NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS MASTERPLAN · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                            9 JUNE 2026


Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 18 September 2025
That Council
   A. Note the report by the Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator to the Services & Organisation
      Committee dated 9 September 2025 regarding the draft Masterplan for the Noosa Botanic
      Gardens.
   B. Approve the draft to:
            1. be released for the next phase of community engagement; and
            2. note that a final summary of engagement and master plan will be presented for
               Council consideration.


Finance
The draft Masterplan project has been funded as an operational initiative. The Phase 2 engagement
program will be delivered using in house resources.

Implementation of the Masterplan will be dependent upon future funding allocations but will be used
as a key platform to attract grant funding.


Risk & Opportunities
The draft Masterplan addresses a key risk / opportunity regarding having a clear direction for the
ongoing maintenance and new infrastructure in the Botanic Garden that aligns to both organisational
and community needs and desires.

The draft Masterplan provides a key opportunity for external and grant funding to support site
improvements to reduce financial risk.

The proposed community engagement program ensures community appreciation and alignment in
the future direction of the gardens implemented by Council.

The draft Masterplan also provides increased opportunity for community visitation and enjoyment of
the Noosa Botanic Gardens, and low-key opportunities for business and entertainment appropriate
to setting.


Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
As outlined in previous sections of the report.