Planning Report 3461 · MCU14/0060

 

cyclists, and horse riders;

c) provide habitat connectivity for wildlife:

d) protect watercourses and drainage lines;

e) protect vegetation on steep slopes; and

f) form a scenic backdrop for residential
development;

AND

020 The open space network links—

a) the central forests of the Shire which
include parts of Tewantin and Ringtail
State Forests;

b) the catchment of Lake Macdonald;

c) the vegetated ranges of the sub-coastal
escarpment in the north, south, and east
of the locality; and

d) the riparian corridors of the Six-Mile and
Ringtail Creeks and their tributaries.

 

Noosa Trail Network

021 A comprehensive network of bridle trails

and pedestrian and bicycle linkages is

established, enhanced and protected

incorporating road reserves, State forests,

Council owned land and private lands

consistent with the lifestyle and outdoor

recreation needs of the Shire’s residents and

visitors;

AND

The Noosa Trail Network in the locality is

supported by overnight camping facilities,

home-hosted accommodation and signage,

allowing local residents and visitors to

experience the natural values of the area and

to access key destinations including—

a) the town of Cooroy;

b) Lake Macdonald;

c) the Botanic Gardens; and

d) — State forests, conservation parks and
other recreation facilities in the locality.

Not applicable

 

Pedestrian and bicycle pathways

023 Safe and convenient pedestrian and

bicycle pathways are provided and retained

between and around key destinations,

including—

a) between Cooroy and Tewantin;

b) between Cooroy and the Noosa Botanical
Gardens; and

c) within and around the town of Cooroy.

This proposal is for visitors who have their
own means of transport and are not reliant
upon pedestrian and bicycle facilities for
local transport.

 

 

Protection of Lake Macdonald water supply
024 Development does not adversely impact
on the Lake Macdonald water supply. AND
025 The number and location of access points
to watercourses is controlled and managed to
prevent adverse impacts on water quality in
Lake Macdonald; AND

O26 Key nodes are established and
appropriately managed at the following
locations and include facilities such as parking
and picnic areas—

 

This proposal only caters for self-reliant
vehicles so that no additional run-off is
produced that may impact upon the Lake
Macdonald Water Supply. The subject
property is located above 98.5m AHD and
no permanent structures or buildings are
proposed.