Colourful QR codes spark community input for Kununurra’s future

Kununurra residents have been left scratching their heads by the mysterious coloured circles that have appeared on footpaths around town.

The colourful dots with a large K and a QR code on them are not a strange new public art display.

They are a playful tactic by the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley to get residents involved in creating a new master plan for the town centre and Lake Kununurra foreshore.

Residents are being encouraged to scan the QR codes with their phones which will take them to the Kununurra Reimagined website where they can access online surveys and register for public forums about the master plan which will begin next week.

Shire president David Menzel said the community’s voice was essential to shaping places that reflect Kununurra’s identity and future.

“We want to create a town centre and foreshore that are vibrant, welcoming and functional — places people are proud of. This is your opportunity to influence how that happens,” he said.

Cr Menzel said everyone was encouraged to get involved. Whether they are young people, retirees, parents, First Nations peoples, long-time locals, newcomers, business owners or visitors.

The project has major financial backing with the State Government committing $327,000 for the town centre revitalisation and the Federal Government contributing $2 million for planning the foreshore redevelopment.

Urban design and placemaking experts, Hassell Studios, has been appointed to lead the creation of the master plan and will kick off community engagement with a series of forums from June 3-5.

A further six forums will be held across the next year to ensure broad and ongoing input from the community.

Next week’s forums will be Tuesday June 3, 4-6pm at Hotel Kununurra, Wednesday June 4, 5-7pm at Hotel Kununurra and Thursday June 5, 5-7pm at Waringarri Radio.

To register for a forum, track progress or contribute online, visit yourkununurra.com.au.