Cooroy Future Group Inc.

Cooroy Future Group Inc. is the new name for the Cooroy Lower Mill Board Group.

Not for Profit volunteer group managing the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy Fusion Festival and Great Noosa Country Trail Walk.

The Cooroy Lower Mill Board was formed by the community and Noosa Council in 2004, to advise Council on the management, planning and development of the Cooroy Lower Mill Site.

The Cooroy Future Group Inc. is responsible for:

The running of the Cooroy Butter Factory & Arts Centre from January 2016
Consideration and development of the strategic vision and Master Plan of the site.
Implementation of the Master Plan.

Mill Place Background

When Mill Place was in concept stage the aim was for it to be a landmark civic precinct both at the geographic and social heart of the Cooroy community which would include public library, community facilities and technology access. The aim was for it to reflect the relaxed country atmosphere of the hinterland and be an accessible, welcoming community hub that would draw people together and that they could be proud of. It was to demonstrate best practice in environmentally sustainable design while also delivering practical functionality. It was to inspire and nurture the community's recreational, educational, cultural and creative needs.

As part of Queensland’s 150th Celebrations Legacy Infrastructure Program, Mill Place celebrated the heritage of the Noosa region and created pathways to the future.

Project Components

The components of the Mill Place precinct include:

1.  Library - funding of $3.5 million by State Government under the Q150 Legacy Infrastructure Program with additional funding from Sunshine Coast Regional Council providing a total project budget of $9.55 million. Hutchinson Builders were appointed for the construction of the Library and work  commenced in March 2009. The development incorporates:

A Public Library of approximately 1,300 m2 including Global Connect online centre, meeting room facilities and café
Community square and public art; and
 Landscaping and parking areas.

2.  Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre – creating a precinct to connect the Butter Factory to the Mill Place development. Noosa Council has recently appoint the Cooroy Future Group Inc. to take over the running of the Butter Factory from January 2016.