2020-01-13 GC Agenda - Item 6 - Attachment 1 - Noosa District Sports Complex Master Plan

4.        Consultation

4.1        Engagement Program Overview
A targeted community and stakeholder engagement program was implemented to inform the development of
this master plan for Noosa District Sports Complex. Stakeholder groups engaged as a part of the master plan
development are shown in the figure below:


                                                                Clubs and groups   Tewantin/ Noosa
                                       Peak Sporting                                                    Other key
               Council staff                                        using the       schools (adj to
                                      Org's and Assoc'ns                                              stakeholders
                                                                    Complex            complex)



4.2        Key findings
The following key findings emerged from the engagement program:
      •    Overall, participation in the sports located at the Complex is a mix of static and increasing
           membership;
      •    The facilities generally require upgrades in response to their age and condition and in order to provide
           for changes in sport participation and facility provision trends;
      •    Council has strong policy on environmental sustainability which the clubs support, but the facilities do
           not all comply; and
      •    Most clubs have invested in the formation of development/ expansion/ improvement plans for their
           sport and facilities.

4.3        Detailed Findings
4.3.1      Facility Overview

Council advice on broader planning, potential and/ or unmet community demands, broader regional impacts
and specific issues for inclusion in the development of the master plan, is summarised below:
      •    The Council’s ZEN (Zero Emissions Noosa) strategy/ actions should apply at the Complex, specifically
           actions to reduce emissions. Use of energy, water, sustainable building design and drainage
           improvements will enhance the sustainability of the Complex and assist in supporting the financial
           viability of user groups as many of these measures can result in reduced operating costs;
      •    Council is working with Queensland Building and Construction Compliance (QBCC) to address a number
           of approval issues with buildings/ structures on site; with some requiring inspection and (possibly)
           retrospective approvals;
      •    Site access, including the option of an internal loop road, car-parking requires attention, e.g.
           formalising to manage drainage, improve car parking yield, site safety and overflow or contingency
           options for large events;
      •    The overall amenity/ feel and attractiveness of the Complex as the overall quality of the Complex is
           not perceived as reflecting the ‘Noosa’ brand, in that the attraction of the Noosa area is well-known
           for high quality and attractiveness, but the age and quality of the sporting and ancillary infrastructure
           is at a lower level;
      •    Infrastructure across the site is ageing and below standard:
               o   Majority of building construction was in the 1970’s and 1980’s with little refurbishment
               o   Lighting quality and standard across the whole site should be upgraded to current standard,
                   both for sport and general amenity and safety

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