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

Council is concerned that the current standard of site infrastructure is a mix of ageing facilities, non-compliant
facilities and facilities that do not meet contemporary standards for sport and recreation facilities. Improved
accessibility arrangements should be a priority for the site according to Council. With the exception of
opportunities for storage solutions, Council is not aware of any demand for increased access to sport and
recreation facilities within Noosa.
The number of tennis courts within Noosa Shire compares favourably to Tennis Queensland provision standards.
The recent upgrade to surfaces and lighting at the Tewantin Tennis Club were the only items identified by
Tennis Queensland for improvement. The majority of use at the Tewantin Tennis Club at the Complex is for
older adults with occasional social tennis. Limited school aged participation is occurring.
The Complex is considered a major softball venue, hosting state aged championships at the site. Softball
Queensland has identified potential facility improvements as dugouts, back nets, match standard lighting and
improved facilities for spectators. The number of netball courts compared to membership indicates the
Complex sits around halfway compared to other associations throughout Queensland, and well under the
median rate. This suggests the current number of netball courts is adequate to service current and future
potential demand.
Netball and cricket have identified the need to develop additional indoor sport space (competition and
training) and have individually indicated a desire to work together and with Council on the planning and
development of a multi-use facility. The development of an additional indoor sport facility requires further
investigation within the context of all indoor sport facilities within Noosa Council area to determine the most
appropriate location, facility mix, partners and timing for development, therefore this master plan concept has
not included this development for consideration.
User groups are seeking to further improve their partnership with Council, including relating to funding,
advocacy with third parties and asset management.
The combined priorities of user groups for improvements to the Complex relate to accessibility, environmental
sustainability, crime prevention and the overall standard of buildings.




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