Meeting papers

5 Site Analysis

5.1 Engagement summary                                           5.2 Strategic direction
In addition to consultation with local sport clubs, further      A number of factors outline clear demand for the
targeted consultation has been undertaken in development of      development of improved facilities for non-powered water
this feasibility report. A summary of key directions have been   sports in Noosaville:
outlined below:
                                                                 †† Club facilities and equipment provide access to
                                                                    opportunities for participation in activities, that individuals
Council officers                                                    could not otherwise undertake
†† Consolidation of land-based facilities to support non-        †† Sustainable community clubs require facilities that
   powered water sports is preferred                                adequately store club-owned equipment that provides
†† Need to protect community access to the Noosa River              access to the sport by community members
   for passive and active recreation, balanced with existing     †† Formation of clubs contribute to the lifestyle of the
   commercial uses                                                  place by providing opportunities for individuals to form
†† Recognition of the vision, core values and strategic             communities and a sense of belonging
   direction of Noosa Council, particularly in regard to         †† Participation trends highlight that non-powered water
   protection of the environment and community lifestyle            sports are increasing in popularity for both youth
†† Local club level facilities are supported in relation to         and adults, at a time when trends in traditional sport
   hierarchy and embellishment                                      participation is in decline
†† Identifying sites for development may prove difficult         †† Expectation of increased pressure to accommodate
                                                                    training for 2032 Olympic Games in SEQ
   −− limited foreshore land available to accommodate needs
      and demands of the community                               †† Desire by Council to provide quality recreation
                                                                    infrastructure for residents (and visitors).
   −− conflicting demands on the foreshore (including views
      of the water) by residents, community clubs and
      organisations, and commercial operations
   −− increasing expectations of individuals and sport clubs
      regarding the standard of facilities.

Peak sport bodies
†† Focussed on growth of sport participation
†† Interested in, but limited influence on, club facility
   development due to tenure arrangements
†† Major competition and events require close collaboration
   with local and state governments and agencies, due to
   use of land and water.

Noosa River Stakeholders Advisory Committee
†† Appreciation for the complexities of planning and
   managing the demands on the estuary and foreshore
†† Importance of finalising, adopting and implementing the
   Noosa River Management Plan
†† Dichotomy of people and groups with tension between
   environmental protection and provision of facilities
†† Overarching goal is comprehensive management of the
   estuary and use of the waterway.

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  5.1    Engagement summary                                      5.2   Strategic direction
  In addition to consultation with local sport clubs, further    A number of factors outline clear demand for the
  targeted consultation has been undertaken in development of | development of improved facilities for non-powered water
  this feasibility report. ASummary of key directions have been  sports in Noosaville:
  outlined below:                                                O Club facilities and equipment provide access to
          .    .                                                     opportunities for participation in activities, that individuals
  Council officers                                                   could not otherwise undertake
  O Consolidation of land-based facilities to support non-       O Sustainable community clubs require facilities that
      powered water sports is preferred                              adequately store club-owned equipment that provides
  O Need to protect community access to the Noosa River              access to the sport by community members
      for passive and active recreation, balanced with existing  O   Formation of clubs contribute to the lifestyle of the
      commercial uses                                                place by providing opportunities for individuals to form
  O Recognition of the vision, core values and strategic             communities and a sense of belonging
      direction of Noosa Council, particularly in regard to      O   Participation trends highlight that non-powered water
      protection of the environment and community lifestyle          sports are increasing in popularity for both youth
  O Local club level facilities are supported in relation to         and adults, at a time when trends in traditional sport
      hierarchy and embellishment                                    participation is in decline
           ini    :                              ice             O   Expectation of increased pressure to accommodate
  O Identifying sites for development may prove difficult           training for 2032 Olympic Games in SEQ
                                                  fficul                                             .
      — limited foreshore land available to accommodate needs           .           .       .       .         .
        and demands of the community                             O   Desire by Council to provide quality recreation
             i                                .     .   .            infrastructure for residents (and visitors).
      — conflicting demands on the foreshore (including views
         of the water) by residents, community clubs and
         organisations, and commercial operations
      — increasing expectations of individuals and sport clubs
         regarding the standard of facilities.
  Peak sport bodies
  O Focussed on growth of sport participation
  O1 Interested in, but limited influence on, club facility
      development due to tenure arrangements
  O Major competition and events require close collaboration
      with local and state governments and agencies, due to
      use of land and water.
  Noosa River Stakeholders Advisory Committee
  O Appreciation for the complexities of planning and
      managing the demands on the estuary and foreshore
  O Importance of finalising, adopting and implementing the
      Noosa River Management Plan
  O Dichotomy of people and groups with tension between
      environmental protection and provision of facilities
  O Overarching goal is comprehensive management of the
      estuary and use of the waterway.
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