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

water supply, as well as associated flood mitigation services and management of catchment health. Unitywater is responsible for the
supply of reticulated potable water and sewerage services to those parts of the Shire where population supports the sustainable
provision of water and sewerage services.

Waste minimisation and recycling practices contribute to an overall reduction in landfill and are extending the life of waste management
facilities. Development is required to provide for the convenient and safe storage and collection of waste into separate waste streams for
recyclables, non­​recyclables, vegetative waste and hazardous material.

Energy infrastructure meets the needs of the community and minimises environmental and amenity impacts. Reduction in greenhouse
gas emissions is encouraged by reducing the demand for centralised energy generation and infrastructure provision through
developments incorporating best practice energy efficient building design and maximising the use of renewable and sustainable energy
supplies and sources.

Access to information and communication technology provides opportunities for improved connection, economic growth and social
capital. Provision is made to ensure development is able to connect to high quality technology and telecommunications infrastructure.

3.2.9             Preparing for natural hazards and building resilience
Natural hazards in Noosa Shire include flooding, coastal erosion, storm tide inundation, extreme weather, bushfires, landslides, acid
sulfate soils, abandoned mines, and the impacts of climate change. These present a number of challenges and risks to local
communities. They can cause impacts to people, property, infrastructure, the environment and the economy. These risks are heightened
by the Shire’s coastal location, development pressures, and the extent of exposure to vulnerable communities.

Flooding and storm­tide inundation are perhaps the more serious threats to Noosa Shire in terms of risks to people and property.
Potential flooding and inundation from catchment rainfall and storm surge affects large areas of the Shire. The extent and severity of
flooding and inundation is likely to increase over time as a result of sea levels rising and more extreme weather with a changing climate.
Development is to be compatible with the flood and storm­tide hazard and is required to be designed and sited to not place people,
property and natural ecosystems at risk. Areas of flooding and inundation are identified on the Flood Hazard Overlay Maps in Schedule 2.

Some existing communities in low lying areas that enjoy close connection to the river, natural waterways and the ocean are likely to
become more vulnerable to severe weather events and the impacts of increasing mean sea levels. Flood immunity and the standards of
service for drainage in these locations are likely to reduce over time. This includes parts of Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Tewantin.
Adopting resilient building design as part of developments, including for building upgrades and extensions, will improve flood resilience.
This also includes adopting minimum floor heights, using materials with high water resistance and elevating electrical systems and
power outlets to above flood levels.

Council is conscious of environmental risks associated with undertaking development of marine infrastructure in coastal and riverine
locations and as such there are no prospects or support for additional canals, dry land marinas or other forms of artificial waterways in
Noosa Shire.

Coastal erosion affects large sections of Noosa's beaches from Peregian Beach to Noosa North Shore, including Noosa Main Beach
and the lower Noosa River estuary foreshores. The effects of more frequent extreme weather and sea level rise are projected to
exacerbate erosion risks. It is important that the natural buffering capacity of the coastal environment and natural coastal processes are
maintained or enhanced. Coastal values are required to be protected from building encroachment and uncontrolled public access into
coastal beachfront areas. Private access over foreshore land or beachfront reserves by individual property owners is discouraged and
not permitted. Erosion prone areas and coastal building lines are shown on Coastal Protection Overlay Maps in Schedule 2.

Steeply sloping and erodible lands of certain soil types have landslide potential across large areas of the Shire presenting risks to
people and property and requiring careful measures through geotechnical investigations and design to ensure the long term stability of
development sites and structures. Areas subject to potential landslide hazard are shown on the Landslide Hazard Overlay Maps in
Schedule 2.

Bushfire hazard affects large areas of Noosa Shire due to local climate conditions, extensive vegetation cover and variable terrain.
Increased temperatures due to climate change will increase the likelihood, intensity and extent of areas affected by bushfires and
lengthen fire seasons. Development is avoided in bushfire hazard areas or where development cannot be avoided, risks are mitigated to
an acceptable or tolerable level through location, design and materials. Areas subject to potential bushfire hazard are shown on the
Bushfire Hazard Overlay Maps in Schedule 2.

Low lying areas across Noosa Shire contain acid sulfate soils that, if exposed, can result in damage to buildings, assets, infrastructure


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