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

The leases are predominantly over water (i.e. beyond the high water mark) but most include a portion of
foreshore land.
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME) issues the leases and is responsible
for their management under the Land Act 1994. Council cannot be authorised under the Land Act to take
on management of these leases, however it is responsible for management of development within the
lease and management of the public foreshores.
This shared responsibility creates a challenging management model for all levels of government.
The Noosaville foreshore, where the majority of leases are located, is one of the most popular recreational
areas in the Shire. It now accommodates significant competing recreational and commercial demands,
particularly during peak holiday times.
Council receives regular complaints about the commercial leases. A number of these complaints are from
jetty operators themselves seeking a level playing field, whilst others are from the general public. Most
complaints relate to:




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   •   Subletting of commercial businesses which do not have a marine facility purpose.
   •   Commercial signage and hire watercraft occupying the public foreshores.




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   •   Changes to commercial fleets (e.g. boat types and size).
Several years ago most leases were renewed for 30 years. New lease conditions decreased the specificity




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of previous conditions however standard lease conditions still require:
   •   Use of the lease for marine facility purposes only.




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   •   Compliance with State and Local Government laws.
   •   Lessees to obtain necessary approvals for structures.




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   •	Development and use of the land to be consistent with the Planning Scheme and requirements of
      Council.

Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Master Plan
In response to increasing demands for recreational, community and commercial use of the foreshore,
Council, in consultation with the community and DNRME, has developed a Noosaville Foreshore Land
Use Master Plan to inform future decisions regarding use of the Noosaville foreshore in particular.




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