Boost for Peregian Village these holidays

New public facilities with 12 toilets, an outdoor shower and baby changing room are now open at Peregian Beach just in time for the busy Christmas holiday season.

The $500,000 project is on one of the most high-profile delivered this year by Noosa Council and local firm Ri-Con.

The work involved demolishing the old toilets, building temporary disability compliant toilets during construction, plus demolishing an old, and installing a new waste enclosure with an environmentally responsive waste water diversion system.

Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie said facilities aimed to complement the low-key coastal setting of Peregian village.

“The timber design is intended to maximise use of space and natural light, be highly functional, preserve and blend in with the existing vegetation and complement the look and feel of Peregian village,” he said.

Cr Wilkie said there was a focus to ensure the amenities were environmentally responsive.

“Fittings are energy efficient and the new waste bin enclosure has a first-flush system, which diverts initial run-off into the sewer and clean water into the stormwater.”

Local firm Ri-con has had a major presence in Peregian this year, having just completed the upgraded 35-space Rufous Street car park.

“The 35 extra carparks are part of the Rufous Street Masterplan, created in collaboration with Peregian community members,

“It will create a new Community House, landscaped parklands and an expanded Digital Hub,” Cr Wilkie said.

“It’s pleasing that these projects have been completed just in time for the Christmas holidays, when community and visitor numbers increase dramatically,” he said.