DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN - PHASE 2 ENGAGEMENT · Attachment 1 - Noosa Council Draft DMP for Phase 2 engagement

ACTION 2.1
                                           • Work with partners including State Government
                                              to explore ways to sustainably manage access and
Sustainable                                   congestion at our most iconic and sensitive locations

Visitation:                                   (e.g., Noosa North Shore, Noosa River, Cooloola
                                              Recreation Area, Teewah Beach, Noosa Heads
                                              National Park) so that nature can rest and the
                                              experience for all is preserved.
Together, we advocate for
responsible management of Noosa’s          • Explore the use of new technologies (e.g., mobility
most sensitive areas – supporting             sensors and real time APPs) to ensure visitor numbers
managed access to preserve the                and activities are sustainable and within an established
experience for all and encouraging            carrying capacity of Noosa’s environment, waterways
improved behaviours in areas                  and infrastructure.

where nature needs to rest.
                                           • Develop a local Surf Management Plan to help
                                              everyone enjoy the waves safely and respectfully –
                                              ensuring Noosa’s World Surfing Reserve stays special
                                              for future surfers and ocean lovers to come.


                                           • Work with Research partners and State Government
                                              to improve our understanding and response to climate
                                              and disaster risks to Noosa’s iconic places and tourism
                                              industry.




                                           • Work closely with State Government, Maritime Safety
ACTION 2.2
                                              Queensland (MSQ) and river users to ensure the health
Management                                    and quality of the waterways are enhanced, to improve

of Noosa River:                               the biodiversity, aquatic health and scenic amenity
                                              of our much-loved river.


                                           • Support MSQ in removing abandoned vessels and
Together, we advocate for a quality           regulating vessel use to ensure limits to permanent
Noosa River experience through                occupation of vessels and use of vessels for short
sustainable river management and              stay letting.
working with relevant authorities to
ensure the rivers health is prioritised.   • Develop programs to engage landowners to support
                                              regenerative agriculture to protect Noosa’s River system
                                              – supporting landholders practises, reducing soil and
                                              pollutant runoff, enhancing sustainable and local food
                                              production.




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