2019-08-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    6 AUGUST 2019


          Buildings have construction materials and colour palettes that respond to the textures
            and colours of the surrounding landscapes to allow the buildings to blend and not
            stand out in their natural surroundings.
          Meet the requirements of the New Noosa Plan (where within the Noosa Shire)
            including nature-based tourism requirements of the Visitor Accommodation Code,
            Strategic Framework and zone and overlay codes.
          Development is sensitive to the biophysical constraints and values of the landscape
            including flooding, coastal erosion, sensitive wetland and groundwater systems,
            threatened species and ecological communities.
          Four-wheel drive tours and motorised transport such as motor bikes are not
            supported on the trails.
          Any access to the trails via the upper reaches of the Noosa river must observe the
            current river controls with regard to type of vessels and access (non motorised river
            craft only and no landing zones).
5.    Council supports the various benefits listed in the supporting documentation (Attachment
      B) and the assertion “The Cooloola Great Walk is an opportunity to deliver an enhanced
      nature-based tourism experience with direct economic benefits to regional Queensland and
      local Traditional Owners”.
6.    Council request that the Queensland Government require the successful applicant to
      engage fully with Noosa Council in regard to maximising the local employment impact.
7.    Council request that Queensland Government refer to the Noosa Local Economic Plan
      (LEP). The Local Economic Plan looks to support the development of:
          A more diverse local economy
          Growth in smart industry sectors
           A smart approach to planning
           Sustainability - the interdependence of the economy, the environment and the
             community.
8.    In line with Noosa’s LEP, the Cooloola Great Walk project is expected to support our local
      economic diversification agenda and connect and grow the local business supply chain
      (food, recreation services, etc.).
9.    Council would wish to ensure consideration of local procurement of materials, construction
      and maintenance opportunities in determining the successful proponent.
10.   Council requests that the Queensland Government continue its proactive consultation with
      key stakeholders. In particular, this includes involvement of the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi)
      people, neighbouring Councils, Teewah Residents’ Association and Noosa North Shore
      Association.
11.   Council supports the provision of visitor interpretation and activities that raise awareness of
      environmental and cultural values and encourage visitors to appreciate and want to protect
      those values.
12.   Guided tours and bushwalking experiences should form part of the visitor experience and
      include long-term partnerships with, and employment opportunities, for Kabi Kabi (Gubbi
      Gubbi) people.
13.   Council strongly supports the active involvement of the traditional owners in the projects
      development and operation and encourages any proposal to respect the traditions, culture
      and scared or significant sites of the traditional owners.
14.   Council suggests the State consider a bed-night levy to circulate revenue back into the
      ongoing rehabilitation and improvement of this national park.
15.   Council is interested in providing comment into the process as it progresses at appropriate
      stages and thanks the State Government for this opportunity to have input and identify key
      issues for consideration.


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