NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS MASTERPLAN · Attachment 1. Noosa Botanical Gardens Masterplan_683_SD_LR002_E - Final Plan

Appendix D




  Executive Summary

  Phase 2 engagement (13 October        –7 November 2025) drew more than 120
  contributions, including 80 surveys, 23 written      submissions, and 21 pieces of
  anecdotal feedback.

  Community input showed strong support          for the Draft Noosa Botanic Gardens
  Master Plan, with most comments focused on refining existing elements rather
  than proposing major changes. Feedback reinforced the community’s deep
  appreciation for the Gardens’ tranquillity, botanical character and nat       ural setting,
  and highlighted the need for improvements that strengthen          —rather than
  compromise —these defining qualities.

  The community demonstrated strong support for the Draft Master Plan and a love
  for the Gardens’ tranquillity, botanical identity and natural character. Feedback
  consistently showed that the community is highly protective of the Gardens and
  wants improvemen ts delivered in a way that strengthens, rather than
  compromises, these defining qualities.

  Most suggestions focused on refining or clarifying elements already included in the
  draft, rather than proposing major changes. Across all engagement activities, the
  strongest themes included:

     •    reinforcing partnerships, particularly with the Friends of Noosa Botanic
          Gardens
     •    protecting and enhancing the botanical collections, including stronger long           -
          term stewardship
     •    improving pathways, wayfinding and accessible gradients
     •    enhancing community facilities such as shaded seating, shelters and picnic
          areas, and exploring a small kiosk
     •    supporting gentle, low -impact activation aligned with the Gardens’ peaceful
          character
     •    clearer communication around on       -lead dog access and lake use
     •    strengthening messaging about the plan’s long       -term, 25 -year
          implementation timeframe


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