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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING                                                10 JUNE 2025


7.2     NOOSAVILLE FORESHORE INFRASTRUCTURE MASTERPLAN


Author             Director Infrastructure Services, Shaun Walsh
                   Infrastructure Services Department
Index              ECM/ Property Management / Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Masterplan
Attachments        1.   Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report seeks Council approval of the attached Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan
(the Plan). The Plan sets out a clear vision for the next 20 years, addressing significant foreshore
challenges such as aging infrastructure and flooding, tidal inundation and erosion accelerated by
climate change. The last round of community consultation was undertaken in November and
December 2024, and the revised Plan was well received by the community.

The Noosaville Foreshore parkland reserve stretches for approximately 2 kilometres and includes a
diverse range of recreational facilities on the riverfront. It contains parks, sandy beaches, pedestrian
and cycling pathways, parking lots, boat launching sites, public jetties, and amenities suitable for
families such as barbecues, pavilions, and playgrounds. This reserve constitutes an important
recreational space within Noosa Shire and is highly valued by both locals and visitors for its natural
environment and vibrant river culture.

Some of the challenges of the foreshore the Master Plan seeks to address include aging
infrastructure, river flooding, tidal inundation, and storm tides. Much of the existing infrastructure in
place today has reached the end of its service life and no longer meets contemporary standards,
having been upgraded in excess of 25 years ago. In response to these challenges, a cohesive design
strategy has been implemented, which has been articulated through the development of the NFIMP
alongside the Concept Designs for Foreshore Resilience.

The Plan seeks to preserve and enhance the amenity of the foreshore parklands while responding
to increased demands on infrastructure, visitation, and coastal pressures. The Plan establishes a
foundational structure for forthcoming investments by utilising grants and various funding
mechanisms; rather than depending solely on revenue generated from residents' rates and can be
used as a valuable support document to pursue grants to offset and enhance essential infrastructure
expenditures. Current estimates are that in excess of $10 million in investment is required for critical
asset renewal expenses, which encompass revetment walls, pathways, parking facilities, lighting
and playgrounds.

The final Master Plan presented in this report for Council approval has responded to extensive
community consultation feedback (over 1000 residents engaged to date) and reflects significant
changes from the first draft Master Plan presented in June 2024. Key topics such as carparking,
tennis court, playgrounds, boating, public amenities, pathways, and river edge treatments have been
addressed to align with community feedback, and the final Master Plan was well received with a
largely positive response during the third and final round of community engagement.

This project highlighted the need for extensive and effective community consultation on Council's
major planning projects and demonstrated Council's ability to listen and respond meaningfully to the
community.

The report includes Attachment 1 as the final Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan.

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