Noosa Botanic Gardens Master Plan · Noosa Botanic Gardens Masterplan Draft Design Report

Appendix F

Existing Site Plan (in red) overlaid on Proposed Masterplan and Rationale
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                                                                                           1   Northern Zone (north of the boat ramp road)

                         1                                                                     Updates may include:
                                                                                               • Amalgamation of the northern parklands with the Botanical Gardens
                                                                                               • Removal of the current internal road
                                                                                               • Re-alignment of the Boat ramp road to improve pedestrian safety
                                                                                               • Additional of maximum 4m wide Lakeside Garden Promenade accessible
                                                                                                 pathway
                                                                                               • Additional of soft boat launch & parking

                                                                                               Arrivals Zone (south of the boat ramp road)
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                                                                                               Updates may include:
                                                                                               • Creation of a Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens Multi-use Zone including
                                                                                                 Shade House.
                                                                                               • Amalgamation of Northern Parklands with the current Botanical Gardens
                                                                                                 creating a generous lawn connected to the arrivals zone
                                                                                               • Addition of maximum 4m wide Lakeside and Hillside Garden Promenade
                                                                                                 accessible pathway
                                                                                               • Development and consolidation of a climate relief zone along the waters edge
                                      2                                                          through the creation of terraces below the arrival gathering platform facing




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                                                                                                 the Lake, pockets of lawn, decks and boardwalks
                                                                                               • New Community Facility building including amenities and viewing deck
                                                                                                 surrounding by gathering spaces
                                                                                               • Drop off zone for vehicles including parking for staff and PWD
                                                                                               • External bus stop on Lake MacDonald Drive with accessible path into the
                                                                                                 gardens
                                                                                               • Rejuvenated Amphitheatre including additional shade, terraforming of
                                                                                                 embankment to create accessible terraces and an accessible path to the top of
                                                                                                 the Amphitheatre
                                                                                               • New formalised entry including roundabout, entry signage and security fencing

                                                                                               The ‘Green’
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                                                                                               Updates may include:
                                                                                               • Creation of a medium size open, sunny ‘Green’ space incorporating some
                                                                                                 existing trees and thinning understorey to promote views to the Lake
                                                                                               • Creation of a small size open, sunny ‘Little Green’ space incorporating some
 ra                                                                                              existing trees and thinning understorey to promote views to the Lake
                                                                                               • New accessible shelters and seating
                                                                                               • Additional carparking adjacent to The Green.
                                                                                               • Removal of current New Noosa Council depot to new location on the Southern
                                                                                                 side of the gardens

                             3         4                                             5         • Removal of bus parking
                                                                                               • Retention and protection of Hoop Pine & Poincianas on maintenance access
                                                                                                 road
                                                                                               • Creation of a Botanic Playground adjacent to the lawn and picnic facilities.
                                                                                               • Addition of maximum 4m wide Hillside Garden Promenade accessible pathway
                                                                                               • Consolidation of pathways creating opportunities for botanical collection
                                                                                                 consolidation and strengthening and reduction of maintenance


                                                                                           4   Hillside
                                                                                               Updates may include:
                                                                                               • New accessible seating
                                                                                               • Upgrade of existing amenities improve circulation and aesthetics
                                                                                               • Addition of maximum 4m wide Hillside Garden Promenade accessible pathway
                                                                                               • Additional lower order accessible pathway
                                                                                               • Natural terraced seating zone facing the Bush Tucker Garden
                                                                                               • Consolidation of pathways creating opportunities for botanical collection
                                                                                                 consolidation and strengthening and reduction of maintenance

                                                                                           5   Lower Lakeside
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                                                                                               Updates may include:
                                                                                               • Additional accessible picnic shelters and facilities
                                                                                               • Addition of maximum 4m wide Hillside Garden Promenade accessible pathway
                                                                                               • Upgraded broadened pathways and gathering zones to facilitate weddings/
                                                                                                 other significant ceremonies
                                                                                               • Consolidation of pathways creating opportunities for botanical collection
                                                                                                 consolidation and strengthening and reduction of maintenance
                                                                                               • Creation of a formal path around the Fish pond including an observation deck
                                                                                               • Creation of a ‘hidden’ bird hide tucked into the lakeside vegetation


                                                                                           6   South of Maintenance access road
                                                                                               Updates will be limited and may include:
                                                                                               • Additional accessible picnic shelters and facilities
                                                                                               • Addition of maximum 3m wide Rainforest Garden Promenade accessible
                                                                                                 pathway
                                                                                               • Consolidation of pathways creating opportunities for botanical collection
                                                                                                 consolidation and strengthening and reduction of maintenance
                                                                                               • Creation of an accessible soft amphitheatre around the Lily Pond
                                                                  7                            • Creation of a Community Culturali Reflection Zone



                                                                                           7   Southern zone
                                                                                               Updates will be limited and may include:
                                                                                               • Additional accessible picnic shelters and facilities
                                                                                               • Addition of maximum 3m wide Rainforest Garden Promenade accessible
                                                                                                 pathway
                                                                                               • Consolidation of pathways creating opportunities for botanical collection
                                                                                                 consolidation and strengthening and reduction of maintenance
                                                                                               • Creation of new zone for all Council depot and storage zone requirements
                                                                                                 including office space




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