Noosa Heads Lions Park Land Management Plan · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                          11 AUGUST 2026



Finance
The report provides an estimate of the cost of $30,000 to $75,000 to develop an LMP, which is
currently unplanned and unfunded. Should Council wish to proceed, funding allocation would likely
need to be via an upcoming budget review process.


Risk & Opportunities
There is reputation and governance risk associated with Council continuing to allow the inconsistent
use in the absence of a Land Management Plan.

Proceeding to the preparation of an LMP for an issue Council is aware involves contrasting
community opinion risks raising community angst over the issue. An LMP should normally reflect
broad community support for uses on community land.

LMPs for significant sites such as Noosa Heads Lions Park are substantial planning exercises.
Commencing the process with a predetermined outcome or fixed deadline would risk compromising
the integrity of the assessment. Technical investigations and community consultation may identify
constraints, impacts or alternative outcomes not anticipated at the outset.

The LMP process does provide opportunity for Council to establish a clear and transparent long-
term position for Lions Park, informed by specialist advice and evidence, community views and
engagement with stakeholders.


Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with Council’s
Human Rights Policy.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
      Office of the CEO, Mayor &         Community Services               Corporate Services
              Councillors
       Mayor & Councillors             Director                        Director
       Chief Executive Officer         Community Connection            Financial Services
       Executive Officers              Sport & Active Lifestyles       Revenue Services
       Community Engagement            Arts & Culture                  ICT
       Governance                      Customer Experience             Procurement

                                                                       People & Culture
       Strategy & Environment          Development & Regulation         Infrastructure Services
       Director                    x   Director                    x   Director