Planning report 3032stage 6

 

systems;

c) management of landslide and fire risk;
d) erosion and the transport of sediments
off site;

e) unmanaged public access;

f) effluent disposal;

g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour;
and

h) disturbance of buildings and features,
including natural features, of cultural
heritage significance.

 

 

Open space network
O19 An integrated open space network is
established, enhanced and protected
throughout
the locality to—
a) provide for both passive and active
recreational pursuits;
b) provide connectivity for pedestrians,
cyclists, and horse riders;
c) provide habitat connectivity for wildlife;
d) protect watercourses and drainage lines;
e) protect vegetation on steep slopes; and
f) form a scenic backdrop for residential
development;
AND
O20 The open space network links—
a) forests including parts of Tewantin and
Ringtail State Forests;
b) the catchment of Lake Macdonald;
c) the vegetated ranges of the sub-coastal
escarpment in the north, south, and east of
the locality; and

|) the riparian corridors of the Six-Mile

and

Ringtail Creeks and their tributaries.
Noosa Trail Network
021 A comprehensive network of bridle
trails
and pedestrian and bicycle linkages is
established, enhanced and protected
incorporating road reserves, State forests,
Council owned land and private lands
consistent
with the lifestyle and outdoor recreation
needs of
Noosa’s residents and visitors;
AND
O22 The Noosa Trail Network in the locality
is supported by overnight camping facilities,
home-
hosted accommodation and signage,
allowing
local residents and visitors to experience
the
natural values of the area and to access key
destinations including—
a) the town of Cooroy;
b) Lake Macdonald;
c) the Botanic Gardens; and

 

The proposal creates additional passive
parkland and connects via a footbridge
and pathway to the proposed active
parkland to the west in Stage 3, which is
shown in Appendix A (Ref: 10-3032AP4).

Proposal maintains existing open space
which is suitable for passive and active
recreation.

This proposed development is situated in
a the centre of a large open space
network of parklands which is shown in
the Neighbourhood Parklands Plan
contained in Appendix D (Ref: 10-
3032AP8).