2019-09-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              10 SEPTEMBER 2019


The applicant has also submitted a letter of support from the Manager of the Noosa Ferry service
that details that:
    the new structure does not pose any navigation hazards in its current form.
    the new structure improves the essential marine infrastructure available in the Noosa River.
    such infrastructure is essential to larger vessels such as our boats, the Coast Guard and
      visiting cruisers as it is the only diesel fuel supply on the river and is able to provide deep
      water access all year round and during all tides.
    the complex and expensive upgrade to its fuel lines and bowsers in order to meet current
      Code requirements is a significant improvement and benefit to all river users and the
      environment generally.
    its design of flat surfaces, ramps and large pontoons significantly improves public safety,
      accessibility and amenity for locals and tourists.
    the design and installation of PWD accessible jetties and pontoons provides a significant
      benefit to locals and visitors.
The following images detail the site before and after the completion of the new works:




Figure 3:                     2017 aerial                                           2018 aerial


2.    BACKGROUND
A development approval for Prescribed Tidal Works – extension to existing jetty and new
pontoon was approved by Council in October 2017 (refer figure 1). During assessment of the
original application the previous applicant (Pile-It Pty Ltd) was advised that Council staff were not

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