Bus shelters on route to win

NOOSA’S new-look bus shelters have continued their winning streak, this time collecting two Queensland design awards.
The Majstorovic Architecture design won the Urban Design Award and Sustainable Architecture Award in the 2016 Queensland State Architecture Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects.
“The Noosa bus shelter design outshone projects from across the state, including big city projects, to win these awards, which is a tribute to the quality of the design,” Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie said.
“The shelters improve safety and access for all, especially passengers with a disability, and reflect the Noosa design principles.”
In April the design claimed the Regional Project of the Year Award and a Regional Commendation Award in the 2016 Sunshine Coast Regional Architecture Awards.
It is now in the running for an Australian Institute of Architects national award.
Cr Wilkie said the new shelters were in place at 27 bus stops across the shire and the council would deliver a further batch in 2016/2017.
The State Government will cover half the cost through a funding program established to assist local councils upgrade their bus stops to new design standards.
Designed and manufactured by local businesses, the shelters and associated civil works ensure Noosa’s bus stops meet Disability Discrimination Act requirements.
Council staff worked with Majstorovic Architecture, fellow project partners Tod Consulting Engineers plus fabricators Noosa Engineering and Crane Hire to develop, manufacture and install the bespoke Noosa-style shelters.
“This has been a successful partnership between local business and council to improve public transport access with State Government financial support,” Cr Wilkie said.