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

                        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