Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                   17 OCTOBER 2024


   11.1.    CRAIG VELLA

            QUESTION 1.
            Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan (NFIMP) Project news Phase 1
            March 2024 stated that 70% of 542 community favoured 'preserving or enhancing
            the relaxed atmosphere and amenity' of the Noosaville foreshore. The draft shared
            vision stated, “Our vision is for the Noosaville Foreshore to be retained as a
            peaceful, relaxed, and naturally beautiful public space that is easily accessible for
            all” & "while keeping built form structures to a minimum". Has the Noosa Council
            worked out how the NFIMP 80% Draft Plan ended up so far off course given all
            this information gathered from the community in phase 1?

            Response provided by Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Shaun Walsh
            Thank you for the question and interest in the Noosaville Foreshore. The
            community had differing reactions to the draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure
            Master Plan. Most certainly did not appreciate the loss of carparking, overly
            modern design approach, concerns for the erosion management techniques as
            well as concerns for proposed changes to the tennis court and other
            spaces. Others in the community appreciated the widening of footpaths to make
            them safer, the new proposed toilet block, refreshed playground equipment and
            the natural approach to Chaplin Park.

            It is noted that whilst the design approach of the draft was modern, it did embrace
            a significant increase in open space through repurposing of carparks, improved
            accessibility with improved cycling and walking paths, and any new structures
            were limited to parks shelters and playground. Ultimately it is noted the proposal
            to increase open space through repurposing of carparks has not met community
            satisfaction and this in being addressed in the revised Master Plan.

            Master Planning can be a difficult process to ensure appreciation of the issues and
            community consensus on the design direction moving forward. Council deeply
            respects the strong community sentiments surrounding the proposed draft Master
            Plan. Council have listened and acknowledge that an updated draft is needed that
            responds to community views, and are using the feedback to draft a revised Master
            Plan, in particular a strong desire to maintain the relaxed Noosaville vibe we all
            know and love.

            QUESTION 2.
            Did the Noosa Council use the same consultants to produce the redrafted
            Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, and did the consultants, provide
            a discount, given the original had to be redrafted?

            Response provided by Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Shaun
            Walsh
            Noosa Council used the same consultants, Tract Consultants, to continue the
            ongoing work. Tract Consultants were originally selected for the project following
            a competitive pricing process. Their price for the ongoing work was determined
            following a period of commercial negotiation, and is considered to be a
            competitive market price.



   11.2.    ANDREW MCCARTHY

            QUESTION 1.
            How much did the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan and Concept