2017-01-16 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                         16 JANUARY 2017


However, there is concern the suggested overall reduction in Discovery Group vessel movements
would only be via an informal agreement and is not proposed to be secured by any formal
relinquishment of commercial capacity at its existing river lease or any other secure arrangement.

Whilst there is potential to improve community access to Lake Cootharaba and adjoining
waterways for canoe, kayak and other water based activities, the need and demand for a
substantial jetty structure to serve this purpose is not apparent and has not been identified by
others. The existing sandy foreshore is considered suitable for small low-impact watercraft. If the
facility were to encourage increased public boat traffic in the area, the proposed environmental
benefits may be negated.
The principal concerns with the proposal are:
   Council has no land interest or tenure in the area and is not the adjoining land owner.
   Any application process should involve full disclosure and engagement with the community
     and State agencies of Council’s intent to build a public jetty and incorporate a commercial
     lease operation, from the outset. If commercial intent is not disclosed at the time of the
     application and the use is subsequently added later, it would be contrary to the intent of the
     original approval and various Local and State planning provisions.
   Further commercial facilities, including leases, are not supported under The Coastal
     Management & Protection Act 1995 (State Development Assessment Provisions), The
     Noosa Plan (as amended 28 October 2016) and The Noosa River Plan 2004.

Given these concerns, it is not recommended Council be the applicant for a new jetty at this
location.

Previous Council Consideration
Nil

Finance & Risk
Nil.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The Discovery Group

Internal Consultation
Director Corporate Services
Property Advisor
Departments/Sections Consulted:

 X     Chief Executive Officer                Community Services                 X   Corporate Services
       Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO   Community Facilities                   Financial Services
       Executive Support                      Community Development                  ICT
                                              Libraries & Galleries                  Procurement & Fleet
                                              Local Laws                         X   Property & Facilities
                                              Waste & Environmental Health           Revenue Services

       Executive Office                       Planning & Infrastructure
       Community Engagement                   Building & Plumbing Services
       Customer Service                       Civil Operations
       Economic Development                   Disaster Management
       Governance                             Infrastructure Planning & Design
       Human Resources                        Planning & Environment
       Sustainability                         Strategic Land Use Planning




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