Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                              19 JUNE 2025


8.2   Debra Walz
      QUESTION 1
      Although the proposed Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan articulates a large-
      scale complex amenities facility near the Big Pelican, can these amenities be downsized
      and scaled back in complexity to include a more simple version of a toilet block to allow for
      maximum use of green space?

      Response provided by Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure Services
      Thankyou for your question and appreciate your support for an additional amenities block
      on the Noosaville Foreshore. A key component of the new amenities block is a changing
      places facility, which are specialised accessible toilets designed to meet the needs of
      individuals who cannot use standard accessible toilets independently. They provide
      sufficient space and equipment, such as hoists and changing benches to assist those with
      severe disabilities which requires more space than a standard amenities block. A facility of
      this calibre is very welcome by stakeholders using the Noosaville foreshore. Council has
      fortunately received grant funding to design and build the facility and has appointed a local
      architect to design a building of a high quality that befits the Noosaville Foreshore and the
      Noosa Design Principles.

      QUESTION 2
      In relation to the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, what is the justification
      and evidence used by consultants to remove parking spaces and broaden the walking
      pathway near the boat ramp in Gympie Terrace?
      Response provided by Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure Services
      Thankyou for your question. Key feedback that has been received about the
      Noosaville Foreshore concerning both the need for retention of carparking spaces
      as well as the need for improved pathways to accommodate recreational use. To
      provide perspective there are currently 404 carparking spaces along the Noosaville
      Foreshore and 10 carparking spaces are proposed to be repurposed to a wider
      pathway around the boat ramp. The wider pathway is recommended to provide a
      safer width to better accommodate all recreational users, along with shade tree
      planting to provide a more attractive and comfortable route around the boat ramp,
      avoiding traffic and pedestrian conflicts in the carpark. Also as outlined in the
      document, it is a 20 year Master Plan, and any changes in this location are
      dependent on future funding, ongoing design refinement and community
      engagement.