NOOSA COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023 · Attachment 1: Noosa Shire Council Annual Report 22-23

     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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