2017-06-06 - P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 6 Draft Alignment Amendments Part 1 (Pages 1-907)

In the western part of the locality the land rises to form part of the sub-coastal escarpment. In the




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north of the locality the land drains to the Noosa River system, while in the south it drains to Stumers




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Creek. The low ranges of this system support substantial eucalypt forests and form a natural boundary
to the locality. These vegetated ranges also form part of the western vista enjoyed by many other
parts of the coastal urban area of Noosa.
Particular features of the landform and landscape are recognised in—
   the Harry Springs Conservation Park and part of the Great Sandy National Park;
   the Tewantin State Forest, which includes Mount Tinbeerwah and the range systems of the sub-
    coastal escarpment. These features dominate the vistas to the west viewed from many parts of the
    locality;
   the values attached to the Noosa River, Lake Cooroibah, Lake Doonella, Lake Weyba and Cooroibah,
    Wooroi, Cranks, Eenie and Keyser Creeks; and
   land with Crown Reserve status adjacent to Cooroibah Creek, the Noosa River and Wooroi Creek.

Accessibility, Infrastructure & Servicing
Tewantin has the atmosphere of a small country town yet residents enjoy high levels of convenience and
accessibility to urban services. While the town of Tewantin has reticulated water and sewerage the
surrounding rural settlement is largely without these services. Residents in Doonan have good access to
Noosa-Eumundi Road and the coastal centres of Noosa.

Communities
Tewantin has a strong historical heritage, reflected in the many older buildings of the locality. While
much of the original town heritage and character has gone, those elements that remain are more
valuable as a consequence. Today Tewantin remains a gateway to the Noosa River, the hinterland, Noosa
North Shore and the Great Sandy Region.

The locality supports a predominantly permanent resident population, and residents have a strong family
focus. Residents of this locality enjoy a safe, secure and relaxed lifestyle.
The locality offers distinct lifestyle opportunities, which exhibit different characteristics as follows—
   Tewantin’s urban residential areas provide fully serviced, generally low density detached housing in
    quiet neighbourhood settings. The character of these neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as
    lot sizes, the established vegetated character and age of the development, open space provision and
    the like. The proximity of these neighbourhoods to the services available at the Tewantin and
    Noosaville Business Centres; the schools and sporting facilities of the coastal area; the Noosa River
    and ocean beaches makes them particularly popular with families;
   In areas close to the Tewantin Business Centre provision is made for attached accommodation for
    permanent residents. These areas have convenient access to public transport services; and
   The rural settlement communities to the south of Tewantin State Forest, offer residents tranquil,
    bushland and range settings, where open space, privacy and rural and ocean vistas are key features.
    These areas have relatively close proximity to services and recreation attractions in the coastal
    urban part of Noosa. As a consequence, residents of these areas have a focus not only on Tewantin,
    but also on Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Cooroy and areas to the south.




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