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The Noosa community vision and aspirations are quite clear, as set out within the Noosa River Plan’,
    1.   VISION FOR THE NOOSA RIVER SYSTEM

    The Noosa River system is—
    -    Recognised internationally for the natural, recreational, scenic, cultural and economic values flowing from the
         river’s rich biodiversity and habitat,

    -    Managed within an effective coordinated framework that strives for sustainability and best practice in
         nature-based recreation and ecotourism, and;

    -    Valued by government, industry and community which take an active role in protecting and rehabilitating
         riparian areas and ensuring that development and activities in and on the river system and on tidal lands are
         sustainable.

Conclusion

The establishment of a public jetty at Elanda Point has significant benefits to the community of Noosa, and in parallel
to the long term sustainable future of the tourism industry. It is a key pillar to the success of the re-development
proposal and in providing quality experiences for visitors.
The re-development of Elanda Point into a world class Eco Tourism facility will deliver far reaching benefits across a
broad spectrum of the local community. Importantly, it will generate significant opportunities for residents and other
businesses in the hinterland communities.

The project compliments Noosa Council’s current vision and the discussion paper on the “New Noosa Plan”.
The project fits with the vision of the “Queensland Eco Tourism Plan (2016-2020).”
The project dovetails into the regional tourism organisation’s “Destination Tourism Plan”.
The project meets the objectives of Tourism Noosa’s “Sustainable Destination Action Plan (2017-2022).”
The establishment and undertaking of the necessary applications, design, legislative requirements and contractual
requirements with Noosa Council presents the best partnership opportunity for The Discovery Group to achieve these
outcomes.

? Noosa River Plan, Noosa Council in collaboration with DPI, DNRM, EPA, QT / MSQ — November 2004

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