Get ready for Get Savvy Expo 2021! If you would like to have a free stall at any of these events this is a really great opportunity to promote your services. Please get in touch with Lacey Sawtell from the Scenic Rim Regional Council.

The Expo runs from 9am – 12noon on the following days;

• Tues 20 April – Tamborine Mountain Library (outside Library under overhang)
• Wednesday 21 April – Boonah Cultural Centre,
• Wednesday 28 April – Beaudesert Library (deck and in the park/playground area),

While the festive season has seen the resurgence of consumer confidence and business activity, businesses remain cautious about what the New Year has in store. The hot topic questions throughout the survey aim to understand your recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, and what more needs to be done throughout 2021.

Most people take less than 10 minutes to complete the survey. Your valuable time will allow them to lobby for a better operating environment for your business.

All data is used for research purposes only and will be kept in the strictest confidence. They do not give away or sell your personal details.

The survey will close at 5 pm, Friday 22nd January.

Boonah’s streetscape has come to life with new public artworks and storyboards as part of the Boonah Town Centre Revitalisation Project capturing the unique stories, history and character of the region.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said it was a vision of the Boonah Town Centre Revitalisation Project to reinvigorate the space with art and history to help create a strong sense of place for the local community.

“It was important to collaborate with the local community to find out the stories that were important to them that could be brought to life through the project,” he said.

“Water and the natural environment are running themes for the community and these are reflected in the new public artworks.

“Council worked with local historians, writers, museums, Indigenous elders, artists and environmental groups to gather stories, and create artworks and history storyboards that run across Railway street, Park Street, Church street and High street.

“The seven commissioned public artworks includes intricate bronze artworks of native wildlife, seating designs inspired by local flora, and whimsical chook themed creations using a mix of discarded farm and domestic objects.

“The walkway connecting the forecourt to the rear car park features a 20-metre-long artwork designed by Ugurapul artists telling the story of the Warrajum.

“Two wayfinding sculptures, inspired by the iconic Blumbergville Clock have also been installed, creating a story trail throughout the High Street precinct.”

Cr Christensen said local heritage and storytelling featured prominently in the new town centre, with interpretive signage and history plaques installed along High Street, all part of the development of a new heritage focused Scenic Rim story trail.

“Storyboards outside the Boonah Cultural Centre talk about the advertising curtain from 1937 which was unearthed in an old works shed in Boonah removed in the town centre upgrade, and the historic advertising curtain can also be viewed along the story trail,” he said.

“Council is committed to creating places and spaces that promote the unique character of the Scenic Rim through the Vibrant and Active Towns and Villages initiative.

“Revitalisation of the Boonah Town Centre will promote positive economic and social outcomes and reflects the community’s diverse personality.”

The revitalised Boonah Town Centre was officially launched on Tuesday 15 December 2020. The revitalisation of the town centre was joint initiative and co-funded under the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, Queensland Government’s Building our Regions fund, and Scenic Rim Regional Council.

Public artworks and history storyboards installed as part of the revitalisation of Boonah Town Centre include:

Public artworks

 

• Free Range – Chris Trotter
• “Moombul Moombul Warrajum” – John Long, Teenie Wilton, Roberta Coolwell, Racheal Long
• A Callistemon Stood Here – Sally Hart
• Blumbergville Rail Signal – Chris Trotter
• Steaming Noisy Minor Rail – Chris Trotter
• Sharing Space-Fauna of the Scenic Rim – Cathy Anderson

History storyboards

• Warrayum Stories – John Long Story, Teenie Wilton artwork
• Water Storyboard – Templin Museum Story, Sally Hart illustrations
• Moogerah Peaks and Sharing Space – Miriam Nyrene Stories, Scott Warner photography
• Boonah Advertising Curtain – Original Artwork Harry Whitman 1934, Significance and Conservation John Waldron
• Heritage plaques - Wendy Creighton

Source – https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/news/article/454/public-art-and-stories-at-the-centrepiece-in-the-revitalisation-of-boonah-s-town-centre

Scenic Rim commercial property owners looking to give their shopfront a facelift are eligible for grant funding under Council’s new Scenic Rim Façade Improvement Scheme.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said the grants were part of Council’s second Economic Stimulus Package in response to COVID-19, which had impacted local businesses and the economy.

“The scheme is designed to help local property owners improve their building facades so they have a more engaging street appeal and in doing so, supporting economic outcomes.

“An attractive looking shopfront can entice new customers and increase sales, and support and inspire further business investment,” he said.

“A key element of the scheme is to support our local trades and businesses to encourage economic recovery across the region.

“We will be encouraging applicants to engage local contractors and suppliers of goods and services where they can to help support jobs for other local businesses,” Cr Christensen said.

“The scheme is not only open to commercial property owners, but also tenants, however they would need written support from their landlords to participate in the scheme.

“Council will contribute funding of 25% of total project costs, however this will be capped at a maximum of $3,000.”

Cr Christensen said the façade improvements are not just about a lick of paint or a new sign.

“There’s an array of restoration works that are eligible under the scheme including lighting, landscaping, awnings, windows and doors, so I encourage anyone considering applying to scheme to speak to Council about their plans.”

Applications open today, 8 September 2020 and close on 31 December 2020 or until funds are allocated.

More information about the Scenic Rim Façade Improvement Scheme is available on Council’s website www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/covid-19/for-businesses or call Council’s Regional Prosperity team on 07 5540 5111 or email [email protected]

2020 might have thrown a few curveballs but we won’t let that stop us spreading some Christmas Cheer!  Boonah businesses are keeping the festive spirit alive despite the cancellation of our annual Christmas Street Parade.

The Boonah Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that High Street will come alive with Christmas Roving Entertainers who will delight locals and visitors alike with their merry antics in the days leading up to Christmas.  Come along to join in the fun on Monday 21^st, Tuesday 22^nd and Wednesday 23^rd December with 3 x 30 minute roves between 10am to 1pm.

 

Each day the program varies and throughout the three days we will have appearances from a Cheeky Elf Hula Hooper, a Candy Cane Roller Skater,  Reindeer musical performers, Elf Balloon Twisters, a Cheeky Elf Roller Skater, a Reindeer Caroller and a very tall Cheeky Elf Stilt Walker!

 

Help us spread the word by sharing on your business social media accounts and by telling all your clients and customers.

 

 

Here’s the Program:

Monday 21st Dec

10-1pm, 3 x 30 minute roves

1 x Cheeky Elf Hula Hooper

1 x Cheeky Elf Roller Skater

 

Tuesday 21st Dec

10-1pm, 3 x 30 minute roves

1 x Red Candy Cane Roller Skater

2 x musical performers in reindeer costumes (both sing carols, one also with guitar)

 

Wednesday 23rd Dec 

10-1pm, 3 x 30 minute roves

1 x Green and Gold Elf Balloon Twister

1 x Cheeky Elf Stilt Walker