Cliff Butt Promenade
Former Coast business identity and resident Cliff Butt was recognised for his lifelong community service and extensive community involvement. Sunshine Coast Council approved the naming of Cornmeal Creek Pedestrian Promenade at Maroochydore to Cliff Butt Promenade following an application made by local businessman Mr Barrie Woods OAM. The Butt family played a major part in the Maroochy retail industry for much of the twentieth century with his grandparents and parents from 1910 operating a store on the banks of the Maroochy River. Three generations of the family have been recognised for their foresight, initiative, enterprise and hard work in helping to create the flourishing town of Maroochydore. Cliff took over the business following his father's death in 1940 and revamped the Duporth store to include a self-service supermarket and drapery. He joined with two local businessmen in 1972-73 to develop the Big Top, the first drive-in shopping centre, from what was Butt's cash and carry store, drapery and post office. Cliff was credited with helping to establish the fire brigade, Rotary, Lions, ambulance and surf life saving. He also held positions on organisations such as Blue Nursing, the Ratepayers Association and the Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a Maroochy councillor from 1952 to 1955.