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2022-02-08 Planning and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 8 FEBRUARY 2022
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 8 FEBRUARY 2022
Water Treatment recommended option is
Facility) anticipated early 2022
Possible Implications for Noosa Shire:
An Upgrade of the Burgess Creek wastewater treatment facility is envisaged in the planning horizon (30 years) to accommodate 18% increase in
population. The population growth is largely forecast outside of Noosa Shire but in the catchment of the plant
Five scenarios have been modelled by the Water Matters process, and Scenario 3 “Green Infrastructure” is the recommended option which includes
. Upgrade to existing plant
° Existing recycled water use
° Expand recycled water use to nearby sportsfields
° WSUD retrofit (infiltration basin & raingardens)
° Riparian regeneration
This scenario model increased pollutant loads to Burgess Creek, but also noted that is low carbon generation, unlike other solutions that remove pollutants
from Burgess Creek.
Related concerns from community regarding coastal erosion risks to dunes caused by the collection and discharge of treated outflow into Burgess Creek
by UnityWater. Concerns raised during Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP) consultation process — further discussion as part of Eastern Beach
Foreshore Management plan processes.
Recommended Approach for Council to Pursue:
Continued participation in the project control group.
Council seeks a long-term solution for the lower reaches of Burgess Creek that achieves secondary recreation contact water quality objectives consistent
the proposed DES Environmental Value and Water Quality Objectives under the EPP (Water Policy).
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