Celebrating 165 years All paths lead to Nuriootpa
Lyndon Stoll, Nuriootpa Futures Association, is heading up a subcommittee that will enhance Nuriootpa’s profile in the Barossa.
as well as a map to show where the town is located in relation to other major Barossa townships and points of interest. “People who come into Nuriootpa can then choose the Linear Park path for example and complete that activity by cycling or walking. However, they could also choose to meander the main street.” Town gateways also feature prominently on the A-Team’s wish list. “We have a number of entrances into Nuri that barely identify our beautiful township, three off the Sturt Highway, two from Angaston and one from Tanunda. “Just take a look at Kapunda entrances and Waikerie for example, it’s quite clear where you are as you approach those places”. Lyndon said a number of issues need to be addressed for changes to be implemented, including land availability, planning permission and local funding to enable the entrance showpieces to be completed. The sub-committee is currently working with The Barossa Council and Tourism Barossa to include Nuriootpa in the “Barossa By Bike” map which highlights the Barossa Cycle Hub. “At this stage, the Nuriootpa township is bypassed at Penfold’s via South Terrace en route to Angaston. “We feel this needs to be addressed to include the Nuriootpa main street and the Linear Path.” Lyndon will be cycling the path this week with a Council representative to show the route that he has ridden many times which incorporates the Barossa Bush Gardens. “If feasible, it will be included in the new brochure to be released later this year. It would not be an expensive project as much of the path already exists,” he explained. In the NFA’s effort to attract a diverse range of visitors to the area, the “A” team are developing Nuriootpa’s geocaching presence. “Geocaching and in particular Geo Tour is a project that is really high on our agenda at the moment. It’s very important to offer and promote another activity to our local community, tourists and the wider Barossa to participate in,” said Lyndon. “We would all recall doing treasure hunting as kids, well, this is a real world outdoor high-tech treasure hunting game that everybody can do. All you need is a Smartphone, the Geocaching App and away you go! The project works in hand with Nuriootpa’s linear paths and bikeways and Lyndon believes it will add further value to local business. “It can contribute to more usage of those paths, resulting in a greater return for our shops in town. “It also allows us the opportunity to show off the history of Nuriootpa and, as a consequence, bring people into Nuri and the broader region. “You can see that we are focusing these activities in Nuriootpa because we are attempting to raise the Nuriootpa town profile, but ultimately we are ensuring that we also achieve a Barossa focus overall.” A proposal to increase the use of Tolley Reserve as a venue for community events will create an outdoor facility that is set to impress. “It is important to us as a community to ensure that we have activities that have a focus on our youth and given that the Barossa Valley Skate Park and a playground including the train are located there, why wouldn’t we look for other opportunities in the same location?” Recent discussions with The Barossa Council has revealed there are no major plans for the site and the A-Team are keen to make their visions a reality. “Of course there is much to do,” admitted Lyndon. “The NFA needs people to make this all come true – these people need to come from the local community. “We believe in what we are doing and that it will address Nuriootpa and overall the Barossa Valley’s future for our kids. Get in touch with us and be a part of the future!”
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They’ve nicknamed themselves the NFA “A” Team and no, they didn’t star in an eighties television series. They are one of several sub committees of the Nuriootpa Futures Association (NFA) formed as a result of public consultation following the release of the organisation’s Strategic Plan last year. Led by Mr Lyndon Stoll, the sub-committee’s portfolio includes linear paths and bikeways, public spaces, town entrances and gateways. “It’s really quite exciting to be part of the programme we would love to see in Nuri,” said Lyndon. Working in collaboration with Mr Craig Grocke from RDA Barossa, the team has helped to create a town information sign. “The sign for Nuriootpa is going to be placed at Tolley Reserve. It will be approximately 1.2 metres by 2.8 metres so it’s a reasonable size,” Lyndon explained. Key attractions specific to Nuriootpa will be included
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