NOOSA AQUATICS CENTRE UPGRADE PLAN AND NOOSA AQUATICS FACILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN · Attachment 2 Noosa Aquatic Facilities Strategic Plan 2026-2036

         Vision and Guiding
         Principles
         VISION                                                   GUIDING PRINCIPLES
         Safe, inclusive and dynamic                                       Accessible                                           Well-Maintained

         aquatic facilities that foster                           Aquatic facilities should be accessible to           The community expects aquatic facilities to be
         connection, vitality and active                          everyone. This means actively supporting access
                                                                  by different user groups including children, older
                                                                                                                       modern, clean, and well-maintained, offering
                                                                                                                       comfort and amenity beyond swimming. Facilities
         lifestyles in Noosa.                                     people and those living with disability. Facility
                                                                  upgrades should include accessible, universal
                                                                                                                       should include shaded areas for sun protection,
                                                                                                                       landscaped green spaces for relaxation, and
                                                                  design amenities, change rooms and pedestrian        practical features such as seating and accessible
                                                                  flow, hoists, ramps and priority car parking.        pathways, creating safe, attractive, and
                                                                                                                       welcoming environments for all visitors.
                                                                           Diversified
                                                                                                                                Future Proofed
                                                                  Aquatic facilities are becoming multifaceted
                                                                  hubs of community activity, incorporating            Aquatic facilities provide opportunities for
                                                                  infrastructure such as splash park elements,         fitness, health, and social connection. To remain
                                                                  indoor pools, gymnasiums and learn-to-swim           relevant and resilient, they should adapt to
                                                                  facilities, thereby catering to more diverse         changing community needs while prioritising
                                                                  community use. New and upgraded assets should        environmental sustainability and climate
                                                                  be multipurpose, reflecting varied community         readiness through efficient resource use,
                                                                  needs and should incorporate innovative trends       renewable energy, and infrastructure designed
                                                                  and designs.                                         for future climate impacts.




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