Pimpama tactical urbanism project

Location: Whitlestop Café, Old Pacific Highway, Pimpama

Project: Divisional Councillor request

Aim: refresh the centre and attract more visitors in the evenings

Design: City Place Making

Build/installation: City of Gold Coast

Cost: $25,000

Completed: 2016

The Whistlestop Café Village is a popular local commercial centre that is located near residential subdivisions in a rural area in Pimpama.

Design details

  • New planting of lush native vegetation in existing garden to add colour and create an interest
  • Fairy lights installed in street trees
  • Illuminated entry sign installed