Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU26 0060 (As Published)

                                                       Figure 6 – Photograph looking south
                                   (note works undertaken to the left to facilitate access to lowered water level)

               2.     APPLICATION BACKGROUND
               On 4 June 2025, a development permit for Material Change of Use – Outdoor Sport and Recreation
               (Rowing Club) was issued relating to land at the end of Hoy Road, Lake Macdonald (Lot 1
               SP305289). Consequence of infrastructure works being undertaken to Lake Macdonald requires
               the lowering of the water level, access to the lake is no longer practicable in this location. Therefore,
               the Club have liaised with SEQ Water and seeking to now relocate to the subject site.
               A Written Advice (WA25/0014) was issued on 23 February 2026 which resulted in the lodgement
               of the subject application. The application was referred to Infrastructure Services, Community,
               Property Departments prior to providing written advice. No objections were made through this
               period.
               The application has been provided with owners’ consent from the Property Department and
               adequate evidence to demonstrate the application is Code assessable.
               3.     SITE DETAILS
               3.1. Site Description
               The facility will be located within a sport and recreation area, being the Lake Macdonald Park
               known also as Noosa Botanical Gardens and Day Use Area. This is a major recreation area which
               includes picnic facilities, a botanic garden, and boat ramp onto Lake Macdonald. The proposed
               location for the facility is in an open gassed area close to the boat ramp.



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