A new Police Beat has been established in Nambour, around 35 kilometres west of Noosa, boosting frontline policing and visibility in one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest regional centres.
The new Police Beat, located on Lowe Street in the heart of Nambour’s Central Business District (CBD), will operate as an additional base for officers responding to local safety concerns and community issues.
The purpose-built facility will be staffed by a full-time police officer and is expected to strengthen day-to-day policing across the district.
While based in Nambour, the new Beat is significant for Noosa residents, with Nambour serving as a major transport, health and commercial hub for the wider Sunshine Coast.
Thousands of Noosa locals regularly travel to Nambour for work, shopping, education and hospital services, making safety and policing capacity in the area a shared regional priority.
Sunshine Coast District Officer Superintendent Craig Hawkins said the Police Beat would provide valuable operational support for both the Nambour CBD and the broader district.
“The Police Beat will be a beneficial support not only to the Nambour CBD community but also to our main station at Nambour,” Superintendent Hawkins said.
“The officer stationed at the Police Beat will be able to work the local area on foot, monitoring public behaviour, building rapport with businesses and boosting confidence in our protective efforts to continue the police’s essential role in keeping our local community safe.”
The facility will also be available as a flexible workspace for specialist police units, including the District Crime Prevention Unit, Criminal Investigation Branch and the Child Protection and Investigation Unit, as required.
Deputy Commissioner People and Assets Mark Kelly said the new Police Beat would strengthen police engagement and visibility in an area servicing a population of about 20,000 people.
“This new Police Beat will enable a more substantial and visible police presence in the CBD, while also strengthening community relationships,” Deputy Commissioner Kelly said.
Queensland Police say the initiative reflects a broader focus on proactive, community-based policing across the Sunshine Coast — including areas relied upon by Noosa residents every day.
