2018-03-06 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   6 MARCH 2018


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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                6 MARCH 2018

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           ling » |    NOOSA                                                       Council Policy
            ©      |   COUNCIL                        NOOSA MAIN BEACH EVENTS

            Corporate Plan Reference:                Long term planning for Noosa Shire
            Endorsed by Council:                     15 March 2018
            Policy Author:                           Property Manager

           POLICY BACKGROUND

           Community land is predominantly State land where Council is trustee.  It belongs to the whole
           community and is generally freely accessible. The main purpose of community land is to enhance
           wellbeing and liveability by providing space for recreational and social activities and essential
           infrastructure.

           Noosa Main Beach is arguably the most popular recreation space in the Noosa Shire. With its superb
           view of Laguna Bay framed by Noosa National Park, and its proximity to the Hastings Street shopping
           and dining precinct, Noosa's Main Beach enjoys iconic status. While Noosa Main Beach is a favourite
           location for residents and visitors, it is also in high demand from event organisers because the
           beach’s premium location provides significant value adding to their events.
           The Noosa Main Beach Events Policy responds to the increasing pressures being placed on this
           public space. It guides Council’s approach to event applications to ensure community access to the
           beach is not unreasonably diminished and that an appropriate number of events are allowed that
           add value to the Noosa brand and provide economic and social benefits to the local community
           wherever possible.
           Council is committed to achieving a sustainable tourism sector as well as ensuring our lifestyle and
           the environment are preserved.
           COUNCIL POLICY

           Policy Scope:
           This Policy:
           e  Applies to Noosa Main Beach East (Park Road carpark to the eastern side of the middle rockwall)
              and Noosa Main Beach West (west of the middle rock wall to east of the rivermouth).
           e  Applies to a person, community or commercial organisation undertaking or proposing to stage
              an event on Noosa Main Beach East and Noosa Main Beach West.
           e  Includes trustee land on Noosa Main Beach East and Noosa Main Beach West and water under
              the control of Council such as foreshores and bathing reserves.
           The policy does not apply to:
           a) Private freehold land
           b) Commercial High Use Permits
           c) Commercial Low Use Permits
           d) Wedding permits and permit activities in adjacent parks and footpaths
           e) Recreational use by the community

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