2019-08-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       6 AUGUST 2019


As part of the current process the State have called for submissions to inform future planning and
the Queensland Ecotourism Trail program outcomes for the Cooloola Great Walk, submissions
are open until 22 August 2019. Refer to Attachment 1 for Council’s draft submission.

Attachment 2 to this document provides further background information on this initiative, sourced
from the Queensland Government website.

This reports seeks Council’s consideration and approval of the attached submission to be lodged
with the State Government as part of the current consultation process.

Previous Council Consideration
Nil.

Finance
Nil.

Risks & Opportunities
This initiative by the State government provides a new low impact, environmentally sensitive and
sustainable tourism offering and opportunity for Noosa and surrounds bringing a range of
economic benefits.

The State Government have outlined a rigorous process and assessment framework to ensure
the tourism experience and offering occurs in accordance with best practise eco-tourism
requirements within National Parks, however it is prudent for Noosa Council to provide input and
outline a range of important considerations that should be considered in this significant and
special environment in our region.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Gympie Regional Council planning and economic development officers have been advised of
Noosa Council’s proposed intent to provide a submission into the process as a neighbouring
Council with a joint interest in the Cooloola Great Walk proposal.

Internal Consultation
Environmental Services
Strategic Land Use Planning

Departments/Sections Consulted:

       Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                      Corporate Services
       Executive Officer             Director                                Director
       Executive Support             Community Development                   Financial Services
                                     Community Facilities                    ICT
                                     Libraries & Galleries                   Procurement & Fleet
                                     Local Laws                              Property
                                     Waste & Environmental Health            Revenue Services

       Executive Services        X   Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services
       Director                  X   Director                                Director
       Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services            Asset Management
       Customer Service              Development Assessment                  Buildings and Facilities
       Governance                X   Economic Development                    Civil Operations
       People and Culture        X   Environmental Services                  Disaster Management
                                 X   Strategic Land Use Planning             Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                             Design and Delivery



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