Town Planning Report · MCU23/0078

                                                                                                               Refer to Appendix F - Economic Impact Assessment that demonstrates the
                                                                                                               proposed development will not compromise the viability of the hierarchy of
                                                                                                               centres across the Noosa Shire.

 e)   Major centres contribute to a diversified local economy and provide key employment opportunities Compliant
      through a range of higher order commercial and enterprise activities in addition to core retail The proposed mixed use development incorporates a range of higher order
      outlets that are founded on the needs of Noosa Shire.                                            commercial activities and core retail outlets in addition to the existing
                                                                                                       adjacent Noosa Civic, adding to the diversity in key employment
                                                                                                       opportunities within the Noosa Business Centre. It provides much needed
                                                                                                       services, entertainment, accommodation and amenity for businesses and
                                                                                                       their employees and visitors as part of the NBC.

 f)   Major centres provide a variety of retail uses including shopping centres, full¬line supermarkets,       Compliant
      specialty retail shops, food and drink outlets such as cafes and restaurants, personal services, local   The proposed development seeks to enhance the variety of retail uses within
      offices and a range of entertainment activities. Noosa Business Centre contains a higher order of        the Noosa Business Centre, with specialty retail shops, food and drink outlets,
      retail than Noosa Junction with a shopping centre anchored by a single fullsize discount department      flexible working spaces and a range of entertainment activities co-locating
      store and a full line supermarket. Complementary retail uses include large format retail showrooms       with significant civic space.
      and a separate small format supermarket. Noosa Junction complements the Noosa Business Centre
                                                                                                               The proposal enhances the Noosa Business Centre’s role in the retail villages
      with specialty retail stores, supermarkets and a variety of entertainment uses such as restaurants,
                                                                                                               of Noosa with a full-line supermarket, traditional retail offerings, dining
      bars, cafes and cinema, catering to the local community and visitors.
                                                                                                               entertainment activities, civic event space and health services.

 g)   Entertainment activities contribute to the economic activity and vibrancy of the major centres both Compliant
      day and night.                                                                                      The proposal incorporates a cinema and associated entertainment facility
                                                                                                          including an indoor sport and recreation facility, along with a dining precinct
                                                                                                          adjacent to the civic plaza that will contribute to the economic activity and
                                                                                                          vibrancy of the major centre both day and night and residential, business,
                                                                                                          flexible co-working office and conferencing facilities will contribute to the day
                                                                                                          and night vibrancy of the NBC.

 h) Major centres develop as hubs for medical and specialised educational services.                            Compliant
                                                                                                               The proposed mixed-use development has incorporated a ‘Health care
                                                                                                               service’ component into the application to allow medical services to be
                                                                                                               established within future tenancies.



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