Appendix E- Traffic Impact Statement · MCU23/0078

 Stockwell Development Group Pty Ltd                                 SLR Ref No: 620.30926-R01-v1.0 TIA 20230524.docx
 Traffic Impact Assessment                                                                                  May 2023
 Proposed Noosa Civic Village Mixed Use Development




          Step 2 – Collect Google analytical data/profiles: Google analytical data was collected for existing
           comparable uses that correspond to each of the proposed tenancy types. This step informed an
           understanding of the likely trading intensity of tenancy types across the day to establish a
           representative carpark utilisation profile throughout the hours of operation.
          Step 3 – Forecast parking demands for individual tenancy types: Estimate the parking demands on a
           Thursday and Saturday of the proposed development by extrapolating Google analytical data to
           establish a typical parking demand profile. For example, the proposed cinema tenancy requires 238
           parking spaces in accordance with Council’s DPC. The carpark utilisation rate generated by the profile
           indicates that only 7% of these spaces will be required to cater for the demands between 9-10am on
           a typical Thursday morning. As a result, parking demands during this period of time for the proposed
           cinema are approximately 17 spaces.
          Step 4 – Combine parking demands from all proposed land uses: Given the nature of the assessment
           a 15% ‘factor of safety’ was applied to the parking demand profiles to ensure conservativeness. These
           parking demand profiles were then combined to obtain the peak parking demands of the proposed
           development.

Importantly, the above methodology was not applied to the proposed residential land use. SLR assumed that
the residential land use generates a constant demand of 96 spaces and these parking spaces are fully occupied
at all times. These car parking spaces will be reserved for resident parking.

The raw parking profile data that was analysed as part of this assessment is presented in Table 7 and Table 8.
Figure 7 and Figure 8 show the results of the forecasted demands based on the parking profiles for the individual
land uses on a typical Thursday and Saturday. Noting that although the current plan does not indicate a
restaurant land use, it is anticipated that part of the retail development encompasses food and drink premises.
As a result, the following demand profiles have accounted for such a land use type to predict the future parking
demands more representatively.

Cumulative parking demands of the proposed development are illustrated in Figure 9, showing the peak parking
demand of circa 913 spaces (including the additional factor of safety) is expected to occur on a Saturday. This
result is aligned with the typical profile of a shopping centre. Based on the results shown in the figure, the
proposed parking supply of 913 spaces is considered to be sufficient to cater for the forecasted parking demand.
Consequently, the proposed car parking provision is deemed compliant with PO1 of Council’s DPC - Parking and
manoeuvring Table 9.4.1.3 given the results of the parking demand assessment presented herein.

It is further noted that beyond accommodating anticipated parking demands, the proposed approach to parking
supply is considered to be consistent with Council’s strategic intent for transport, as documented within the
Noosa Plan 2020, which is to increase mode share for active and public transport and reduce reliance on private
vehicle travel. Providing fewer parking spaces on-site supports Council’s strategic intent and will encourage
active and public transport use while reducing private vehicle use. Furthermore, the Village Mixed Use precinct
is proposed to consist of extensive end-of-trip facilities to further encourage active transport.




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