2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 5 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 1-6 - Clean version

3.2.7              An innovative and responsive transport system
Noosa Shire’s dispersed, low density settlement pattern, multiple employment nodes and free flowing road network make
implementation of conventional transport solutions challenging. The high number of visitors during holiday periods, long weekends or
during events, puts pressure on Noosa's road network and car parking spaces, as does the high rate of car dependency. Land available
for car parking, particularly near urban centres and key attractions, is finite making car travel to popular locations difficult in peak times.
Creating more capacity in the road network and car parking around key destinations will only encourage additional congestion. Thus,
focus continues to be on encouraging public transport, active transport, use of motor scooters and the like in conjunction with
disincentives for unlimited numbers of private vehicles accessing key visitor destinations.

The planning and coordination of where people live, work and engage with each other and how they get around is important for reducing
traffic and parking congestion and car usage in the Noosa Shire. Managing the amount and location of housing, visitor accommodation
and business functions contributes to improved transport outcomes. To this end, the planning scheme focuses on facilitating well
designed ‘infill’ development around transport nodes and providing for mixed­use town centres. This will help reduce the distance to
travel, encourages walking and cycling, and increases the convenience of public transport for those living near centres. This is further
supported in the planning scheme with the designation of a transit hub at the Noosa Business Centre.

Arterial roads, distributor roads and collector roads collectively form the major road network, the balance are local roads that
predominantly provide direct property access. The Strategic Framework Infrastructure Map in Schedule 2 depicts the major road network
for the Noosa Shire, with the road hierarchy shown in full on the Regional Infrastructure Overlay Maps.

An efficient, free flowing transport system that caters for additional planned development and enhances resident and visitor experiences
is supported by the following initiatives:
       encouraging development of a type, scale and density that is consistent with and supportive of the Noosa Shire Activity Centres
       Hierarchy
       providing for mixed­use development around transport nodes and at key development sites within existing centres
       providing for a transit hub at the Noosa Business Centre
       supporting transport options and infrastructure that meet the needs of both locals and visitors
       protection of the Highway and arterial roads from development that would hamper the flow of passenger and freight transport
       planning and advocating for required expansions to the existing major road network
       providing infrastructure and services that are designed to give priority to pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and public transport over
       private cars
       improving safety and amenity of pedestrians and cycling in our transport infrastructure and public spaces addressing peak time
       traffic congestion by encouraging alternative transport options and using digital real information rather than increasing road
       capacity
       providing well located and serviced park and ride facilities
       requiring end of trip facilities for moderate to larger business uses, such as bike racks and showers, to encourage cycling and
       walking facilitating the future provision of digital systems of parking and new transport via automated vehicles
       with respect to character and amenity ­ maintaining roads that are generally two lanes with limited sections of four lanes; providing
       roundabouts in preference to traffic lights; avoiding obtrusive multi­storey car­parks, and where paid parking is established this is
       through means other than individual parking meters.

3.2.8              Co­ordinated and efficient Infrastructure
Underpinning the sustainable growth of Noosa Shire is the provision of well­designed and located infrastructure that is delivered in a
coordinated, timely and efficient manner. This helps ensure the best utilisation of resources. It also helps ensure that essential
infrastructure is delivered in a way that meets community needs now and into the future. This includes planning to preserve future
corridors and sites for essential infrastructure. Co­locating infrastructure wherever possible helps to minimises impacts on the natural
and visual environment. Existing and planned major infrastructure in Noosa Shire is shown on the Strategic Framework Map SFM­3 ­
Infrastructure.

The use and capacity of existing infrastructure i s maximised by directing and consolidating urban development to existing urban areas
(infill development). Additional infrastructure capacity, where needed, is best achieved through augmentation rather than new
infrastructure.

Water infrastructure, including water supply, sewerage and stormwater, is required to be provided and sustainably managed on a total
water cycle basis to maximise the efficient use of water resources and to maintain the health and wellbeing of the community and the
environment. The responsibility for the provision of bulk water supply and potable water and sewerage services in Noosa Shire falls with
Seqwater and Unitywater respectively. Seqwater is the statutory authority responsible for providing a safe, secure and cost e
                                                                                                                            ​ ffective bulk


  **FINAL DRAFT ­ Post Consultation 2019**
                                                                                                                                 Page 12 of 14