2021-01-18 GC - Item 2 - Attachment 2 - Consultation Report River Plan Version 1 (2018)

             -   The loss of 3 houses by fire at Homeport focussed the minds of the Council led Disaster Management Committee (DMC) in mitigation of loss of
                 property and life due to natural events particularly wild bush fires.
             -   NNS is at risk and with only one track in & out of the lower North Shore (Wallaby Track) this can be cut for emergency evacuation.
             -   The DMC is now aware that residents particularly at the Frying pan village and visitors need a means of evacuation by water to the East in the event
                 of being trapped. (Council staff is aware from his public meeting with us at the Rural Fire Shed).
             -   At the time of the State Government 2017 infrastructure study, alluded to in the Plan, this was not then identified as an important lifesaving need for
                 some marine infrastructure to facilitate both urgent fire and medical evacuation.
             -   Notwithstanding past Council policy, recognition of some basic river access beach boat ramp and all tide floating pontoon needs urgent
                 implementation and is not in the current draft Plan.
             -   The Plan threatens to remove existing informal community river access facilities without replacement.
             -   These long standing facilities demonstrate a community need from decades of use for recreational, quality of life and emergency use.

Private      -   Future bridge over the river.
             -   At present a diesel belching pollution river inefficient archaic ferry system traditionally ferries vehicles and people to the Noosa North Shore.
             -   Justified by flawed logic by successive Councils and their administrations in the emotive belief that a ferry has the magical powers to stop future
                 development of NNS.
             -   The Council seems to have forgotten, maybe conveniently, that it has a very efficient and effective PLANNING DEPARTMENT with has the power to
                 control development as it has done over the years, sometimes even ruthlessly some would say but supported by a conservative green lobby.
             -   The mayor has stated that 80% of users are transiting to Northern Shires.
             -   Most are once a year transit visitors who don’t care about the cost or delays.
             -   They also have no interest in the development of the NNS or desire to live there.
             -   All the ferry does is frustrate everybody who has regular need to cross the river.
             -   Queues are getting and will continue to get longer.
             -   It is slow and jeopardises time for medical evacuation and emergency services like firefighting.
             -   What is needed is a professional independent cost benefit study to assist with future planning.
             -   There are real benefits in having 24/7 access using modern technology which wasn’t available in the past to make a toll bridge/restricted a major fund
                 raiser for the Council capitalising on future tourism growth as the Council continues to promote the NNS as World Heritage quality.
             -   What’s the point if people can’t get here to see it?
             -   Monks Bridge cost about $18million and the NNS Bridge doesn’t need the road infrastructure that cost $22M more.
             -   Unfortunately emotional statements on unjustified costs have been profited even by the mayor when the likely turnover of $3-4Million (or more?)
                 would easily pay back the bridge investment in under 10 years with a 100 year life.
             -   This money could be spent in part in enhancing the quality of the Noosa River and the wellbeing of all ratepayers.

          Commercial use

Private      -   I think council should look to control the foreshore sprawl of commercial activities that preclude access to large sections of the foreshore from being
                 used by the public, in particular boat hire businesses.
             -   These businesses should be relocated upstream of the Gympie Tce foreshore.

Private      -   We read the Council reports that Noosa Houseboats were approved for their jetty extension on the condition that boats were not moored overnight on
                 the outside of their jetty.
             -   They moor their boats there every night … where is the enforcement?

Private      -   Leave the private jetties alone.
             -   It's the commercial jetties that are out of control.
             -   Airbnb on a houseboat from a private jetty is a great tourist attraction for Noosa.
             -   The commercial jetties and the amount of abandoned boats on the river IS THE REAL PROBLEM.

Private      -   Airbnb from private jetties are a great tourist attraction.
             -   Commercial jetties are out of control with extended water and foreshore areas.

Private      -   Leave the private jetties alone.
             -   They are not the problem.
             -   Commercial jetties are the problem.
             -   They are taking over the river area as well as foreshore.
             -   Stop them from being cafes!!!
             -   Reduce the amount of boats mooring in the river

Private      -   COMMERCIAL Jetties and NOT PRIVATE Jetties should be subject of Council's attacks.
             -   Jetty 33 is an example of controlled recreational use of the river.
             -   It is elegant and understated.
             -   Not being of commercial use, it represents no threat to businesses along the foreshore.
             -   Unlike the other jetties along the river that are an EYESORE and stretch across the river foreshore.
             -   And derelict, abandoned houseboats that litter the river.
             -   These should be Council’s areas of concern- NOT Jetty 33.
             -   WE should embrace and commend restorations like JETTY 33, not the opposite.

Private      -   I am 18 years old, live in Noosa and will vote at the next election.
             -   Jetty 33 is a private jetty with Airbnb.
             -   It is fantastic and Noosa should be proud of it!
             -   The commercial jetties are terrible with their expanded areas, ugly boats, signs, cafes on our public foreshore is disgusting.

Private      -   I love the private jetties on the river.
             -   Leave them alone, particularly the beautiful airbnb houseboat.
             -   I hate the commercial jetties with their signs, tacky boats, spread out along the foreshore blocking use for the noosa community.

Private      -   Adding an Airbnb to private jetties is increasing the amenity and tourism pull to the area.
             -   This is a great thing for Noosa.

Private      -   I note that you are planning to restrict the ability to AirBnB from private jetties.
             -   I believe that the addition of this accommodation option enhances the spectrum of accommodation options in Noosa with such an affordable but
                 unique offering.
             -   It is not arguable that it will negatively impact on the river system as all waste is contained and pumped from the houseboat.
             -   It is permanently tied to the jetty and therefore doesn't add to the river traffic

Private      -   The existing requirements for overnight stays on vessels, which are approved and monitored by the Harbour Master and Qld Maritime Services are
                 enough.
             -   The legislation is quite clear now, and does not allow any private vessel to conduct any type of hire / accommodation, Airbnb type of use.
             -   We do not need a further ban on AirBNB.



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