Meeting papers

LEADING THE WAY
Noosa's lifestyle, community, environment and visitor experiences are strengthened through shared, responsible and regenerative tourism, underpinned by strong Council leadership and collaborative destination
governance with our community, industry and partners.
                                                                                                                                                           Potential Funding Range
                                                                                                                                                     Low       : $ 0 – 20k
                                                                                                                                                     Medium    : $20 k – 150K
                                                                            ACTIONS                                                                  High      : $150 K or above
                                                      LEVEL OF
                                                     COMMUNITY
                                                                                                                                                           INPUTS                                                                                                 MEASURES
                  STRATEGY                            SUPPORT                                                                                                                                RESPONSIBILITY ( to be confirmed)                                                                                                       DATA SOURCE                                                  IMPACTS
                                                                          Green - IN PROGRESS                                                        Resources Required -                                                                                  (Horizon One - 1- 3 years)
                                                       (Phase 2    No.
                                                     Engagement)          Yellow - FUTURE FOCUSED                                                       funding, staff,
                                                                                                                                                          materials

                                                                                                                                                                                   Leads: • Environmental Services (NC)
                                                                                                                                                                                   Support:                                                                                                                  • Queensland Protected Area Strategy 2020-2030
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Strategic Planning (NC)                                                                                                 • Queensland National Park Investment Prior station Framework
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Economic Development (NC)                                                                                               • Queensland Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
                                                                         Accelerate our work with partners including State Government, to                Existing resources and
                                                                                                                                                                                   Potential Support:                                                                                                        • Noosa Local Government Infrastructure Plan               Noosa
                                                                   2.1.1 determine and then introduce carrying capacities to sustainably manage      potential budget implications
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Relevant State Government Departments                                                                                   Area Management Plan
                                                                         access and congestion at our most iconic and sensitive locations.             for specialist consultants
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation                                                                                      • Noosa Environment Strategy 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Noosa Parks Association                                                                                                 • Noosa Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map 2023
                                                                                                                                                                                   • North Shore and Teewah Community Groups                                                                                 • Noosa Bushland Reserve Strategic Management Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Business's                                                Carrying capacities for each iconic location are developed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               with clear recommendations for sustainable access and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               congestion management measures identified to preserve
                                                                                                                                                                                    Leads: • Environmental Services (NC)                       the experience for everyone and protect areas where nature • Queensland Protected Area Strategy 2020-2030
                                                                                                                                                                                    Support:                                                   needs to rest.                                               • Queensland National Park Investment Prioritisation Framework
                                                                         Trial new technologies in sensitive and iconic locations (e.g., mobility
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Strategic Planning (NC)                                                                                               • Queensland Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
                                                                         sensors and real time APPs) to encourage people to make a better choice
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Infrastructure (NC)                                                                                                   • Noosa Area Management Plan
                                                                   2.1.2 when to visit, ensuring numbers and activities are sustainable and within   Existing + contract staff
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Economic Development (NC)                                At least 2 x iconic and/or sensitive locations equipped with • Noosa Environment Strategy 2019
                                                                         an established carrying capacity (minimising the need for mandatory         resources + funding for                                                                                                                                • Noosa Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map 2023
                                                                                                                                                                                    Potential Support:                                         technology (e.g., mobility sensors, real-time apps) to
                                                                         restrictions).                                                                technology and App           • Queensland Parks & Wildlife Services                                                                                  • Noosa Bushland Reserve Strategic Management Plan                   • Through successful partnerships between
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               monitor visitor numbers to inform sustainable carrying
                                                                                                                                                          development               • Relevant State Government Departments                                                                                                                                                     Council, community, and industry, residents and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               capacity management actions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                visitors continue to experience the spirit and beauty
                                                                                                                                                                                   Leads: • Strategic Planning (NC)                                                                                                                                                             of Noosa due to the legacy created and the
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Noosa World Surfing Reserve                                                                                                                                                       implementation of the DMP.
2.1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Use technology to educate users of our sensitive and iconic • World Surfing Reserves Protection Policy, Draft 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                   Support:                                                    locations to inform their choices about when and where to • Surfing Queensland Strategic Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Environmental Services (NC)                                                                                                                                                                • Improvement in the community's satisfaction
Encourage Sustainable Visitation by using carrying                       Develop a local Surf Management Plan to help everyone enjoy the waves          Existing resources and                                                                 visit during peak periods.                                  • Noosa Coastal Hazards Adaption Plan (CHAP)
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Communication and Engagement (NC)                                                                                                                                                          with Council Services, including:
capacities to guide access and protect sensitive                   2.1.3 safely and respectfully.                                                    potential budget implications                                                                                                                         • Noosa Environment Strategy & Climate Change Response
                                                         85%                                                                                                                       Potential Support:
natural places, ensuring Noosa's environment and                                                                                                       for specialist consultants                                                              *Note: Subject to technology and app development to          Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation                                                                                                                                                            - Sustainable visitor numbers in our iconic
visitor experience are preserved for all.                                                                                                                                                                                                      provide real time usage data and if locals and visitors use • Noosa Foreshore & Integrated Coast Management
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Surfing Queensland                                                                                                                                                                         and/or most senstive places
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               this to inform choices .                                     Solutions Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Other community, environment and business groups and                                                                                                                                           - Protection and management of the natural
                                                                                                                                                                                   stakeholders                                                                                                                                                                                 environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    - First Nation Engagement and partnerships
                                                                                                                                                                                   Leads: • Strategic Planning (Climate Response) (NC)         Council has completed a Tourism Climate Risk Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Disaster Management Team (NC)                    for Noosa’s top 5 tourism assets and iconic natural assets in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Noosa Climate Change Response Plan, 2021                          • Businesses in the the visitor ecosystem
                                                                                                                                                                                   Support:                                                    partnership with universities, the State Government and the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Coastal Hazards Adaption Plan (CHAP)                             maximise global recognition through eco-
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Economic Development (NC)                                 tourism sector.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Environment Strategy, 2019                                       accreditation, improved experiences and
                                                                         Continue to work with Research partners and State Government to                 Existing resources and    Potential Support:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Regional Climate Action Roadmap                                  opportunities to share Noosa's story.
                                                                   2.1.4 improve and share our understanding and response to climate and             potential budget implications • Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan (LDMP)
                                                                         disaster risks to Noosa’s iconic places and tourism industry.                 for specialist consultants  • University of the Sunshine Coast and other Universities   Noosa maintains its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Climate Risk data from State Government for Tourism Industry
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Tourism Industry, Business Associations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             developed by AECOM
                                                                                                                                                                                   • State Government Departments
                                                                                                                                                                                   • Emergency services agencies                               Noosa has completed 4 audits as part of the EarthCheck Eco-
                                                                                                                                                                                   • EarthCheck                                                Certification program to become recognised as a globally
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Gold Certified destination.
                                                                                                                                                                                    Leads: • Noosa Council
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
                                                                                                                                                                                            • EarthCheck                                                                                                     • Noosa Climate Change Response Plan, 2021
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Coastal Hazards Adaption Plan (CHAP)
                                                                         Continue working with partners like Noosa Biosphere Reserve                     Existing resources +
                                                                                                                                                                                    Support:                                                                                                                 • Environment Strategy, 2019
                                                                   2.1.5 Foundation and EarthCheck to maintain international status (UNESCO)            budget for EarthCheck
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Economic Development (NC)                                                                                              • Regional Climate Action Roadmap
                                                                         and position Noosa as a globally leading environmental destination.                 involvement
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Environmental Services (NC)                                                                                            • Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan (LDMP)
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Waste Management (NC)
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sustainability & Climate Change (NC)




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