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

Appendix D




  Overall, the community’s feedback confirms that the Draft Master Plan is heading
  in the right direction, with strong support for its vision and approach. The
  refinements identified will help ensure the final Master Plan remains sensitive,
  balanced and alig ned with what the community values most about the Noosa
  Botanic Gardens.




  Background

  Phase 1 engagement in mid            -2024 explored how people use the Gardens, what they
  value and their aspirations for the future. More than 150 participants contributed
  through surveys, pop           -ups and stakeholder meetings, shaping the Draft Master
  Plan’s principles o f preserving tranquillity, improving accessibility and amenities,
  and strengthening the botanical and educational focus. Phase 2, held from 13
  October to 7 November 2025 and guided by the Stakeholder Reference Group,
  tested the draft with the broader commu            nity to confirm alignment with local
  priorities and values. Feedback from this phase will inform final refinements before
  the Master Plan is presented to Council for endorsement in early 2026.




  Engagement Approach

  Community engagement for Phase 2 of the Noosa Botanic Gardens Draft Master
  Plan was delivered through a mix of online and face            -to-face activities to ensure
  broad participation and inclusivity.

  Across the engagement period (13 October               – 7 November 2025), we received over
  120 individual contributions, including:

     •    80 survey responses submitted via Your Say Noosa.
     •    23 written submissions providing detailed feedback from individuals and
          organisations.
     •    21 pieces of anecdotal feedback captured through conversations at
          activations.


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