2019-02-18 GC Agenda Att 1 to Item 8 - Draft Environment Strategy

Recreation and visitor numbers continue to increase the demand on coastal resources through
public access and a variety of tourism and recreational activities. Proactive coastal management of
sensitive areas requires clear and consistent regulation, well managed access of public areas, and
education and information sharing with the community.

Across the coastal zone the State Government manages tidal waters and Council manages public
land within and above the intertidal zone. The Noosa Planning Scheme regulates development
across all land tenures within the Shire. Integrated coastal management is required to address the
range and complexity of issues within the coastal zone and Council works with State agencies,
environment groups and landholders to cooperatively manage a range of issues.


 Noosa River Mouth
 In response to flooding and wave damage from cyclone David in 1976, the Noosa River mouth
 was shifted further west and the area now known as Noosa Spit revegetated. In more recent
 times, sand bags and rocks were placed along the river edge to further protect the Spit and Dog
 Beach. The Noosa Spit is a recreational hub and kitesurfing is a popular activity at the river
 mouth. Some low beach areas and dune systems on Noosa North Shore are excluded from 4WDs
 and dogs to protect feeding and nesting grounds for migratory bird species. Between 2013 and
 2018 more than 95,000m3 of sand was placed on Noosa Main beach for beach nourishment.




                Noosa Main Beach 1962                         Noosa Main Beach 2006




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