2020-07-16 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 2 - Final Noosa Plan 2020 Parts 1-3

 species, ecosystem health, soil and water quality. Development is to enhance connectivity and ecological corridors through replanting
 and habitat restoration as part of landscape design. Native plant species are predominant in the landscaping of development sites and
 invasive pest species are avoided.

 Sustainable land management practices and effective erosion and sediment controls are implemented to protect water quality and
 catchment health. Catchment water quality is protected on a total water cycle basis so as to minimise impacts on receiving waters;
 maximise opportunities for stormwater reuse, recovery and groundwater recharge; protect drinking water supply; and enhance
 opportunities for agriculture, fisheries, tourism and recreation. Best practice water sensitive urban design is required for managing urban
 stormwater runoff and filtering pollutants.

 Coastal processes and resources are vital and require careful management through the protection of coastal vegetation and minimising
 development intrusion into sensitive coastal environments and erosion prone areas.

 Riparian areas adjacent to natural waterways are protected for their important role in maintaining ecosystem health; providing habitat for
 flora and fauna; supporting fisheries, recreation and tourism, and water purification and flood regulation functions.

 The Aboriginal heritage, culture and rights of Traditional Owners is respected in planning for communities and in the sustainable
 management of natural assets. Recognition, protection and careful management is afforded to their cultural heritage and culturally
 significant land and seascapes.

 The quality of water, air and acoustic environments in Noosa Shire is maintained at a high level to protect the health and wellbeing of the
 community and the natural environment.

 3.2.6             A diverse and resilient economy
 Noosa Shire enjoys a strong and increasingly sustainable economy. Much of the economy is geared towards tourism and population
 driven industry sectors such as retail, health, construction, and accommodation and food services. The Shire is home to approximately
 6,800 businesses (as at 2016), which are mainly small or micro businesses. People take advantage of the successful economic
 environment and the lifestyle that Noosa provides.

 The Noosa Local Economic Plan aims to broaden the economic structure of the local economy by achieving growth in 'smart' industry
 sectors that offer high economic value and low environmental impact. Sustainable tourism is supported as an ongoing economic driver.
 However, encouraging and developing new priority sectors is required to develop an economy less reliant on tourism and population
 driven industries. The priority sectors are identified as:
       Health and wellness (including, but not limited to, aged care facilities and services)
       Digital economy
       Rural enterprise
       Environmental industries
       Education and training
       Tourism
       Professional services
       creative industries

 Key themes to achieve diversification include effective land use planning, enterprise support, essential infrastructure, and skilled and
 connected business. Clustering and collaboration i s important for these industries, as well as supporting infrastructure such as flexible
 floor space, transport and high speed broadband.

 Noosa's strong and significant brand and image continue to be leveraged to attract other non­​tourism opportunities to further diversify the
 economy and create new job growth. Broadening career opportunities for the community towards high paid work is a focus. Jobs
 attractive to younger families are particularly supported.

 Growing of the economy is not a ‘development at all cost’ scenario but rather a dedicated plan to grow the value of priority industry
 sectors, support the social and environmental values of the community, and enhance quality of life.

 Keeping up with the rapidly changing nature of business is a challenge. Businesses are increasingly looking for flexible workspaces of
 different scales and types which provide for multiple uses; co​shared spaces with opportunities to meet and share ideas; and provide
 well connected fast communication and digital services. In order to meet these changing needs and enable the diversification, business
 development and growth of priority sectors, suitably located, zoned and serviced land is allocated. A mixture of approaches is applied to
 ensure developments can be easily adapted to suit both the current and future needs of business and industry. This includes providing
 for shared cooperative spaces, digital hubs and mixed­use precincts that support small and growing enterprises.


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