Meeting papers

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                            8 AUGUST 2023


5.1     EASTERN BEACHES FORESHORE RESERVES MANAGEMENT PLAN - COMMUNITY
        CONSULTATION OVERVIEW AND PROPOSED CHANGES


Author            Environment Officer Coastal Management, Melissa Coyle
                  Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index             ECM/Subject/Environmental Management 21.51
Attachments       1.   Attachment 1 EBFRMP 2023 Draft Final
                  2.   Attachment 2 EBFRMP 2023 Draft - tracked changes
                  3.   Attachment 3 EBFRMP Engagement Analysis Articulous


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report summarises community input received during the public consultation period for the draft
Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan, Council's proposed response, and a revised Eastern
Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan for Council approval.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer – Coastal Management to the Planning &
Environment Committee meeting dated 8 August 2023 regarding the Eastern Beaches Foreshore
Reserves Management Plan and community consultation and:

A. Note the community input received during the public consultation period for the draft Eastern
Beaches Foreshore Management Plan and Council's proposed response;

B. Approve the revised Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan for implementation
- provided at Attachment 1; and

C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make minor changes or amendments to the document
prior to publishing on Council's website.


REPORT
Background – Noosa’s Vision, Principles and Values

Council's revised Corporate Plan 2023-2028 notes that historically, Noosa has chosen a different
path to other councils and continues to build upon this successful legacy and reap the benefits, with
large tracts of retained vegetation, the healthiest waterways in the region, and an engaged and active
community. These great strengths also form the basis of Noosa’s economy, creating a point of
difference, recognised brand and green credentials, encouraging people from all over the world to
visit and enjoy Noosa’s natural environment.

The Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves exemplify this statement and are an iconic part of
Noosa’s coastal landscape and are central to Noosa’s coastal neighbourhoods - most of our seaside
residents and communities live alongside them. They are central to the Noosa resident and visitor
experience, with many people walking through the reserves to access Noosa’s beaches, enjoying
the beautiful views the area has to offer. Community Bushland Care volunteers are very active
across the Eastern Beaches, with seven groups working at multiple sites in and next to the reserves.

The Community's approach to their environment – being connected, engaged and inspired by our
unique environment - was brought to the fore during community consultation for the Noosa Coastal
Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP) 2021. “There is a strong preference for nature-based solutions



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