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

 An efficient, free flowing transport system that caters for additional planned development and enhances resident and visitor experiences
 is supported by the following initiatives:
        encouraging development of a type, scale and density that is consistent with and supportive of the Noosa Shire Activity Centres
        Hierarchy
        providing for mixed­use development around transport nodes and at key development sites within existing centres
        providing for a transit hub at the Noosa Business Centre
        supporting transport options and infrastructure that meet the needs of both locals and visitors
        protection of the Highway and arterial roads from development that would hamper the flow of passenger and freight transport
        planning and advocating for required expansions to the existing major road network
        providing infrastructure and services that are designed to give priority to pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and public transport over
        private cars
        improving safety and amenity of pedestrians and cycling in our transport infrastructure and public spaces addressing peak time
        traffic congestion by encouraging alternative transport options and using digital real information rather than increasing road
        capacity
        providing well located and serviced park and ride facilities
        requiring end of trip facilities for moderate to larger business uses, such as bike racks and showers, to encourage cycling and
        walking facilitating the future provision of digital systems of parking and new transport via automated vehicles
        with respect to character and amenity ­ maintaining roads that are generally two lanes with limited sections of four lanes; providing
        roundabouts in preference to traffic lights; avoiding obtrusive multi­storey car­parks, and where paid parking is established this is
        through means other than individual parking meters.

 3.2.8             Co­ordinated and efficient Infrastructure
 Underpinning the sustainable growth of Noosa Shire is the provision of well­designed and located infrastructure that is delivered in a
 coordinated, timely and efficient manner. This helps ensure the best utilisation of resources. It also helps ensure that essential
 infrastructure is delivered in a way that meets community needs now and into the future. This includes planning to preserve future
 corridors and sites for essential infrastructure. Co­locating infrastructure wherever possible helps to minimises impacts on the natural
 and visual environment. Existing and planned major infrastructure in Noosa Shire is shown on the Strategic Framework Map SFM­3 ­
 Infrastructure.

 The use and capacity of existing infrastructure i s maximised by directing and consolidating urban development to existing urban areas
 (infill development). Additional infrastructure capacity, where needed, is best achieved through augmentation rather than new
 infrastructure.

 Water infrastructure, including water supply, sewerage and stormwater, is required to be provided and sustainably managed on a total
 water cycle basis to maximise the efficient use of water resources and to maintain the health and wellbeing of the community and the
 environment. The responsibility for the provision of bulk water supply and potable water and sewerage services in Noosa Shire falls with
 Seqwater and Unitywater respectively. Seqwater is the statutory authority responsible for providing a safe, secure and cost e
                                                                                                                             ​ ffective bulk
 water supply, as well as associated flood mitigation services and management of catchment health. Unitywater is responsible for the
 supply of reticulated potable water and sewerage services to those parts of the Shire where population supports the sustainable
 provision of water and sewerage services.

 Waste minimisation and recycling practices contribute to an overall reduction in landfill and are extending the life of waste management
 facilities. Development is required to provide for the convenient and safe storage and collection of waste into separate waste streams for
 recyclables, non­​recyclables, vegetative waste and hazardous material.

 Energy infrastructure meets the needs of the community and minimises environmental and amenity impacts. Reduction in greenhouse
 gas emissions is encouraged by reducing the demand for centralised energy generation and infrastructure provision through
 developments incorporating best practice energy efficient building design and maximising the use of renewable and sustainable energy
 supplies and sources.

 Access to information and communication technology provides opportunities for improved connection, economic growth and social
 capital. Provision is made to ensure development is able to connect to high quality technology and telecommunications infrastructure.

 3.2.9             Preparing for natural hazards and building resilience
 Natural hazards in Noosa Shire include flooding, coastal erosion, storm tide inundation, extreme weather, bushfires, landslides, acid
 sulfate soils, abandoned mines, and the impacts of climate change. These present a number of challenges and risks to local
 communities. They can cause impacts to people, property, infrastructure, the environment and the economy. These risks are heightened



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