February 15, 2023

From left, Rebecca, Catherine, Andrew, Dana and Georga Kendray amidst the blackened workshop area.   A Nambour family has been left devastated but determined to rebuild after a fire gutted the business last Wednesday. Three fire crews were called to the fire at the Stihl Shop Nambour on Coronation Avenue at 8.50pm on Wednesday (February 8) and left about 10.40pm. Most of the structural damage was contained to the workshop area, where the fire started, but there is overwhelming damage throughout. Almost all the stock and equipment in the business has been ruined by either the heat, smoke, ash or water.  Daughter Georga said the family was still coming to grips with the enormity of effort that will be required to get the business back on its feet.  “Yesterday (Thursday, February 9), I think in our minds, we were like: ‘We’ll come in, get in there, clean it out, and we’ll be trading next week’. That’s what we thought.  “But I don’t think that that is the reality. There’s a lot of smoke damage throughout the whole shop that needs to be repaired and cleaned and replaced. “I didn’t realize that smoke was capable of such destruction. It’s on everything. […]

In the later part of 2022, the Nambour Chamber of Commerce, Nambour Tram Co, ReImagine Nambour and the Nambour Retailers joined forces with Cr David Law – Division 10 and his internal Sunshine Coast Council teams to bring some relief to parking in and around Nambour. “Previous parking maps had been designed for Nambour about 10 years ago, but unfortunately they were only in paper form,” said Rhonda. “Back then, the online community was not what it is today, so once the maps had been distributed, the map benefits were lost. “However working with coast Graphic Designer Katie Buckley, Sunshine Coast Council as well as our Nambour Groups, we have been able to identify all parking availability in the Nambour CBD and surrounds and create a fully downloadable version for anyone who lives, works or plays in Nambour.” The map is now live at www.iamnambour.com.au along with our Nambour Vintage Shopping map and other Nambour and Surrounds information. “We urge people to get on the site, download your copy and get in the know of what parking options are available.” Cr Law thanked Rhonda for coordinating the work with community organisations and for her “determination to build a positive change”.