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 SC6.8.5              Tewantin

 (1)    Key urban design and character outcomes for Tewantin are listed below:
        (a)   Maintain traditional main street of Poinciana Avenue as the heart of a district level activity centre, providing a good range of
              commercial, retail, community and residential activities in a mixed use setting.
        (b)   Retain a compact business centre bound by properties facing Sidoni Street, Blakesley Street, Diyan Street, Memorial
              Avenue and Doonella Street.
        (c)   Promote human scale of built form acknowledging current buildings up to 3 storeys in town centre and small tenancies
              rather than big floor plates.
        (d)   In Poinciana Avenue, build to the front boundary with active frontages and continuous awnings creating interest and comfort
              for pedestrians.
        (e)   Create opportunities for outdoor dining and breakout space for workers.
        (f)   Provide car parking in the street and to the rear of buildings so as not to interfere with the pedestrian streetscape.
        (g)   Enhance physical and visual connection to the river near Diyan Street and the Noosa Marina.
        (h)   Ensure built form and public realm offer high standards of pedestrian accessibility and comfort with wide shaded footpaths
              and multiple areas to rest or converse.
        (i)   Improve pedestrian accessibility around town with a connected network of shared pathways linking residential
              neighbourhoods to the business centre and local shops, schools and recreational facilities.
        (j)   Where topography allows, ensure land development incorporates through­streets providing a legible road network.
        (k)   Redevelopment of sites near the Noosa River should respect view lines from public spaces.

 (2)    The Tewantin Framework and Character Plan is located in the Tewantin Local Plan code in the Noosa Plan. It identifies a number
        of key urban design and character elements which support the overall outcomes and performance outcomes for Tewantin. Each of
        these elements are describe in more detail below to provide some context and guidance in achieving the outcomes of the Noosa
        Plan.
 (3)    Key Views – Views identified as important to the character, legibility and experience of Tewantin fall into two types:
        (a)   Contextual – typically distant views to landscape elements, often layered with more localised features. Key contextual views
              for Tewantin are views to Noosa River and Lake Donella. These provide an important connection to the contextual
              landscape setting and a defining character element for Tewantin. Ridges crossing Blakesley Street, Memorial Avenue and
              Donella Street set up a reveal experiences at the top of the ridge. Recommendations include:
              (i)     View to Lake Donella, a key end of road vista ­ ensure the view is maintained free from obstruction by park
                      infrastructure, road signage and tree planting;
              (ii)    Views to Noosa River, a key end of road vista from an elevated position – ensure the view is maintained free from
                      obstruction by park infrastructure, road signage and tree planting (and any redevelopment of adjacent sites); and
              (iii)   Views to Noosa River from the centre/ core public realm would be improved through opening up of the intersection
                      and relocation of the toilet block and picnic shelter.

        (b)   Localised­ typically views within the centre to key character elements, such as heritage and civic buildings or key landscape
              forms. Localised views to note include:
              (i)     End of Blakesley Street views to Ward Park;
              (ii)    Views along Poinciana avenue to heritage buildings and civic monuments; and
              (iii)   Arrival views of the River­front parkland and Noosa River at Lake Street/Noosa Marina (suggest improvements in
                      Gateways section).

        (c)   Appendix 1 SC6.8 includes photos of key contextual and localised views for Tewantin.

 (4)    Open Space and Landscape Treatments ­ The Tewantin Town Centre has a number of open space assets within and adjoining
        the centre that make a significant contribution to the place character. Key landscape treatments include:
        (a)   RSL Memorial Park is located at the central intersection of Diyan Street and Poinciana Avenue at its highest point and
              connects through the river edge at the lowest. The steep topography means most of the park assets are clustered along the
              street edge, at times blocking significant views to the Noosa River from the core streets. The park and streetscape would
              benefit from significant upgrades to Diyan Street that incorporate the park, Parkyn Hut Visitor Information Centre. This could
              be done in combination with redevelopment of the Royal Mail Hotel Site which has potential for outdoor dining with views to
              the Noosa River.


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