makes a number of recommenda ons for both Council and State Government implementa on. High priority projects include:
• State Government Formalise crossing on Yabba Road between George and Edward Streets (at front of school)Formalise pedestrian cycle access on Yabba Creek Road between Railway Sta on and Elizabeth Street (at front of produce store)
• Council Footpath to Williams Street, Yabba Creek Road to Diggings RoadFootpath to Arthur Street, Diggings Road to exis ng footpathFootpath to Diggings Road
The Imbil Recrea on Area is recognised as a special project with recommenda ons for a shared pedestrian cycle path circuit linking to the Imbil-Brooloo Rail Trail and other paths to create a town loop. Addi onal recommenda ons include a full shared path to the southern side of Yabba Road connec ng the school and town centre.
2 crossing loca ons iden fi ed for ac on by State Government (top) front of school and (bo om) at front of produce store
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5.4 Gympie Regional Council Tracks and Trails Plan 2014
The Gympie Regional Council Tracks and Trails Plan inves gates opportuni es to enhance or add trails for walking, horse riding and mountain biking within na onal parks, state forests and other public lands. The plan iden fi es 2 projects directly connected to Imbil:
Project 6 – Imbil State ForestFormalise and increase the track and trail network, with opportuni es to connect toadjacent natural areas (page 48).
Trail project 7 – Imbil-Brooloo Rail TrailDevelop a shared rail trail between Imbil and Brooloo (page 48).
The Imbil to Brooloo Rail Trail is the second rail trail project iden fi ed within the GRC Tracks and Trails Plan (a er the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail). The rail trail is completely contained within the Gympie Regional Council area. Council will be working closely with key stakeholders including the Department of Transport and Main Roads (who currently control the corridor) regarding the delivery of the rail trail.
Round 2 of the Queensland Government Works for Queensland funding dedicated $600,000 for Stage 2 of the Mary Valley Recrea on Hub, incorpora ng a new skate park in Imbil and the Imbil to Brooloo Rail Trail. Both projects will be delivered before 30 June 2019 separate to a fi rst round ‘Our Towns’ implementa on ac vity.
IMBIL
BROOLOO
Imbil-Brooloo Rail Trail
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5.5 Gympie Regional Council Canoe and Kayak Strategy 2015
The Gympie Regional Council Canoe and Kayak Strategy sets out a future direc on for canoeing and kayaking on the main watercourses in the Gympie Regional Council area. The Strategy details the types of infrastructure that may be required in which loca on along the waterways. It recommends priority projects, when they might be delivered, and the cost of thoseprojects.
The Canoe and Kayak Strategy recognises the poten al to establish a trail network with diff erent modes of transport with connec on between Imbil-Brooloo Rail Trail and Yabba Creek at Imbil, sta ng:
Yabba Creek presents a good opportunity for novice paddlers (and a very scenic experience for all paddlers) ... There are limited access points to Yabba Creek so it may require the crea on of a circuit based out of Bert Smith Park or using the mid-point layby (upstream of Bert Smith Park) as a launch point.(Source: Gympie Regional Council Canoe and Kayak Strategy 2015, page 82)
Council is currently delivering a Mary Valley Recrea on Hub (Stage 1) project that incorporates two new canoe and kayak exit and launch points on Yabba Creek. These are being constructed under the funding obtained from the State Government’s Works for Queensland Program (Round 1), with funding to the tune of $300,000.
The outcomes of this fi rst stage of the Mary Valley Recrea on Hub are:
1. To deliver a novice grade (due to distance and fl at water) water-based canoe and kayak trail (with associated exit and launch points) in Imbil to create approximately a 2km paddle upstream from Bert Smith Memorial Park, Imbil.2. To enhance community access to Yabba Creek and be er u lise and manage it as a key recrea onal asset for the Mary Valley community.3. To deliver enhanced recrea on opportuni es for visitors that is strongly linked to the Imbil Township.
Ar st’s impression of Imbil canoe launch facility(Source: Gympie Regional Council Canoe and Kayak Strategy 2015)
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5.6 Yabba Creek Parklands
Yabba Creek Parklands are already included in a GRC development plan and stages for development of the parklands have been iden fi ed. A new children’s playground and associated ameni es were completed in 2015 as part of an ini al stage for revitalisa on of the area.
Future development works and indica ve staging includes:
• Stage 2 Connec on of exis ng park to back of Library & RSL Hall by construc on of path/walkway
Inclusion of interpreta ve signage Improvements to area behind Library for use by Library and community groups Associated landscaping
• Stage 3 Construc on of small stage/amphitheatre on creek back with connec ng footpath from LibraryConstruc on of driveway/parking/pedestrian path between Library and adjacent businessAssociated landscaping
Yabba Creek Parklands from Lambert-Hyne Drive (top) and from back of playground (bo om)
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6.0 Site Review and Observa ons
6.1 Opportuni es and Constraints
A site review was undertaken on Monday, 6 March 2017 with Council’s project team, JFP Urban Consultants and local Councillor, James Cochrane. This aff orded an opportunity to review the exis ng site features and condi ons as well as discuss the scope of work and opportuni es and constraints on site. Ini al iden fi ca on of opportuni es and constraints included:
Opportuni es• Yabba Creek and parklands in town centre provide recrea on and event
opportuni es in commercial heart and high visual amenity• Historic railway sta on and bridge provide historic character and point of interest for
tourism• Walkable, human scale of town centre reinforces sense of community and country
feel• Celebrate character of historic buildings• Legible structure of town centre bookended by bridges provides clear entry and exit
points that could be enhanced with signage to provide sense of arrival
Constraints• Land tenure regarding state road through town centre imposes limits on what can be
constructed • Busy road with many trucks can be threatening to pedestrians• Limited formalised parking can deter vehicles from stopping• Visual amenity issues of railway embankment and garage at entry points
Visual appeal of Yabba Creek Central parkland used for events
Recrea onal opportuni es in town centre
Walkable, human scale of town centre Celebrate character of historic buildings
Historic interest and character of “The Ra ler”
Railway embankment makes an unsightly entry Garage and vehicles make an unsightly entry
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7.0 Preliminary Concept Master Plan (Community Engagement Version)The Concept Master Plan (Community Engagement Version) represents a synthesis of informa on gained through the project incep on mee ng, site review and review of current plans and policies. The plans present ideas for improvements organised around areas within the town centre. As a guide and visual aid for community consulta on, the plans also allow for easy iden fi ca on and priori sa on of areas and ideas for improvements.
Community reviews and provides feedback on the Preliminary Concept Plan during a consulta on session
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LOCAL RECREATION PARKOPEN SPACE & RECREATION PLAN
DISTRICT RECREATION PARKOPEN SPACE & RECREATION PLAN
OTHER OPEN SPACE
EXTENT OF MASTER PLAN
ACTIVITY NODE
REGIONAL TRACKS & TRAILSCANOE & KAYAK STRATEGYTRACK & TRAILS PLAN
PROJECT AREAVARIOUS PROJECTS CURRENT& PROPOSED
INFORMATION
& MARKETS
PLAYGROUND
CANOE LAUNCHPARKLANDS STG 2
BY OTHERS NOT A COUNCIL PROJECT
MEMORIAL PARK
CANOE LAUNCH
IMBIL-BROOLOO RAIL TRAIL
CANOE & KAYAK TRAIL
TO BROOLOO
STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
TO LAKE BORUMBA
BERT SMITH
YABBA CREEK
LEGEND
SWIMMING POOL
HALL
SHOWGROUNDS
SHOWGROUNDS
SCHOOL
BIKE TRACKDICK QUIGG
IMBIL LOOKOUT
MEMORIAL PARK
GOLF COURSE
HERITAGE PARK
WALKTIMBERMAN'S
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SCALE DATE:
PROJECT
B3756L
28 JUNE 2017
PLAN REV NORTH
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EEXISTING FEATURES & OTHER PROJECTS PLANNED FOR DELIVERY
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250 7550 100 125 (A1) 1:2500
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PROPOSED PARK WORKSOPEN SPACE & RECREATION PLANCOMMUNITY PROPOSALS
EXTENT OF MASTER PLAN
NEW/UPGRADED FOOTPATH
NEW CAR PARKS
NEW PAVEMENT
NEW WORKS/UPGRADE AREA
VIEW LINE
UNIFORM PARK TREATMENT
PROPOSED CROSSING
BANNER SIGN
THE RATTLER
CAFE
STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
IMBIL MEMORIALPARK
TOURISTINFORMATION
HISTORICRAILWAY STATION
MARY VALLEYTRADERS
POLICE REDCROSSSHOP
CONVENIENCESTORE &
NEWSAGENT
RAILWAY
HOTEL
YABBADASHERY
IMBIL PHARM
ACY
RON
JEFFERY
REALTY
BUTCHER
A. WESTERN ENTRY
A-1 Replace "Y" intersection with "T". Reduce road pavement,increase footpath and landscaping with Hoop Pine plantings.
A-2 Plant street trees to southern side of Yabba Creek RoadA-3 Extend footpath to northern side of Yabba Creek RoadA-4 Install banner sign
Hoop Pines, street trees and footpath to both sides of the road arecarried throughout the town centre to establish its extents. Bannersigns at key locations along Yabba Creek Road highlight key areas,facilities and attractions to help reinforce that this is the place to stop.
B. RAILWAY EMBANKMENT
B-1 Plant embankment with low maintenancegroundcovers
B-2 Replace Slash Pine with Hoop PineB-3 Provide screening trees to embankment
C. TOURIST INFORMATION
C-1 Extend foot path to information centreC-2 Develop a "Heritage Trail" - a walking tour
of the town taking in the various historicsites and buildings
D. IMBIL MEMORIAL PARK
D-1 Garden behind memorial to be rejuvenatedD-2 Light posts to be cleaned or replacedD-3 Garden behind Imbil sign to be rejuvenated
WC
YABBA CREEK PARKLANDS
PLAYGROUN
D
PUBLIC WC
LIBRARY
RSL IMBIL
MEM
ORIAL
HALL
ON
E 2 ON
ECAFE
BBQ
GOMERSALLPLAQUE
LEGEND
PANORAMA OF TOWN CENTRE
VIEW DO
WN
RAILWAY TRACKS
VIEW DO
WN
RAILWAY TRACKS
HOOP PINE
STREET TREE
BORUM
BA FISHNIG
AND O
UTDOO
RS
POST O
FFICEA-1 B-1
C-1
G. COMMERCIAL STRIP
G-1 Provide uniform pavement treatment to commercial stripG-2 Provide updated and uniform street furnitureG-3 Provide planting for amenityG-4 Provide pedestrian crossing with build-outs to signify
crossing and slow vehicles
Uniform pavement treatment with furniture and planting willprovide a "precinct" character to the central commerical strip,signifying this area as a node and place to stop.
FIRE STATION
A-3
A-2
A-4
B-2B-3
D-2
D-1
E-1
E-2
E-3
F-1
F-2
F-3
G
VIEW TO RAILWAY BRIDGE
F. YABBA CREEK PARKLANDS
F-1 Extend playground frontage landscaping to front of Library ie. gardens and bollardsF-2 Extend footpath from back of playground at library to create loop and take in
Gomersall plaque. Potential to incorporate into the"Heritage Trail"F-3 Extend new footpath finish from playground to Post Office and Hall to create "Parkland
Precint"F-4 Install banner sign
The first stage of Yabba Creek Parklands is complete with public amenities, playground andpicnic facilities open. Future stage includes paths, picnic nodes and amphitheatre alongYabba Creek. Providing the path loop and extending the landscaping treatment across tothe library will provide a sense of continuity between the two spaces until the future parkworks are complete.
This area provides an adjacent secondary space for the Sunday Markets, allowing expansionand to reduce wear on Memorial Park.
Grassy terrace and future amphitheatre in this park are best suited to outdoor cinema andevents as it is close to amenities and parking.
E. WILLIAM STREET & RAILWAY PRECINCT
E-1 Formalise informal parking area with line markings and wheel stopsE-2 90° bays for cars and parallel bays for trucks, caravans and RVsE-3 Provide new path connecting car parks to existing Yabba Creek Road pathE-4 Install town map sign showing parks, shops, services, historic sites and
points of interestE-5 Install banner sign
The "Imbil Heritage Park" is a community proposal supported by the MaryValley Chamber of Commerce. This plan seeks to transform the historic railwaystation precinct into a cultural centre with museum, artists workshops,performance area and gathering spaces. This complements the proposed RailTrail, creating a destination and providing services for trial users.
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SCALE DATE:
PROJECT
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PLAN REV NORTH
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EPRELIMINARY CONCEPT MASTER PLAN FOR CONSULTATION SHEET 01
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PROPOSED PARK WORKSOPEN SPACE & RECREATION PLANCOMMUNITY PROPOSALS
EXTENT OF MASTER PLAN
NEW FOOTPATH
NEW CAR PARKS
NEW PAVEMENT
NEW WORKS/UPGRADE AREA
VIEW LINE
UNIFORM PARK TREATMENT
PROPOSED CROSSING
BANNER SIGN
THE RATTLER
CAFE
MARY VALLEYSTATE COLLEGE
IMBIL PHARM
ACY
RON
JEFFERY
REALTY
BUTCHER
STATE CONTROLLED ROAD
WC
YABBA CREEK PARKLANDS
BLICW
C
LIBRARY
RSL IMBIL
MEM
ORIAL
HALL
ON
E 2 ON
ECAFE
GOMERSALLPLAQUE
TIMBERMAN'SWALK PARK
CANOELAUNCH
BERT SMITHMEMORIAL PARK
H. TIMBERMAN'S WALK PARK
H-1 Remove large shrubs to open views across to Yabba CreekParklands from eastern approach
H-2 Provide kerb ramp and connecting path to northern side of road.Opportunity to add parking bays with extension of kerb.
H-3 Reinstate "Timberman's Walk" signage - these are worn andlegibility is poor
H-4 Complete signage - there are 2 empty signsH-5 Plant street trees to reinforce the precinct character of the town
centre
Timberman's Walk park links the eastern and western parks. Thiscontinuous park together with Yabba Creek running through the heartof the town provides a unique setting for Imbil. Some basic upgradeworks are required to ensure it is of a similar standard to the otherparks.
I. BERT SMITH MEMORIAL PARK
I-1 Replace existing and provide new furniture to match Yabba Creek ParklandsI-2 Provide pedestrian crossing from school to park via Timberman's Walk ParkI-3 Possible location for skate parkI-4 Install banner sign
A canoe launch facility will be constructed here in the near future in line with theCanoe & Kayak Strategy. Potential exists to develop this park as a districtrecreation hub with opportunities for fishing, swimming and picnics.
Continuing the furniture and materials palette from Yabba Creek Parklands willprovide a sense of continuity between the two district parks.
This district level park is proposed as a possible location for a skate park as perCouncil's endorsed Open Space & Recreation Plan. The site allows for a stronglinkage to the retail heart of the township, the school and allows for good casualsurveillance. Shortening the Lambert Hyne Drive turnaround will maximiseuseable recreation area in the park.
J. EASTERN ENTRY & BRIDGE
J-1 Minor upgrade works to bridgeincluding repaint and light replacement
J-2 Plant Hoop PinesJ-3 Install banner sign
Hoop Pines and banner sign match westernentry features as well as screening views ofthe utility/storage areas of the adjacentbusiness.
ARRIVAL VIEW OF TOWN CENTRE
FROM YABBA PARKLANDS ACROSS
TO COMMERCIAL CENTRE
LEGEND
HOOP PINE
STREET TREE
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8.0 Community Consulta on
8.1 Consulta on Methodology
A preliminary engagement process involved three consulta on sessions where the Imbil community were invited to review the preliminary Concept Master Plan (Community Engagement Version) and complete a feedback form. Feedback was also collected through an online survey on the GRC website, feedback forms were posted to ratepayers and provided at customer contact points where the dra project documenta on was on display, including the Imbil Library (123-125 Yabba Road, Imbil), Planning and Development Building (29 Channon St, Gympie), Town Hall (2 Caledonian Hill, Gympie) and selected Mary Valley Traders. Forms were also available for collec on from the Imbil Post Offi ce (109 Yabba Rd, Imbil).
Community consulta on sessions included:
• A workshop with students at Mary Valley State College, Thursday 27 July 2017 • An a ernoon public consulta on at the Memorial Hall, Thursday 27 July 2017• A morning public consulta on at the Memorial Hall, Saturday 29 July 2017
Consultants from JFP and staff from GRC were on hand at all sessions to answer ques ons and provide further informa on as required.
A summary and analysis of the insight gained at the consulta ons, as well as feedback received through the collec on of feedback forms follows. From these fi ndings key recommenda ons and priority projects are iden fi ed.
A secondary community engagement phase was conducted with the Imbil community to present the Imbil Our Towns Dra Concept Master Plan. The process included an extended period of public display from 12 December 2017 to 6 February 2018, a follow up workshop with students from Mary Valley State College (25 January 2018) and a drop in session at the Imbil Memorial Hall (3:30pm to 7:30pm, 25 January 2018). Feedback forms were posted to ratepayers in the area and interested persons registered during the preliminary consulta on phase. Feedback has been collated and used to refi ne the fi nal Imbil Our Towns Concept Master Plan.
Community reviews and provides feedback on the Preliminary Concept Plan during a consulta on session
Feedback and ideas provided by Mary Valley State College students on display at the consulta on sessions.
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8.2 Preliminary Student Workshop
As an important part of the community and key users of public space, the youth of Imbil were engaged through a workshop lead by GRC’s Manager of Community Development & Facili es. A group of 26 students selected by the Principal took part in discussions and brainstorming to provide data on how they get around, how they use public space, what they like about Imbil and what they would like to see improved.
The workshop found:
• Most students live in town.• There is an even spread of students being driven, catching the bus or
walking/biking/ska ng to school.• They mostly visit the town centre weekly and o en 3 or more mes in a
week.• They are usually hanging out at Yabba Creek parklands or purchasing food
and drinks from the Friendly Grocer or the Ra ler Cafe.
The students’ favourite things about Imbil are:
• Yabba Creek Parklands• The Ra ler Cafe• Yabba Creek
They are also full of ideas about what would make Imbil a be er place for them, with the top 3 priori es being:
1. Improved footpaths2. Skatepark3. Access to swimming both at Kropps Crossing and a er hours use of the
school pool
WHERE DO YOU LIVE? HOW DO YOU GET TO/FROM SCHOOL?
HOW OFTEN DO YOU VISIT THE TOWN CENTRE?
21% Out of town
79% In town 39% Family or friend’s car
33% Bus
28% Walk, bike, skate, scooter
21% Every day
26% 3-4 mes per week
37% 1-2 mes per week
5% weekends only10% Once a fortnight or less
WHAT ARE YOUR 3 FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT IMBIL?
WHAT DO YOU USUALLY DO WHEN YOU VISIT?
35% Hang out with friends• Yabba Creek Park• Yabba Creek• Town centre
33% Shopping and ea ng• Friendly Grocer• Ra ler Cafe• One2One Cafe
22% With family• Ra ler Cafe• Yabba Creek Park
9% Other
WHAT IS MISSING OR COULD BE IMPROVED?
30% Yabba Creek Parklands
25%Ra ler Cafe
8% Yabba Creek
5% Basketball Court
Other• Biking• Friendly Grocer• Island Reach• Lookout• One2One• Skateboarding• Horse riding• Library• Markets• Swimming Pool
12.5% Footpaths
6% Access to swimming hole at Kropps Crossing
4% Gardens
Other• Restart the Ra ler• Giant Yabby• Pedestrian crossings • Halfcourt• Play equipment• Exercise equipment• Sea ng• Cricket nets• Footpath to Hill Crest• Footpath to Kropps
Crossing
11.5% Skatepark
6.5% Swimming pool open a er school hours
5% Access to Yabba Creek
5% Improve Dick Quigg bike track4% Public Art
3% Improve Ra ler Bridge
3% Picnic/BBQ facili es3% Hangout space
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8.3 Preliminary Consulta on Findings
Both preliminary public consulta on sessions were well a ended and there were 62 feedback forms received. Of 45 fully completed, 9 iden fi ed priori es without providing individual data, 5 provided individual data without iden fying any priori es and 3 provided comments. Of these 3 forms, all stated their objec on to a skatepark at Bert Smith Memorial park and suggested Yabba Creek Parklands as a more favourable loca on. In addi on, wri en submissions were received from the CWA and Karrabee Bus and Coach and notes were taken during consulta on sessions.
The research has found that:
• Most respondents live in town and visit the town centre every day• They mostly visit for recrea on and shopping• The majority drive to town• Parking issues are usually encountered during the weekend and events. • Respondents’ favourite things about Imbil are Yabba Creek, Yabba Creek
Parklands, the playground and the historic character of the town.
Given the fi ndings from the community feedback, priori es for improvements will focus on the commercial centre of Imbil. With par cular considera on given to pedestrian and amenity improvements along Yabba Creek Road and the provision of a skatepark in Bert Smith Memorial Park.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
27% Out of town
59% In town
WHAT IS THE USUAL PURPOSE OF YOUR VISIT?
33% Every day
29% 3-4 mes per week
14% 1-2 mes per week
30% Recrea on• Parks• Cafes• Yabba Creek
27% Shopping• Friendly Grocer• Butcher• Mary Valley Traders• Post Offi ce
19% Other• Library• School/Daycare• Bowls Club14% Appointment• Doctors• Golden Apple
10% Work
TRAFFIC & PARKING
29% Trouble parking on weekends and for events
52% Do not fi nd traffi c diffi cult
METHOD OF TRANSPORT
33% Walk
61% Drive
14% Visitor/Tourist
10% Weekends only
14% Once a fortnight or less
HOW OFTEN TO YOU VISIT THE TOWN CENTRE?
9% Trouble parking for short trips9% Find traffi c diffi cult
6% Cycle
22% Yabba Creek
21% Yabba Creek Parklands & Playground 20% Historical
Character
WHAT ARE THE 3 BEST FEATURES OF IMBIL?
10% Imbil Memorial Park
4% Community
4% Cafes
6% Country Feel
6% Ra ler
7% Natural Character
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TOP 10 IMPROVEMENTS IDENTIFIED ON THE PRELIMINARY CONCEPT PLAN
8.4 Top 10 Improvements
2. Bert Smith Memorial Park
Possible loca on for skate park
3. Yabba Creek Parklands
Extend playground frontage landscaping to front of Library ie. gardens and bollards
4. Commercial Strip Provide plan ng for amenity
Extend footpath from back of playground to create loop and take in Gomersall plaque. Poten al to incorporate into the”Heritage Trail”
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7. Commercial Strip Provide uniform pavement treatment
8. William Street Formalise informal parking area with line markings and wheel stops
9. Commercial Strip Provide updated and uniform street furniture
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9.0 Recommenda ons and Key Priori es
9.1 Key Priori es
Through extensive public consulta on and community feedback the following fi ve priori es have emerged. They are derived from the top 10 improvements which been grouped to provide project areas.
1. Commercial Strip Streetscape Improvements
• Provide for safer crossing at Yabba Creek Road between the shops and the parkland. This will require coordina on with Main Roads, including inves ga on for traffi c calming.
• Upgrades to the streetscape including plan ng, street furniture and uniform pavement. This will improve iden ty, amenity and func on of the commercial centre of Imbil.
• Included in this stage of works is the streetscape between Diggins and Williams Streets on the Railway Hotel side of Yabba Creek Road.
2. Bert Smith Memorial Park Skate Park
Bert Smith Memorial Park was iden fi ed as a loca on for the proposed skatepark on the Preliminary Concept Master Plan and was met with a favourable response in the preliminary community engagement phase by the majority of community contributors. To quan fy preliminary objec ons, there were sixteen (16) respondents that objected to the skate park in this loca on. Of these, three (3) respondents suggested Yabba Creek Parklands as an alterna ve loca on; one (1) respondent suggested the Dick Quigg bike track and one (1) proposed a loca on near the Mary Valley Hall or the Red Cross / Police Sta on area.
It is noted that the general reasons for objec on related to a percep on that vandalism and an social behaviour will increase as a result of the skate park. However, accepted social research relevant to skate parks and loca onal factors indicates the opposite to be true, par cularly where the skate park is located in a busy, well traffi cked area and becomes part of the community fabric.
3. Yabba Creek Parklands Street Frontage and Surrounds
Si ng opposite the commercial centre, this area has the poten al to develop its own iden ty as the recrea on hub of Imbil. Con nuing the landscaping and fi nishes used in the new playground along Lambert Hyne Drive will improve iden ty, amenity and func on. Gardens, shade trees and path connec ons will reinforce its recrea onal func on.
• Landscaping extended from playground up to Library including plan ng and bollards.• New footpath fi nish extended from playground to Post Offi ce and Memorial Hall.• New footpath constructed from back of playground taking in Gomersall plaque.• As part of detailed design opportuni es to inves gate improvements to parking and
access should be explored.
4. William Street Parking
Formalised parking along William Street for cars and RVs possibly to Derria Street. This will help alleviate parking issues on the Yabba Creek Road during events and on weekends. Providing visitors a convenient place to park will encourage them to stop and visit local businesses.
Further inves ga on is required in the detail design phase to determine the feasibility and extent of road works required to achieve the 2 way street 90 degree parking along the railway sta on and the exis ng parallel parking to the east.
5. Bert Smith Memorial Park Pedestrian Crossing
Provide a safer crossing between Mary Valley State College and northern side of Yabba Creek Road. This is proposed to be in the form of build outs with appropriate traffi c signage which will provide a slow point for vehicles and a refuge for pedestrians with clear line of sight up and down the road. The opportunity to inves gate traffi c calming in consulta on with TMR should also be explored.
The student workshop also iden fi ed addi onal footpaths as being very desirable, of par cular note were paths to the northern side of Yabba Creek along the Kandanga-Imbil Road and to Kropps Crossing. This has been noted by Council for future improvements.
The improvements are consistent with the objec ves of the “Our Towns” sustainable centres program which aims to enhance social and economic viability of regional communi es. Crea ng a rac ve places for tourists to stop and visit provides opportunity and growth for local businesses; while providing a safe and connected public realm reinforces Imbil as a desirable place for residents to live, work and recreate. All these improvements help to secure Imbil’s economic future.
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9.2 Community Engagement Outcomes Round 2
A secondary period of public display and community engagement focusing on the proposed Dra Concept Master Plan and iden fi ed key priori es was undertaken with the Imbil community.
The process involved a follow up workshop with students at the Mary Valley State College (25 January 2018) with approximately 20 students in a endance and a community ‘drop in’ session at the Imbil Memorial Hall (3:30 – 7:30pm 25 January 2018).
Feedback was also collected through an online ‘have your say’ survey on the GRC website during an extended period of public display from December 12 2017 – Monday February 6 2018 (8 weeks). Feedback forms were posted to ratepayers in the area (approximately 200 le ers) and a project update and feedback form was sent to interested persons registered during the preliminary community consulta on phase.
The Dra Concept Master Plan was on display at Gympie Regional Council customer contact points, including the Imbil Library (123-125 Yabba Road, Imbil), Planning and Development Building (29 Channon St, Gympie), Town Hall (2 Caledonian Hill, Gympie) and selected Mary Valley traders.
31 feedback forms were received in addi on to verbal feedback and discussions recorded by community par cipants at the community drop-in session and student workshop on the day.
The outcomes of the second round of consulta on have been considered in rela on to their impact on the priori es iden fi ed in round one and are detailed below. Generally it was found that people responded favourably to the proposed improvements and their priori sa on in the master plan.
There are no major changes proposed to the Dra Concept Master Plan or the priority implementa on ac vi es given the detailed nature of many of the comments. It is recommended that feedback be considered with the design development of the specifi c priority implementa on ac vi es.
1. Commercial Strip Streetscape Improvements
Streetscape upgrades to the Commercial strip of Yabba Road remain a favoured improvement. In addi on to the provision of seats and bins, the community also favours bicycling parking and upgrades to the shop fronts (it is noted that upgrades to shop fronts are the responsibility of the property owner).
2. Bert Smith Memorial Park Skate Park
Discussions recorded by Council Offi cers at the Drop In Session regarding the si ng of the skate park at Bert Smith Park typically focused around concerns rela ng to spa al availability, this led community members to provide alternate loca ons for considera on including; the Dick Quigg Bike Track, the heritage park/golf course and the area between the Library and Café One2one (this loca on was recorded in notes not on a feedback form).
Following outcomes from this consulta on fi nding fairly equal support for and against the skate park’s si ng at Bert Smith Memorial Park, Gympie Regional Council Offi cers have conducted a detailed site inves ga on process considering all sites suggested by the community as well as addi onal sites deemed suitable. The site assessment tested each of the sites against criteria including land tenure, visibility for casual surveillance, proximity to exis ng neighbours (and poten al for disturbance), topography, available usable space, provision for future growth of the skate park, the surrounding road network and safe pedestrian access, connec on to other exis ng and proposed recrea onal facili es and the proximity to exis ng ameni es.
Council Offi cers have also met with Sergeant Brock Murphy of the Imbil Police Sta on to understand his thoughts and preferences on the various proposed sites from a security and an social behaviour perspec ve and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) for their preliminary advice on the Bert Smith Memorial Park site.
The second round of community engagement found results closely divided with those in favour (22%) only slightly ahead of objectors (19%). The Historic Railway Sta on park has emerged as a new possible loca on and also has strong support (19%). This site provides the advantages of being in town, away from the main road and providing a larger fl a er area. Upon further inves ga on, this site has been discounted predominately on the basis of land tenure, the site not being within Council’s control.
Based on the above assessment criteria and inves ga ons the area adjacent Bert Smith Memorial Park at the termina on of Lambert Hyne Drive was found to be the most desirable loca on for the skate park. It is envisaged that many of the objec ons to this loca on, specifi cally rela ng to spa al requirements, safety at the intersec on and maintaining a ‘parkland feel’, can be overcome with clever and considerate design solu ons.
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Addi onal Ac on Items from Community Feedback
Although outside of the scope for the Our Towns town centre improvements, there were a number of other comments received from the community worth no ng:
• Support was reiterated for a er hours access to the school pool.• Upgrades to the rail bridge to allow community access would be welcome.• Shade over the swing and provision of bike racks at Yabba Creek Parklands were
requested• Students would like more access to the river for swimming within the town centre, either
behind the library or Yabba Creek Parklands. Access to the river at Bert Smith Park has recently been improved with the comple on of the canoe and kayak launch point.
• Yabba Creek and it’s wildlife should be celebrated and considera on given for the provision of a platypus viewing pla orm
• There was some feedback that the new canoe launch at Bert Smith Memorial Park is not favoured due to the steep access and rocky bo om. Paddlers are using the fl at sandy access past the bridge. Opportuni es for maintenance of the bank (alternate side of the creek on the downstream side of the Kandanga-Imbil Road Bridge) to be er facilitate informal use to be inves gated further.
These comments have been noted by the Council project team and forwarded to the relevant and responsible Council branches for their considera on.
3. Yabba Creek Parklands
The community has expressed concern regarding the proposed footpath extension between the library and Café. There is a preference to retain this area as informal parking un l such me as the Yabba Creek Parklands Master Plan is implemented in this area. Any works in this area would be subject to further considera on through design development and coordina on with this Yabba Creek Parklands Master Plan.
4. William Street Parking
Parking remains a favoured improvement for the community, they have also requested that dedicated bus parking be included in William Street. Diggings Road and Edward Street have also been proposed as possibili es for addi onal parking.
The inclusion of dedicated bus parking in William Street will require further inves ga ons and discussions with stakeholders including bus providers to determine current and future requirements.
5. Bert Smith Memorial Park Pedestrian Crossing
Footpaths and safe pedestrian crossings remain a favoured improvement. In par cular, a crossing from the school to the northern side of Yabba Road is desired which provides a connec on to the start of the Timberman’s walk, Bert Smith Memorial Park and the newly proposed skate park.
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9.3 Other Improvements
Beyond the top 10 priori es, the remaining improvements iden fi ed on the preliminary concept master plan were rated by the community as follows:
12. William Street Provide a footpath from new carpark to the exis ng footpath on Yabba Creek Road.Install a town map near the car parks showing parks, shops, services and points of interest
13. Bert Smith Memorial Park
Replace the exis ng park furniture with new furniture to match Yabba Creek Parklands furniture.
14. W estern Entry Replace the Y intersec on on X Street with a T intersec on.Extend the footpath to the northern side of Yabba Road to Mary Valley Traders.Plant street trees to the southern side of Yabba Creek Road.
Minor upgrade works to bridge including repaint and light replacement.Plant street trees on the eastern side of the road.
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PRIORITY
Rejuvenate the garden behind the memorial.Clean or replace the light posts.Rejuvenate the garden behind the Imbil sign.
17. Timberman’s Walk Park
Provide kerb ramp and path connec on to northern side of Lambert Hyne Drive. Opportunity to introduce more parking bays.Reinstate “Timberman’s Walk” signage which is worn and illegible.
15. Eastern Entry & Bridge
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18. Imbil Rail Bridge Walking Circuit
Inves gate poten al for Rail Trail extension and opportuni es to create a walking circuit across the Imbil Rail Bridge and the Kandanga-Imbil Road bridge. Inves ga ons should also consider opportuni es to calm traffi c at the road crossing in liaison with TMR.
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PROJECT PLAN REV DATEOUR TOWNS: IMBIL TOWN CENTREPRELIMINARY CONCEPT PLAN FOR CONSULTATION B3756L CPF01 A 12/5/2017SHEET 01
Enhance western entry point to provide sense of arrival to town centre and enforce posi ve impression of Imbil.
• Relocate street light and replace with Hoop Pine and replant garden bed
• Provide street trees to southern side of Yabba Creek Road
• Extend footpath to northern side of Yabba Creek Road
• Install “Imbil” banner sign
Enhance appearance of this key town centre landmark.
• Plant embankment with low groundcovers
• Replace exo c slash pine with locally iconic Hoop Pine
• Provide screening trees to bo om of embankment
Enhance visibility and access to the tourist informa on kiosk - o en the rst stop for visitors.
• Extend foopath to the kiosk• Remove large shrubs to open view from
eastern approach.
An important ceremonial and recrea onal park, some minor works will ensure the park’s presen on is be ng of its loca on in the heart of Imbil.
• Rejuvenate garden behind memorial• Clean or replace light posts• Rejuvenate garden behind Imbil sign
Improve parking and access for the town centre and to support the community proposal for the “Imbil Heritage Park
• Formalise parking and provide RV and caravan parking
• Provide new footpath connec on from carpark to Yabba Creek Road path
• Install town map sign showing parks, shops, services, historic sites and points of interest
A. WESTERN ENTRY B. RAILWAY EMBANKMENT C. TOURIST INFORMATION D. MEMORIAL PARK E. WILLIAM STREET & RAILWAY PRECINCT
Plan ng in Meyer Street tra c island can be improved
Railway embankment on western approach into town can be improved
Tourist informa on centre can be made more visible and pedestrian access provided
Memorial Park’s appearance can be enhanced
Informal parking on William Street can be formalised and extended
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Appendix A: Feedback Form
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Appendix A: Feedback Form
PROJECT PLAN REV DATEOUR TOWNS: IMBIL TOWN CENTREPRELIMINARY CONCEPT PLAN FOR CONSULTATION B3756L CPF01 A 12/5/2017SHEET 02
Enhance appearance and facili es of the central commercial strip to create an easily iden ed acvity hub for visitors.
• Provide uniform pavement treatment to commercial strip
• Provide updated and uniform street furniture
• Provide street trees and planters
Enhance connec vity and appearance of this central linear parkland. Provide point of interest for visitors by upda ng and comple ng the “Timberman’s Walk”.
• Remove large shrubs to open views across to town centre from eastern approach
• Provide kerb ramp and connec ng path to northern side of road. Opportunity to add parking bays with extension of kerb.
• Reinstate exis ng and complete “Timberman’s Walk” signage
• Plant street trees to reinforce the precinct character of the town centre
This park is become a district level park. In addi on to the canoe launch facility to be constructed here in the near future, there is the poten al to include opportuni es for shing, swimming and picnics. This park is
also being considered as a poten al loca on for a skate park.
• Replace exis ng and provide new furniture to match Yabba Creek Parklands
• Provide pedestrian crossing from school to park
• Inves gate suitability for skate park
Enhance connec vity of Yabba Creek Parklands with civic focussed ac vi es along Lambert Hyne Drive. Create a civic ac vity hub opposite the commercial ac vity hub.
• Extend new landscaping from playground to front of Library
• Extend new footpath nish from playground to Post O ce and Hall
• Extend footpath from back of playground next to library
G. COMMERCIAL STRIPF. YABBA CREEK PARKLANDS H. TIMBERMAN’S WALK PARK I. BERT SMITH MEMORIAL PARKEnhance eastern entry point to provide sense of arrival and enforce posi ve impression of Imbil.
• Upgrade works to historic bridge including repaint and light replacement
• Plant Hoop Pine Avenue to book end western entry plan ngs
• Install “Imbil” banner sign
J. EASTERN ENTRY & BRIDGE
Path and landscaping nex to Library will improve connec vity and appearance
Streetscape improvements to the commerical strip will enhance appearance and func on
Large shrubs in this park block arrival views of town centre
Riverside se ng and open views provide poten al for further recrea on ac vi es
Eastern entry experience can be improved
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Gympie Regional Council collects personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement. You can view our Privacy Statement at www.gympie.qld.gov.au/privacy statement. By giving us your contact details, we can provide you withan update. Providing your personal information is not mandatory on this ‘feedback form’.In providing your personal information, please note that you are agreeing to the possible transfer of your information outside of Australia via the internet under s33 of the Information Privacy Act 2009.
1. Your connection with Imbil?
I am a:
Local resident of Imbil
Resident of a nearby rural community
Visitor/Tourist
How many times do you visit the Imbil town centre in a typical week?
Every day
3 4 times per week
1 2 times per week
Weekends only
Irregularly / rarely
What is the usual purpose of your visit(s)?
Work
Location? __________________________________ _
Shopping
Location? __________________________________ _
Appointment
Location? __________________________________ _
Recreation
Location? __________________________________ _
Other? __________________________________ _
Location? __________________________________ __
2. The best features of Imbil?
What do you think are the 3 best features of Imbil Town Centre that you feelshould be protected and/or improved and why?
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3. Traffic in Imbil town centre?
Do you have any concerns about traffic in Imbil?
I have trouble parking during weekends and events in Imbil
I have trouble parking for short trips to convenience stores
I find traffic generally is difficult around Imbil
I have no problems associated with traffic in Imbil
4. What is your preferred method of transport?
Walking / Cycling / Driving / Public Transport (please circle)
Other? __________________________________ ____
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Appendix B: Student Feedback Form
Gympie Regional Council collects personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement. You can view our Privacy Statement at www.gympie.qld.gov.au/privacy statement. By giving us your contact details, we can provide you withan update. Providing your personal information is not mandatory on this ‘feedback form’.In providing your personal information, please note that you are agreeing to the possible transfer of your information outside of Australia via the internet under s33 of the Information Privacy Act 2009.
1. What is your connection with Imbil?
Where do you live?
In town
Out of town
How do you usually get to and from school?
Family or friend’s car
Bus
Walk/bike/skate/scooter
How often do you visit Imbil town centre after school or on weekends?
Every day
3 4 times per week
1 2 times per week
Weekends only
Only once a fortnight or more
What do you do and where do you go when you’re in town?
Playing with or hanging out with friends
Where? _ _________________________________ _
Shopping or getting something to eat or drink?
Where? __________________________________ _
With family
Location? __________________________________ _
Other?
Where? __________________________________ _
2. The best features of Imbil?
What are your favourite things to do or places to go in Imbil town centre andwhy? eg. Parks, Yabba Creek, ride your bik
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3. Things that could be better?
What would you like to see added or improved and where? eg. More footpaths,more seats and shelters in parks, a skatepark
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