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Services & Organisation Committee Agenda
11 July 2017
Noosa
Sport and Active
Recreation Plan
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ABN: 97 969 214 121 TEWANTIN QLD 4565 F. (07) 5329 6501 www.noosa.qld.gov.au
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Section 2
Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan
© Noosa Council 2017.
General Enquiries: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday (excluding public
holidays)
By telephone: (07) 5329 6500 (including After Hours emergencies)
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Fax: (07) 5329 6501
Street Address: 9 Pelican Street, TEWANTIN
Postal address: PO Box 141, TEWANTIN QLD 4565
www.noosa.qld.gov.au
Disclaimer
This document has been developed by Noosa Shire Council’s Community
Development Team in consultation with many sport and active recreation clubs,
community members who completed surveys and/or attended community forums.
We also thank the residents of Noosa Shire who responded to surveys or provided
other input into the study.
The Community Development Team is also grateful for the support and guidance
provided by the Community Reference Group, Council officers, Councillors,
representatives of government agencies, educational institutions and non-
government agencies who gave freely of their time to provide input into the study.
Information contained in this document is based on available
information at the time of writing. All figures and diagrams are
indicative only and should be referred to as such. This is a strategic
document which deals with technical matters in a summary way only.
Council or its officers accept no responsibility for any loss occasioned
to any person acting or refraining from acting in reliance upon any
material contained in this document.
Acknowledgments
Council acknowledges the Kabi Kabi people as the Traditional
Owners and original custodians of this land.
Section 3
Table of Contents
Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 5
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Purpose of the Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan ........................................ 6
Rationale for Sport and Active Recreation Planning ................................................ 6
Scope and methodology ......................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Scope .............................................................................................................. 6
1.3.2 Methodology .................................................................................................... 8
Consultation ............................................................................................................ 8
Definitions ............................................................................................................... 9
2. Vision ............................................................................................................................. 9
3. Principles for Sport and Active Recreation Development and Planning in Noosa ........... 9
4. Targets ........................................................................................................................ 10
5. Planning Context.......................................................................................................... 10
Local ..................................................................................................................... 10
State and National Planning and Policy ................................................................ 13
National Sport and Active Recreation Policy Framework....................................... 13
The AustralianSportsCommission (ASC) .............................................................. 14
The Department of National Parks Sport and Racing (DNPSR) ............................ 14
Industry Peak and Representative Bodies ............................................................ 14
Noosa Council ...................................................................................................... 15
6. Current Participation and Trends in Sport and Active Recreation Activities .................. 15
National Participation Trends ................................................................................ 15
AusPlay Survey .................................................................................................... 17
Physical Activity Participation Data ....................................................................... 18
6.3.1 All Physical Activity Participation .................................................................... 18
6.3.2 Structured/Organised Physical Activity Participation ...................................... 18
6.3.3 Individual Spend on Physical Activity ............................................................. 19
7. Sport and Active Recreation Facilities and Services in Noosa...................................... 19
Existing Facilities and Management ...................................................................... 19
Outdoor Sports Facilities ....................................................................................... 20
Indoor Sports Facilities ......................................................................................... 22
Aquatic Facilities ................................................................................................... 22
Schools ................................................................................................................. 23
Skate Parks .......................................................................................................... 23
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National Parks ...................................................................................................... 24
Beach and Waterways .......................................................................................... 25
Cycle ways, Pathways and Trails Network ............................................................ 25
Events................................................................................................................... 26
8. State Facility Plans ...................................................................................................... 27
9. Identified Issues and Needs ......................................................................................... 28
10. Land Use for Sport and Active Recreation in Noosa ................................................. 29
Land Use .............................................................................................................. 29
Priority Infrastructure Plan..................................................................................... 30
11. Implementation of the Plan ....................................................................................... 31
Measurement, Reporting and Review ................................................................... 31
12. DRAFT Recommendations for discussion ................................................................ 32
Section 5
Executive Summary
Noosa is recognised as one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, work and visit,
thanks to its outstanding beauty, mild subtropical weather and enviable lifestyle prospects.
It is also renowned for its active population, ranging in all ages and abilities. The Noosa
Sport and Active Recreation Plan aims to provide a clear direction for the future
development of the sport and active recreation sector in the Noosa Shire.
Council conducted extensive community consultation to provide evidence for this plan that
included 350 responses to a resident participation survey, (including 54 interviews), 38
survey responses and a workshop with local sports clubs, interviews and surveys with 32
commercial operators and a document review of local, state and national policies and
strategic plans.
From this consultation the following principles were identified as being integral to the future
of Noosa’s participation in sport and active recreation, and consequently form the basis of
this Plan:
Principle 1 – Participation: Noosa’s priority is to provide for grass roots participation
in a wide variety of sport and active recreation activities.
Principle 2 – Quality outcomes: Our aim is for NFP clubs and commercial operators
to have good governance practices and provide quality facilities. Our coaches,
instructors, administrators and trainers are suitably qualified for best practice
delivery of their sport or activity.
Principle 3 – Choice: Residents have choice over the activities they participate in
and who provides those activities to them. Our facilities and public spaces will
encourage formal and informal physical activity catering for a wide range of ages,
abilities and interests.
Principle 4 – Efficiency: Encourage effective and efficient use of resources through
coordination and collaboration of NFP, commercial and government providers.
Principle 5 – Environmentally Responsible: All providers of sport and active
recreation facilities aim to achieve best practice use of natural resources and
technologies to minimise the impact on our environment.
Furthermore, it was found that the nature of physical activity is changing nationally, with
the following trends emerging that will impact Noosa and consequently inform the motives
of this Plan:
A perfect fit – people are looking for unstructured sporting opportunities to fit into
their busy lifestyles;
From extreme to mainstream – this trend recognises the rise in alternative and
fast-paced sports;
More than sport – broader benefits to society of sport;
Everybody’s game – the diversification of sporting participation to include all ages
and abilities;
New wealth, new talent – new areas that have increasing wealth are participating
in sports
Tracksuits to business suits – the corporatisation of sports.
This plan aims to provide a vision that brings together all levels of government, NFPs, and
commercial operators providing sport and active recreation in Noosa. It identifies the need
for significant change in the delivery and planning of physical activity in the Shire which
requires innovative and future focused leadership.
Section 6
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan
The development of a Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan (the ‘Plan’) was a
recommendation of the 2016 Noosa Social Strategy. Its purpose is to provide a guiding
document for the continued development of the sport and active recreation sector in the
Noosa Shire. The Plan aims to provide an understanding of the current position and
potential for future development of the local sport and active recreation sector including
participation, facilities and service provision. It identifies the providers of services and
facilities to Noosa residents and identifies actions for future development in terms of
participation, facility development and service provision.
Rationale for Sport and Active Recreation Planning
Sport and active recreation planning focuses on the providers, places and enablers of
physical activity participation. Planning for physical activity participation is important for
local government as it is core to the health and well-being of a community. The
Commonwealth Government identifies nine National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs) which
significantly contribute to the burden of disease, are largely preventable (and/or
manageable), contribute significant cost to individuals and communities, and have the
potential for a range of strategies that can be implemented to improve health in these
areas. The NHPAs are:
Obesity
Cardiovascular health
Mental health
Injury prevention and control
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Asthma
Diabetes mellitus
Cancer Control
Dementia
Low rates of physical activity and poor access to recreational facilities are identified risk
factors for seven of the nine NHPAs (all except cancer control and asthma). A summary
table of the biological, behavioural, social and physical environment risk factors is included
as Appendix 1. The proposed Noosa Health Plan (a recommendation from the 2016 Noosa
Social Strategy) will address NHPAs in more detail, however the Noosa Sport and Active
Recreation Plan focuses on ensuring physical activity participation, the environments and
the providers of opportunities for residents are supported and developed. Effectively
planning for programs, facilities and services that promote physical activity participation
will have significant benefits for the health and wellbeing of the community.
Scope and methodology
1.3.1 Scope
Sport and active recreation activities included in the scope of this plan have been identified
in Appendix 2. Included activities have been determined by those that fit within the
definitions of ‘sport’ or ‘active recreation’ (1.5 Definitions) and that have been identified as
available to residents of the Noosa Shire. Consideration was also given to include activities
residents have said they participate in, which require travel outside of the Shire to access.
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Providers of sport and active recreation services and facilities within the scope include
not-for-profit, government and private entities operating within the Noosa Shire.
Not included in the scope of this plan are:
Non-competitive, passive activities where physical exertion is not a core element of
the activity eg fishing, picnicking, camping
Activities addressed in other Council plans such as the Noosa Local Economic
Development Plan, Open Space Strategy and Service Reviews
Management solutions for activities occurring on land that isn’t owned or controlled
by Noosa Council
Sports that have been identified to be included in a Regional Difficult to Locate Sports
Facility Planning Project. A Regional Difficult to Locate Sports Facility Planning
Project has been funded by the Qld government and is earmarked for completion in
the 2017/18 fiscal year. Noosa Council will work with Gympie and Sunshine Coast
Councils to develop a Regional Plan across the three LGAs for:
Competitive powered water sports
Shooting (all disciplines)
Aviation (including hang gliding, paragliding, aero models, and light aircraft)
Motocross
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1.3.2 Methodology
An outline of the methodology is outlined below in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Plan Methodology
Establishment of Project Working Group and
Community Reference Group
Audit of existing facilities and services
(government, not for profit and commercial)
Consultation
-Local sport and active recreation providers
- NFP Club surveys
-NFP Club workshop
-Commercial provider interviews and surveys
-Resident participation surveys
-Internal Council departments
-Relevant State Government departments
-Regional and SLO sporting bodies
Review of national and state participation trends
Review of SLO facility development plans and strategic plans
Review of Desired Standards of Service and PIP
Draft Plan
Reccomendations and actions developed in consultation with Community
Reference Group and Project Working Group. Councillor workshop and public
presentation and feedback.
Final Plan
Incorporating public feedback on draft.
Endorsement by Council
Consultation
Extensive consultation was conducted to inform this plan which included:
350 resident participation surveys (296 online, 54 face to face)
Staffed pop up information/survey stalls at Peregian Beach, Noosa Junction,
Noosaville, Tewantin and Cooroy
32 sport and active recreation business operators
38 NFP club surveys
NFP club workshop
Pop up displays in Cooroy and Noosaville Libraries
Your Say Noosa
Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing staff (Sport and Recreation and
QPWS)
Regional and State level sporting organisations
The results of these consultations are provided throughout the Plan
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Definitions
The following terms and abbreviations have the meanings assigned to them:
Table 1. Definitions
Term or abbreviation Meaning
Sport has formalised rules, competition and conditions of play
has a formalised structure and a recognised representative body
at a regional, state and/or national level
Active Recreation activities that require some level of physical exertion as a core
element (above a baseline level) and are undertaken by people
for enjoyment in their own free time with a reasonable
expectation that participation will increase physical fitness
may include indoor or outdoor activities
ASC Australian Sports Commission (Commonwealth)
DNPSR Department of National Parks Sport and Racing (Qld)
Facility A physical place at which sport or active recreation is undertaken
NHPAs National Health Priority Areas
QPWS Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Services Tangible and intangible mechanisms that provide for participation in
sport and active recreation
2. Vision
This vision has been develop as a result of extensive consultation and formulated by the Noosa
Sport and Active Recreation Plan Community Reference Group. It provides a focal point for all
providers of sport and active recreation in the Shire.
“Increased opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation, so they can
achieve life-long physical and mental health benefits.”
3. Principles for Sport and Active Recreation Development and
Planning in Noosa
As a community we aim to provide the opportunities for all residents in the Shire to be
physically active. Council will work collaboratively with sport and active recreation
operators and other levels of government to provide the best outcomes for our residents.
Principles that reflect the sentiment and aspirations of the residents of the Shire have
emerged from this Plan’s consultation process. These principles are intended to guide
future planning.
Principle 1 – Participation: Noosa’s priority is to provide for grass roots participation in a
wide variety of sport and active recreation activities.
Principle 2 – Quality outcomes: Our aim is for NFP clubs and commercial operators to
have good governance practices and provide quality facilities. Our coaches, instructors,
administrators and trainers are suitably qualified for best practice delivery of their sport or
activity.
Principle 3 – Choice: Residents have choice over the activities they participate in and who
provides those activities to them. Our facilities and public spaces will encourage formal
and informal physical activity catering for a wide range of ages, abilities and interests.
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Principle 4 – Efficiency: Encourage effective and efficient use of resources through
coordination and collaboration of NFP, commercial and government providers.
Principle 5 – Environmentally Responsible: All providers of sport and active recreation
facilities aim to achieve best practice use of natural resources and technologies to
minimise the impact on our environment.
4. Targets
Proposed targets, which align to the above stated principles, provide direction for the
achievement of the vision. Indicators provide a measure by which assessment and progress
can be measured. The following table provides five primary targets for this Plan.
Target Indicator
Life-long participation Number of opportunities for sport and active recreation
participation available in Noosa across all age ranges (0-
5yrs, 5-18yrs, 18-64yrs, 65yrs+).
Best practice of delivery of sport Percentage (%) of appropriately accredited coaches,
and active recreation officials and trainers conducting activities in Noosa
(includes NFP and commercial providers)
Choice of facilities and services Diversity of facilities, providers and activities
Efficient use of spaces and Occupancy rates and/or membership numbers (as
facilities relevant) of public and private facilities and spaces
providing sport and active recreation opportunities
Environmentally Responsible Water/energy consumption rates
management practices Number of LED lit facilities
Number of management plans developed, implemented,
reported.
5. Planning Context
Local
The Noosa Council Corporate Plan sets out Council's long term strategies and priorities
and details Council’s vision: "Noosa Shire - different by nature". Council’s Operational Plan
details the significant initiatives Council will undertake each financial year.
Noosa Council has a number of additional plans, strategies and policies that impact,
contribute to, or complement a sport and active recreation plan. These include:
Asset Management Policy
Commercial Use of Community Land Policy
Community Grants Policy
Community Purpose Land and Infrastructure Tenure Policy
Emission Reduction Policy
Events Policy (proposed)
Koala Conservation Plan
Noosa Health Plan (to be developed 2017/18)
Noosa Local Economic Plan (2016)
Noosa Open Space Study (2017)
Noosa Recreation Parks Plan (under review)
Noosa River Plan (under review)
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Noosa Social Strategy (2016)
Noosa Sustainability Principles
Noosa Transport Strategy
Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Master Plan (under development)
The Noosa Plan (under review)
Tree Management on Public Land Policy
Zero Emissions Strategy
Below is the Draft Noosa Council Policy Framework that shows the context of the Sport
and Active Recreation Plan among other policies (see Figure 2).
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State and National Planning and Policy
Figure 3 below shows the structure of Australian Sport which includes government, not-
for-profit and commercial providers.
Government Entities Industry
Commonwealth National Bodies
Minister for Sport National Peak Advocacy &
Department of Health Representative Bodies for
Australian Sports Sport eg Coalition of Major
Commission Professional and Sports
Australian Sports Participation (COMPPS)
Foundation National Sport Delivery eg
Australian Sports Anti- Australian Rugby League,
Doping Cricket Australia
Australian Sports Drug National Peak Advocacy &
Medical Advisory Committee Representative Bodies for
Active Recreation eg Fitness
Australia., Parks and Leisure
Committee
Australia
of
National Industry Specialist
Australian
Organisations/Committees eg
Sport and
Australian Olympic Committee
Recreation
Officials State State
Minister for Sport State Peak Advocacy &
(CASRO)
Department of National Parks Representative Bodies for
Sport eg Sports Federation Qld
Sport and Racing (DNPSR)
(QSport)
Qld Academy of Sport (QAS) State Sport Delivery eg Netball
Qld, Hockey Qld
State Peak Advocacy &
Representative Bodies for
Active Recreation eg Qld
Outdoor Recreation Federation
(QORF)
State Industry Specialist
Organisations/Committees eg
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth
Games Corporation
Local Local
Noosa Council Sports clubs, schools,
Community Services universities
Active recreation clubs,
Department
commercial providers,
Infrastructure Services community groups eg YMCA,
Department PCYC, Parkrun
Corporate Services Sport and Recreation
Environment and Community eg participants,
Sustainability Services coaches, officials, volunteers,
spectators, administrators
Figure 3 Structure of Australian Sport
Source: Licensed from the Commonwealth of Australia under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence.
National Sport and Active Recreation Policy Framework
The National Sport and Active Recreation Policy Framework, endorsed by the
Commonwealth and State and Territory Ministers for Sport and Recreation in February
2011, provides the basis for continued collaborative work between Governments and
includes clarification around the role of each layer of Australian sport. The Framework
provides a guide for the development and alignment of policies, strategies and programs
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for Governments, and defines priority areas for cooperation with underpinning objectives
and measures.
The AustralianSportsCommission (ASC)
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity within the
Australian Government’s Department of Health portfolio. The ASC is Australia’s primary
national sports administration and advisory agency, and the cornerstone of a wide-
ranging sports system. On behalf of the Australian Government, the ASC plays a central
leadership role in the development and operation of the Australian sports system,
administering and funding innovative sport programs and providing leadership,
coordination and support for the sport sector. Valuable research and data is developed
through the ASC (in particular Ausplay Surveys) which provide a basis for evidenced
based planning for physical activity at a local level. Council is best placed to act as a
conduit and distributor of this relevant information to local sport and active recreation
providers to assist in development of local services and programs.
The Department of National Parks Sport and Racing (DNPSR)
DNPSR aims to ensure that Queenslanders lead active and healthy lifestyles through
participation in physical activity by:
developing and delivering a suite of funding programs to support community sport
and recreation needs;
providing education and training programs that contribute to building the capacity
of the sport and recreation sector;
providing resources for parents and teachers aimed at encouraging all
Queenslanders, particularly young people, to be more physically active;
managing purpose-built sport and active recreation facilities, including the
Queensland Recreation Centres; and
developing elite athletes at the Queensland Academy of Sport.
A strong relationship between Council, DNPSR and local sport and active recreation
providers will ensure funding and other resources are maximised for local eligible
organisations with a flow on effect of better services, programs and providers at a local
level.
Industry Peak and Representative Bodies
Each industry peak and representative body provides the strategic intent for its own
sport/activity. Generally operating on a not-for-profit basis and funded by government
they provide industry advocacy, resourcing and support to providers of their activity.
The extent and level of the strategic planning and direction varies between sports with
more popular, professional and larger participatory sports such as AFL, cricket, and
netball having well established policies and frameworks, whereas smaller sports such
as baseball or table tennis have these to a lesser degree.
For the pupose of this Plan a review of 57 State Level Organsations (SLOs) governing
sports known to be participated in by Noosa residents was conducted. Facility
development plans and strategic plans were identified, with the review focusing on the
impact of these documents on Noosa. Further detail about the facilty development
plans is included in Section 8.
Strategic Plan development for State level sporting organisations is tied to State
government funding, therefore far more common. The results of the review of the
Strategic Plans is included as Appendix 3. Common themes through the Plans were:
Increasing participation
Appointment of Development Officers at a regional level to assist local clubs
Increasing the participation of women and girls
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Improving infrastructure, particularly lighting
Linking/building better relationships with local government
Understanding the key strategic directions of state bodies enables Council and local
providers to align planning and strategic priorities, maximising the opportunities to
leverage state resources for the local community.
Noosa Council
Noosa Council has a number of roles within the development and delivery of sport and
active recreation services and facilities in the Shire. These include:
Provision and management of land for providers of sport and active recreation eg
tenure to commercial and NFP sport and active recreation providers, permits
Provision, management and maintenance of public infrastructure used for sport and
active recreation activities eg parks, roads, pathways, cycle paths etc
Provision of sporting facilities and services eg Noosa Leisure Centre, Noosa Aquatic
Centre
Development of Policies and Plans eg Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan,
Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Management Plan etc
One full time equivalent Sports Development Officer to assist NFP clubs in matters of
governance, planning, external grant submissions etc
Funding to sports clubs eg Sports field maintenance, community grants, water rebate
Council officers also work collaboratively and network with other councils, state government
representatives and peak bodies to advocate, maximise opportunities and access
resources relevant to Noosa. This also reduces the risk of duplicating services on a regional
level. As an example the Sunshine Coast Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast
continue to have a significant resource and financial investment in the development of
facilities to cater for elite athletes for both competition and training. Noosa would be well
placed to partner and leverage this investment through supporting strong athlete
development pathways, rather than duplicate or compete with such facilities and services.
6. Current Participation and Trends in Sport and Active Recreation
Activities
National Participation Trends
Evidence demonstrates the way people participate in sport and active recreation activities
is changing. The Australian Sports Commission commissioned the CSIRO to report on the
mega trends in Australian sport. The key trends and the implications for Noosa are
summarised in the table below.
Table 2. . Summary of mega trends in Australian Sports
Trend Brief summary Implication for Noosa
A Perfect fit Participation moving away from Greater importance of individualised activities
traditional, structured, club-based and physical activity providers in Noosa’s sport
sports. and active recreation sector
Whilst sporting clubs are an important Clubs, volunteers and facilities still of
contact and entry point for boys and importance, especially for boys and girls, yet
girls, organised sport and the ‘club’ are pressure being felt in this sphere from trend
less important to our sport and active two.
recreation participation as we age.
If local clubs want to maintain participation
across life stages, clubs will need to change
and adapt to meet the changing needs/trend
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especially as Noosa’s population is ageing.
Diversifying of opportunities beyond traditional
competitive participation is required.
From extreme to This trend recognises the rise in Emergence of formalised clubs and
mainstream alternative and fast-paced sports. competitions where traditionally these sports
have been informal and unstructured
These sports involve complex motor
‘recreation’. Formalisation of service delivery
skills and some form of thrill-seeking
with the accompanying development of
danger. Together they a have strong
coordinated pathways, community and elite
element of lifestyle and self-identity
competitions and facilities will impact on local
components (enthusiasts use the sport
resource allocation and service provision.
to build their identity).
Potential need for limited public funds to be
Social media plays a role in the
directed to these sports, especially where
popularity of these sports.
participation rates are significantly increasing.
Boosted by sports such as surfing, BMX
Greater use of ‘informal’ recreation
and skateboarding achieving Olympic
venues/facilities such as skate parks and
status, the profile of alternative and fast-
mountain bike trails impacting on maintenance
paced sports will increase.
and demand for new infrastructure
development.
Particularly relevant to Noosa Shire where
outdoor activity participation is higher due to
conducive climate and natural environment.
More than sport Broader benefits of sports to society Importance of physical activity as a
such as improvement in physical and preventative health measure, especially given
mental health and wellbeing, crime the increase in obesity rates. Initiatives that
prevention, social development (social target low participatory groups are attracting
capital) and international relations and funding and resources from State and National
economic (trade and tourism) governments eg women, indigenous, etc
development, for example, are
increasingly being recognised by
government and other entities.
Everybody’s Greater understanding and recognition As Australia’s population ages, sport and
game of sports’ diverse consumer base and active recreation provision will need to match
its importance on development of their these changes in the sport consumers.
sports.
Challenge/opportunity for Noosa’s sport and
Diversification of sport and active active recreation sector to capture and grow
recreation consumers and preferences: these opportunities
aged, female, multi-cultural and
This will impact on resource allocation and
linguistic diversity.
service provision.
Potential for public funds to be directed to the
preferences of these consumers.
New wealth, new Aspect of globalisation. Population and Noosa physical activity providers have the
talent income growth through Asia will create opportunity to capitalise on the potential for
new markets and opportunities increased (casual) international participation
(challenges) for the sport and active with the expansion of the Sunshine Coast
recreation sector. Airport.
Increases the need to work with tourism bodies
for the promotion of local product.
Considerations will be needed to provide a
balance of resource allocation between tourist
and resident needs/expectations particularly in
regards to sporting events.
Tracksuits to Corporatisation of sport; achieving more Noosa clubs and not-for-profit physical activity
business suits with less. Market forces to exert providers (including sports) need to adjust
pressure on sport and active recreation, operations to a ‘business-like’ approach in
with winners and losers. order to survive in an increasingly competitive
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Community-based (primarily volunteer- sector. Diversity of activities provided, greater
based) sports are increasingly expected understanding of consumer needs and quicker
to become more business-like in their responses to trends will assist local providers
operations. Commercial operators filling ‘stay alive’.
the gap of consumer need not being
Government and peak bodies will need to
picked up by not-for-profit physical
support required changes in club operations
activity providers.
and culture.
NFP providers should look to partnerships and
learnings from the commercial sector. Greater
investment needs to be given to new models of
operation to better meet consumer need and
changing participation trends.
AusPlay Survey
The AusPlay Survey, commissioned by the ASC, is the largest physical participation
survey in Australia. The results of the most current survey (2015-2016 data) provide the
participation data for National and State figures provided in the tables used throughout
this Plan. It is a continuous survey with over 20,000 adults surveyed each year with
additional fieldwork happening throughout the year. It captures a wide variety of activities
which allow for a distinction to be made between sport-related activities (e.g. team sports,
athletics, golf) and non-sport-related physical activities (eg gym activities, bushwalking).
Summary of AusPlay Survey Key Findings
Sport clubs are not the main choice for participation in sport or physical activity in
Australia for adults aged 18 years and over.
While sport remains an important form of activity throughout life, non-sport-related
physical activity becomes more important as we age.
While sport clubs are the main avenue for both girls and boys, throughout
childhood boys (50%) are more likely to be active through club sport than girls
(33%).
Women are more likely to participate in sport or physical activity for physical and
mental health reasons and to lose or maintain weight than men. Men are more
motivated by fun/ enjoyment and social reasons than women
Given the way people participate in physical activity alters over life-stages, it is
important to understand the basic demography of the local population. Noosa’s
population is projected to increase 0.8% per year over 25 years compared to the Qld
population increase of 1.7% per year over the same time period. Our population is older
than the state average with a greater proportion of our population aged over 65 years.
Our median age is projected to continue to be significantly higher than the rest of the
State.
Population by age for Noosa and Qld
Table 3. Population comparisons by age Noosa Vs Qld
LGA/State Age Group
0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65+
number % number % number % number % number %
Noosa 9,233 17.3 5,305, 9.9 10,554 19.7 16,432 30.7 11,991 22.4
Queensland 943,992 19.8 647,983 13.6 1,327,470 27.8 1,173,195 24.5 686,214 14.4
Source: ABS 3235.0, Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia, 2015
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Median Age Projections for Noosa and Queensland
Table 4. Median Age Projections Noosa Vs Qld
LGA/State As at 30 June Change
2016 2026 2036 2016-2036
years years
Noosa 47.0 49.0 50.6 3.5
Queensland 37.3 38.7 39.9 2.6
Source: Queensland Government Population Projections, 2015 edition (medium series)
Physical Activity Participation Data
The AusPlay survey questions formed the basis of an online and face-to-face survey
conducted by Noosa Council for the purpose of this Plan, in an attempt to provide local
comparative data. The Noosa data is based on 350 resident survey responses (296 online
and 54 face-to-face). The local data should be used with caution as the high rate of
reported participation (98% for Noosa compared to 59% nationally) suggests people with
an interest in or currently participating in physical activities were more likely to complete
the survey than people without an interest in physical activity. However the data does
provide a useful insight into the habits of people who are participating in physical activity.
6.3.1 All Physical Activity Participation
The following tables show the participation data reported for the top ten of any type of
physical activity for adults over the age of 15 years. It provides a comparison between
Noosa and the national responses. It indicates that people in Noosa are more likely to
participate in outdoor activities within the natural environment. Furthermore the local
survey indicated that 73% of respondents stated that one of the main reasons they
participate in physical activity was ‘to enjoy the outdoors’.
Table 5. Participation data according to Table 6. National Participation data
Noosa Survey (all activities) (all activities)
NOOSA NATIONAL (AusPlay)
Activity (top 10) % of cases (n = 350) Activity (top 10) % pop (n = 350)
Swimming at
50.9% Walking (recreational) 42.6%
beach/waterway
Walking (recreational) 50.0% Fitness/gym 32.1%
Mountain Biking 46.9% Athletic, track and field 15.8%
Bushwalking 40.3% Swimming 14.5%
Cycling 37.8% Cycling 11.7%
Swimming in pool 37.2% Football/soccer 5.8%
Surfing 19.7% Bushwalking 5.4%
Canoeing or Kayaking 19.7% Golf 5.2%
Weight training at gym
17.2% Tennis 4.8%
or in group
6.3.2 Structured/Organised Physical Activity Participation
The following table shows the membership data from structured and organised activities within
the Noosa area (including government, not-for-profit and commercial). For activities where
memberships were not available, annual participation data was used and divided by the
number of weeks of the activity season or 12 months (if no season existed). This data has
been extracted from survey data collected from organisations, State level GIS membership
mapping and phone interviews. It is recognised that some organisations did not respond with
membership or participation data which may slightly understate the figures provided below.
Commercial providers were asked whether their activity catered predominately for tourists or
locals. Overall it was a fairly even split with approximately 50% catering more for tourists. Of
interest was that gyms reported that they either significantly serviced locals or tourists (no less
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than an 80:20 ratio) whereas paddle sports that were predominately equipment hire
businesses reported marginally catering more for locals than tourists (approx. 60:40 split). Golf
clubs, which have the second highest membership data, also have a significant rate of
participation by local visitors and tourists (not counted in the data below), with one provider
noting only 50% of rounds are played by members.
Table 7. Top 20 Organised and Structured activities in Noosa by membership (*denotes where data was participation based)
Rank Activity Rank Activity
1 Gym (incl indoor group fitness) 11 AFL
2 Golf 12 Lawn Bowls
3 Tennis 13 Skateboarding
4 Gymnastics 14 Surfing Lessons*
5 Soccer 15 Cricket
6 Netball 16 Athletics
7 Paddle sports* (including kayaking, canoeing 17 Oztag
outrigging, SUP)
8 Basketball 18 Personal Training
9 Rugby League 19 Futsal*
10 Rugby Union 20 Aqua Classes*
Gyms reported the highest number of memberships for any physical activity with 4,548
memberships reported. Golf (1958), Tennis (1330), gymnastics (1081) and soccer (1046)
make up the top five organised physical activities in Noosa. Aqua classes rounded out the Top
20 list with 241 people per week reportedly participating in classes.
6.3.3 Individual Spend on Physical Activity
The Noosa participation survey indicated that locals spend more than the national average on
physical activity participation. Noosa residents reported spending $1,000 per person per year
on being physical active, compared to the National average of $875.
7. Sport and Active Recreation Facilities and Services in Noosa
Existing Facilities and Management
Noosa is well serviced in terms of sport and active recreation facilities and services. Our
residents participate in 55 different sport and active recreation pursuits that fall under the scope
of this Plan. There are 144 organisations identified as providing physical activity opportunities
to Noosa residents and visitors. The table below indicates that almost half of the organisations
identified in Noosa are privately or commercially run. This clearly demonstrates the national
trend of the increasing commercialisation of physical activity participation and a need for
council to work with private and NFP organisations to increase physical activity levels of
residents.
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Table 8. Number and type of organisations providing physical activities in Noosa
Number of
Organisation Type % of total
Organisations
Not For Profit (NFP) 69 47.9%
Commercial 64 44.4%
Schools 9 6.3%
Other Government
2 1.4%
(NSC, State eg QPWS)
Total 144 100%
In terms of facility provision, Council control/manage approximately one third of the facilities
where physical activity occurs, with private ownership a significantly higher proportion (see
table below). This highlights a risk to future service and facility provision if the private owners
decide to exit the market. It is therefore in the community’s best interest to ensure these
providers continue to see viability in offering these facilities to the public. It also demonstrates
a need to recognise the shift from the model of predominately government provision of sport
and active recreation facilities and services.
Table 9. Ownership/management of facilities providing Sport and Active Recreation in Noosa
Facility ownership/management Number of
% of total
responsibility Facilities
Total Facilities available 86 100%
Commercial or Privately owned
39 45.3%
(including NFP freehold)
Council Controlled/managed 29 33.7%
Other Government Controlled/managed 18 20.9%
Outdoor Sports Facilities
Noosa has nine outdoor open sports field sites (servicing cricket, athletics, AFL, rugby union,
rugby league, oztag, touch and soccer) with Noosa District Sport Complex and Cooroy Sports
Complex hosting multiple fields catering for a range of sports. Playing fields at Cooroy Sports
Complex, Noosa District Sports Complex and Girraween Sports Complex offer seasonal tenure
to two or more clubs over the same playing surface to accommodate for traditionally winter and
summer based sports. This latter model of tenure is proving problematic for local clubs with
sports introducing longer seasons and off-season competitions which require 12 month use of
fields. Extensions of seasons is also a concern from an asset management perspective as
playing surfaces are not receiving adequate time to allow annual maintenance programs and
growth of turf to recover from intensive over-use. This is compounded by a predominately
volunteer-run maintenance program which struggles to adequately deal with complex turf
management issues. This is in addition to escalating facility maintenance, increasing emphasis
on meeting safety standards and on-going operational responsibilities eg power, water.
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Noosa has 10 outdoor court sites accommodating netball and tennis. Tennis Qld is currently
undertaking extensive facility and club audits to develop 10 year maintenance and infrastructure
plans in extensive consultation with local governments and local clubs. LGA based reports from
Tennis Qld will provide clear evidenced-based direction for tennis participation and facility
development in the Shire with a proposal to partner and source external funding to meet financial
implications raised in the report. Qld Netball have secured State government funding to develop
a state-wide facility development plan in the 2017/18 fiscal year. The introduction of a successful
national team based on the Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast Lighting) is having a positive
impact on local interest and participation in netball with junior participation increasing
significantly in the last three years. Currently the Noosa District Netball Association use outdoor
courts at Noosa District Sports Complex, indoor courts at Noosa Leisure Centre and at Good
Shepard Lutheran College. Netball would benefit greatly from an increase in indoor court space
in order to accommodate a growing membership.
11 outdoor sites that are ‘single use’ (golf courses, lawn bowls, croquet, equestrian/pony club)
have been identified in the Shire. These sites are a mix of commercial freehold, NFP freehold,
Council and State owned properties. Golf courses and pony clubs in particular require extensive
land parcels that contribute significantly to the calculation of land area allocated to ‘sport and
active recreation’ purpose across the Shire. Significant costs are also attributed to these sites
due to the specialised nature and maintenance required of the playing surfaces. Golf clubs are
unique in that they service a large membership and visitor (local and tourist) market, with local
clubs working together for the tourist market, but competing in attaining local visitors and
memberships. Lawn bowls is experiencing a decline in memberships nationally with Roy Morgan
Research reporting a 25% decline in participation over the last 15 years. This is further
evidenced by closures of lawn bowls clubs nationally which has also been experienced locally
with the closure of the Noosa Heads and Peregian Bowls clubs and significantly low membership
of the Cooroy bowls club.
Pomona Showgrounds is a unique site in that is caters for a range of ‘single use’ outdoor
facilities ie tennis, pony club and an indoor facility exclusively used for squash. The
Showgrounds provide a significant service to the hinterland community and would benefit from
the development of a master plan over the site to provide a focus and strategic plan for future
participation and facility development.
When considering the expansion of existing sport precincts, attention must be given to the
important environmental constraints that are common across many sites in Noosa. The
protection of significant vegetation, environmental and fauna habitat areas reduce the likelihood
of expansion of existing facilities, particularly for field sports requiring significant open space.
Environmental values are held in high regard in Noosa and although expansion of sports
grounds is constrained, vegetation around sport facilities adds to the visual amenity, provides
shade and a physical barrier between residential areas and playing spaces. Master plans for
multi-use sports facility sites (eg Cooroy, Noosa District) need to be reviewed, updated and/or
endorsed to provide a clear direction of future improvements required. Site development plans
should be developed for smaller and single use sites which will assist in the evidenced-based
identification of future works.
Car parking around outdoor sports venues is of concern with onsite car parking facilities beyond
capacity at peak times, forcing cars to park on surrounding road verges or in residential streets.
Not only does this pose an annoyance to residents, but creates a hazard when children are
exiting vehicles road-side in 60-80km speed zones. This is particularly evident at venues such
as Noosa Golf Club, Read Park (Tewantin), Noosa AFL grounds and Girraween Sports
Complex.
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Consideration must also be given to reviewing the current tenure and management of shared-
use playing fields under Council control to better maintain valuable community assets and
support volunteer based clubs in focussing on their core business of providing physical activity
to the community.
Indoor Sports Facilities
37 indoor sports facilities have been identified and provide for badminton, basketball, netball,
table tennis, indoor bowls, boxing, cheerleading, volleyball, gyms, gymnastics, martial arts, rock
climbing and tenpin bowling. These facilities are predominately single use, fit for purpose, with
the exception of Noosa Leisure Centre which provides for a range of indoor competitive and
social sports. The majority of these facilities are commercially operated exposing a risk to the
provision of these activities if commercial operators no longer see viability in their operation. It
is for this reason Council has a role to play to support commercial provision of sport and active
recreation in line with resident demand for those activities. According to Qld Badminton, Noosa
has some of the best access to facilities for badminton in the state despite having no Qld
Badminton affiliated or competitive players. Qld Volleyball have stated that they are deliberately
not promoting volleyball in the Noosa LGA as there is no access to an appropriate indoor facility.
Single use indoor sports facilities should be investigated for inclusion of other purposes as
demand for indoor sports space increases.
Indoor facilities are constrained for expansion by environmental protection and residential
growth. Commercial operators requiring large indoor facilities commonly use industrial zoned
land requiring a Material Change of Use (MCU) for legal occupancy as it is cost prohibitive to
operate in legally zoned land or adequate sized spaces with sport and recreation zoning are
non-existent. Council could consider allowing commercial operators to co-locate with NFP
organisations on ‘community’ or ‘sport and recreation’ zoned land where there is significant
community benefit may partially address this matter.
Multi-use, indoor sports facilities experience peak usage times where users compete for limited
space at the same times, however outside of these times there is an under-utilisation of these
same spaces eg school halls – outside of school times, Noosa Leisure Centre between 11am
and 3pm weekdays. Consideration should be given to diversifying activities through targeted
programs within off-peak times in these facilities to maximise space usage. Consideration
should be given to an expansion of these facilities to accommodate peak demand in conjunction
with an increase in specific programming during off-peak times. The draft Wallace Park Precinct
Master Plan Review 2013 recommended an increase in the court space at Noosa Leisure Centre
which was also identified as a need in the 1998 master plan.
Aquatic Facilities
Seven aquatic facilities throughout the Shire are provided by Council, local schools and private
operators. Council subsidises the use of Education Qld school pools to enable community use
outside of school hours.
The trend in aquatic facility provision nationally is moving away from competitive pools (25m
and 50m lap lanes) to greater recreational use facilities. This is reflected by a steady decline in
competitive swim club memberships at the same time as an increase in self-reported
participation in ‘swimming’. Noosa has predominately ‘lap lane’ facilities and one stand-alone
public splash park in Tewantin.
Demand for a hydrotherapy or ‘warm water’ pool in the Shire has been identified, particularly
given the aging demographic of the Shire. Currently the only access to a hydrotherapy pool is
via the Noosa Hospital. A dedicated warm water pool would allow far more locals to experience
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the benefits of gentle exercise in a warm water environment and would also provide an all-
weather option for infant and pre-school swimming lessons.
Sports such as water polo that require a significant proportion of pool space and specific depths
for competition are struggling to find adequate space for training and competition, often turning
away members and travelling outside of the Shire to access facilities. Additionally, there are
currently no competitive diving pools in the Sunshine Coast region and Diving Qld is looking to
source a suitable venue outside of Brisbane. Given the significant costs in establishing and
running aquatic facilities, partnerships between Council, schools and private providers should
be investigated for any future facility expansion and provision. As the solely Council managed
aquatic facility in the Shire, the Noosa Aquatic Centre would greatly benefit from the
development of a facility master plan which would consider demand based expansion of facilities
such as a zero depth pool, warm water pool etc
Schools
The use of school grounds for community sport purposes is often flagged as a solution to
combat a shortage of community land for sport. Nine out of 16 schools in Noosa currently offer
facilities for community sport use. The common issues surrounding use of school facilities for
club-based sport are:
Use is dependent on the principal of the day;
Often playing spaces are too small for competition eg insufficient run-off or safety zones;
Often sites are single court or single field facilities meaning clubs must spread across
numerous venues impacting on the sense of ‘home ground’ and club culture;
No or very limited on-site storage;
No or limited access to essential amenities for club operation eg toilets/change rooms,
canteen facilities;
Occasionally limited to junior competition due to restrictions on adult presence in
school environment; and
School will always have priority access, potentially leading to postponement or
cancellation at short notice of competition due to school functions/events.
Consideration should be given to partnerships in future development of sports facilities on
school-controlled land to ensure designs incorporate the need for community use. This
may include financial investment in the construction and management from sources other
than education providers. Council should seek to partner with Education Qld at a regional
level to provide a consistent and considered approach to further investigation of expanding
the use of school grounds to accommodate community use including future development
of facilities.
Skate Parks
The Noosa Shire has seven local skate parks spread across the Shire. As skateboarding is a
sport included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, it is predicted that these facilities will have
increased usage. The Australian Skateboard Federation (ASF) are the peak national body for
skating boarding and are increasing localised competitions and workshops nationally in an
effort to establish athlete development pathways and identify athletes for elite competition.
South East Qld has been earmarked as the future national hub for skateboarding. The Shire’s
skate parks are small-scale with duplicated styles, elements and experiences which only
service local catchment areas. Council intends to progressively upgrade these facilities,
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however this should be done in a co-ordinated manner and in consultation with ASF to ensure
a range of experiences across the Shire and best design practice and principles are used.
National Parks
A significant number of National Parks are used for sport and active recreation purposes (within
the scope of this plan). The following gives a summary of the Parks in the Shire and their uses.
Park Main Activities Events
Noosa National Main activities are: Headland Section is not utilised for
Park Walking (Coastal walking track and competitive or large group events.
other tracks) Noosa Food and Wine Festival(small
Jogging/ fitness part)
Using the park to access surfing/ Noosa Blue Swim (access to Tea Tree
swimming locations Bay; no competitive leg in the Park)
Picnicking Running event in East Weyba section
Viewing (Day Use Area/ Laguna Local Club Surfing competitions
Lookout)
Tewantin Broken up into sections for activities. Noosa Hill Climb
National Park Street Luge
Southern section (Wooroi) is for:
Club mountain bike events (small)
Mountain biking
Mountain bike leg of multi sports event.
Horse Trail
Multi sports events ( run / swim / ride) in
Multi use trail
the Yurol Ringtail
Small walking track
Adventure Racing
Jogging/ fitness
Commercial operators x 4 for
mountain biking.
Northern Section (Tinbeerwah):
Rockclimbing
Abseiling
School / group adventure activities
(e.g. ride/ climb / walk)
Commercial Operators – for
climbing
Ringtail/Yurol Section
Cross country mountain biking ( not
downhill)
Horse trail
Commercial operators for guided
horse tours
Tuchekoi Walking No commercial operators for this Park.
National Park Fitness
King of the Mountain running event plus two
Horse riding
other charity runs/walks during the year.
Cross country mountain bike riding
Adventure Racing
Great Sandy Bushwalking
National Park Kayaking/canoeing
Surfing/Swimming/Boating
Picnicking
Horse riding
Council has a role to act as an advocate for residents to ensure that planning within National
Parks in Noosa has input from commercial, not for profit and residents in the use and planning
of these spaces. This is particularly important as the rise in participation and demand for
adventure sports continues.
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Beach and Waterways
Beaches, rivers, coastal waters and water reservoirs are major contributors to the sport and
active recreation network. “Swimming at a beach or natural waterway” ranked as the highest
physical activity pursuit for respondents of Noosa’s Physical Activity Participation Survey.
Noosa’s extensive coastline spans from Teewah, Noosa North Shore, Noosa Spit, Main
Beach through to the open beaches of Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Castaways Beach,
Marcus Beach and Peregian Beach The Noosa River, Lake Weyba, Lake Cootharaba, Lake
Cooroibah and Lake MacDonald all provide venues for water-based sport and active
recreation pursuits for locals and visitors. The state government through Maritime Safety Qld
and Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) have responsibility for
management of on-water activities (ie boating and commercial jetties) while council has
responsibility for the foreshore and other land areas not in private ownership (eg erosion
works, foreshore commercial permits). The Noosa River Plan is currently being reviewed and
updated with an expected completion in late 2017. It will identify key pressures on the river
including recreational demand and outline Council’s intention to take on management of some
on-water activities.
Water access and on-land storage are major issues for a number of water sports including
sailing (large and small craft), rowing, kite surfing, canoeing, surfing, dragon boating, kayaking
and outrigger canoeing The Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Master Plan will provide
recommendations for the foreshore of Gympie Tce and is expected to be finalised in late 2017.
Commercial operators provide a significant proportion of non-powered water sports
participation including stand up paddling, surf lessons, kayaking and kite surfing, with
businesses running weekly groups or using SMS messages to encourage participants to get
out on the water in favourable conditions. Commercial and NFP operators require permits or
formal tenure arrangements to conduct these activities on public land. This however, must be
balanced with the expectations of the general public to also freely access these spaces.
Noosa has a long and proud history as a surfing mecca. The topography lends itself to a
series of excellent point breaks and expansive sandy beaches which attract residents and
visitors in significant numbers. In 2016 the Noosa headland and adjacent beaches became a
National Surfing Reserve and it is intended to submit an application to be recognised as a
World Surfing Reserve in late 2017.
The Noosa Shire is home to three surf clubs: Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club; Peregian
Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (under the management of Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club);
and Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Surf clubs provide a vital role in the community
providing surf patrol and rescue services, surf sports competitions and education and
community service. Surf clubs often use local swimming pools for flat water training. Similarly
to other volunteer based sports clubs, surf clubs are experiencing a rise in operational and
equipment costs and an expectation to provide year-round activities (winter lifesaving sports
competitions) with some clubs now patrolling 12 months of the year. The changing nature of
volunteerism is affecting surf clubs with clubs reporting that volunteers are not wanting to
commit to extended periods of time which has forced training and patrol activities to adapt.
Cycle ways, Pathways and Trails Network
Noosa has an extensive walking and cycle network that caters for a variety of fitness levels
in both the hinterland and coastal regions. Walking, mountain biking, bushwalking and
cycling were four of the top five most popular physical activities for residents according to
the Noosa Physical Activity Participation Survey.
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The Noosa Trail Network provides a series of 8 multi-use trails (total length approximately
90kms) suitable for bushwalkers, mountain bike rides and horse riders. Due to the linear
nature of trails they invariably transverse multiple tenures which can raise issues of liability,
safety, connection, maintenance etc.
Cyclists comprise of a range of users of varying age and abilities from competitive sports to
commuter to the family on a recreational ride. Cyclists have varying skill levels and needs.
When developing cycling/pathways infrastructure, consideration should be given to cyclists
who have not developed their road sense (eg children and inexperienced adults) through the
provision of adequate off-road facilities and safe road crossing facilities (particularly around
schools and sporting venues). Wayfinding signage (in line with Noosa Design principles)
along walking and cycle path networks is essential infrastructure that should be an inclusion
when planning and constructing any pathway to further encourage regular use in addition to
landscaping that provides natural shading along routes. Across the Shire ‘gaps’ or ‘missing
sections’ in trails and pathways have been identified which need to be addressed in line with
the Noosa Transport Strategy, Principle Cycle Network Plan SEQ and the Priority Routes
identified for Noosa.
Mountain biking is a experiencing a rapid growth, particularly in Noosa. The upgrade of
tracks in the Tewantin National Park (Wooroi section) has seen a significant increase in use,
putting significant pressure on trails and surrounding vegetation with the need for amenities
identified as a major concern for the public in the Noosa Physical Activity Participation
Survey.
The Sunshine Coast Cycling Club which operates regionally, has expressed the need for a
public velodrome in the region to meet the training and competition needs of track cyclists.
The closest velodrome is in Brisbane. A feasibility study would be required in partnership
with neighbouring LGAs, Cycling Qld and local stakeholders to inform the demand and
location of any future regional velodrome.
Given the high participation numbers, the increasing use of on-road and off-road trails and the
requests for additional infrastructure for cycling, the Shire would benefit from the development
of a cycle/bike plan that provided an evidenced-based and ‘master planned’ approach to all
types of cycling and the required infrastructure to meet current and future demand. This would
require significant input and consultation with surrounding LGAs, QPWS, peak bodies and
local stakeholders.
Events
Noosa is home to a number of large scale sporting events. It is estimated that sporting events
contribute approximately $25 million each year to the local economy. The following is a list of
these annual events:
Noosa Summer Swim (Feb)
Noosa Festival of Surfing (March)
Ultraman Australia (May)
Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival (May)
Sunshine Coastrek (July)
Pomona King of the Mountain (July)
Noosa Strade Bianche (August)
Hydrothon Noosa (Sept)
Noosa International Rugby Sevens Festival (October)
Noosa Triathlon Multi Sports Festival (Oct-Nov)
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Sunshine Coast Masters (Dec)
World Series Swim Open Days
A survey of NFP sporting organisations was conducted in preparation for this Plan. Of the 38
clubs that responded to the survey 64% of clubs had hosted a major sporting event or carnival
at their grounds with 50% of respondents also reporting hosting non-sporting events at their
grounds in the last three years. Clubs reported that 65% of these events occurred annually.
There exists an opportunity to better co-ordinate these events and partnerships with
commercial operators and Tourism Noosa to enhance the “Noosa Experience” and economic
benefit to the broader community. This may also require capacity building for clubs in event
management.
8. State Facility Plans
In the preparation of this plan a review of 57 peak sporting bodies was conducted. 41 of
the 57 peak sporting bodies reported not having a facility development plan nor had
intentions of developing one within the foreseeable future. Nine peak bodies reported
either having commenced or had plans in developing facilities plans in the near future with
six gaining State funding to produce these plans by June 2018. Council has a role to
ensure local clubs and facilities make the most of the opportunities of these proposed
plans and assist in collating localised data and facility information to advocate for local
services/facilities where required. Demographic and other data useful for facilities planning
should be shared with the peak bodies to assist in evidence based planning for the Shire.
Only eight of the peak bodies had facility development plans for their sports. Below is a
summary of the key points of these sports:
Table 10 Summary of peak sporting body facility plans
Peak Sporting Body Key Points
AFL Qld Ltd Facilities Plan 2014-2020. Key focus is securing ovals and ongoing facility
planning.
Have invested approx $100k in facilities in Noosa across last 5 years. Further
upgrades works required at Weyba Rd (change room expansion, drainage on
second field, capacity issues on main field and spectator opportunities). Wide range
of GIS planning and demand modelling tools and data available.
Qld Cricket Interim only and high level only. Recognises insufficient facilities for girls and
Association Ltd women, lacking lighting for matches and Premier Grade fields not of a high enough
standard.
Identifies Sunshine Coast as a key growth area (particularly for juniors).
Have received State funding and will develop a new Plan with far more detail in
2017. Have done 12 months of data collection across the State as a pre-cursor to
the Infrastructure Strategy
Polocrosse No clubs in the Sunshine Coast area (and no development planned). Focus is the
Darling Downs and to the west. Morgan Park in Warwick is the 'home' and will be
hosting the 2019 World Cup
Qld Gymnastics Assoc By 2031 high demand is forecast for facilities on the Sunshine Coast. Nothing for
Inc Noosa specifically planned (Note: the Noosa Gymnastics club is undergoing a
major expansion of the Bicentennial Hall).
Rowing Qld Inc Have a plan but is outdated and being reviewed during 2017.
Qld Rugby League Ltd State wide Facilities Strategy 2015-2026.
The facilities available for RL in the Noosa LGA have not been identified as red flag
concerns in the Strategy.
Qld Rugby Union Ltd Plan is outdated and in need of review.
Qld Softball Assoc State Facilities Direction Plan 2013.
Identified actions (1) light diamond (2) identify opportunities for mid-week social
softball.
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In terms of future facility development, the following organisations identified that they are either
currently undertaking or intend to undertake in the near future State-wide facility development
plans:
Queensland Basketball Inc
Qld Cricket Association Ltd
Qsquash
Tennis Qld
Football Qld
Hockey Qld
Mountain Bike Australia Inc
Qld Netball Assoc Inc
Qld Little Athletics Association Inc
The Department of National Parks Sport and Racing (DNPSR) have indicated that future
funding rounds for State Level Organisations may require the development of state-wide facility
development plans for each sport. This will have a significant impact on the number of plans
available for review in the future. Additionally, a significant GIS project is currently being
undertaken by DNPSR to capture facility, infrastructure investment and membership data of
local clubs by sport which will map and provide LGA comparative data publically.
Council and local providers of sport and active recreation activities have a responsibility to
engage with the peak bodies in the development of strategic and facility development plans to
ensure Noosa needs are supported in the broader context. Local data should be provided to
contribute to these plans.
9. Identified Issues and Needs
As part of the consultation process for the development of this Plan local organisations were
surveyed, phone interviewed and NFP clubs were invited to attend a workshop to articulate
their future needs and suggestions for the development of sport and active recreation in Noosa.
The public participation survey also provided for general comments and suggestions for the
sector. The following is a summary list of identified needs and concerns from these
consultations.
NFP Clubs
86% of responding NFP clubs indicated that they face specific barriers to increasing their
membership. The need for a facility upgrade was the most common barrier listed.
A perception exists that increasing participation fees to cover operational costs will make
participation too expensive.
Significant reliance on volunteers, who are becoming harder to engage, recruit and retain.
Extended seasons, changing game formats and/or increasing memberships requiring an
increase in playing spaces or cap on membership growth.
Conflict between co-located clubs where seasonal use has now extended to year-round
seasons.
Need for lighting to extend playing times into evenings, particularly for outdoor sports to
avoid playing during heat of the day (temperature increase due to climate change) and
maximising field usage.
Restriction on growth due to lack of access to indoor court facilities.
Difficulty in maintaining facilities using volunteer labour and expertise, driving focus away
from core activity of physical activity provision.
Lack of local facilities for specific sports, specifically track cycling and water polo.
Greater communication and collaboration between local clubs to share resources and
learnings - needs to be council driven.
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Need for additional indoor sports facilities to accommodate existing peak demand
(specifically futsal, basketball, netball)
Commercial Operators
Potential over supply of gyms and personal trainers in Noosa.
Operators (activity instructors, personal trainers etc) operating in public spaces without
Council permits.
Potential for government and businesses to better network and collaborate on decision
making and initiatives that promote physical activity (health benefits) in the Shire.
Co-location of commercial operators with NFP clubs.
Difficulty in accessing affordable indoor space zoned appropriately for use (eg use of
industrial zone land for sport purposes).
Longer permit periods for commercial operators (beyond three years).
Enforcement and/or extension of six knot speed limit on Noosa River.
General Public
95 (27%) of respondents to the public survey provided general comments about sport
and active recreation in Noosa.
32% of comments were positive with 45% neither negative nor positive.
40% of comments related to cycling with 27% requesting facility improvements (eg trails,
taps, toilets), 17% requesting an increase in bike trails and 12.4% relating to on-road
cycle safety.
Comments about off-road trails for either cycling, horse riding or walking made up 32%
of all comments.
Better off-road cycle links between Sunshine Beach and Noosa, Tewantin and
Hinterland, Lake Entrance Boulevard and Noosaville.
Toilet amenities at Wooroi Day Use area.
Increase mountain biking options (Wooroi being overused).
Adventure playground in Cooroy.
Access to free/low cost activities/facilities for children with special needs.
All the above points have been considered in the formulation of the recommendations of this
plan.
10. Land Use for Sport and Active Recreation in Noosa
Land Use
The land used for sport and active recreation is owned and managed by a number of entities
including:
Private freehold (commercial)
Private freehold (not for profit)
Education institutions
State land where a NFP has direct tenure with the state
State land where the State manages and controls the activities on site eg National
Parks
Council freehold
Council managed, where council is trustee on behalf of the state
The following table provides the breakdown of the proportion of land area currently used
for sport and active recreation purposes. This demonstrates only 20% of the land area
identified comes under Council control, further evidencing the need for Council to support
and collaborate with other land owners for the purpose of providing residents with sport
and active recreation opportunities.
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Table 11 Break down of land area used for sport and active recreation purposes in Noosa
Percentage of land area
Owner/Manager Land Area (ha) used for sport and
active recreation
Commercial/freehold 253.74 21%
National Park (where known sport and active
622.73 51.5
recreation takes place)
Controlled by State
64.72 5.4%
(club leases directly from State)
Schools 13.52 1.1%
Council controlled (freehold or trustee) 253.83 21%
Total 1208.54 100%
Priority Infrastructure Plan
The Priority Infrastructure Plan (PIP) provides a calculation of the existing and future
requirements for land for sport and active recreation for the Shire which is under the
management or control of council. The current PIP has two relevant categories for land use for
sport and active recreation: ‘Outdoor Sport’ and ‘Indoor Sport and Community’. A revision of
the land allocated for outdoor sports revealed that approximately 20% of the land allocated is
constrained by significant vegetation or environmental protection, therefore unusable for sport
purposes. A review of the land identified for future provision shows that either the land is not fit
for sport use or is not in a location where demand and population growth is not anticipated to
create demand for additional facilities. A review of the land allocated as “Indoor Sport and
Community Use” defines indoor sport alongside cultural venues such as The J, public libraries,
arts venues and community halls. A review of the land used for indoor sport purposes
indicates only 23% of land identified in the current PIP is used for indoor sport. The following is
therefore proposed (subject to further review) for the next LGIP to inform the new planning
scheme:
Recognise that land allocated for sport and active recreation has a minimum of 80%
usable area.
Remove the Cootharaba future land acquisitions and replace with an increase in land
around the Noosaville/Sunshine Beach area where population growth indicates a future
demand for sports facilities.
Remove the parcel on Cooyar St, Noosa Heads (lot/plan 15SP177649) currently identified
for future sport development and investigate the inclusion of an expansion of fields at the
Girraween Sports facility.
Maintain the identified parcel in Yurol Forest Pomona for future development of low impact
sport use eg mountain bike or walking trails.
Separate “Indoor Sport” and “Community Facilities” with the purpose of accurately
reflecting indoor sport use and future requirements.
Any future land acquisitions should meet other land requirements in the current PIP (eg Q100,
5% gradient etc) subject to further review. Master planning over larger multi-use sports facilities
and facility development plans over single use and smaller facilities should be undertaken to
inform the development of the new LGIP. These site plans should align with the State Level
Organisations Facility Development Plans that will be a priority for SLO funding from DNPSR
over the next 1-5 years.
Council to also consider and work collaboratively with Sunshine Coast and Gympie Council and
continue to consider the implications on Council open space and recreation resources for
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communities both in and outside our Shire’s boundaries eg land now leased to House with no
Steps
11. Implementation of the Plan
Council, State Government, commercial and NFP operators will play an important role in
achieving the best outcomes for the Noosa community through sharing responsibility for the
delivery and commitment to the recommendations and actions of this Plan.
The cost of implementing all of the key initiatives in this strategy is beyond the capacity of
Council alone. To this end, partnerships and strategic alliances between government,
businesses, community groups and individuals are vital to achieve Noosa’s aspirations for sport
and active recreation.
Measurement, Reporting and Review
In order to ensure that this Plan is a useful document Council in partnership with key
stakeholders will:
Develop a detailed action plan to appropriately resource and deliver recommendations of
the Plan
Identify responsible agencies and partnership opportunities
Report against the action plan every twelve months
Monitor and respond where appropriate to emerging issues and opportunities
Review the action plan every five years.
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12. DRAFT Recommendations for discussion
Recommended strategies are provided below as points for discussion. Detailed
Recommended Strategy Related Example Action/s
Principle
1 Ensure Council policies, plans and strategies Participation Provide input into the new Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) in relation
consider the implications on the sport and to more accurately accounting land used for sport and active recreation.
active recreation sector and where possible
increase enablers and reduce barriers to Develop and endorse the Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Master Plan
physical activity participation in the community.
Develop and endorse the Noosa Health Plan
Ensure Sport and Active Recreation is considered in the review of the Noosa
River Plan.
2 Plan for effective and efficient use of facilities Efficiency Develop new or review existing master plans for multi-use sporting precincts.
and a diversity of sport and active recreation Choice
opportunities that respond to community need Environmentally Develop site-specific development plans for small and single use sports grounds.
and demand. responsible
Develop a facility masterplan for Noosa Aquatic Centre that outlines and
prioritises future developments required to respond to changing consumer trends
Provide a clear focus and market position for the delivery of services at NAC and
NLC including the allocation of resources for evidenced-based community
programming with the view of increasing the physical activity of low-participatory
groups.
3 Work cooperatively with Sunshine Coast and Participation Develop and endorse the Regional Hard to Locate Sports Facilities Plan
Gympie Councils to ensure the regions sport Efficiency
and active recreation needs are met. Develop pathways for elite athletes, coaches and administrators to progress their
careers
Develop a network of world class walking and bike trails across the Shire
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4 Prepare and plan to meet existing and future Participation Development of a shire wide bicycle/cycle plan which considers competitive,
demands and challenges for sport and active Choice recreational, and active transport elements (as per Transport Strategy)
recreation in the Shire Efficiency
Advocate for Noosa’s NFP sports clubs to be represented in the strategic and
facility development plans of state level organisations.
Research emerging or alternative sports and provide recommendations for
existing and potential requirements
5 Encourage partnership opportunities for Quality Develop a business case for the co-location of commercial and NFP sport and
commercial and not for profit organisations Outcomes active recreation providers on council owned/managed sports facilities
where there is significant benefit to the Choice
community in effective facility management and Efficiency
use.
6 Increase the opportunities for physical activity Participation Leverage State and other funding opportunities to increase the physical activity
of residents through the consideration of public Choice participation of identified ‘low-participatory’ groups. Engage with not-for-profit and
private partnerships for facility development, commercial operators in the delivery of these initiatives.
program delivery and community events that
encourage physical activity. Apply for DNPSR Get Out Get Active Grants in partnership with commercial and
NFP sport and active recreation providers
7 Maximise the use of school facilities for use by Efficiency Review the Council funding model for Education Qld Pools
sport and active recreation providers. Choice
Participation Develop a standard agreement for use of school facilities outside of school hours
with the Regional office of Education Qld in partnership with local principals
8 Ensure all sporting events (large and small) Efficiency Develop a “sporting events” resource guide and marketing collateral.
maximise the opportunities for partnerships
between NFP clubs, commercial providers,
Council and tourism bodies.
9 Balance the increasing demand for commercial Quality Support commercial providers that comply with Council permit conditions in public
use of public spaces with resident expectations outcomes spaces through the development of a “Council Permitted trainer” tag and public
of access to these spaces Choice campaign.
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10 Increase the available space for indoor sports Efficiency Review the draft Wallace Park Precinct Master Plan 2013
activities to accommodate existing and future Choice
growth Participation Identify future infrastructure development in local schools
11 Support the business development of Efficiency Promote mentoring, professional networking, training and other opportunities
commercial and community-based sport and Quality within the local sport and recreation industry (NFP and Commercial).
active recreation providers outcomes
12 Support sport and active recreation Efficiency Review the management models used for sports facilities that are owned or
organisations to provide quality outcomes for controlled by Council with the view of prioritising the core activity of the club and
sport and active recreation participation reduce facility management burden on volunteers.
Establish an effective communication tool to promote professional training
opportunities for local coaches, administrators, instructors and trainers with the
view of establishing and promoting an ongoing professional development
calendar in partnership with DNPSR, peak sporting bodies and other relevant
bodies.
13 Prioritise environmentally friendly infrastructure Environmentally Apply for State and other grant funding to install energy efficient infrastructure in
development in sports facilities responsible local sports facilities eg LED lighting, solar, water harvesting etc.
Water efficiency plans to be developed and implemented for facilities providing
sport and recreation opportunities
Increase the opportunities for outdoor facility use by supporting the installation or
upgrade of field lighting, ensuring the most energy efficient technologies are used
14 Support initiatives that seek to enhance or Efficiency Support an application for Noosa headland and adjacent beaches to become a
protect and utilise the environmental assets of Environmentally World Surfing Reserve
the Shire responsible
Market and promote our natural assets for active recreation use.
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Appendix One – National Health Priorities Risk Factors
National Health Priority Areas
Cardiovascular health
Diabetes mellitus
Injury prevention
musculoskeletal
Cancer control
Mental health
conditions
Arthritis &
Dementia
Asthma
Obesity
control
Body weight √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Age √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Blood pressure levels
Biological
√ √ √
Blood cholesterol levels √ √
Glucose regulation √
Genetic predisposition √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Birth weight √ √
Tobacco smoking √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Alcohol consumption √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Drug use √ √ √ √ √
Behavioural
Physical activity √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Dietary behaviour √ √ √ √ √ √
Sexual behaviours √
Risk factors
Vaccination status √
Risk-taking behaviour √
Sun exposure √ √
Socioeconomic status √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Social exclusion √ √ √ √
Work and unemployment √ √ √ √ √
Social
Stress √ √ √ √
Food security √ √ √ √ √
Early life experiences √ √ √ √ √
Air quality √ √ √ √
Physical environment
Access to recreation facilities √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Transport systems √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Housing √ √ √
Work environment √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Geographical access to resources √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Climate and climate change √
Adapted from: Key concepts in VCE health & human development units 3 & 4/ Andrew Beaumont, John Wiley & Sons
Australia, Ltd (2014, 2016)
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Appendix Two Sport and Active Recreation Activities Included Within the Scope Abseiling Netball Adventure Racing Orienteering (including Rogaining) Athletics (little As, track & field) Outrigger Canoeing Australian Rules Football (AFL) OzTag Badminton Parkour Baseball Personal Training (outdoor) Basketball Rock climbing BMX Rowing Bocce/Petanque Rugby League Bowls (Indoor) Rugby Union Bowls (Lawn) Running/jogging Boxing Sailing Bushwalking/trail walking Skateboarding Cheerleading Soccer (Football) Cricket Softball Croquet Squash Cycling (Road and Track) Stand Up Paddling Diving Surf Life Saving Education/Schools Surfing Equestrian (including Pony Club, RDA) Swimming at a pool Futsal Swimming (beach or natural waterway) Golf Table Tennis Gymnastics Tennis Gyms(including group fitness) Triathlon Kayaking/Canoeing Touch Football Kite Surfing Volleyball Martial Arts Water Polo Mountain Bike Riding (competitive and non- competitive)
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Appendix 3
Summary of State Sporting Bodies Facility Development and Strategic Plans
Sport Organisation Facility If Yes, what are the Strategic Plan Summary. Areas Other points of significance to
Development priorities? Relevance of Priority note
Plan? (Y/N) to Noosa?
Aquatics (Swimming, Royal Life Saving Society of No Key priorities - increase Looking to create a greater
Water Polo, Queensland Inc participation in aquatic presence on the Sunshine Coast
Synchronised activities, greater education on through existing aquatic centres
Swimming, Diving) the dangers associated with (such as Noosa Aquatic Centre)
aquatic activity, reducing
incidences of drowning
Qld Swimming Assoc No Governance & Administration; Nothing planned at the 'micro
Swimmers, Coaches & Officials; level' of Noosa or the Sunshine
Participation & Membership. Coast
Qld Water Polo No 2017-2019. Looking to become Have employed a Development
the home of Water Polo for Officer in NQ and one in SEQ.
Australia. Clear vision for clubs Recently established a Regional
and associations to be thriving. Training Centre on the Sunshine
Coast to reduce travel time for
elite participants
Athletics, track and Qld Athletic Association Ltd No 2017-2019. Competition, The Sunshine Coast has a quality
field (development of recreational running, clubs, athletics base at USC
new synthetic coaching. Looking to develop a
facilities framework for club operations
considered on a and development. Seeking
base-by-case 'premium' clubs delivering
scenario) quality outcomes
Qld Little Athletics Association No Have just received 2017-2019. Increase Senior Development Officer
Inc State Govt funding to participation, increase centre based in Gympie
prepare capacity. Real grass roots focus
Australian Football AFL Qld Ltd Yes - Facilities Have invested approx Female Strategic Plan - access to Expect a second team to be
Plan 2014-2020. $100k in facilities in suitable facilities established on the western side
Key focus is Noosa across last 5 of Noosa in the short- to
securing ovals years. Further upgrades medium-term. Tigers Club is
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and ongoing works required at getting too big for the facilities
facility planning Weyba Rd (change and growth in areas such as
room expansion, Peregian Springs not being
drainage on second accommodated. Would prefer a
field, capacity issues on more evenly spread Sunshine
main field and Coast competition (rather than
spectator current situation with three very
opportunities). Wide large powerhouse clubs). AFLQ
range of GIS planning happy to assist to enable this
and demand modelling (potentially a joint approach at a
tools and data available school)
Badminton Queensland Badminton No Noosa has some of the best
Association Inc access to facilities for badminton
(one dedicated faciltiy and
permenant access to Noosa
Leisure Centre)
Baseball (est. in Noosa Baseball Qld Inc No Participation Plan 2014-2016. Participation - club New Strategic Plan being
2017) 2015/16 to ensure capacity assessment process. implemented by July (will have a
appropriate pathways Facilities - develop a State specific infrastructure
Facilities review in the short- development component).
term Sunshine Coast will be a key
focus for growth (building on the
recent T-ball program). BQ has a
volunteer running programs in
the Region currently
Basketball Queensland Basketball Inc Yes (2017 in Sunshine Coast - 2016 2014-2016. Increased visibility,
draft) shortfall between 1-3 increased participation
courts. 2026 shortfall 3-
4 courts.
Recommendation to
investigate the
development of a 4-
court facility
BMX (draw members BMX Queensland Inc No Have just received Participation and growth of BMX Qld tends to wait for the
from Noosa) State Govt funding to existing clubs is the focus general public to approach them
prepare when the community feel they
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have impetus to form a new club.
In reality, the two existing clubs
on the Sunshine Coast are both
really struggling for numbers.
BMX Qld perceives that BMX is
not seen as an attractive sport
for participants for the Sunshine
Coast Region
Bowls (Indoor) Queensland Indoor Bowling No Most Associations are Strategic Plan focus is National titles to be held at
Association Inc based in churches or participation. Trying to convert Caloundra Indoor Sports Stadium
community halls so no social participants to registered in 2017
need for a State-wide players
plan….
Bowls (Lawn) Bowls Queensland No Participation is the number one
strategic priority. Looking to
expand the Development
Officers to 4 and spread across
the regions
Boxing Boxing Queensland Inc No Strategic Plan - participation and While there are clubs in the
development are the key Noosa and North Sunshine Coast
directions. Service delivery also areas, no need for any
important permanent facilities as clubs tend
to train at home venues and then
come together at a central venue
for competitions
Canoeing/kayaking Qld Canoeing No 2017-2019. Participation, The Noosa Everglades system is
Places, People, Pathways. one of the key areas for
Securing access to waterways is recreational paddling in SEQ.
a key focus (The recreational arm of Qld
Canoeing is now larger than
competitive paddle sports).
Maintaining access to this system
for paddling whilst restricting
power boats, boat ramps and
commercial activity remains a
focus.
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Cricket Qld Cricket Association Ltd Interim only. Have received State 2014-2017. Retaining and
High level only. funding and will growing participation. Growing
Recognises develop a new one the fan base. Focus on providing
insufficient with far more detail in for girls and women in cricket
facilities for girls 2017. Have done 12
and women, months of data
lacking lighting collection across the
for matches and State as a pre-cursor to
Premier Grade the Infrastructure
fields not of a Strategy
high enough
standard. Also
identifies
Sunshine Coast
as a key growth
area (particularly
for juniors)
Croquet Croquet Association No 2017-2019. Increasing Nothing specific on the horizon
Queensland Inc participation from younger for Noosa
players (working age, families
and juniors). Come n Try
Program and schools program
Cycling (road and track) Cycling Qld No 2014-2016. Membership Pilot schools initiative being
increasing and retaining. trialled in Brisbane. If successful
Establishing closer relationships will be offered to clubs across the
(and collaboration) with local Region. Cycling Qld also looking
government to work closer with clubs to build
capacity to conduct Come n Try
Days and school development
programs
Equestrian (Pony Club, Australian Trail Horse Riders Enquiry emails
Riding for the Disabled, Association Inc sent. No phone
Dressage Show number
jumping, Cross country, available
Polo, Polocrosse)
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Pony Club Assoc of Qld No 2017-2020. Key priorities are No key initiatives known to be
financial sustainability, planned for the Noosa nor
participation growth (at least northern Sunshine Coast area
retaining existing members in
face of rising costs and
competition from other sports),
rider and volunteer
development
Polocrosse Yes No clubs in the 2017-2019. Increasing Nothing envisaged for the
Sunshine Coast area participation through initiatives Sunshine Coast
(and no development and programs is key. Attracting
planned). Real focus is junior players is a current focus.
the Darling Downs and Also continued grassroots
to the west. Morgan support at zone and club level
Park in Warwick is the
'home' and will be
hosting the 2019 World
Cup
Dressage No - (were Have conducted a Increase participation at all No club facility development or
unsuccessful in facilities survey across levels. Provide funding and major participation initiatives
attracting State all members - now resources to support clubs. planned for the Noosa nor north
Govt funding) need funding to Identify venue and facility needs Sunshine Coast areas
progress to a State- (and be prepared to seize
wide plan opportunities)
Qld Endurance Riders Assoc No Key focuses are increasing Conduct a number of rides from
Inc participation and upskilling Imbil but nothing closer to the
officials and volunteers coast in the Noosa area
SC RDA - services Noosa - not ph 5472 7280
a member of State body multiple
messages and
emails sent
Futsal Qld Futsal No No Futsal sits outside the
mainstream football bodies.
Purely focussed on delivering
quality competitions at all levels
at existing club venues. No plans
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for additional opportunities on
the Sunshine Coast (where
activities are currently based at
Maroochydore SHS)
Golf Golf Qld No Follow a High Performance Not aware of any major
Strategic Plan (rather than a initiatives or development for the
grass roots focus) Noosa area. However, both
Noosa Springs and Peregian
Springs have scope to become
high performance headquarters.
Would require guaranteed access
to a driving range and a short
game practice area
Gymnastics Qld Gymnastics Assoc Inc Yes - 2016. By Nothing for Noosa 2014-2016. Engage and Enthuse Noosa Gymnastics recently
2031 high specifically - increase membership and received State Govt funding to
demand is participation in events. Endure - extend their existing facility
forecast for work with LGAs to ensure
facilities on the quality facilities
Sunshine Coast
Martial arts Judo Federation of Australia No 2017-2019. 'More members Would like to host the annual
(Qld Inc) doing more judo in more ways'. International event on the
Sunshine Coast. Attracts 600
competitors, 2 day event held in
March. Requires a facility with
indoor space equivalent to three
basketball courts
Taekwondo Qld Inc Multiple emails
sent. No phone
number
Mountain Bike riding Mountain Bike Australia No We have just received Strategic directions will be Exciting time for MTB in Qld
(based at the Gold Coast) State Govt funding to incorporated in the new plan
do a State Plan this year
focussing on
participation data,
usage, trails facility
audit, quantity and
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quality, destination
tourism opportunities.
This will become the
driving document for
MTB investment in Qld
Netball Qld Netball Assoc Inc No Have just received 2017-2019. 5 pillars - Nothing major planned in the
State Govt funding to participation and development, Noosa area. 3 court re-surfaces
prepare high performance, governance are necessary at the Tewantin
and delivery, commercial and facility
marketing, state home. Some
keys - Netball in Schools
Strategy, reducing the reliance
on volunteers for delivery
Orienteering (inc Qld Orienteering No Consider their maps as Key directions are developing Currently in the 2nd year of an
Rogaining) 'facilities'. A number of and expanding the sport ASC-funded project. Developing
courses are mapped in (participation, exposure and Park and Street orienteering. The
the Noosa area access) project is active in the Sunshine
Coast (particularly given that the
bushland areas of the Sunshine
Coast are not considered
preferable for orienteering
purposes). There are Park and
Street courses being developed
in Noosa this year
Qld Rogaine Assoc Inc No No. Just discussions at Have never held an event in the
committee level regarding Noosa area. However, expect to
future directions host one in the near future in
collaboration with a multi-sports
event (paddling and MTB)
Outrigger canoeing Australian Outrigger Canoe No Key features include increasing The Noosa club really needs a
Racing Association - the membership base but home base so that they can stop
Queensland State Centre ensuring retention of existing working out of containers
members
OzTag Oz Tag Qld No No A junior summer competition is
conducted in Noosa. Do not host
a senior competition as cannot
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get access to fields with lights.
Therefore, all seniors compete at
the Coolum venue
Rockclimbing / Australian Climbing No No. Focus is on maintaining Mount Tinbeerwah (in the
Abseiling Association (Qld) suitable access to climbers Tewantin National Park) is a
popular climbing destination
with more than 40 marked (and
bolted) climbs
Rowing Rowing Qld Inc Yes - but 2014-2016. Increase Noosa club recently was one of
outdated and participation and ensure access two trial sites across Australia for
being reviewed to appropriate facilities for a secondary school program. The
in 2017 training and competition. 2017- program was a huge suceess and
2020 Strategic Plan to be the ASC will now continue to
approved or release at the AGM fund the club to run the project
in mid-May across a number of local schools.
Rowing Qld expects to see a
dramatic increase in participation
and membership for the Noosa
club as a result of the program
Rugby League Qld Rugby League Ltd Yes - Statewide The facilities available 2013-2017. Most entertaining,
Facilities for RL in the Noosa LGA most engaging, most respected
Strategy 2015- have not been sport. Growing the participation
2026 indentifed as red flag base and ensuring access to
concerns in the suitable facilities
Strategy
Rugby Union Qld Rugby Union Ltd Yes - but very 2016-2020. Fan and Noosa Dolphins travelling well
outdated participation growth, high and well-established. Facilities
performance and commercial are suitable for medium-term
growth demand. Any potential growth
from areas such as Peregian
Springs (for example) may be
accommodated in a joint schols
initiative
Sailing The Qld Yachting Assoc Ltd No Will be developing a Working to the Australian Qld Yachting work closely with
State Facilities Plan Sailing Strategic Plan 2016-2020. the Noosa Yacht and Rowing
Building capacity. Improving Club. It is one of the more active
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across the next 18 service delivery. Maintaining (and vocal) clubs in the State.
months Olympic success. Increasing Currently supporting them in
revenue. delivering the Sporting Schools
Program. A women and girls
participation initiative will
commence in late 2017. Will also
be holding the Annual
Conference at the Club in 2017
Shooting (Pistol, Clay Pistol Shooting Qld No A State level range has 2013-2017. Establish a high- Also important to note that
Target, Rifle) been developed in level range. Actively promote Shooting Australia is currently
conjunction with small the sport to enhance working with each of the peak
bore rifle as part of the participation national bodies to develop a
Commonwealth Games national shooting sports strategy
infrastructure
development at
Belmont
Qld Clay Target Assoc No Rotate the high-level Focus on promotion of the There is currently no clay target
events across Roma, sport. Promotion of responsible facility across the Sunshine Coast
Emerald and use of firearms. Membership (nothing between Caboolture
Townsville. Brisbane to increases and Gympie). The Sunshine Coast
come on board after Club was moved out of their
Commonwealth Games home near Corbould Park and no
facility finalised new home was established. The
club is now defunct
Qld Rifle Assoc Phone messages
and emails
Qld Sporting Clays Assoc Emails sent. No 2017-2019. Increase
phone number membership. Create
available competition opportunities
Qld Target Sports No Leave all facility Increase membership. Increase There is no facility between
development up to promotion. Ensure access to Brisbane and Gympie. Real
clubs as State Govt facilities opportunity for development on
won't fund peak bodies the Sunshine Coast. Small bore
for facility upgrades. rifle facilities require a much
No central driving plan smaller footprint than some of
the other rifle sports
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Skating (Inline, Skate Skate Qld Assoc No Only ever use existing Growth in membership and Nothing planned in the Noosa or
Boarding, Roller Derby) facilities promotion northern Sunshine Coast areas
Australian Skateboading No Working towards Focus on athlete identification 21 skate clinics to be conducted
Federation development of and pathways for Tokyo 2020. in Noosa for 2017 with a view of
recommended Increasing local and regional establishing more regional
standards for skate competitive events. Looking to competitions in area.
park design establish SEQ as national hub
for skateboarding
Soccer (Football) Football Qld No Have just received 2016-2019. Entertaining. Girraween is a high quality
State Govt funding to Winning. Leading. facility and has seen the numbers
prepare Communicating. Football to be at Noosa Lions double recently
the leading sporting
organisation in Qld
SC Churches Soccer No No Simply conduct competitions.
Don't get involved in planning
and development
Softball Qld Softball Assoc Yes - State Identified actions (1) 2017-2019. Growing softball
Facilities light diamond 1 (2) participation. Real focus on
Direction Plan identify opportunities developing social softball with
2013. for mid-week social minimal facilities (potentially at
(Unsuccessful in softball schools) as a precursor to
attracting State formal club participation
Govt funding to
undertake a
review)
Squash Qsquash Currently Does not currently 2014-2016. Increase activity Very limited opportunities for
working on a include with both local and State public facilities. Event funding is
plan to be Noosa/Sunshine Coast governments. Increase funding difficult
published late specific information to the sport
2017
Surf Life Saving Surf Lifesaving Qld No 2015-2020. Advocate on water Noosa beaches clearly very busy
safety. Recruit and retain the from a surf lifesaving perspective
best people. Effective
governance. Sustainable
financial position
Section 47
Surfing / SUP (Surf Surfing Qld No Grow the sport of surfing Run events all over the coast. But
Sports) don't need permanent facilities
Table Tennis Table Tennis Qld No 2017-2019. Increase in No specific directions or
participation key aim initiatives for the Noosa Club
(particularly females, disabled
persons, schools and social
participation). Improved
standards of coaching,
performance and service
delivery
Tennis Tennis Qld No Facility audits have 2017-2019. People Places and The Tennis Qld Participation
been undertaken over Products are the key pillars for Leader for the Sunshine Coast
the past month for all the Strategic Plan. Key region will shortly be sitting
facilities across the objectives are to continue to down with Council officers to
State. This audit is the increase both social and formal discuss the facility audit
pre-cursor to the participation, ensure suitable outcomes for each of the 9
development of a venues to meet all levels of tennis venues across the Noosa
State-wide Facilities demand and deliver a full LGA
Plan spectrum of programs and
events
Tenpin Bowling Tenpin Bowling Association of No But looking to develop Key initiatives to increase Noosa Tenpin is not a sport
Queensland Inc a state 'home' of sport participation, continue to be a registered centre and therefore
ten pin bowling. This is lead provider of sporting misses out on services and
included in the opportunities for people with a support from TBAQ. Would be
Strategic Plan and in disability ideal if they became registered
current discussions so TBAQ could boost up
with State Govt programs and initiatives for
schools and community groups in
the area
Touch Football Qld Touch Assoc No Strategic plan currently under Noosa club is rolling along ok.
review for new three-year cycle. Don't see any change to the
Former Strategic Plan - increase current status quo in the area
participation, develop officials,
regional service delivery
Triathlon Triathlon Qld No 2014-2016. Leading triathlon The Noosa Triathlon is clearly
state, increase QLD one of the key events on the
Section 48
participation. Ensure existence annual calendar. Council's
of quality participation continued support is appreciated
opportunities and pathways. (and important)
Ensure inclusive programs and
pathways
Volleyball (Beach and Qld Volleyball Assoc No 2017-2019 due to be endorsed Struggle to find suitable venues
Indoor) by the end of June. Key issue is for volleyball - almost nothing
access to suitable facilities appropriate in the Noosa LGA.
For club operations need a venue
with at least 2 courts that meet
volleyball specifications. Ideally,
the northern end of the Sunshine
Coast requires a 3-4 court facility
(shared with netball and/or
basketball). Volleyball Qld is
actively avoiding promoting
volleyball in the area as there is
simply nowhere suitable to meet
any demand for growth. All
competitions are now being
pulled to the Gold Coast where
three facilities can provide 25
quality courts. Also important
that beach volleyball is
considered. Access to beaches
for active participation (social
and competitive) during the
school holidays is essential.
Noosa is such an attractive area
and a drawcard but it untapped
given facility issues