New plan to protect Noosaville foreshore for future generations
Council’s new land use master plan for the Noosaville foreshore answers the community’s calls for the much-loved public space to be protected for future generations.
Developed with extensive community consultation, the Plan aims to balance commercial demands on the foreshore with the community’s right to enjoy it for recreation.
More than 1000 residents and other stakeholders took the time to have a say during public consultation.
The plan supports a range of existing and new land uses.
Riverside wedding ceremonies are supported, as is the sale of coffee within existing jetty lease areas.
Council's Property Manager, Clint Irwin, says this is in answer to residents’ calls to allow the sale of coffee from existing kiosks, provided they are small scale.
Dog owners will be able to exercise their pets off-leash at the western end of Noosaville’s Chaplin Park in a 12-month trial to begin later this year.
“The foreshore is a favourite area for the community – residents overwhelmingly told us they wanted to see it protected so future generations can enjoy the area as we do today,” Mr Irwin said.
“Noosa Waterfront Restaurant requested Council support their bid to the State to permit commercial wedding receptions within adjacent parkland. This was not supported, however wedding ceremonies on that land can continue.”
Council approves around 400 wedding ceremonies a year in Noosa’s parks and foreshores and these continue to be encouraged.
“Council will also investigate whether it’s feasible to install a ‘Noosa style’ pavilion in Chaplin Park to be used for wedding ceremonies as well as other events,” Mr Irwin says.
It will further consider opportunities for additional toilet facilities along the foreshore, plus pathways and other infrastructure, subject to future budget determinations.
Council will need to amend its local laws to facilitate the off-leash dog area trial.
Clint Irwin thanked the community for contributing to the masterplan.
“Residents told us they didn’t want to see the foreshore change dramatically. This Plan will help ensure this beautiful public asset can be enjoyed not only today but by future generations.”
18 May 2018