ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 FEBRUARY 2026 · 2026-02-19 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                    19 FEBRUARY 2026


8.2   PAT SPICER

      QUESTION 1
      What specific reports, studies, or expert advice did Council rely on when Mayor Wilkie
      announced on 1 October 2025 that, after 25 units are built at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, the
      site could “support potentially another 60 dwellings”, across the two remaining lots?

      RESPONSE PROVIDED BY ANITA LAKELAND, ACTING DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND
      ENVIRONMENT
      The reference made in Mayor Wilkie's statement on 1 October 2025 to the site “supporting
      potentially another 60 dwellings” was based on advice provided by Council’s expert planning
      staff. No specific reports or studies were undertaken. In estimating the potential for 60
      dwellings, Council’s planning staff took into account the Council resolution of 23 January
      2025. This resolution requires that any process considering future uses of the remaining two
      sites must evaluate not only housing options, but also open space, cultural heritage,
      community uses, landscape and amenity, and other relevant land use planning matters. The
      process will involve community consultation.

      The meeting adjourned at 10.05am.
      The meeting resumed at 10.10am.



9     MAYORAL MINUTES
      Nil.



10    NOTIFIED MOTIONS

10.1 PROTECTING FIRST POINT, NOOSA HEADS
      The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
       Cr Lorentson – refer to: 2026-02-19 Attachment 1 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes dated
         19 February 2026 - Notice of Motion Item 10.1 - further Councillor comment


      Motion
      Moved:         Cr Amelia Lorentson
      Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
      That Council:
      A. Include a dedicated section for First Point within the proposed Surf Management Plan
         (SMP) to recognise its unique significance and ensure its values are formally considered
         in coastal management; and
      B. Identify any resourcing or funding requirements and, as part of upcoming budget
         deliberations, consider prioritising this work, noting that any action will be subject to
         funding availability.



      Amendment
      Moved:           Cr Frank Wilkie
      Seconded:        Cr Karen Finzel
      That Item A and B be amended to read:
      A. Include a dedicated section for First Point within the proposed Surf Management Plan