NON-POWERED WATER SPORTS FEASIBILTY STUDY · Attachment 1: Noosa NPWS Feasibility Study

2.3 Development planning context                                    2.3.2 Recreation and open space zone
                                                                    The purpose of the recreation and open space zone is to
2.3.1 Noosa Plan 2020                                               provide for:
The core values of Noosa Shire are derived from its natural         †† a variety of cultural, educational, leisure, recreation and
resources. This includes the extensive tracts of vegetated              sporting uses and activities, including, for example:
open space, distinctive landscapes, clean waterways and                 −− parks, playgrounds or playing fields for the use of
attractive beaches. These values support a lifestyle that                  residents and visitors
benefits from a close affinity to nature; pleasing integration of       −− parks, or other areas, for the conservation of natural
the built form with the natural landscape; access to nature­-              areas
based outdoor recreation; and a relaxed pace of life relative       †† facilities and infrastructure to support the uses and
to larger centres in SEQ. Success has come by finding the               activities stated above.
delicate balance between meeting contemporary needs and
ensuring that the community’s core values are not eroded.           Outcomes sought for the Recreation and Open Space zone
This includes measures to:                                          that are most relevant to this project include:

†† protect and maintain natural assets for current and future       †† development provides for the open space, recreation,
     generations                                                          leisure and sporting needs of the Noosa Shire Community
†† support and enhance community wellbeing and economic             †† development does not impact on the function and use of
     prosperity                                                           open space for passive and active recreation, leisure and
                                                                          community activities
†† ensure well planned infrastructure
                                                                    †† development provides opportunities for the community
†† ensure the planned extent of urban development and                     to improve their physical and mental wellbeing, have
     population growth is sustainably maintained through                  social interaction and participate in active and passive
     the definition of urban and rural residential boundaries,            recreation
     development densities and building heights
                                                                    †† open space is protected from the intrusion of
†† maintain low rise building heights.                                    incompatible uses that may compromise or conflict with
In Noosa Shire, development is required to fit within the                 the primary use of the zone for low intensity recreation
natural carrying capacity of the landscape, whether it be                 activities
for residential, business, infrastructure, recreation, or rural     †† development is low scale and low impact and does not
pursuits. This carrying capacity philosophy is fundamental to             negatively impact on the supply, quality or enjoyment of
the community’s long-standing values and principles.                      open space for the Noosa Shire community
                                                                    †† clubhouses are considered where co-location with other
Unrestrained and unplanned development is resisted in                     clubs is not viable and the facility supports the ongoing
Noosa Shire. Any unanticipated development requires                       use of the land for recreation purposes
demonstration of a high level of community need.                    †† major sport, recreation and entertainment facilities
                                                                          only develop where there is a demonstrated community
                                                                          recreation benefit, the site is suitable and the associated
                                                                          impacts can be managed, and where it does not include a
                                                                          motor sport facility
                                                                    †† development does not adversely impact on the Shire’s
                                                                          environmental values or reduce the quality of recreational
                                                                          experiences provided by land or waterways within this
                                                                          zone.
                                                                    It is important to note that there are additional outcomes for
                                                                    the zone detailed in the Noosa Plan 2020. These outcomes
                                                                    have been applied when investigating facilities for non-
                                                                    powered water sports.

                                                                    2.3.3 Flood hazard overlay code
                                                                    The flood overlay mapping shows the potential extent for a
                                                                    modelled flood event, equivalent to a 1% annual exceedance
                                                                    probability (AEP) (i.e. a 1% probability in any given year of the
                                                                    event occurring). Flooding from storm tides and waterways, is
                                                                    a significant threat to Noosa Shire communities.

                                                                    Flood mitigation
                                                                    Noosa Council is currently investigating flood mitigation
                                                                    measures, including levee banks as part of an integrated
                                                                    system.




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                                                                              Draft Feasibility Report

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