Development Application part 2 of 2 Covering Letters & Plans - MCU13/0069

Attachment 4       -
                       Quamby Place   -
                                          Trust Land Mgmt Plan


              PART 9            -   NOOSA HEADS LOCALITY PLAN

                               Character statement of the locality2

Physical Setting

The Noosa Heads locality is situated in the eastern part of Noosa and is defined by-

     the Noosa River and Laguna Bay in the north and north-west;

     the Pacific Ocean in the east;

     Noosa National Park in the east and south;

     Weyba Creek in the west; and
     Lake Weyba in the south.
The locality is part of a complex system of lowlands that drain to the Noosa River system. Elevated
land is located in the east and the rocky headland of Noosa Heads where the high dunes drain to the
Pacific Ocean and the Noosa River system. The dune system is generally very steep and follows the
line
of Noosa Inlet. Elevated land is also found in the north-west and in the south of the locality. Periodic
flooding occurs, as a consequence of the rainfall flooding in the river system and storm surge in Laguna
Bay.
Noosa Hill rising to 146m is the predominant landscape feature of the locality forming the skyline and
backdrop for much of the residential and visitor neighbourhoods.
Particular values of the landform and landscape are recognised in:-
     The coastline beaches;

     Noosa River, and foredunes, Weyba Creek and Lake Weyba;

     Noosa National Park;

     Noosa Spit/Noosa Woods;

     Lions Park;

     Weyba Park; and
     Healthland areas of Girraween Estate.
The natural landscape has been substantially modified in many areas, though significant stands of
vegetation remain in the conservation reserves and in areas that are poorly drained or very steep and
inaccessible. Mangroves fringe many of the watercourses, with remnant stands still in existence in
Noosa Inlet and along Weyba Creek. Melaleuca stands, which were once common in the floodplain
areas, are now mainly confined to public lands. Remnant rainforest stands remain in the conservation
reserves and in the gullies associated with the headland. Heath and sedge lands also fringe many of the

watercourses and are associated with significant peat beds in the east of the locality. The area9-3
between Noosa National Park and the vegetation stands around Lake Weyba comprise part of a
significant koala habitat corridor.

Accessibility, Infrastructure & Servicing
The locality provides substantial commercial, retail and administrative services with two main business
focus points being at Hastings Street and Noosa Junction. The locality is well serviced by urban
infrastructure. Given the relatively high number of visitors accommodated in this locality, the two
centres are designed to cater for the differing needs of visitors as well as local residents. Hastings
Street particularly accommodates a high proportion of entertainment and dining premises providing
interest for visitors.


The natural landscape and watercourses of the locality strongly influence the location of road systems.
Consequently accessibility in some areas is limited. For some parts of the locality private vehicle is not
the most convenient form of transport and visitors are encouraged to take public transport, particularly
the river ferry or buses, or to walk or ride bicycles.


The accessibility and convenience of significant open space including the natural features of the beach,
Noosa River and Noosa National Park ensures ample recreation opportunities. The locality also includes
a   golf course and bowls club.