2018-07-10 P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 8 - Draft Noosa River Plan

 Objective 1: The recreational boating public understand and observe the Noosa River Marine Zone
 prohibitions and restrictions.

 Management response                                                  Who                 When

 Implement an on-river education and compliance program to            Council             Short -
 regulate activities within the Noosa River Marine Zone.                                  medium term

 Install additional Marine Zone signage on the foreshores to          Council             Short term
 clarify the beginning and end of the MZ.




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Anchoring, mooring and living on the river
The Noosa estuary offers safe anchorage for cruising yachts, mooring locations for recreational boating,
and opportunities for living on the river. It is a significant natural asset and a significant resource for
recreation and tourism. The River Plan provides opportunity for establishing a well-managed, welcoming
and friendly boating community in the Noosa estuary to support visitors, as well as meet the expectations
of residents.

Anchoring
Over time, some boat owners have abandoned their vessels
in the river, or they leave vessels unattended at anchor, in
some case for many years. This has a negative cumulative
impact on the visual amenity of the river and significantly
contributes to river clutter.
These abandoned vessels mostly occupy the lower estuary,
which is by far the busiest section of the river. They impede
river use by others, especially those navigating the river in
darkness.

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