EASTERN BEACHES FORESHORE RESERVES MANAGEMENT PLAN - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION OVERVIEW AND PROPOSED CHANGES · Attachment 3 EBFRMP Engagement Analysis Articulous

A summary of the feedback themes under each action area and the reported priorities can be
found in the key findings.


3.       Background
The social and environmental values of Noosa’s Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves are being
impacted by a number of factors and require mitigation and management to protect the
longevity of the area.

Some factors contributing to the impact include significant natural disasters such as storms and
flooding, changes to the environment made by property owners, climate change and changes
to the ecology.

Noosa Council (Council) is greatly concerned by the impacts of these factors on the current
environment, its flora and fauna as well as the community. Council has predicted further
impacts on the area if management practices are not put in place to both maintain and
improve the state of Noosa’s Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves.

The Eastern Foreshores are a centrepiece in the liveability and attraction of Noosa Council.
Residents and visitors use the 41 public beach accesses through the Eastern Beaches Foreshore
Reserve to access Noosa’s famous beaches. It is also home to a unique and valuable biome,
with many plants and animals calling it home. Keeping this ecosystem healthy and protected is
critical in mitigating the effects of climate change for the Noosa area, offering protection from
storms, winds and waves.

The community has recently been engaged to help develop the Environment Strategy 2019
and Noosa Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan 2021, which informs the draft
Management Plan. It also sits under the Noosa Bushland Reserves Strategic Management Plan
2021-2026.

The draft Management Plan outlines key issues and proposed management and mitigation
actions to be taken to overcome the challenges. It also aims to protect and enhance the social
and environmental values of the community and the region to ensure the Noosa beaches are
there to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Council is seeking feedback on the draft Management Plan from a range of stakeholders in
the local community. Council also wants to use this as an opportunity to bring awareness to the
community on the current threats and issues and educate the community on how they can be
involved with the management process.