Makeover for Junction buildings tick all the boxes

Two iconic Noosa Junction buildings are set for a revamp in what Council says is a sign of good things to come for The Junction.

The old Westpac Bank building in Noosa Junction is about to get a serious makeover and Suntop Plaza is set to receive a facelift, enhancing the streetscape and attracting business.

Council’s Economic Development Manager Anthony Dow said “David Langdon, owner of the old Westpac Bank building, and Blackett Investments, owners of Suntop Plaza, should be commended for upgrading their buildings so that they are more contemporary. 

“We applaud their commitment to offering environments that appeal to existing and new businesses in The Junction.”

He said, “These buildings may soon have tenants who become Noosa’s next great success stories.”

Mr Langdon said, “The old Westpac building will become known as the Aspire Precinct and include an exciting innovation hub.

“We have been very deliberate in significantly improving the old Westpac building’s façade by using a mix of materials and design elements and we have also included two green walls and a new street tree.

“Improvements of this type are attractive to new businesses. They want a modern shop front, a progressive style and a business incubator-style fit-out with all the essentials. We try to deliver that.” 

Barry Bladon from Blackett Investments said, “When re-opened, ‘The Pavilion’ (formerly Suntop Plaza originally constructed in 1977), will capture a tropical pavilion style with modern design, fit-out and construction and boast 10 shops in a beautiful environment adding a new dimension to The Junction shopping experience.”

The proposed improvements are consistent with Noosa’s Design Principles and have been approved by Council.

For information about Noosa Shire’s Business Assistance Guide, visit Council's website.

24 July 2017