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

All jetties require approval from Council under Noosa’s Planning Scheme as well as the State Department
of Environment and Science (DES). Commercial operators may apply to Council to use public boat ramps
and these operators also require approval from the State for owner’s consent.
Commercial water-based businesses are required to operate from an approved commercial jetty. The
use of private jetties for commercial activities is not allowed. This is to ensure that appropriate facilities
are provided for water-based commercial activities (and vessels) which provide due regard to the visual,
environmental and cultural values of the river system.
There are a number of impacts and considerations for Council and the community regarding the use of
boat ramps and jetties which include:
   •   Use of public boat ramps (including parking) impacting on surrounding streets and residents.
   •   Commercial operators using public marine facilities without approval.
   •	Unapproved boat ramps and jetties on public land built by residents and not designed or
      maintained to standards.




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   •   Unapproved boat ramps and jetties on public land and in declared Fish Habitat Areas (FHAs).




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   •   Potential safety risks to the public accessing unapproved boat ramps and jetties on public lands.




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Objective 4: Marine infrastructure is fit for purpose and does not adversely impact on the environment
values or local amenity.

Management response                                                            Who            When

Review current management of boat ramps and jetties in collaboration           Council        Short -
with the relevant State agencies:                                                             medium term
  a) Develop a comprehensive database of boat ramps and jetties in the
  river system.
  b) Investigate unauthorised uses and their impacts on environment/
  local streets.

Investigate a means of assessing the carrying capacity of the river in         Council        Medium - long
terms of recreational boating.                                                                term


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