Meeting papers

Mayor’s Foreword                                                Table of Contents
        Noosa has always been about lifestyle, and a big part of        Mayor’s Foreword                                      2
        that is having great places for our community to come           Executive Summary                                     3
        together, stay active, and enjoy the water. Aquatic spaces
        aren’t just pools; they’re where kids learn to swim,            Recommendations4
        families connect, and people of all ages improve their
        health and wellbeing.
                                                                        Introduction5

        That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Noosa Aquatic             Aquatic Facilities Strategic Plan                     6
        Facilities Strategic Plan 2026–2036. This long-term plan        Noosa Council’s Aquatic Facilities                    7
        sets                                                               LOCAL CONTEXT                                      7
        a clear vision for the next decade and will help guide
                                                                           NETWORK HIERARCHY, CATCHMENTS AND TRAVEL TIMES     8
        planning and investment in the Noosa Aquatic Centre,
        Tewantin splash park, and support community access                 THE CURRENT NETWORK                                9
        to Department of Education school pools. Our goal is               NETWORK SWOT ANALYSIS                             17
        to ensure these facilities along with their supporting
        amenities remain safe, welcoming, and accessible for            Demographic Profile                                  19
        everyone. By planning ahead, we can make sure aquatic           Aquatic Facility Trends                              20
        spaces across the Shire meet the highest standards and
        continue to reflect the needs of our growing community.         Community and Stakeholder Engagement                 22
                                                                           ENGAGEMENT OUTCOMES                               22
        The strategic plan also positions Noosa to capitalise on
        external funding opportunities associated with the legacy          THE NAC - KEY INSIGHTS                            23
        outcomes of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic            Strategic Alignment                                  24
        Games—creating a valuable chance to enhance local
        infrastructure and deliver long-lasting benefits for our        Vision and Guiding Principles                        26
        community.                                                         VISION26
        Together, we’re building aquatic spaces that enrich                GUIDING PRINCIPLES 26
        community life, support healthy lifestyles, and keep            Strategic Objectives                                 27
        Noosa the vibrant, connected place we all love.
        Frank Wilkie                                                    Strategic Actions                                    28
                                                                                                
                                                                        Strategic Plan Implementation                         30
                                                                           NEXT STEPS                                        30
                                                                           STRATEGIC PLAN DELIVERY
                                                                                                                             30



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Mayor's               Foreword                                     Table           of Contents
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        Noosa has always been about lifestyle, and a big part of           Mayor's Foreword                                                                2
        that is having great places for our community to come              Executive Summary                                                               3
        together, stay active, and enjoy the water. Aquatic spaces
        aren’t just pools; they’re where kids learn to swim,               Recommendations ——<—éi—CS~—~S~S~S~S~<—~S~S<;3 De                               a
        families connect, and people of all ages improve their                        ;
        health and wellbeing.                                              Introduction 0S
        That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Noosa Aquatic                Aquatic Facilities Strategic Plan                                               6
        Facilities Strategic Plan 2026-2036. This long-term plan           Noosa Council's Aquatic Facilities                                              7
        ent)    _                                                               LOCAL CONTEXT                                                               7
        a clear vision for the next decade and will help guide                  NETWORK HIERARCHY. CATCHMENTS AND TRAVEL TIMES                              3
        planning and investment in the Noosa Aquatic Centre,                                          ’
        Tewantin splash park, and support community access                     THE CURRENT NETWORK                                                          9
        to Department of Education school pools. Our goal is                    NETWORK SWOT ANALYSIS                                                      17
        to ensure these facilities along with their supporting                           .       .
        amenities remain safe, welcoming, and accessible for               Demographic Profile                                                            19
        everyone. By planning ahead, we can make sure aquatic              Aquatic Facility Trends                                                        20
        spaces across the Shire meet the highest standards and                        .
        continue to reflect the needs of our growing community.            Community      and Stakeholder Engagement                                      22
                  ;             .                 7                             ENGAGEMENT OUTCOMES                                                       22
        The strategic plan also positions Noosa to capitalise on
        external funding opportunities associated with the legacy              THE NAC - KEY INSIGHTS                                                     23
        outcomes of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic               Strategic Alignment                                                            24
        Games—creating a valuable chance to enhance local                      .              |      —_
        infrastructure and deliver long-lasting benefits for our           Vision and Guiding     Principles                                              26
        community.                                                             VISION                                                                     26
        Together, we’re building aquatic spaces that enrich                     GUIDING PRINCIPLES                                                        26
        community life, support healthy lifestyles, and keep               Strategic Objectives                                                           27
                   ;                                                              g       |
        Noosa the vibrant, connected place we all love.
              aye                                                          Strategic Actions                                                              28
                                                                           Strategic Plan Implementation                                                  30
              a)                                                                NEXT STEPS                                                                30
                                                                                STRATEGIC PLAN DELIVERY                                                   30

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