Attachment F - Carparking Evaluation -Noosa Carparking Study - McGagney report

                                                                                                          Noosa Council
                                                                                      Noosa Carparking Study 2017 - 2032
                                                                                                            Final Report



Executive Summary
Noosa Shire Council (NSC) engaged MRCagney to undertake a review of current and future carparking capacity
for the main development centres within Noosa. This report examined current and future on-street (public)
carparking capacity for the main centres within Noosa and provided recommendations around potential parking
management options (including additional public parking facilities) as well as alternative parking policy options.

Nominated centres for specific focus were:
         Cooran;
         Cooroy;
         Hastings Street;
         Noosa Junction;
         Noosaville;
         Peregian Beach;
         Pomona;
         Sunshine Beach; and
         Tewantin.

MRCagney also benchmarked parking requirements outlined in the current Noosa Plan (2006) against other,
similarly situated regional councils in SEQ and industry best practice, as well as provided comparisons for in-lieu
parking contributions.


Strategic Context
Noosa’s population is expected to increase by 16% between 2017 and 2031, and along with population growth
in surrounding areas and the wider SEQ region, Noosa is still expected to experience increased parking demands
from residents and visitors, often concentrated with seasonal peaks.

Noosa is currently served by public transport such as inter-regional train services, inter- and intra-regional bus
services, and coastal ferries. The coastal areas have an extensive on-road and off-road cycle network, and a
relatively well-connected pathway network. Despite Noosa’s current public transport and active transport
infrastructure, most trips in Noosa are still completed by private vehicle, with 87% of Noosa residents relying on
a car for transport (SEQ Household Travel Survey, 2009 - 2012).

Looking forward, the Noosa Design Principles (2015) aims to consolidate Noosa’s ambitions around the future
of development in Noosa into one uniform document. Key parking design principles from this document are:
       Design a transport network that does not attempt to cater for all peak traffic and parking loads but provides
        for a high level of service during non-peak periods.
       Encourage alternative transport such as walking, cycling, scootering or the use of public transport to reduce
        traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
       Facilitate the use of sustainable transport modes by providing bicycle and scooter parking.
       Improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport before using more public space for car parking.
       Avoid sacrificing public open space for car parking.
       Use smart technology to manage parking to avoid unsightly infrastructure.


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