Noosa Lot 4 Early Learning Centre RFI Response 12.04.23 · MCU22/0094

It is Stockwell’s intention that once approved, the boundary realignment will be sealed prior to
commencement of works for the establishment of the Early Learning Centre on Lot 4. Whilst it is
acknowledged that the ultimate configuration of the land subject to this application is now slightly
larger, it is considered that the scale of the development is not substantially different as a
consequence of the proposed boundary realignment. Further, as the application was lodged over the
former parent lot for the Business Centre (Lot 3 on SP246584 which was cancelled upon the sealing
of the SP322201 late last year), the proposed boundary realignment between Lots 4 and 5 does not
result in the introduction of any new land into the application.

2. Pedestrian and Vehicular Connections and Site Access:
In response to Council RFI items 2 and 12, a pedestrian pathway is proposed to safely connect the
Noosa Civic combined pedestrian and cycle pathway/easement that runs along the western boundary
of the site into the Early Learning Centre.

A number of other pedestrian linkages from the carpark onto the shared pedestrian and cycle pathway
are also proposed to facilitate effective integration and usage of the pedestrian pathway/easement
by childcare patrons and workers.

It is also considered likely that a good proportion of patrons and workers will access the Early Learning
Centre initially on foot or bicycle via the pathway entrance into the Centre as it connects into the key
pedestrian and cycle pathway/easement that is planned to run through the heart of the Noosa
Business Centre, providing a direct and convenient connection to the existing and expanded retail
village and the immediately surrounding business, commercial and residential precincts in the future.
The Early Learning Centre is also located a short 300 metres along the key pedestrian and bike
pathway/easement from Noosa Council’s Public Transport Hub site located to the north.

The pathway entrance directly into the Early Learning Centre incorporates a small timber look bridge
with an arbour over which provides both a physical and visual separation from the landscaped bio-
retention located beneath. The bio-retention is also separated safely from pedestrians by
balustrades and wire trellis along the pathway itself and raised garden beds with seating incorporated
between the bioretention and the footpath.

In response to Council item 2, the raised garden bed with seating incorporated in convenient locations
will act as a visually clear and effective safety barrier between the bioretention basin, pedestrian link,
car parking area, and vehicular site access point. The raised garden bed and seating loops circles the
bioretention system to ensure that there is no safety or fall risk for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.

3. General Changes:
In response to Council RFI item 8, the setback of the building has increased to 10.5metres and the rear
boundary setback has in turn reduced to 1.2 metres.

The proposed changes to the front and rear boundary setbacks have allowed for the incorporation of
over 10 metres of a combination of deep planting (4.0 metre landscaping buffer to Hofmann Drive) and
a landscaped outdoor playscape for the Early Learning Centre.



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