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NOOSA JUNCTION PRECINCT MANAGEMENT MODELS ASSESSMENT (Referred from Planning and Environment Committee dated 8 July 2025 Item 7.1) · ATTACHMENT 1_EVALUATION OF PRECINCT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK OPTIONS
ATTACHMENT 1: EVALUATION OF PRECINCT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK OPTIONS
OPTION 1: SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
OPTION 2: SAFE NIGHT PRECINCT OPTION 3: HARMONY PROJECT OPTION 4: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
PRECINCT
Advantages • Support for live music and culture • Improved public safety • Access to localised academic research • Existing systems and networks in place
Protect and promote live music venues by allowing Help reduce alcohol-fueled violence and anti-social Access to academic research and data can help Precinct area designated through NP2020
amplified music to be regulated by local laws behaviour through measures like ID scanning, council develop more effective, evidence-informed Noosa Junction Association (NJA)
rather than state liquor laws police presence, and trading hour restrictions policies
Noosa Junction levy
• Noise management flexibility and clarity • Coordinated local management • Established relationship with USC
• Broader focus
Council decides noise limits, tailored to the local Managed by a local board made up of local MoU currently in place
Includes a greater scope of initiatives / focus,
context stakeholders (e.g., venue owners, police, council), • Neutral facilitation including businesses not within the entertainment /
• Land use conflict reduction allowing for tailored responses to local issues
USC acts as a neutral third party, helping mediate hospitality sector
Scheme provisions requiring new development to • Support services between residents and venue operators in a less • Improved local amenity
include noise attenuation measures Provide support services for intoxicated or politicised environment
Levy funding used to provide cleaner, safer, and
• Local and centralised control vulnerable individuals • Innovation and best practice more attractive public spaces
Council defines, regulates and manages the SEP, • Funding opportunities Pilot projects often explore new tools (e.g. acoustic • Economic uplift
allowing for more responsive and Noosa-specific Local boards can access seed and operational mapping, mediation models, planning overlays)
Supports local businesses, diversify economy,
planning funding to support safety initiatives and precinct that councils can adopt or scale
increase foot traffic, safety and accessibility
• Economic and cultural benefits improvements • Capacity building
• Greater business collaboration
Encourages a vibrant night-time economy, • Cultural change Council staff can gain skills and knowledge in
Encourages collective action and shared goals
supports tourism, and fosters cultural development Aim to shift drinking culture toward more areas like sound regulation, urban design, and
among local traders
through music and entertainment responsible behaviour, promoting safer and more stakeholder engagement
enjoyable nightlife experiences • Place branding
• Funding and resource sharing
Enhances the identity and appeal of the area
USC can bring grant funding or in-kind resources,
reducing the financial burden on council • Local control
• Low cost Businesses have a say in how funds are spent
Current estimated $20,000 budget required for the
trial
Disadvantages • Administrative and cost burdens • Administrative and cost burdens • OLGR ‘buy in’ • Administrative and cost burdens
Estimated costs vary significantly based on the Managing an SNP requires ongoing coordination, The pilot requires OLRG to agree to the three- Implementing and managing a BID may require
size of the precinct, local government capacity, and reporting, and compliance, which can be resource- month moratorium on OLGR requirements supporting resourcing from Council
the level of infrastructure investment. intensive for local boards. • Resource commitment Any increase in the levy, if required, would re-
• Complex & resource intensive implementation The average annual cost of funding a Safe Night Will require staff time, coordination, and possibly quire NJA to support/lead.
Planning scheme amendment and creation of new Precinct (SNP) in Queensland is up to $250,000 financial contributions • Equity concerns
local law per precinct in operational funding
• Stakeholder sensitivities/expectations Benefits may not be evenly distributed across all
• Potential resident pushback • Business constraints businesses (eg hospitality/entertainment venues
Managing expectations from residents and
May result in increased/prolonged noise and late- Initiatives implemented by the Board may increase businesses can be politically sensitive, especially if may be perceived to receive ‘more’ benefit than
night activity, resulting in resident objections operational costs and reduce revenue for some limited outcome/change seen from the project office uses)
venues (eg additional security requirements, ID (noting the short timeframe) • Governance complexity
• Ongoing maintenance needs
scanning etc)
Will require continuous monitoring, enforcement • Uncertain outcomes Requires strong management and accountability
• Privacy concerns structures
and community engagement to remain effective As a pilot, the project may not yield clear or
and balanced Networked ID scanners raise concerns about data scalable solutions, which can frustrate • Risk of exclusion
privacy and the potential misuse of personal stakeholders or delay action
• Narrow focus Businesses / residents in proximity (outside the
information
Limited to entertainment venues / nighttime • Data privacy Precinct area) may feel excluded from decision
• Enforcement challenges making that will impact on them
economy focus Data collection (e.g. noise levels, complaints, sales
Police banning notices can be seen as heavy- data) must be handled carefully to protect privacy
handed or inconsistently applied
• Reputational risk
• Mixed effectiveness
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OPTION 1: SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
OPTION 2: SAFE NIGHT PRECINCT OPTION 3: HARMONY PROJECT OPTION 4: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
PRECINCT
While some areas report reduced violence, others If the project is perceived as biased or ineffective, it
see limited impact, and the effectiveness of SNPs may damage council’s credibility with residents or
is still under review the business community
• Narrow focus • Narrow focus
Limited to entertainment venues and community Limited to entertainment venues / nighttime
safety economy focus
Council Full responsibility for development, Moderate to high responsibility, depending on Moderate to high responsibility, depending on Moderate to high responsibility, depending on
responsibilities implementation, ongoing compliance and the level of coordination by Council required the level of coordination by Council required the level of coordination by Council required
monitoring
• Community consultation • Stakeholder participation • Short-term • Initiation and consultation
Engagement during the planning and designation Council representative to sit on local board, Financial and administrative support Facilitate early engagement with local businesses
process, and potential ongoing engagement contributing to decision-making and strategic Technical support Conduct surveys or ballots to gauge support for
through implementation and monitoring planning BID formation
• Long-term
• Planning scheme amendments • Support for Board initiatives • Implementation
Funding
Noosa Plan 2020 amended to include formal SEP Co-fund or facilitate programs like CCTV Define BID boundaries and establish governance
Implementation of recommendations, including
designation 2024 installation, late-night transport, and rest and structures
resourcing commitments
• Local Law creation and ongoing regulation and recovery zones
Oversee the legal and administrative setup,
compliance • Regulation and compliance support including levy collection
New Local Law to be drafted, shifting noise Assist with local laws (if relevant), permits and • Monitoring and oversight
management responsibility to Council compliance issues that affect venues and public
Ensure transparency and accountability in how BID
Ongoing enforcement of the Local Law, issuing spaces within SNPs
funds are used
permits (if required) and monitoring compliance • Planning and infrastructure
Monitor performance and compliance with agreed
with noise and regulations outlined in the Local Improve public amenities such as lighting, signage, business plans
Law public toilets, and transport access to enhance
Support evaluation and renewal processes
Likely requires additional staffing for ongoing safety and accessibility in SNPs
implementation • Support and collaboration
• Funding collaboration
• Strategic planning and support Provide in-kind support
SNP boards receive state funding, councils may
Council may also provide incentives (e.g. reduced provide additional resources or in-kind support Act as a liaison between BID group and other
development application fees) and invest in (e.g., staff time, facilities) government agencies, where required
infrastructure upgrades to support the Precincts • Public engagement and communication
success
Assist in engaging the community, promoting
responsible behaviour, and supporting cultural
change around nightlife safety
• Data sharing and evaluation
May contribute to data collection and evaluation
efforts during the state’s three-yearly reviews of
SNP effectiveness