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Environment
Our flora and fauna, oceans and coasts, waterways
and wetlands, atmosphere and climate are all highly
valued for both their intrinsic worth and the ecosystem
services they provide. Noosa’s diverse ecosystems
attract people to live, work, invest and play in the Shire.
The evolution and advancement of the Noosa Design
Principles and The Noosa Planning Scheme helps
ensure our built environment responds sensitively to
our natural environment, climate, cultural heritage and
enhances the liveability of the community.
The principles of ecologically sustainable development
are integrated into decision-making to help secure the
continued availability of natural resources for present
We are committed
to protecting and
and future generations. Careful management of growth
Noosa Council Annual Report 2022 - 2023
and development are underpinned by a commitment to
maintaining a sustainable population. Our development
footprint is limited by the need to protect significant
environmental values, avoid natural hazards, provide
necessary infrastructure and preserve the desired
lifestyle. This approach is intrinsic to our Biosphere and
enhancing Noosa’s
environmental assets
the key to Noosa’s success.
and our Biosphere.
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