2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 2 - Final New Noosa Plan Part 1-3 and 5-6 Track Change version

     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 ​effective bulk 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 i s 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 identified on the Flood Hazard
     Overlay MapsMaps 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 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.


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