MCU14/0056 - Attachment H -Economic Needs Assessment

2.            CENTRE NETWORK
This chapter provides an overview of the existing network of centers currently serving
Cooroy and the surrounding localities of Pomona, Eumundi and Yandina, all of which
border or are in close proximity to the Bruce Highway.


2.1       Noosa Plan Centres Network
Under the Queensland Government’s Planning Provisions’ centre hierarchy (Version 3.0,
October 2013) the proposed development would reflect a Neighbourhood Centre.
The Noosa Plan is the planning scheme covering the Noosa Shire, and the scheme under
which the proposed development in Cooroy will be assessed. The Noosa Plan has a
hierarchy of centres serving the broader Noosa area comprising a Shire Business Centre,
four Business Centres and a number of Neighbourhood, Village and Visitor Centres.
Figure 2.1 below illustrates the Centre’s Hierarchy in the planning scheme for the Noosa
Region.

Figure 2.1: Noosa Plan Centre Hierarchy



                                      Shire Business
                                          Centre


                                          Business
                                           Centre


                                     Neighbourhood
                                         Centre




                                      Village Centre




Source: The Noosa Plan

The Shire Business Centre located off Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville is designated as the
business and employment focus of the Shire and, amongst industrial, commercial and
community facilities, it includes the Noosa Civic Shopping Centre anchored by



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Proposed Myall Street Development
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