MCU14/0106 Submission PM Object - Sandra LiIley

                                                    Villa 52, 39 Lake Weyba Drive
                                                    Noosaville 4566
                                                    ph: 54740713
                                                    email: [email protected]

                                                      21 July 2015


The Assessment Manager
Noosa Shire Council
9 Pelican Street
Tewantin OLD 4565

SUBMISSION      - NOOSA CIVIC EXPANSION         MCU14/0106
I object to the above application on the following grounds:
   •   Retail expansion of some 32,OOOsqmat the current Noosa Civic is NOT warranted.
       Civic retailers currently struggle economically so further competition is not in
       anyones best interest. Existing local small businesses thoughout The Junction,
       Tewantin, Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace, Cooroy and other Hinterland Towns
       must be protected against more isolated malls for retail and discount super-chains.
       Competition from on-line shopping is also increasing daily.
   •   Retail shopping is not a major on Noosa's older and aging population spending
       agenda, whereas there is increasing community demand for health, age care and
       specialty services.
   •   Noosa Biosphere development has always been to maximise its unique character,
       encouraging sustainable diversification, eco-tourism, professional services and
       tourism, while protecting our natural environment. Removing bushland for the
       expansion of more unnecessary retail will not improve Noosa's economy or image.




Sandra LiIley
Noosaville




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