NOOSAVILLE FORESHORE INFRASTRUCTURE MASTERPLAN · Report

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That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services & Organisation
Committee dated 10 June 2025 and
A. Approve the final Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, provided at Attachment 1;
   and
B. Authorise the CEO to implement the final Master Plan in order to enhance and protect Noosaville
   foreshore for both current and future generations including using the document as a key support
   document to attract grant funding for infrastructure renewal


REPORT
1. Introduction

The Noosaville foreshore parkland reserve is approximately 2km long and is comprised of a series
of parks and open spaces, sandy beaches, interconnected pedestrian and bike pathways, carparks
and driveways, boat ramps, public jetties and family-friendly infrastructure including barbeques,
pavilions, tennis court, and a major playground. It is the principal recreational space in Noosa Shire
and is highly valued by the local community and visitors for its natural environment, amenities, and
level of foreshore activity. The Noosaville foreshore is also a richly diverse community, where the
culture and lifestyle of residents fuse to create a vibrant place through the natural backdrop, river
culture, food, arts, recreation, and lifestyle.

At the same time, the Noosaville Foreshore is experiencing failing infrastructure, visitation and
coastal pressures including river flooding, tidal inundation and storm tides. For example, the
foreshore area was upgraded 25 years ago resulting in much of the infrastructure reaching the end
of its service life and increasingly unable to meet expected standards in terms of functionality,
attractiveness and service standards.

Consequently, Council sought a cohesive approach to establish a new planning and design direction
for the Noosaville Foreshore that responds to challenges but maintains and enhances the amenity
of the locality so valued by residents and visitors. This cohesive approach was translated into the
preparation of the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan (NFIMP), included as Attachment
1 to this report.

2. Proposal

a. Project Scope
Noosa Council, with the assistance of consultants, prepared the Master Plan to establish a
comprehensive and cohesive future design direction for infrastructure for the public areas of the
Noosaville Foreshore (including Thomas Street).




Figure 1 - rendered final Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan Site Area and Vision

The Noosaville precinct and site area for investigation is shown in Figure 1 and broadly includes:

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•   Noosaville foreshore parklands adjacent to Gympie Terrace including Chaplin, Lions, Apex,
    Quota, Ely, Massoud and Pelican Beach Parks;
•   Noosa Waters Entrance Canal and surrounds including Humpty Doo Bridge;
•   Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club/facility external surrounds;
•   Public carparks and boat ramps within the study area;
•   Gympie Terrace road reserve including the road and adjacent footpath areas (between Noosa
    Waters Canal and William Street); and
•   Thomas Street road reserve including the road and adjacent footpath areas (between Gympie
    Terrace and Mary Street).
b. Project Aims:
•   Capture the remarkable essence of Noosaville Foreshore and its social, amenity, economic and
    ecological value to residents and visitors and provide a design direction that is responsive and
    appropriate.
•   Engage the community in a meaningful and authentic way to determine a responsive design and
    planning vision and strategies.
•   Achieve common understanding by stakeholders on the complexity of infrastructure issues
    facing Noosaville foreshore, particularly arising from coastal erosion and visitor management
    pressures.
•   Articulate a highly considered and well-resolved design strategy direction for all hard and soft
    infrastructure in Noosaville Foreshore that stipulates parameter requirements for future
    upgrades; and
•   Formulate a cohesive suite of infrastructure treatments, based on the above aims, to allow
    Council to receive grant funding in the future.
The overall purpose of the Master Plan is to:
•   Enhance liveability and community wellbeing;
•   Attract and retain local investment;
•   Meet necessary standards of service;
•   Attract external funding;
•   Ensure long-term cost savings;
•   Provide efficient resource allocation;
•   Manage threats of erosion and sea level rise;
•   Address failing and degraded infrastructure; and,
•   Address necessary $10M+ asset renewal & maintenance costs
The final NFIMP along with the extensive program activities, including multiple rounds of community
engagement, has successfully delivered on the abovementioned Project Aims and stated benefits.
The report includes one attachment being the final Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan.

Link to Corporate Plan

Theme No. 1 - Environment
Focus areas include the natural environment, built environment, waterways and coasts and
conservation and heritage.
Reaffirming a continued focus on, conservation of natural environment, designing village-scale built

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environment, and managing population growth.
Strengthening focus on emerging issues, waterways and water quality, enhancing and reinforcing
Noosa Design Principles, and protecting cultural heritage.
Objectives
1.1 Maintain and improve water quality and the health of waterways, wetlands, and catchments.
1.2 Partner with landowners and community groups to manage, protect and regenerate natural
environment assets, improve resilience, and incorporate Indigenous knowledge.
1.3 Fund and implement Coastal Foreshores and Coastal Hazard Management Plans to protect and
enhance coastal and foreshore areas.
1.4 Discover, respect, conserve and celebrate Noosa’s unique heritage values in all forms, for
current and future generations.
1.8 Reinforce Noosa Design Principles to shape the look and feel of our distinctive built environment
to ensure it responds to our climate, environment and unique character.
Key Actions
•   Ongoing delivery of Noosa Shire Heritage Program, including Heritage Register, Heritage
    Overlay and Heritage Portal.
•   Refresh, implement and embed the Noosa Design Principles.
•   Delivery of annual Capital Infrastructure Program.
•   Continued delivery of Community and Environment Grants Program.
•   Enhance our understanding of the value of our natural areas and systems.
Theme No. 2 - Liveability
Liveability encompasses housing, facilities and services, transport, health and wellbeing to enable
an inclusive, connected and vibrant community.
Reaffirming a continued focus on, community facilities and services, health and wellbeing, culture
and creativity.
Strengthening focus on emerging issues, social and affordable housing, personal mobility and
transport, and accessible and inclusive facilities.
Objectives
2.2 Fund and deliver accessible and improved, parks, open spaces, walking and cycle paths and
trails, including greening our paths and cycleways to meet contemporary needs.
2.3 Nurture arts and culture to enrich the identity and vibrancy of communities, highlight local talent,
celebrate First Nations culture and encourage creative participation and expression.
2.4 Advocate and partner with all levels of government for increased funding for connected transport
nodes, transit hubs, including walking, cycling and public transport and explore opportunities through
smart city, smart biosphere, innovation to transform the way we move around and engage in our
community.
2.5 Ensure community facilities and services are inclusive, accessible and meet the evolving needs
and interests of residents across the shire.
2.6 Facilitate strong, vibrant, inclusive communities where people have a sense of belonging and
are active participants in a rich community life.
2.7 Fund and deliver sustainable assets and facilities and associated services responding to the
changing needs of the community and the challenges and opportunities of the future.
2.8 Provide opportunities to enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our communities.
Key Actions
Complete community infrastructure audit and needs assessment to determine current and
future needs.

Theme No. 4. Future
This theme is focused on our future, strengthening our relationship with First Nations People and
ensuring our community is prepared and resilient to change. A focus on youth, climate resilience and
adaptation, sense of place and destination management.
Reaffirming a continued focus on, climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster preparedness
and response, sustainable solutions.

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Strengthening focus on emerging issues, community resilience, destination management and
stewardship, and youth needs and opportunities.
Objectives
4.5 Implement a place-based approach to working with individual towns/villages and address their
specific needs within a ‘whole-of-Council' framework.
4.8 Deliver best practice approaches to combat and plan for natural disasters and climate change
including supporting safety, preparedness, resilience and recovery capacity.
4.9 Undertake Scenario Planning to explore potential future challenges and opportunities to help the
Shire prepare and respond responsibly.
Signature Projects
Living Foreshores Noosa
Key Actions
•   Continue to adequately plan for, prepare and resource for Disaster Management and Recovery.
•   Continue to adequately plan for, prepare and resource for climate change resilience.
Theme No. 5 - Excellence
Excellence focuses on customer experience, financial sustainability, innovation and technology,
levels of service, governance, our employees and volunteers, funding streams and asset
management practices.
Reaffirming a continued focus on, good governance, long term financial sustainability and asset
management, our employees.
Strengthening focus on emerging issues, improved community engagement opportunities with a
focus on youth involvement, innovation and technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness,
workforce planning.
Objectives
5.1 Improve the customer experience to prioritise customers’ needs and outcomes throughout the
entire customer journey.
5.6 Increase opportunities for meaningful collaborative community engagement which is highly
representative of our community, especially our youth.
5.8 Mature the asset management framework and systems to ensure robust asset management
practices are in place that deliver well-maintained quality assets.
5.9 Ensure that all residents located throughout the Shire, both hinterland and coastal areas, have
equitable access to the provision of quality assets, facilities and services.
Other supporting strategies and related projects/plans to guide the Plan development are (but not
limited to):
•   Climate Change Response Plan;
•   Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan
•   Noosa Walking and Cycling Strategy & Implementation Plan;
•   MSQ River Studies including Boating Ramp and Facilities Study;
•   Noosa Non-Powered Water Sports Feasibility & Findings 2022;
•   Noosaville Gympie Terrace Stormwater, Playground, Shelter and Revetment Wall Renewals
    Programs;
•   Noosaville Annual Sand Nourishment and Rock Armouring Renewal Program;
•   Noosa Urban Greening Program 2023;
•   Noosa Cultural Plan;
•   Urban Heat Island investigations and data;
•   Noosa Social Strategy;
•   Noosa Design Principles;

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•   Noosa River management strategies (draft Noosa River Plan); and
•   New plans and strategies currently under preparation including the Noosa Destination
    Management Plan and Noosa Parking Management Plan.



Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 18 July 2024, Item 9.1
That Council note report by Director Environment and Strategy to the Ordinary Meeting dated 18
July 2024 regarding further community engagement and review processes for the Noosaville
Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan (NFIMP) the Noosa River Catchment Plan (River Plan) and
A. Acknowledge the significant amount of community feedback received on the draft Noosaville
Foreshore Masterplan (NFIMP) during the recent community engagement phase;
B. Demonstrate that Council is listening to this feedback and commits to analysing and using this
information to redraft the NFIMP and to undertake a further stage of community engagement;
C. Note that early review of the NFIMP feedback indicates there are some issues directly relevant to
the Noosa River Catchment Management Plan (River Plan), and therefore Council should take time
to properly understand these issues to ensure consistency across key documents, prior to
undertaking further public consultation on the River Plan;
D. Commit to meet and work with key River Plan stakeholders and government agencies to
understand key issues of concern and mutual interest prior to redrafting the River Plan and
undertaking any further broad community engagement; and
E. Note that Council is now a formal partner in the SEQ Council of Mayors Resilient Rivers Initiative
(RR). It is recommended Council work with RR to review, refresh and align our draft River Plan in
line with the RR Catchment Action Plan Preparation Guide ensuring a more consistent and aligned
approach across all river catchment planning in SEQ and seeks funding and resources from RR to
assist this process.

Special Meeting, 06 November 2024, Item 2.1
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Infrastructure Services to the Special Meeting
dated 6 November 2024 and
A. Note the feedback received from previous community consultation on the Noosaville Foreshore
Infrastructure Masterplan has informed a significantly revised approach; and
B. Endorse the draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan for a final round of community
consultation for the period 15 November 2024 to 15 December 2024.

Ordinary Meeting, 21 November 2024
That Council:
A. Request the CEO to provide a report on the process followed for the Noosaville Foreshore
Infrastructure Management Plan, which includes an overview of the procurement process,
identification of risks, reasons for any scope changes or variations, and details on resources utilized
(staff, consultants, contractors). The report should also cover industry benchmarking and key
lessons learned, demonstrating the effectiveness of the approach taken in developing the
masterplan.

Finance
Budget
The preparation of a master plan for Noosaville Foreshore was an initiative approved as part of the
2023/2024 financial year Budget, with $350,000 initially allocated.

The cost of the first draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, as released in June 2024
was $336,305. This figure includes includes all consultants and operating costs including community
engagement associated with the project. The project costs were also supported by a $100,000 grant
provided by the Queensland Government QCoast2100 grant to provide coastal resilience concepts

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integrated into the draft Master Plan. Subsequently, the redrafting of the Plan, following the Council's
resolution of 18 July 2024 to undertake a third round of community engagement and to revise
accordingly, has cost an additional $209,401 including consultants and operating costs.

Procurement Process
The consultants were selected through a competitive tendering process following Council's
procurement standards and procedures. The consultants have supported Council in the preparation
of the initial and subsequent draft as well as the final plan. Their price for the ongoing work was
determined following a period of commercial negotiation and was agreed to be a competitive market
price. The total consultant fee for the project including the variation was less than other tenders
received for the original scope of service. The variation was approved along with the direction to
proceed with a third round of consultation by Council at the Special Meeting held 06 November 2024.

Benchmarking & Grant Opportunities
In consideration of these costs it is important to note that the Noosaville Foreshore covers over 2
kilometres, is the largest and most popular coastal urban park in Noosa, and has many users and
complexities associated with the design and planning process. As this is an infrastructure and
resilience project for future assets, it is also important to note that these costs are capitalised in
accordance with Council’s Non-Current Asset policy and guidelines, and are recognised as a work
in progress asset in the Statement of Financial Position and do not impact Council’s operating
position. The Plan, as well as providing community certainty, also provides a platform for future
investment through grants and other income sources. Council has projected over $10million dollars
in necessary asset renewal costs on the Noosaville Foreshore including revetment walls, pathways,
stormwater pipes, carparks, lighting, playgrounds, river pontoons and jetties, and park furniture.
Rather than rely on rates revenue, Council can seek grants to subsidise and supplement necessary
infrastructure costs. Funding partners seek clarity articulated through an endorsed framework or
Master Plan to support grant approvals.

The Plan has already assisted in approved SEQCSP funding of $1.8 million for the design and
construction of Quota Park Changing Places Amenities Facility (Oct 2024) and more recently (April
2025) for DRF Failing Revetment Walls Grant Application 50% co-funding total value approximately
$750,000.

Other recent examples of Council Master Plans providing an astute investment platform include:
1. Noosa Biosphere Trails Implementation Plan - $30,000 has resulted in $3.2 million grant funding
- 108 times the original investment.
2. Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy - $250,000 has resulted in $11.3 million grant funding - 45
times the original investment.
3. Cooroy Sporting Complex Master Plan - $50,000 has resulted in $6.3 million grant funding - 126
times the original investment.
4. Noosa District Sports Complex Master Plan - $50,000 has resulted in $4 million grant funding - 80
times the original investment.

These grant funding examples provide evidence of the value of a Master Plan in the renewal,
upgrade and maintenance of valued community assets through grant funding opportunities, rather
than relying solely on rates revenue and further emphasise the importance for Council to continue
to prepare Master Plans for critical assets.

The final Master Plan contract deliverables which included extensive community engagement, has
been developed and delivered, as per the agreed program and within approved budgets.

Research using Co-pilot artificial intelligence indicates that the cost of developing a landscape
master plan for public open space in Australia can vary significantly depending on the scale,
complexity, location, and intended use of the space. While there isn't a single fixed rate, there are
some general guidelines based on recent Australian planning documents and industry practices:

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Typical Budget Ranges (2025 Estimates): Basic Landscape Master Plan (small parks, minimal
infrastructure): $10,000 – $30,000 AUD per hectare
Moderate Complexity (includes play equipment, paths, planting, lighting): $30,000 – $80,000 AUD
per hectare
High-End or Signature Parks (custom design, public art, water features, sustainability
features):$80,000 – $200,000+ AUD per hectare


Factors That Influence Cost include
•   Site conditions (e.g. topography, soil, existing vegetation)
•   Community engagement requirements
•   Inclusion of sustainability features (e.g. water-sensitive urban design)
•   Extent of infrastructure (e.g. lighting, irrigation, play areas)
•   Consultant fees (landscape architects, ecologists, engineers)
The area of the Noosaville Foreshore is 8.72Ha, and is considered to be a signature park with
complex requirements including interface with commercial and recreational features, inundation and
erosion impacts and desire for sustainability features. At a conservative applied rate of $80,000 per
Ha this indicates a budget of $700,000 is appropriate under this benchmark.

Some other worthwhile industry examples of landscape master plans in the region that are currently
being used to guide future direction for the open space and a co-investment platform for desired
works include the following:
•   Oxley Creek Master Plan: Brisbane City Council is planning significant investment over 20 years
    to transform Oxley Creek, from its mouth at the Brisbane River to Larapinta from degraded land
    into a world-class green lifestyle and leisure destination.
    https://www.sustainablebrisbane.com.au/programs/oxley-creek-transformation/#h-our-vision-
    for-oxley-creek
•   Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project: Sunshine Coast Council is investing in the future
    of Mooloolaba with a major foreshore revitalisation project to create more beachfront parkland,
    new community facilities, improve access to the beach and foreshore and enhance coastal
    protection for the benefit of residents, visitors and businesses.
    https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/council/planning-and-projects/infrastructure-projects/mfr-
    project
•   Surfers Paradise Revitalisation Project: Gold Coast City Council is reimagining its main holiday
    playground into a major event, dining, entertainment, tourist and urban destination where more
    people choose to live, work, invest and spend time. Benefits are expected to include building
    community pride by creating an environment that locals love; enhancing small business
    opportunities by investing in the public realm; and supporting tourism by meeting the Gold Coast
    brand promise.
    https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Projects-works/Surfers-Paradise-revitalisation
•   The Mill at Moreton Bay: Moreton Bay Regional Council is committed to creating civic spaces
    and parks in Mill Central and Mill Green that are people-oriented spaces predominantly for
    socialisation, recreation, active living, entertainment, and appreciation of the natural
    environment.
    https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Building-Development/Planning-Schemes/The-
    Mill-PDA/Guidance-Material

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Informal discussions with staff and consultants working on these projects in the region indicate that
that Noosa Council’s expenditure on the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan as being
modest in comparison. The total cost of the preparation of the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure
Master Plan, inclusive of all staff, engagement and consultants costs is considered to be well within
industry benchmarks.

Risk & Opportunities
There are a wide range of risks if the final Master Plan is not approved. This risk directly impacts
Council's ability to subsequently address the range of public domain community concerns,
infrastructure and asset management, amenity, level of service, foreshore erosion and tidal
inundation.

The third phase of community engagement (November to December 2024) provided the opportunity
to re-engage meaningfully with the public and private sectors to ensure the formation of a successful
final Master Plan. The outcomes from the latest phase of community consultation resulted in a
Master Plan which embodies responsive design strategies but also captures and reflects the
communities stated desires for the foreshore.

                                  Risk
                                  Level
Risk                              (High,  Mitigation
                                  Medium,
                                  Low)
Community / Cultural
Not having a Master Plan in        High    Formally approve the Plan. The final phase of
place would result in the                  community engagement provided the opportunity to
substantial delay of addressing            re-engage meaningfully with the public and private
the comprehensive planning for             sectors, to ensure the formation of a successful final
a range of open space, asset               Master Plan. The outcomes from the latest phase of
and infrastructure issues for a            community consultation, resulted in a Master Plan
Shire-wide and this district-level         which embodies responsive design strategies but
parkland and key local centre              also captures and reflects the community’s stated
location.                                  desires for the foreshore.
Not having a Master Plan in    High        Formally approve the Plan. The final Master Plan
place could result in low                  presented in this report for Council approval has
confidence from the community              responded to extensive community consultation
for Council to successfully                feedback (over 1000 residents engaged) and reflects
deliver outcomes reflective of             significant changes from the draft Master Plan
the respondent concerns and                presented in June 2024. Key topics such as
responsive planning.                       carparking, tennis court, playgrounds, boating, public
                                           amenities, pathways, river edge treatments were
                                           addressed, and the final Master Plan was well
                                           received with overwhelmingly positive feedback
                                           during the last and third round of community
                                           engagement.
Some community members and Low             The findings from the latest phase of community
organisations may reject the               consultation were notably positive, indicating a
final revised Master Plan and its          majority of community stakeholders accepting the
accompanying communications                revised Master Plan which embodies responsive
engagement material.                       design strategies but also captures and reflects the
                                           community’s stated desires for the foreshore.

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                                Risk
                                Level
Risk                            (High,  Mitigation
                                Medium,
                                Low)
Certain issues remain          Medium     Key topics such as carparking, tennis court,
unresolved by not offering an             playgrounds, boating, public amenities, pathways,
opportunity for key                       river edge treatments were addressed, and the final
Stakeholders to help shape the            Master Plan was well received with overwhelmingly
outcome in response to their              positive feedback during the last and third round of
key concerns, prior to the                community engagement.
updated draft Plan being
released for public feedback.



Finance
Cost escalation with additional Low       Approval of the Master Plan mitigates the risks of
budget variation is not sufficient        additional contract variations and extensions of time
to cover the said scope of                and costs. The final Master Plan has been delivered
works and consultant inputs               within approved budget and program.
with additional variations
required with program
slippage.
Reputational
Not approving the Master Plan High        An extension of the community engagement program
after the last round of                   as recommended at Council's Ordinary Meeting
community engagement (Phase               dated July 2024 was well received by community.
3) will result in reputational risk       Re-engaging the broader public with an additional
from the community and                    round of engagement the end of 2024 has built
Council's future ability to build         confidence and improved outcomes, community
confidence and deliver capital            relationships and facilitated the delivery of a Master
works programs.                           Plan which was well received by the community.
Environmental
Not approving the NFIMP would High        Approve the final Master Plan and the range of
result in a substantial delay in          foreshore resilience regimes and strategies
addressing the comprehensive              proposed. This will ensure Council can address
planning for a range of open              current and future climate impact concerns and plan
space, asset and infrastructure           for adaptive future focused solutions.
issues and better plan for
significant foreshore erosion
.
and tidal inundation.

Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.

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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Provided below is a summary of consultation and engagement activities regarding the draft master
plan since October 2023, as well as an outline of the proposed community engagement program
moving forward.

Community and targeted stakeholders were initially invited to participate in a range of engagement
activities between October – November 2023 and again between June – July 2024 with a third and
final phase of engagement between November - December 2024. Noting the 2024 Council Election
period saw a pause in project engagement.

Phase 1 Activities to gather feedback included:
•   Three 2-hour pop-ups along the foreshore on Saturday 28 October
•   Have Your Say survey (open 23 October to 20 November 2023)
•   Written submissions (open 23 October to 20 November 2023)
•   Three targeted external stakeholder workshops in October 2023
•   One-on-one key external stakeholder meetings in October 2023
•   Three project workshops with Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation, including Walk on
    Country (November 2023 to March 2024)

Phase 2 Activities commenced following the preparation of the first draft of the NFIMP and included:
•   Have Your Say survey (open 07 June to 07 July 2024)
•   Written submissions (open 07 June to 09 July 2024)
•   Two 3 hour Foreshore Pop-ups in June and July 2024
•   Multiple one-on-one key external stakeholder meetings from 10 June to 02 July 2024
•   Corflute Site Project Board Displays from 10 June to 09 July 2024
•   Project News Release in June 2024 at start of the Have Your Say period
•   Three Noosa News Publications (June / July 2024)
•   A5 Flyers at both Noosaville and Cooroy Libraries during Have Your Say

As reported to Council at its 18 July 2024 meeting, significant feedback was received from the
community about the contents of the initial draft master plan (Phase 2). Respondents expressed
widespread concern for the loss of carparking, overly modern design approach, concerns for the
erosion management techniques, proposed changes to the tennis court and other spaces. Other
respondents appreciated the widening of footpaths to make them safer, the new proposed toilet
block, refreshed playground equipment and natural approach to Chaplin Park. There were also
concerns raised for the veracity of the community engagement process to date, noting the
importance of this foreshore area for Noosa residents and visitors.

Consistent with Council's resolution dated 18 July 2024, significant revision has been undertaken to
the draft master plan and further informative meetings have been undertaken with key stakeholders
to seek feedback about proposed ideas to inform content of the next iteration.

Phase 3 Activities commenced following the preparation of the revised draft of the NFIMP and
included:

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•    Have Your Say survey (open 15 November to 15 December 2024).
•    Written submissions (open 15 November to 22 December 2024).
•    Two 3 hour foreshore Pop-ups attended by staff and Councillors, Saturday 07 and Friday 13
     December 2024.
•    Two 2 hour Community Coffee Chats on the Foreshore, Tuesday 26 November and Tuesday 10
     2024.
•    One 6 hour Commercial and Retail Business walk-talk site visit and flyer drop, 15 November
     2024.
•    One 3 hour In-person Workshop with Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation Friday 13
     December 2024.
•    One 2 hour Community Forum Public Meeting - Peregian Beach Community House, Thursday
     21 November 2024
•    Multiple one-on-one targeted stakeholder meetings from October to November 2024.
•    Your Say video release of 'why does the Noosaville Foreshore need a a master plan', November
     2024
•    Project News Release in October 2024 and prior to the start of the Have Your Say period.
•    Multiple Noosa News Publications from October to December 2024.
•    Multiple Social Media Posts in November and December 2024.
•    Multiple Noosa Radio Releases in November and December 2024.
•    9 No. Your Say Project Fact Sheets in November 2024.
•    'Why do we Need a Master Plan' Your Say Fact Sheet Release in November 2024.
•    A5 Project Flyers at both Noosaville and Cooroy Libraries during Have Your Say.
•    Project News update Your Say in May 2025.

1. Engagement Outcomes
a. The community have a clear understanding of timeframes for implementation and are accepting
   that the Plan will be implemented over a 20-year timeline as infrastructure comes to the end of
   its life.
b. The community generally support the Master Plan’s vision and principles.
c. The engagement strategy responds to the previous engagement learnings and offers an easier
   user experience for respondents.
d. The community appreciate the continued engagement by Council resulting in a smoother
   implementation of the Plan in the long term.
e. The responses represent a diverse and balanced spectrum of the Noosa demographic.
f.   Respondents read the Master Plan document and respond to the Have Your Say accordingly.
g. Ability to complete the Master Plan as a result of the engagement. A tangible response that helps
   direct the Plan outcome.
The final Master Plan presented in this report for Council approval has responded to extensive
community consultation feedback (over 1000 residents engaged) and reflects significant changes
from the draft Master Plan presented in June 2024. Key topics such as carparking, tennis court,
playgrounds, boating, public amenities, pathways, river edge treatments were addressed and the
final Master Plan was well received with largely positive feedback during the third round of
community engagement.

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Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
     Office of the CEO, Mayor &             Community Services               Corporate Services
             Councillors
 x    Mayor & Councillors             x   Director                    x   Director
 x    Chief Executive Officer         x   Community Development       x   Financial Services
 x    Executive Officers              x   Sport & Active Lifestyles       Fleet
 x    Community Engagement            x   Arts & Culture                  Revenue Services
 x    People & Culture                    Community Connection            ICT
 x    Governance                      x   Customer Experience         x   Procurement

                                                                          Commercial Property

      Strategy & Environment              Development & Regulation        Infrastructure Services
      Director                        x   Director                    x   Director
 X    Strategy & Sustainability           Development Assessment      x   Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                          and Delivery
      Economic Development        &       Local Laws                  x   Civil and Asset operations
      Destination Management
      Environmental Services              Environmental Health            Waste
      Innovation & Digital Hub            Building & Plumbing         x   Building & Facilities
                                      x   Property / Permits              Disaster Management