Minutes Ordinary Meeting 20 March 2025

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                             20 MARCH 2025


                      must align with the primary objectives of sustainable transport management,
                      congestion reduction, and encouraging active and public transport use. The
                      Sustainable Transport Levy is not intended to fund infrastructure improvements
                      for private vehicle and boat trailer parking, including those at Hilton Esplanade
                      or other boat ramps in Noosa Shire. As outlined in Council’s Transport policy,
                      the levy is specifically designed to support initiatives such as public transport
                      services, park-and-ride facilities, intelligent transport systems, and congestion
                      management strategies. Council acknowledges the importance of boat ramp
                      facilities and associated parking for the community and note that the ‘on-land
                      component’ of the Hilton Esplanade boat ramp and parking area has been
                      identified for planning and design work in the 2025-26 Financial Year. Council
                      will also continue to explore funding opportunities for these desired upgrades.
                      We appreciate your engagement on this matter and encourage continued
                      community participation in shaping Noosa’s transport and infrastructure
                      priorities."
                   and
                   B. Update the 20 February 2025 Minutes accordingly.
                   Carried unanimously.


5.          PETITIONS

            Nil.

6.          PRESENTATIONS

            Nil.

7.          DEPUTATIONS

            Nil.

8.          PUBLIC QUESTION TIME


     8.1.          KEN & DESLEY NIXON

                   QUESTION 1
                   Will Council implement regulated parking on the eastern side of Kingfisher Drive
                   North of Brolga Place?
                   Response provided by Shaun Walsh Director Infrastructure Services
                   Noosa Council is currently developing a Parking Management Plan, a key initiative
                   under the Noosa Corporate Plan, designed to ensure equitable, sustainable,
                   adaptable, and efficient parking and kerbside management that can be applied to
                   centres across the Shire that are experiencing parking issues. This plan will
                   establish a framework and clear guidelines for managing both kerbside and off-
                   street parking, balancing capacity, demand, and community needs while providing
                   a structured framework for evaluating future parking requests. The plan is being
                   developed through a multi-stage process, including data collection, preparation of
                   a decision matrix and kerbside hierarchy, feasibility studies, and stakeholder
                   engagement. It is expected to be finalised in 2025. The outcomes of this plan will
                   help assess parking demand in the area and identify the most effective
                   management techniques to support the community and local businesses. Council
                   is aware of critical parking issues around the Peregian Beach village, and will use
                   your submission to help inform the Parking Management Plan