Economic Needs Analysis Report · MCU15/0122

The emergence of specialist suites co-locating or proximate to hospitals has allowed these
facilities to provide a greater level of health and medical services. Notable examples on the
Sunshine Coast include:

         Nucleus Medical Suites at UnitingCare’s Sunshine Coast Private Hospital in Buderim
          which supports radiology, pathology and numerous specialist practices.

         Oceanside Health Hub at Birtinya has provision for approximately 32,000m2 of
          specialist clinics and associated health facilities, related commercial space and a range
          of retail and restaurant premises; designed to provide specialist support for the
          adjacent public and private hospitals.

         Hinterland Specialist Centre co-locates within the Nambour Selangor Private Hospital
          campus and includes private specialists’ consulting suites and radiology services.

         Gympie Specialist and Diagnostic Centre forms a medical hub with the adjoining
          Gympie Private Hospital and a new medical centre and pharmacy development.

3.3       PROPOSED AND APPROVED FACILITIES

A review of development applications submitted to Noosa Council for additional ‘Commercial
Business’ space reveals a limited number of mooted or potential developments suitable for
comparative medical uses.

QIC’s Noosa Civic Expansion - MCU14/0106: Current application which would add an
additional 2 supermarkets and discount department store in an area south-east of the existing
development.




168 Noosa Pde, Noosaville - MCU15/0038: Change of use application for commercial office
(real estate agency) within the Attached Housing Zone. Property previously included a
medical centre and suites.

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