Flood recovery works continue

IT is one year since Cooroy experienced a significant landslip as a result of an extreme weather event experienced across the Noosa Shire.

Due to the landslide, a section of Black Mountain Road has been completely closed, with a diversion in place to access homes and businesses using Andersons Road via Middle Creek Road.

To accommodate the increased traffic and improve safety on the detour route, widening and surfacing works have been carried out on Black Mountain Road and Anderson Road, and works are now being done on Middle Creek Road, Federal.

Noosa Council said the works include widening and sealing of road shoulders to six metres, lime stabilisation of subgrade, regrading of table drains, and line marking and signage improvements.

Middle Creek Road is open and traffic control is in place where required.

Noosa Council said it and its contractors are continuing to work with Black Mountain residents during the flood recovery works.

Director of Infrastructure Services Larry Sengstock said mechanisms are in place to respond to requests from residents.

“Our Flood Recovery

Resilience Officer is on the ground and meets with residents regularly.

“They can also raise issues or ask questions by going directly to the Your Say Noosa website where there is a dedicated section for Black Mountain residents.

“Residents can also email our team directly to disasterrecovery@noosa.qld.gov.au, which allows us to respond in a timely manner and log the request,” he said.

At 150 m wide, the landslide on Black Mountain Road is so extensive it is expected to cost in excess of $25 million to repair and to take until mid-2024 to complete.

A SPOTLIGHT has been shone on the Noosa hinterland with a segment on Channel 7’s travel television show Weekender

The segment, Explore Noosa Hinterland, follows local tour company Joel’s Journeys’ tour of the Noosa hinterland visiting Lake Cootharaba, Kin Kin Depot, Amarita Meadery, Dingo Creek Vineyard and Pomona Village Kitchen.

Pomona Village Kitchen owner Zenita Enslin said she was delighted when Joel, from Joel’s Journeys, “rocked up” with the crew from Weekender.

“We had a few giggles, especially when they asked me to keep on my cowgirl hat for filming.

“Being chosen to feature as one of Noosa's tourist destinations was a pretty special moment for us at Pomona Village Kitchen.

“We have put our hearts and soul into creating a space for our local community and now to be recognised as a destination for visitors to Noosa and the hinterland has made me so proud to be in Pomona.”

Zenita said Joel has really helped put Pomona and the Noosa hinterland on the map.

“He has a passion for good food and beautiful destinations. His tours support all the local businesses and especially those that are part of the slow food movement, which means we source as much as possible locally and are really just small businesses supporting small businesses.”

Joel, a local tour guide, said he started Joel's Journeys because he loves tour guiding.

“I've been a tour guide for over 10 years. I love creating memorable experiences for people in new and unique locations and enjoy teaching them about the places we visit, particularly in the natural world – and we have plenty of nature here in the Noosa region."

“I chose Pomona Village Kitchen to be on my Noosa Hinterland Tour because they have a good spread of options between plantbased and non-plant-based food.

“They also have a sustainable model, being a Slow Food Noosa member. Being a member shows they're genuine: their food is good, clean and fair, locally sourced and doesn't have a huge carbon footprint.

“Plus it’s a great restaurant. It has a charming vibe and Zenita is such a positive person, it rubs off on all the staff and customers.

“They’re a local business and I am all about supporting local businesses.”

Zenita said she wakes up grateful every day to live life in such a beautiful place.

“Pomona has so many attractions: from Noosa & District Landcare’s HinterHub to the Little Pantry with the most amazing local ranges of health foods and teas; to Mitch and Les at the Pomona Newsagency with the most beautiful Australian giftware, to Mount Cooroora if you are up for a great climb with the best view at the top; to This Bird gallery and florist, a local artist whose mural is painted on the IGA, to the Pomona Distillery; Gitsham Prime Foods, an amazing butcher with award-winning sausages – and not to mention, silent movies at the historic Majestic Theatre,” Zenita said. The segment can be viewed at: 7weekender.com/ explore-noosas-hinterland

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