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Item 6 - Attachment 1
REGIONAL FACILITIES PLAN FOR
DIFFICULT TO LOCATE SPORTS
(INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES)
NOOSA, SUNSHINE COAST, GYMPIE
Final Draft - February 2019
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Section 2
Regional Facilities Plan for Difficult to Locate Sports (including Implementation Priorities) (Final Draft – February 2019)
REGIONAL FACILITIES PLAN FOR
DIFFICULT TO LOCATE SPORTS
(INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES)
NOOSA, SUNSHINE COAST, GYMPIE
Final Draft - February 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 BACKGROUND 2
1.1 Project Purpose 2
1.2 Project Approach 3
1.3 Strategic Context 3
1.4 Findings from Consultation and Facility Reviews 5
2 REGIONAL FACILITIES PLAN 7
2.1 Plan Overview 7
2.2 Planning Objectives 8
2.3 Facility Specifications 8
3 RECOMMENDATIONS 13
3.1 Aviation 13
3.2 Motor Cycling Sports 16
3.3 Motorised Water Sports 18
3.4 Shooting Sports 20
4 REGIONAL FACILITIES PLAN AT A GLANCE 22
5 WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS 27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Queensland Government provided financial assistance under the Sport and Recreation
Planning Program to develop this Regional Difficult to Locate Sports Facility Plan in Sunshine
Coast, Noosa and Gympie Regional Council areas.
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1 BACKGROUND 2
1.1 Project Purpose 2
1.2 Project Approach 3
1.3 Strategic Context 3
1.4 Findings from Consultation and Facility Reviews 5
2 REGIONAL FACILITIES PLAN 7
2.1 Plan Overview 7
2.2 Planning Objectives 8
2.3 Facility Specifications 8
3 RECOMMENDATIONS 13
3.1 Aviation 13
3.2 Motor Cycling Sports 16
3.3 Motorised Water Sports 18
3.4 Shooting Sports 20
4 REGIONAL FACILITIES PLAN AT A GLANCE 22
5 WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS 27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Queensland Government provided financial assistance under the Sport and Recreation
Planning Program to develop this Regional Difficult to Locate Sports Facility Plan in Sunshine
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1 BACKGROUND
In a collaborative effort, Noosa Shire Council (NSC), to service regional or higher-level competition and
Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) and Gympie Regional sporting use.
Council (GRC) are seeking to address the ongoing
challenges of facility provision for “difficult to locate The Regional Facilities Plan for Difficult to Locate Sports
sports” by preparing a strategic plan for the combined was developed using information gained from a range
area of the three councils that guides development of of published sources, engagement with local and peak
regional level facilities. organisations, detailed discussions and reviews with
the three Councils and community feedback on draft
Funding has been allocated by the three Councils and recommendations. Over the period October - November
the Queensland Government (Department of Housing 2018, the draft Regional Facilities Plan was available
and Public Works, Sport and Recreation), under the to sporting stakeholders and the general community
Sport and Recreation Planning Program, to develop a to review and provide feedback for consideration in
regional sports facility plan that focuses on four (4) finalising the plan. The Regional Facilities Plan is
specific “difficult to locate” and high priority sports. The supported by an Implementation Plan, which provides
plan does not cover local and club level facilities and is recommended actions for the three Councils, sport
focused on identifying existing or future facilities that stakeholders and the State government.
can be upgraded or developed to provide facilities able
1.1 PROJECT PURPOSE
A key objective is to reduce any duplication in regional
facility provision, development and management and
The purpose of this work is to provide a to provide guidance on regional priorities. In preparing
planned and consistent approach to provision the plan, a ‘desired standard of service’ for regional
of regional level facilities for the four selected facilities has been articulated for each sport, as well as
“difficult to locate” sports within the catchment identifying/ determining, where possible, the preferred
of the three Council areas: Sunshine Coast site locations for regional facilities for each sport.
Council, Noosa Shire Council and Gympie
Regional Council. The sports that are specifically included in the Plan are:
ӹӹ Regional competitive powered water sports
This plan is not an overall facilities plan for the ӹӹ Shooting – all disciplines
four identified sports, rather it is focused on ӹӹ Motor cycling sports – competitive and recreational
the forward planning for provision of regional ӹӹ Aviation (including hang-gliders, para-gliders, model
competition level facilities. aeroplanes, fixed wing/ ultra-light)
The Plan lists the priority recommendations for
infrastructure development across the study area and,
where applicable, links to regional and State needs for
each sport as identified by peak bodies.
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1.2 PROJECT APPROACH
The project was completed over five stages comprising:
1. Background research including an analysis of demographics, relevant literature including previous planning and
trends within sport and recreation activities;
2. Consultation/ engagement with key stakeholders;
3. An inventory of existing facilities within the study area;
4. Assessment and analysis of findings including identification of suitable existing facilities for upgrade to regional
level;
5. Draft and final reports for review by sport stakeholders, general community, the Councils and Sport and
Recreation.
Figure 1: Project Stages
Background
Research,
Stakeholder Facility Assessment & Report & Plan
Demographics,
Engagement Assessments Analysis Completion
Literature &
Trends
1.3 STRATEGIC CONTEXT
Planning and provision of facilities for Difficult to Prior planning undertaken by the individual Councils
Locate Sports (those that are generally noisy or have focused on local provision and was inconclusive in
other impacts or safety requirements making them regard to regional facilities servicing the study area.
hard to locate) is a challenge for local governments and Similarly, the respective State level sporting bodies are
for the sports themselves, especially in rapidly growing at different stages in their overall facility planning.
and changing regions. There are often pressures on
existing facilities from urban growth, population Some sports such as motor cycling, have had success in
growth and encroaching non-compatible development. developing a competitive facility and have continued
These pressures make it difficult to protect existing use to invest in their capacity to host competition events
sites and to identify new sites for facility development. at regional or higher levels with uncertain tenure at a
In acknowledging these difficulties, this report’s key location.
analysis of options has included consideration of and
recommendations for upgrading appropriate local Other sports have developed facilities on available land
facilities to regional level. within their limited club resources or currently rely on
participants travelling outside the study area to access
As the main focus of this report is the provision of regional competition facilities. All of the sports have
regional level facilities, there has been an emphasis indicated some issues with confirming or developing
on identifying the regional competition needs of the facilities within the study area for competition in some
subject sports and what needs and options there are disciplines. In addition, some sports (such as shooting),
to develop new regional level facilities or enhance the are already used to a more regionally focused approach
capacity of existing facilities to meet regional standards. to facility provision and competition planning.
In recognition of the challenges involved in locating, Sunshine Coast Council (which included Noosa Shire at
developing and managing facilities for difficult to the time) has a current Difficult to Locate Sports Strategy
locate sports, the three Councils have agreed on a (2009-2028). The analysis and (still to be implemented)
collaborative approach that aims to share the overall recommendations relevant to regional facilities from
planning and investment priorities for the four specific the current strategy have been considered in this project.
sports. GRC investigated the feasibility of the development of
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a combined multi-discipline regional shooting facility
in the Curra Forest and while this development has not
proceeded (to date), the Council maintains in-principle TERMINOLOGY
support for this site and is also pursuing investigation of In the context of this plan:
other site options. North of the study area, the Wide Bay ӹӹ The area covered by the three combined
Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC1) Councils is referred to as ‘the study area’ or
is currently reviewing and updating their regional sport the ‘three combined Councils’;
and recreation strategy; the 2010 version included a ӹӹ The use of ‘region’ refers to South East
range of recommendations for difficult to locate sports. Queensland and/ or Wide Bay Burnett and
This draft plan has been reviewed to ensure agreement will be identified as such, and includes the
with the findings and recommendations of the draft three combined Councils;
WBBROC Sport and Recreation Strategy (2019) for GRC ӹӹ ‘Regional’ will be used to identify the
specific recommendations and actions. hierarchy of sports facilities and refers to
the scale as being above that of district or
The study area houses approx. 8.2% of the State’s local Council area and usually implies that
population (2016), with this projected to increase to 8.4% it services a regional catchment comprised
by 2026 and 8.5% by 20362. The Sunshine Coast region of more than one Council area. Regional
is the fifth largest (population) area in Queensland; facilities are generally those that support
the study area is the fourth largest (population)3 area. competition events above the local level
As the study area develops, its role in the provision of and will cater for the broader “regional”
regional sport and recreation facilities will continue catchment of the three combined Councils
to be important for the benefit of its residents and to (the study area), and in some cases beyond;
support its increasing profile as a destination. and
ӹӹ Recreational forms of the activities relate to
participation for individual satisfaction and
not in a competition or competitive mode.
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Gympie Regional Council is a member of WBBROC
2
Analysis completed using Queensland Government population projections, 2015 edition; Australian Bureau of Statistics, Population by age and sex,
regions of Australia, 2014
3
Determined from Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2016-17 and Queensland Treasury and Trade estimates; published by Queensland Government
Statisticians Office.
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1.4 FINDINGS FROM CONSULTATION AND FACILITY REVIEWS
The four difficult to locate sports have current access regional and/ or state facility planning. All State level
to local opportunities or facilities catering for varying organisations supported the need for further facility
levels of recreation and competition. The exception planning within the study area and subsequently
being motorised water sports, where the options are provided information that has been incorporated in
limited mostly to recreational uses on a public lake the formulation of facility options, standards of service,
and some river sections and commercially operated ski facility specifications and plan recommendations.
lakes. There are no club-managed competitive facilities
within the study area. Aviation Sports
Aviation groups indicated that the National and State
Participation levels across the four sports within the associations do not have a role in facility planning. They
scope of the study are static or increasing slightly. identified that there are a number of local groups with
facilities. Some of these have limited certainty around
In the main, local clubs and groups are satisfied to very longer term occupation and some have aspirations for
satisfied with the standard, provision and location of improving their facility. The emergence and popularity
their current facilities, with lease/ tenure uncertainty of new remote operated craft (drones) requires new
and minor upgrades regarded as the main area of consideration in facility planning and design.
attention needed to increase satisfaction levels.
There are current plans for national/ international
events to be conducted within the study area, which
Of these existing local facilities, few have the suggests that there is a strong justification for regional
attributes that lend themselves to expansion facility planning and provision. A number of regional
in order to provide a regional level of service. aerodromes within the study area are important as
This does not mean that these facilities are bases for launching and landing for Ultra-Lights,
recommended to be abandoned or user groups parachuting and gliding. The Sunshine Coast has an
amalgamated. It is important that local facilities international reputation as being unique for aviation
continue to operate, as their role in local sport sports due to the number and variety of launch sites for
competition, recreation participation and different wind conditions.
license compliance should be retained. In some
cases, local facilities have been identified for Motor cycling sports
possible enhancement to regional capability, Discussions with Motorcycling Queensland (the peak
but suggestions for regional facilities do not body for motor cycling sport) indicated that their facil-
imply that other local facilities would be closed ity planning and development focus has shifted over
and the clubs required to relocate. recent years to place a higher priority on recreational
facilities (as opposed to a previous focus on competi-
tion). Given this shift in focus a state facility plan has
For some activities, providing a single regional facility not been prepared, however guidance on regional facil-
that meets all competition needs is extremely difficult. ity needs and priorities for the study area was offered.
For example, the range of shooting disciplines creates A key public SEQ regional facility for both competition
a complex mix of site needs for a regional facility. This and recreation was developed at Wyaralong (in Scenic
means that a more feasible strategy may be to provide Rim Regional Council) and is managed by Motorcycling
for different disciplines at different regional sites. Queensland who also observed that a number of pri-
vate facilities are in use and more are in development.
Previous facility investigations and planning for these
activities have identified a number of challenges in Discussions with Motorcycling Qld and sporting clubs
determining a viable and accepted solution for regional in the study area identified that an existing club man-
level facilities due to: spatial requirements; safety aged facility on the Sunshine Coast4 has developed its
needs and; the difficulty of managing or mitigating infrastructure and reputation for hosting regional and
impacts on surrounding land uses. higher-level competition events in motocross. This fa-
cility at Coolum was seen by users as the priority for re-
Discussions with respective State level organisations tention and enhancement as the regional facility. How-
for the four sports indicated that State level facility ever, the current location is on a limited lease term as
planning for each of the four sports has not been it is state land intended for high impact industrial use
universally completed. This is mostly because some and current indications are that this intent precludes
of these organisations have not had a focus on long term use as a regional motocross facility.
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Coolum Pines Motocross Club
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Competitive Motorised Water sports Shooting
Competitive motorised water sports have limited None of the peak shooting organisations (which are
options for influence and control over facility planning arranged around disciplines) have a State facilities plan,
and provision options as they are mostly reliant on with the exception being Sporting Shooters Association
lakes and rivers (with the exception of ocean racing). (Queensland). The three shooting disciplines that were
Growth has been experienced in the ownership and part of the 2018 Commonwealth Games program have
registration of personal water craft (jet skis) such that had upgrades to their State facilities at the Belmont
they outnumber ownership of sport/ ski boats5. However, Shooting Complex in Brisbane and generally this facility
jet ski owners are not necessarily participating in serves as the State and SEQ regional facility for those
competition or racing, just as the majority of water-ski disciplines.
and wakeboard users are more likely to be participating
for recreation rather than competition. A number of club facilities exist within the Sunshine
Coast and Gympie Council areas. Some of these have
Water skiing and related sports have indicated that potential for further enhancement to accommodate
they would like to have a competition facility within regional competition in specific disciplines. There is a
the region. However, they acknowledge that none strong desire within the sport to develop regional event
of the existing recreational or club use areas could capacity around a limited number of facilities.
really support competitive use. The exception being
the commercially operated and constructed facility at Prior efforts by GRC to identify a suitable location for
Quanda Lake (Oz Ski Resort), which is limited to hosting an integrated competition and club shooting facility
regional level events in tournament water skiing due to have been acknowledged by the sports, however the
the existing lake configuration. . indications are that while a club (local) level shared
facility may be possible, identifying a suitable site and
Regionally, water ski sports competitors have been used developing a single regional multi-discipline facility
to travelling within the wider SEQ region for competitive that can cater for all competition needs is likely to be
events, with the nearest competition facility at Lake extremely difficult.
Kurwongbah, managed by Seqwater who allow event
only use of the lake for most ski sports competitions,
with the exception of jumps competition.
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This does not include fishing and pleasure craft.
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2 REGIONAL FACILITIES PLAN
2.1 PLAN OVERVIEW
The Regional Facilities Plan for Difficult to Locate The difficult to locate sports within the study area
Sports has been developed to identify the preferred currently draw participants from across the region and
option for meeting the regional facility needs of the the need to focus limited availability of investment
selected sports. The plan has been based on advice dollars and strengthen viability of event capable
from the various sports and their peak bodies regarding facilities, means that it is a more sustainable strategy
the required features of a regional facility to host for the three combined Councils to combine their
regional or higher-level competitive events, along with planning and future investment into a single set of
assessments of the existing facilities and opportunities solutions, rather than the uncoordinated development
for development of new facilities. The sports that are of three individual plans. This Plan, therefore, aims to
specifically included in the Plan are: guide the three combined Councils in confirming the
ӹӹ Regional competitive powered water sports priorities for planning and development of regional
ӹӹ Shooting – all disciplines facilities to service the overall study area.
ӹӹ Motor cycling sports – competitive and recreational
ӹӹ Aviation (including parachute, hang-gliders, para- In general, this plan focuses on public land and
gliders, model aeroplanes, fixed wing/ ultra-light) community-based clubs and sport. It does not deal
with private facilities or the aspirations of commercial
Participation levels, trends and facility demand arising operators for business development, however some
from participation growth, is not a significant driver of the recommendations may refer to or require
in the formulation of the Regional Facilities Plan for consideration of public/ private partnerships.
Difficult to Locate Sports. In comparison with other
activities available to the community, the reported State level organisations, regional associations
participation in the activities within scope are relatively and local clubs were invited to provide input in
low and participation growth is also limited. Local the consultation phase of this study and draft plan
facilities that are distributed throughout the study area preparation. The purpose of which was to engage with
(in the main) meet the needs of clubs and participants, these organisations in a detailed examination of their
with some shooting disciplines reporting the need for activities and the capability of existing facilities within
increased range access (to meet members’ weapons the study area. The investigations sought to understand
licensing compliance requirements). emerging trends in participation and membership,
determine any plans for facility expansion and the ideal
The impacts of urban growth and expanding characteristics for a regional facility to meet future
development, the role of the three combined Councils needs.
as a significant sub-region within Wide Bay Burnett
and South East Queensland and the need to coordinate Over the period October-November 2018, the draft
investment and planning, are the key drivers for this Regional Facilities Plan was available to sporting
plan. Urban growth puts displacement pressure on stakeholders and the general community to review and
existing facilities and compounds this by reducing provide feedback for consideration in finalising the
available land for relocated or new facilities. plan. The feedback on the draft plan was obtained from
the same organisations as the original information
gathering, as well as the three Councils and broader
community.
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2.2 PLANNING OBJECTIVES
The plan has been developed with consideration for the following objectives:
ӹӹ Establishment of a single plan for regional facilities that can be agreed across the three Councils;
ӹӹ Minimise or prevent duplication of investment in regional facilities;
ӹӹ Encourage a study area wide approach and shared investment; and
ӹӹ Develop sustainable solutions which consider the need to mitigate impacts from regional facilities.
2.3 FACILITY SPECIFICATIONS
In order to guide the development of options/ recommendations, a set of facility specifications and site charac-
teristics has been developed. Based on advice from the individual sports a Desired Standards of Service (DSS) for
regional level facilities for the four sports has been developed. The following tables summarise the key elements:
Table 1: Land and Site Characteristics for a Regional Level Facility
Topography/
Discipline Size Access
Landscape
Aviation
Hang-gliding < 1 ha Walk/ portage from car- Sited to take advantage of
park to launch site advantageous wind direction
with sufficient up lift; inland sites
in areas with sufficient thermal
activity and height.
Parachuting Launching – aerodrome/ airport, Vehicle access to Launching – aerodrome/ airport
minimum 700m grass/ dirt launch and landing Landing – free of significant
airstrip, dry ground and free of sites; 45-minute driving geographical features, i.e. not
obstructions at either end of distance located near or at base of
runway. mountain due to prevalence
Landing – minimum clear area of turbulence; preference for
200m x 200m, within distance location nearer coast (stable air
from airport conditions)
Gliding and Aerodrome suitable for launching Vehicle access, aircraft Launching and landing –
soaring tow aircraft; runway that is access aerodrome/ airport
minimum of 2000m x 120m
Fixed wing Aerodrome suitable for light Vehicle access, aircraft Launching and landing –
small aircraft aircraft launching access aerodrome/ airport
and Ultra-
Lights
Operation 40-80ha is preferred, 30ha All weather access to Flat, open and obstacle free flying
of Model or overfly area is minimum. the take-off and landing area (preferred 900m x 900m area
miniature Flying area which is 900m x area is preferred, car in front, and to right and left of
aircraft 900m (distance in front, and to parking for 100 cars. pilot).
right and left of pilot) in order Maximum height for flight is
to operate an aircraft avoiding 120m
flying over roads, heavily
occupied areas such as schools
or houses etc.
Main use focus is:
Airfield/ landing areas need to be
minimum 400m with 300m cross
runway for take-off and landing.
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Topography/
Discipline Size Access
Landscape
Motor Cycling Sports
Dirt Motocross – 20–40ha provides All weather, located Flat to undulating, capable of
(Motocross, sufficient space for varying track within approx. 2 hours some modification to provide a
Supercross configurations; driving time of major challenging or competitive track.
and Dirt Track; Enduro trials requires 200ha to population area; suitable Soil type/ profile is key – for
ATV; Enduro accommodate appropriate loop for vehicle towing trailer, example the sand base provides
trials) configuration, (note that single caravans. one success factor for Coolum
motocross only facilities can be a Pines Motocross.
much smaller footprint).
Track/ Trail 200ha to accommodate high/ Flat to undulating, capable of
(Track; Trial; long trail distances. Looping will some modification to provide
ATV) contain a trail within a smaller track.
site. Vegetated areas provide variety of
landscape and conditions for the
trail route.
ATV and Trials can use a range of
tracks and terrains. Trials need
diverse and challenging terrain.
Road Distance greater than 500m; Usually flat with some
Speedway Motorcycling Australia license undulations for variety.
venues for road racing
Recreational 20ha to 100ha Flat to undulating, capable of
some modification to provide
tracks
Motorised Water Sports
Water skiing Clear water - course for events – All weather – suitable Flat clear water, minimal wind
(jump, tricks, 650m-850m long for vehicle towing trailer, interference.
slalom) caravans etc.
Barefoot Clear water - course for events – Stable access to water Characteristics of water bodies to
skiing (jump, 650m-850m long via 2-lane established provide long periods of flat, glassy
tricks, slalom) ramp (min). water surface include tapered
Waterside operations banks (absorb boat wash) and
areas for set up and vegetated banks (wind break).
Wakeboarding Clear water competitor loading. Generally as above
Jet skiing Racing - exclusive use of an Ability to buffer/ contain/ not be
area of water (off-shore, lake or concerned by noise (while racing);
constructed) - minimum of 500m Shoreline that can absorb the
wide by 1200m long. wash;
Length of sandy beach for
operations (‘beaching’ skis and
skiers between racing).
Ski Racing Clear water, large areas or linear Undertaken in open water
distances to enable extended (offshore where calm) as well as
races of several kilometres or large water bodies
circuits
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Topography/
Discipline Size Access
Landscape
Shooting Sports
Sporting 3000m x 1000m (300ha) All-weather, located Obstacle and hill free, vegetated
Shooters will accommodate all range within approx. 2 hours safety template area
templates, access and amenities driving time of major
Pistol 3.5–4 ha contains number of population area. “No danger” outdoor range design
Shooting range lengths. or indoor range requires limited
Indoor complex is preferable; safety template, noise attenuation
possible location within properties to shield surrounding
industrial area, subject to uses.
planning scheme treatment of
Indoor sport and recreation as
consistent.
Rifle Shooting 15-20ha, with length of Range to be clear of obstacles.
1200m-1500m. Vegetated safety template area
(beyond range/ targets)
Shotgun – clay 20m length x 3m per trap pit Clear of obstacles, flat
target plus safety envelope
Shotgun No smaller than 14ha. Natural terrain, some slope,
sporting clays Could be accommodated in vegetated so as to simulate ‘live
disused quarry quarry6’ shooting.
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In this context “quarry” means targets
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Table 2: Compatibility Across Sports and Infrastructure Servicing
Discipline Co-location Compatibility Infrastructure requirements
Aviation
Hang-gliding Launching and landing sites Minimal, wind and thermal action dependent, some semi-
can be in parks or on beaches hardening of launch ramp/ site to protect surrounding
with permits environment.
Parachuting Landing sites can be in parks or Launch at existing/ sanctioned aerodrome; identified landing
on beaches with permits area with facilities and ability to manage public access.
Gliding and Motor cycling ӹӹ 800m2 hangar space suitable for 15 gliders
soaring Motor sports ӹӹ 200m2 clubhouse/ briefing room
ӹӹ Bunk house or area for camping
Indoor shooting complex/ range
ӹӹ Room to expand on the above
ӹӹ Spectator areas
ӹӹ Amenities and change.
Fixed wing ӹӹ Hangar space suitable for storage of craft/ outdoor secure
small aircraft areas for aircraft parking
and Ultra- ӹӹ Clubhouse/ briefing room, amenities and change facilities
Lights ӹӹ Spectator areas.
Operation ӹӹ Pit area with shade covering and concrete floor, 5m x 100m
of Model or ӹӹ Shade areas for pilots, family and visitors
miniature ӹӹ Adequate toilet and shower amenities
aircraft ӹӹ Adequate car parking
ӹӹ Kitchen, canteen
ӹӹ Storage for grounds maintenance and general equipment.
Motor Cycling Sports
Dirt Shooting ӹӹ Track tower (for timing, scoring and event officials)
(Motocross, Equestrian ӹӹ First Aid Room (required for competitive activities)
Supercross ӹӹ Amenities: fully accessible toilets and showers
Remote-controlled car racing
and Dirt ӹӹ Irrigation system: including pipelines, pump house,
Model aero automated watering system, and internal dam for track
Track; ATV;
Enduro trials) preparation, dust suppression and maintenance
ӹӹ Pit Areas: Large, flat open pit areas within the facility to
Track/ Trail accommodate riders, vehicles, vans and trailers (approx. 500
(Track; Trial; riders)
ATV) ӹӹ Spectator Parking: Large flat open areas within the facility
to accommodate the parking of vehicles during local club
events and larger National and State motor cycling sporting
events
ӹӹ Viewing Mounds for spectators and club members. (Large
National events can attract over 5000 spectators/visitors)
ӹӹ Large Machinery Shed: to house machinery and equipment
ӹӹ Storage: large storage shed & container
ӹӹ Canteen Facility: Large canteen to service members,
participants and spectators at local and National events
ӹӹ Clubhouse: Meeting place for members, and covered area for
visitors.
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Discipline Co-location Compatibility Infrastructure requirements
Road Karting ӹӹ Track tower (for timing, scoring and event officials)
Speedway Remote-controlled car racing ӹӹ First Aid Room (required for competitive activities)
ӹӹ Amenities: fully accessible toilets and showers
ӹӹ Pit Areas: Large, flat open pit areas within the facility to
accommodate riders, vehicles, vans and trailers (approx. 500
riders)
ӹӹ Spectator Parking: Large flat open areas within the facility
to accommodate the parking of vehicles during local club
events and larger National and State motor cycling sporting
events
ӹӹ Spectator seating – grandstand type
ӹӹ Canteen Facility: Large canteen to service members,
participants and spectators at local and National events.
Recreational Shooting ӹӹ Carparking
Equestrian ӹӹ Amenities: fully accessible toilets and showers
ӹӹ Viewing areas, shelter/ shade for spectators and visitors
Remote-controlled car racing
ӹӹ Large machinery shed: to house machinery and equipment
ӹӹ Canteen Facility: Large canteen to service participants and
visitors.
Motorised Water Sports
Water skiing Adjacent noise generating ӹӹ Two lane boat ramp for all launching and retrieval
(jump, tricks, sports. ӹӹ Availability of power, water, shade, toilets
slalom) Remote control model boats ӹӹ Area/s
Barefoot -- for parking and camping
skiing (jump, -- for ‘pit area’ for repairs, tool storage/ access
tricks, slalom) -- for airlift evacuation in case of medical emergency
-- able to be bunded for fuel storage
Wakeboard-
-- for installation of temporary spectator seating
ing
Jet skiing
Ski Racing
Shooting Sports
Sporting Motor cycling ӹӹ Athletes’ areas/ toilets/ change rooms (relax, change clothes
Shooters Motor Sports etc) near the finals and qualification ranges
Pistol ӹӹ Lighting appropriate to the range and discipline
Archery
Shooting ӹӹ Meeting rooms for use by officials, committees and juries
ӹӹ Rooms for offices, target scoring, production of results and
Rifle
storage of targets and related material
Shooting
ӹӹ A main scoreboard for posting official results and notices and
Shotgun – smaller scoreboards on each range for posting preliminary
clay target results
Shotgun - ӹӹ An arms and equipment control area, with area for secure
sporting clays arms storage
ӹӹ A gunsmith’s shop with suitable work benches and vices
ӹӹ Wireless internet and email communication services
ӹӹ Security system for whole complex.
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3 RECOMMENDATIONS
This section outlines the major findings and the Plan’s recommendations for each of the four sports.
3.1 AVIATION
Activities that fall within this broad category are: General facility requirements are discipline specific and
ӹӹ Hang-gliding it is difficult to determine an arrangement that would
ӹӹ Parachuting accommodate all aviation disciplines at one regional
ӹӹ Gliding and soaring facility (for example model aero and drone use are
ӹӹ Fixed wing small aircraft and ultralights not compatible with Ultra-Light, gliding or parachute
ӹӹ Operation of Model or miniature aircraft (including sport). Similarly, the catchments for the various avia-
Drones) tion disciplines differ. Participants indicated that travel
to facilities with the required level of infrastructure is
Information from aviation related peak/ State level common.
organisations, regional associations and local clubs
indicated that current and emerging trends impacting 3.1.1 Need for Regional Competition
(or potentially impacting) on aviation sports are as Facilities
follows: Considerations for developing facilities/ sites that
ӹӹ Flyers need a formal place to fly. An airfield is the offer regional level infrastructure and competition
best option. The alternative of flying aircraft from opportunities for each discipline are:
council parks, school grounds or the beach is, in ӹӹ Identification and development of one regional
most cases, illegal; level competition model aeronautical site. A
ӹӹ Clubs that have tenure over their airfield do better regional facility could be designed to accommodate
because people are more willing to contribute if additional local clubs/ users if they were required
they have ownership; to relinquish their existing sites/ facilities. At least
ӹӹ The introduction of drones and drone competitions three clubs have indicated no desire or need to
is expanding participants within aviation sport; relocate in the short to medium term, while some
ӹӹ With the exception of model aeronautical activities, have an uncertain future due to tenure issues. A
the aviation disciplines require a launch site and a key existing competition site may need to be de-
landing site (some separate) and both with safety commissioned in the future as a result of impact
requirements that need to be met and maintained; from the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion and
ӹӹ Competitive hang-gliding/ paragliding is best issues with the security of tenure at this site due to
located in inland areas where thermals are more conflicting future land use aspirations by the State
prevalent and reliable, with coastal launching sites government and the requirements of the Sunshine
utilised for recreational and free flying; Coast Council planning scheme. An additional
ӹӹ Landing sites suitable for sport, solo and learner club is currently impacted by a site management
parachutists have declined over recent years; plan that does not envisage model aero as a
ӹӹ On average, across the aviation sports, participation continuing use. Relocation options for these clubs
is static to declining, with the exception being include moving to the preferred regional site or to
paragliding, model aero flyers and emerging drone an alternative local level site that may be found
flying, which are reported as increasing; following further investigation.
ӹӹ Airfields are the best option for most disciplines ӹӹ Requirements for launching gliding and fixed wing
(excluding model aero and drone), preferably with small aircraft, Ultra-Light and parachute transport
secure tenure; are currently catered for across the four airports/
ӹӹ Approval of sites and activities are subject to CASA aerodromes in the study area. No new regional
– in relation to safety of air navigation in the area; facility is needed.
ӹӹ Clubs are generally satisfied with their facilities,
but seeking improvements to current facilities or
security of tenure;
ӹӹ Current and any future facilities (including airfields,
launching and landing areas) are impacted by
proximity to highly populated areas and airports.
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ӹӹ South Queensland Parachute Council7 indicates that ӹӹ Recreational and competitive drone use is an
a “swoop pond” which facilitates Canopy Piloting, emerging activity; with some Councils trialling
does not exist in the region. Canopy Piloting is schemes to permit and control recreational
reportedly one of the most exciting and spectator use on public land. This lack of maturity in the
friendly versions of parachuting. Many talented development of the activity means there are limited
local canopy pilots of international standard recommendations on management frameworks
are compelled to leave the region to train and and makes a definitive set of technical facility
compete in this discipline. There are two of these specifications difficult. As an aeronautical activity,
sites operating in Australia; one in Perth and CASA has jurisdiction over the use of air space. It is
the second in a remote area west of St George not apparent that a permanent facility is required
in south-west Queensland. A third is reportedly other than access to existing model aero fields and/
under development in South Australia. Provision or aerodromes (with CASA approval). Indoor venue
of a second Queensland facility has not been use requires a relatively small area, e.g. a course
recommended for the study area. contained within a 30m x 45m space9, with the
ceiling heights found in indoor sports centres and
ӹӹ Competitive sport parachuting is not catered for industrial/ warehouse-type buildings and similar.
within the study area, due to lack of sanctioned Within the emerging aspects of the sport, there
suitable landing sites. In October 2018, four8 are a number of types of competition, conducted
segments of the World Championships were hosted indoors and outdoors, with three modes:
on the Gold Coast, demonstrating that South East -- Line of sight drone flying
Queensland has the attributes for this level of -- First Person View piloting (FPV) involving the use
competition. However, parachute landing facilities of virtual reality technology and a competitive
require large open, obstacle free areas, with the obstacle course visible virtually.
size dependent on type of skydiving. There are a -- Remote piloting.
number of arrangements on private properties that
currently meet needs (for tourist-focused tandem ӹӹ Previous planning for difficult to locate sports
jumping). No general regional competition facility has identified the need for Councils’ planning
(for landing) is recommended for parachuting. schemes to recognise the impact of these uses
and to incorporate appropriate planning scheme
ӹӹ Competitive hang-gliding/ paragliding is best amendments for protection of established
located in inland areas where thermals are more significant sites; in aviation there are specific
prevalent and reliable, with coastal launching sites mentions for the protection and enhancement of
utilised for recreational and free flying. No need for Coolum Model aero facility, Caloundra aerodrome
provision of a regional competition facility within and protection of existing difficult to locate sports
the study area was identified. sites. Subsequent strategy development (by SCC)
has seen these recommendations alter toward
ӹӹ Paragliding aerobatics is a competitive form that recommending the relocation of model aero from
is required to be held over a large waterbody, the Coolum site.
enabling tow launching (boat); with the conduct of
competitions being weather dependent. Within the
study area, Lake Kawana and the Mooloolah River
(at Mooloolaba) have been considered by Sunshine
Coast Sports Aviators as options for this activity. The
location constraints mitigated against this use (e.g.
motorised craft are not permitted on Lake Kawana)
and the level of demand indicates support for one
single facility in the wider SEQ region. Therefore,
provision of a competition facility in the study area
is not proposed. Exploration of event use of Lake
Kurwongbah may meet intermittent event needs.
7
Area governed by South Queensland Parachute Council is between the Tropic of Capricorn and Byron Bay, and in this context region refers to the area governed.
8
The four disciplines conducted were: Artistic Events, Canopy Formation, Formation Skydiving and Speed Skydiving, https://www.fai.org/ipc-goldcoast2018
9
Source: https://www.worldofdrones.com.au/droneracing
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3.1.2 Recommendations for Aviation use be consolidated at the proposed regional facility
1. Aero modelling sports identified the need for a (Tin Can Bay Model Flying club airfield). In the event
regional facility to accommodate events. While of clubs relocating to the regional facility, either
two preferred options were initially identified, the shared club arrangements or amalgamation could be
recommended option is to designate the Tin Can Bay considered.
Model Flying Club airfield as the regional facility, with 5. In order to support the increasing popularity of
appropriate site master planning and consideration drone flying, the Councils investigate the options
of potential expansion opportunities to ensure the for providing opportunities on public land for
success of this facility. drone flying; primarily catering for recreational
2. Continue short-medium term operation of the flying. Outdoor competitive drone events should be
Suncoast Model Flying airfield at Coolum while accommodated at the designated regional model
Economic Development Qld (EDQ) continues to aeronautical flying field.
support the Suncoast Model Flyers by offering 6. For gliding, small aircraft, parachuting and Ultra-
tenure until the land is required for development Light participants it is important that existing
for appropriate industrial purposes, or the expansion facilities and access be maintained at the four
of the Sunshine Coast Airport precludes continued airport/ aerodrome facilities and that access to the
model aero flying at the Coolum Industrial Estate. North Shore Landing Ground be retained (Ultra-Light
3. Continue to investigate alternative sites for relocation use); pending outcomes from the review/ update of
of model aero clubs, sites within or adjacent to the Great Sandy Region Management Plan.
the Inter-urban Break could prove suitable for the 7. For other Aviation sports, no specific need was
development of a regional model aero flying field or identified for a new regional facility to accommodate
co-located local/ club facility. events and competitions.
4. There are a number of local model aero airfields,
with varying issues that may impact on their
long-term operation. If, due to changes in current
circumstances any of these are required to relocate,
then it is recommended that additional model aero
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3.2 MOTOR CYCLING SPORTS
Disciplines that fall within motor cycling sports are: 3.2.1 Need for Regional Competition
ӹӹ Enduro Trials Facilities
ӹӹ Motocross, Supercross and Dirt Track Considerations for developing facilities/ sites that
ӹӹ Speedway offer regional level infrastructure and competition
ӹӹ Track opportunities for each discipline are:
ӹӹ Trial ӹӹ Motorcycling Queensland (MQ) does not have a
ӹӹ All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) specific state facility plan, with rounds of State
ӹӹ Road racing and National championships hosted at various
ӹӹ Supermoto club facilities. With the growth over recent years
ӹӹ Minikhana in recreational riding, the traditional focus of MQ
on competition has shifted towards identifying
Information from motor cycling sports related peak/ and seeking opportunities for land acquisition and
State level organisations, regional associations and new/ improved facilities that will meet the needs of
local clubs indicated that current and emerging trends recreational riders and operators of clubs.
impacting (or potentially impacting) on motor cycling ӹӹ In general, facility requirements for the majority
sports are as follows: of motor cycling disciplines could be met with the
ӹӹ Volunteers are becoming harder and harder to find development of one regional facility with different
and hold; 18-30yo seem to be the primary cohort surfaces (road, dirt etc). Long-distance trail events
that won’t or don’t volunteer; require identification of a site that could access
ӹӹ There has been an increase in membership/ event use of adjacent lands as a secondary use.
participation, when comparing 2014 to 2017. This ӹӹ The evidence from State government and planning
increase may be attributed to the opportunities experience from other jurisdictions is that
that the club offers riders of all ages and abilities identifying a single all-inclusive facility will be a
on the Sunshine Coast. Also, the profile of the significant challenge. As the study area already has
Coolum Pines Facility, and its proximity to major two established competition facilities (catering to
infrastructure may contribute to the popularity of different events), it is considered that consolidation
both recreational and competitive motor cycling in of use at those sites is a better strategy.
the study area; ӹӹ Recreational riding has increased and for the State
ӹӹ Motorcycling clubs and facilities must continue to body, has become a more prevalent focus. The
evolve to meet the requirements of members and catchment for recreational use is broad, however
the local community; the indications are that participants seek locations
ӹӹ Clubs are satisfied with existing venues; within the study area catchment and that unlawful
ӹӹ The issue of long-term tenure at Coolum Pines riding is a large part of this provision.
Motocross requires resolution to ensure club ӹӹ For regional level competitive events, participants
survival as it is stifling investment and the ability to are prepared to travel to access facilities that
plan longer term for event hosting; provide the required level of infrastructure. Coolum
ӹӹ Previous efforts to secure additional locations have Pines Motocross facility has hosted a number
been unsuccessful due to noise and amenity issues, of events which have contributed to the local
other State Government planning priorities or land economy. This facility would be a strong candidate
use restriction. Noise monitoring and impact from for designation as a regional facility, if future tenure
use of existing local/ club facilities is a continuing was not a concern. Hosting a regional competition
issue for residents in the surrounding area (of these facility and a number of regional or higher events is
facilities). a positive for the local economy.
ӹӹ In response to demand, a major recreational ӹӹ During the development of the regional facilities
and competition site was developed on public plan, some concern was expressed at the absence
land at Wyaralong (external to the study area). of a motor sports precinct (accommodating road
Investigations by the State government to duplicate racing for motor cycles) within the study area.
a similar facility north of Brisbane have to date Although road racing is currently provided for at
been unsuccessful. A number of recreational riding Lakeside (Moreton Bay Regional Council, south
areas and private tracks have been developed by of the study area), this facility has constraints on
private property owners, however these do not cater the number of events due to noise and nearby
for competition. residential impacts. The current difficult-to-locate
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sports study for Sunshine Coast has identified a 10. Motor cycling trails on private land adjacent to
future motor sport and driver education facility in Conondale Memorial Recreation Reserve and
the Inter Urban Break (IUB) south of Caloundra. The the facilities under the control of the club are
acquisition of land in the IUB has been confirmed in recommended as the potential regional facility for
the recently approved Environment and Liveability trails, trials and enduro disciplines and the Sunshine
Strategy (SCC). Coast Motorcycle Club is supported to deliver the
ӹӹ Previous planning for difficult to locate sports has approved development and improvements to their
identified the need for Councils’ planning schemes facility.
to recognise the importance of these uses and the 11. Further facility development to accommodate
difficulty of finding new sites. Displacement due to recreational riding as well as longer distance trail
urban expansion is a concern and there is a need competition events will continue to be problematic.
for schemes to incorporate appropriate planning Investigations into a potential “Northern
protection for significant sites. SEQ” recreational riding site should remain a
responsibility of the State government, Councils
3.2.2 Recommendations for Motor cycling and potential private interests. Identification of
sports a potential mixed tenure route for event (permit)
8. Continue short-medium term operation of the purposes only, requires a dedicated study that is
Coolum Pines Motocross facility while Economic warranted when such an event is proposed and
Development Qld (EDQ) continues to support the the study should be driven by the sport or event
Suncoast Junior Motorcycle Club by offering tenure proponent.
until the land is required for development for 12. Motor cycle road racing needs would not, on their
appropriate industrial purposes. During this period, own, warrant a new road (motor cycle) facility to
and while the Coolum Pines motocross facility service the study area. The recommended long-
remains, it should be considered the regional term approach is to include race track capability at
facility. the proposed motor sports precinct planned10 for
9. Continue to investigate alternative sites for the the Inter-urban Break. In the short to medium term
development of a regional motocross facility that supplement the available capacity of Lakeside with
is minimum 40ha (including relocation of Suncoast potential shared use of the Cooloola Coast Kart Club
Junior Motorcycle Club); sites within or adjacent to go-kart tracks for junior motor cycle road racing.
the Inter-urban Break could prove suitable.
10
As identified in the Sunshine Coast DTL plan and Environment and Liveability Strategy (ELS)
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3.3 MOTORISED WATER SPORTS
Activities/ sports that fall within this category are: ӹӹ Noosa and Maroochy Rivers (in particular) are
ӹӹ Wakeboarding experiencing high levels of adjacent environmental,
ӹӹ Jet ski racing rural and urban land use, which means that it
ӹӹ Ski Racing is problematic to assign a dedicated space for
ӹӹ Water skiing (jump, tricks, slalom) competitive motorised water sports, which create a
ӹӹ Barefoot skiing (jump, tricks, slalom) range of impacts. As development continues within
the catchments, further use and development
Information from motorised water sports related peak/ of the rivers will focus on increased shared use
State level organisations, regional associations and which prohibits the speeds and noise impacts of
local clubs indicated that current and emerging trends motorised water sport. Additional provision of
impacting (or potentially impacting) on motorised moorings and marinas, and recreational paddle or
water sports are as follows: fishing access is likely to prevail.
ӹӹ The Queensland climate makes most of the State ӹӹ Water skiing and related sports have indicated that
conducive to year-round skiing; they would like to have a competition facility within
ӹӹ Participants in the various disciplines are largely the region. However, they acknowledge that none
oriented around family groups, with ages ranging of the existing recreational or club use areas are
between 8yo and the mid-70’s; able to support competitive use.
ӹӹ The majority of participation is recreational; ӹӹ The most promising option for long term
ӹӹ The focus of participants is to build on and better investigation of a motorised water sport site is the
their own performance; re-use of an exhausted resource extraction site
ӹӹ Approximately 5% of members/ participants are (quarry). A brief overview of inactive extraction
estimated to be classified as participating within sites located in and across the Sunshine Coast
the elite competition levels. Council area indicates that most are either too
small for development of motorised water sports or
3.3.1 Need for Regional Facilities will not contain water bodies as part of final void
While water sports and the various disciplines have planning. An example of an exhausted (or previous
little in the way of facility plans, there are some issues extraction site) that has been used for motorised
and needs which did emerge from the investigation: water sports is the privately owned and operated
ӹӹ Different water sports require different water body Marshalls Ski Lakes and Camping site adjacent to
and access characteristics. River, lake and ocean the Bruce Highway in Chevallum. The site currently
water bodies can be used for diverse activities; would not meet all the draft DSS requirements to
however, the majority of demand is for recreational accommodate a range of motorised competitive
access. Competitive uses can vary but generally water sports but may be suitable to host some.
they require both launching facilities and spectator However, as the site is a private facility and the
areas. level of water quality and site management (to
ӹӹ In general, the key facility locations are lakes, comply with standards for high level competition
rivers and ocean areas, but some artificial facilities use) is unknown, investigation of the site would
constructed for wakeboarding, skiing and jet boat be required to determine if it could be developed
racing can accommodate both recreation and further to support competitive uses. Previous
competition uses. investigations identified a number of candidate
ӹӹ Key elements for competition use are the sites however all had limitations as to the scale of
characteristics, amount/ area of water available and activity they could support. Across the study area
access for spectators to view the event. a dedicated study may be able to find a number of
ӹӹ The existing lakes and water storages (within the candidate sites where proactive post-use planning
study area) are insufficient in size for potential (to guide extraction patterns and the shape of the
spectator facilities and have limited potential for final void) could allow for an eventual use for water
additional infrastructure to support competitive use. sport.
ӹӹ Availability of appropriate/ accessible water bodies
is the primary limiting factor for establishment of
regional competition facilities. The size of these
water areas and the limited opportunities for
associated land-based amenities/ facilities, provides
the limiting factor to the scale of events. This
results in catchments for these sports being very
large and extended travel to competitive events is
common.
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ӹӹ Lake Kurwongbah (in the Moreton Bay Regional 3.3.2 Recommendations for Motorised Water Sports
Council area) is regionally important for 13. No single recommended site to accommodate
competitive motorised water sports and this regional motorised water sport competition use
should be reinforced with Seqwater. Further, some is likely to be identified due to the characteristics
investigations into the increased water access required for the activities and the low demand for
opportunities at Quanda Lake (Oz Ski Resort), competition focused facilities.
Coolum for community-based water ski clubs could 14. Collectively the Councils recognise the significance
be undertaken when an opportunity arises for a of Lake Kurwongbah (Moreton Bay region) as
review of the existing tenure arrangement. Potential the SEQ regional competitive water skiing and
was also identified at Oz Ski Resort for facility wakeboarding facility. This importance of the
modification to enable additional competitive use. Lake/ facility be communicated to the Queensland
ӹӹ The Department of Transport and Main Roads Government and Seqwater to ensure that the Lake
Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting continues to support competitive water skiing and
Study 2017 indicates a combined shortfall of landing wakeboarding. Advocacy to Seqwater for improved/
facilities (ramps and landing facilities) across expanded use of Seqwater managed local lakes,
the three local government areas of 3.7 by 2021, dams and water storages for motorised competitive
increasing to 17.7 by 2036. water sport activities, is also recommended.
ӹӹ No regional facility needs can be applied to off- 15. Over the medium term, undertake a program to assess
shore jet ski racing as their main need is access to extractive sites within 5 years of exhaustion for the
ocean boat ramp facilities. ability to provide a final water filled void suitable
ӹӹ Previous planning for difficult to locate sports for water sport use. The focus should be on those
has identified the need for Councils’ planning within public lands and outside residential growth
schemes to recognise the impact of these uses areas. This investigation should target sites (such as
and to, therefore, incorporate appropriate scheme Meridan), where there is an opportunity to prepare
amendments or protection for significant sites. a post use plan that guides the shape, depth and
Previous difficult to locate sport planning by potential use of a final void and where water quality
Sunshine Coast Council recommended that can be managed.
extractive sites within the Meridan Extractive 16. As with all Council tenure agreements, continue
Resource area be investigated for post use planning to review lease conditions at Quanda Lake (Oz
of a site for a freshwater motorised water sport Ski Resort) regarding access for clubs to hold
facility. competitions.
17. Support improvements at Quanda Lake (Oz Ski
Resort) to attract higher level ski tournaments and
increased participation.
18. Offshore racing for jet skis and other craft are not
facility dependent activities and no specific regional
facility recommendations apply. Usage is event driven
only and no permanent facility provisions are needed.
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3.4 SHOOTING SPORTS
There are a number of variations and therefore facility ӹӹ Relatively high number of facilities and clubs in
implications within the four broad disciplines, with shooting disciplines, mostly operating at the local
differences influenced by weapon calibre, length of level.
range and International governing rules. ӹӹ SSAA Qld is seeking a new site for a regional/
ӹӹ Rifle Shooting state facility in Wide Bay area, which will assist in
ӹӹ Shotgun – clay target and sporting clays meeting the needs for regional facility provision
ӹӹ Pistol Shooting generally.
ӹӹ Sporting Shooters ӹӹ Clubs are generally satisfied with their facilities,
and many would be reluctant to relocate, given the
Information from shooting related peak/ State level connection with and level of investment in their
organisations, regional associations and local clubs current location and facility.
indicated that current and emerging trends impacting ӹӹ Through the site investigations and consultation for
(or potentially impacting) on shooting sports are as this plan, it became apparent that the development
follows: of a single regional facility that meets the needs of
ӹӹ Continual growth in demand (including from all disciplines and aligns with the facility planning
visitors) across all shooting disciplines, clay target and development needs of peak associations and
shoots, pistol shooting, etc. clubs is extremely unlikely to eventuate and may
ӹӹ Costs associated with participating in the sport are not result in a regional shooting facility that could
always increasing and the cost of running a range is be the ‘home’ of a number of relocated clubs.
constantly growing and remains a challenge for the
clubs to remain viable without increasing fees too 3.4.1 Need for Regional Competition
dramatically for members. Facilities
ӹӹ An ageing demographic in the area has contributed The range of disciplines and number of facilities in
to increased demand for shooting sports ranges. the study area, along with diversity in aspirations for
There is also increasing interest from prospective recreational vs competition use means that the need
members who are not aware it can be a family for regional level facilities should consider:
orientated sport where juniors from 11 years of age ӹӹ Facility requirements for shooting sports are
to seniors can participate with other members of specific to the discipline, with technical standards
their family. Increasing interest from females has and weapons licensing approvals required.
also been noted. ӹӹ To service the broader SEQ region and the
ӹӹ Shooting is an option for those who are not State, there has been significant investment
physically capable of engaging in high levels of in the Belmont facility. As a result of this past
agility or physical strength/ fitness required for investment and multiple advantages of the site
sports such as soccer or football. there was further investment for its host role in
ӹӹ Club facilities need to be expanded, although there 2018 Commonwealth Games. Duplication of that
have been recent improvements at some ranges. capacity is not recommended, rather complementary
ӹӹ Media exposure of pistol shooting at the development to cater for additional disciplines
Commonwealth and Olympic Games has should be the focus.
contributed to the image of the sport. The ӹӹ State legislation for licensing and compliance
government’s push for active participation in sports means that access to local facilities and clubs is
has increased participation. highly desirable. The need for regional facilities for
ӹӹ Firearms safety courses are in constant demand and competitive events is driven more by sporting needs
the number of participants has not declined. of the individual disciplines. However, the difficult
ӹӹ Participation is generally static within the to locate nature of shooting sports means that most
disciplines, with growth in Sporting Shooters facilities are servicing a regional catchment and
(SSAA), and changes/ shifts in the demographic this helps with the viability of club-based facilities.
profile of participants.
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ӹӹ There is a need to accommodate regional disciplines not catered for at Belmont should
competition for a range of disciplines, many of be considered for the new or expanded regional
which are already catered for at existing club facilities planned for development within the study
managed sites. Any new facility proposals or area.
expansions should seek to provide for those 20. Retain Cooloolabin Range and Davison Range
disciplines which are not already catered for. This as suitable facilities for a host of regional and
means that where possible, existing facilities should potentially state level short-range disciplines.
be the focus for regional provision and that a focus 21. Davison Range should be designated as a regional
on short range vs long range could help distinguish facility for shotgun, rifle and longer-range
future options. disciplines.
ӹӹ Previous planning for difficult to locate sports 22. Advocate for and support the protection and
has identified the need for Councils’ planning enhancement of the Cooloolabin Range and the
schemes to recognise the impact of these uses and Davison Range facilities.
to incorporate appropriate scheme amendments 23. Designate a site within an industrial area in GRC for
or protections for significant sites, including development of an indoor pistol range.
appropriate buffers and land acquisition at Davison 24. In the longer-term, support GRC efforts to secure
Range Target Sports Complex and the development a suitable single integrated site for a new
of a multi-discipline shooting facility within the GRC facility enabling co-location of local clubs. The
area. specifications of this site to be designed in order
to be complementary with the facilities and
3.4.2 Recommendations for Shooting Sports opportunities available at Belmont Shooting
19. Shooting disciplines identified the need for Complex and proposed upgrading of Cooloolabin
facilities appropriate to conduct regional events. and Davison Ranges as identified above. This facility
The preferred approach is the development of should focus more on local (within the Council area)
regional shooting facilities to be complementary provision rather than regional needs.
to the regional and State facilities already provided
at Belmont Shooting Complex. This means that
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4 REGIONAL FACILITIES PLAN AT A GLANCE
Table 3 summarises the Regional Difficult to Locate The establishment of regional facilities for the four
Facilities Plan. sports may not be able to be achieved (in all instances)
on publicly owned land, therefore the three combined
A more detailed implementation plan for each Council Councils will also need to work with clubs and private
has been developed and is provided in a separate sector organisations to deliver facilities that meet the
document. Overall these recommendations rely strongly sports’ specifications and relevant planning scheme
on collaboration between the three Councils, the State requirements.
government and with the sports involved. There are
some challenges involved to achieve the desired Map 1 (below) shows the locations of the recommended
outcome as well as a need for the sports themselves to regional facilities.
lead where the demand and ongoing viability of future
facilities is yet to be confirmed.
Map 1: Indicative locations of recommended regional facilities for difficult to locate sports
Regional Facility Locations for Difficult to Locate Sports
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Table 3: Regional Facility options, sites and recommendations
Regional Facility Plan Implementation priorities
Recommendations (short, medium, long11)
Aviation
1. Aero modelling sports identified the need for a Short-term
regional facility to accommodate events. While a. Maintain access to four existing airport/ aerodromes
two preferred options were initially identified, for recreational and sport flying (light aircraft,
the recommended option is to designate the Tin parachute, Ultra-Light and gliding launching).
Can Bay Model Flying Club airfield as the regional b. Seek clarification on the final outcome from the
facility, with appropriate site master planning and Sunshine Coast Airport expansion plan as to the
consideration of potential expansion opportunities impact on the continuing use by Suncoast Model
to ensure the success of this facility. Flyers at Coolum. This will help determine timing
2. Continue short-medium term operation of the for transition of the club to an alternative site. If the
Suncoast Model Flying airfield at Coolum while expansion plan does not preclude the club’s activities
Economic Development Qld (EDQ) continues to then advocate to Economic Development Qld (EDQ)
support the Suncoast Model Flyers by offering (part of the Department of State Development,
tenure until the land is required for development Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDMIP))
for appropriate industrial purposes, or the expansion to extend the lease/ offer a new lease until the land is
of the Sunshine Coast Airport precludes continued required for industrial development.
model aero flying at the Coolum Industrial Estate. c. Investigate options to enable/ support opportunities
3. Continue to investigate alternative sites for for recreational drone flying on public land.
relocation of model aero clubs, sites within or Medium-term
adjacent to the Inter-urban Break could prove
d. Designate the Tin Can Bay Model Flying Club as
suitable for the development of a regional model
the regional facility and partner with Queensland
aero flying field or co-located local/ club facility.
Government (Sport and Recreation and DNRME)
4. There are a number of local model aero airfields,
to prepare a detailed master plan for Tin Can Bay
with varying issues that may impact on their
Model flying club site. In addition to requirements
long-term operation. If, due to changes in current
to support regional competition events, other
circumstances any of these are required to relocate,
considerations should include:
then it is recommended that additional model aero
-- Closure of Rifle Fish Rd and incorporation into the
use be consolidated at the proposed regional facility
property (Lot 69 on CP910971). Adjacent part of
(Tin Can Bay Model Flying club airfield). In the event
same allotment should be included in the master
of clubs relocating to the regional facility, either
plan.
shared club arrangements or amalgamation could be
-- Possible relocation of the adjacent Tin Can Bay
considered.
SSAA club to new SSAA regional facility and
5. In order to support the increasing popularity of
expansion of model aero activities into this site.
drone flying, the Councils investigate the options
e. Resolve tenure and certainty for those local clubs that
for providing opportunities on public land for
require it and if unsuccessful, work towards relocation
drone flying; primarily catering for recreational
to the Tin Can Bay Flyers field or to an alternative site.
flying. Outdoor competitive drone events should be
f. Undertake a detailed investigation for possible
accommodated at the designated regional model
acquisition of an alternative site (most likely in the
aeronautical flying field.
IUB) as a new model aero facility for those clubs who
6. For gliding, small aircraft, parachuting and Ultra-
are required to relocate.
Light participants it is important that existing
facilities and access be maintained at the four
airport/ aerodrome facilities and that access to the
North Shore Landing Ground be retained (Ultra-Light
use); pending outcomes from the review/ update of
the Great Sandy Region Management Plan.
7. For other Aviation sports, no specific need was
identified for a new regional facility to accommodate
events and competitions.
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Regional Facility Plan Implementation priorities
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Motor Cycling Sports
8. Continue short-medium term operation of the Coolum Short-term
Pines Motocross facility while Economic Development a. Advocate to Economic Development Qld (EDQ), part of
Qld (EDQ) continues to support the Suncoast Junior the Department of State Development, Manufacturing,
Motorcycle Club by offering tenure until the land is Infrastructure and Planning (DSDMIP) to extend the
required for development for appropriate industrial lease/ offer a new lease to Suncoast Junior Motorcycle
purposes. During this period, and while the Coolum Club until the land is required for industrial
Pines motocross facility remains, it should be development.
considered the regional facility. b. Continue to implement the Conondale Memorial
9. Continue to investigate alternative sites for the Recreation Park Master Plan to support improved
development of a regional motocross facility that motor cycling/ community facilities, including support
is minimum 40ha (including relocation of Suncoast for Sunshine Coast Motorcycling Club to improve and
Junior Motorcycle Club); sites within or adjacent to develop the trail aspects of their facilities.
the Inter-urban Break could prove suitable.
10. Motor cycling trails on private land adjacent to
Medium-term
Conondale Memorial Recreation Reserve and
the facilities under the control of the club are c. Program the detailed investigation and acquisition
recommended as the potential regional facility for of an alternative site for a regional motocross
trails, trials and enduro disciplines and the Sunshine competition facility and relocation for the Suncoast
Coast Motorcycle Club is supported to deliver the Junior Motorcycle Club.
approved development and improvements to their d. Continue to advocate to and work with the State
facility. Government to identify and investigate options for
11. Further facility development to accommodate the development of “Northern SEQ” recreational riding
recreational riding as well as longer distance trail site.
competition events will continue to be problematic. e. Work with Motorcycling Queensland with a view to
Investigations into a potential “Northern SEQ” sanctioning existing go-kart tracks for junior motor
recreational riding site should remain a responsibility cycle road racing.
of the State government, Councils and potential
private interests. Identification of a potential mixed Long-term
tenure route for event (permit) purposes only, requires f. In the event that planning, investigations and design
a dedicated study that is warranted when such an are commenced for a new motor racing precinct in the
event is proposed and the study should be driven by Inter-urban Break (IUB), capability for motor cycle road
the sport or event proponent. racing is to be included.
12. Motor cycle road racing needs would not, on their
own, warrant a new road (motor cycle) facility to
service the study area. The recommended long-
term approach is to include race track capability at
the proposed motor sports precinct planned for
the Inter-urban Break. In the short to medium term
supplement the available capacity of Lakeside with
potential shared use of the Cooloola Coast Kart Club
go-kart tracks for junior motor cycle road racing.
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Regional Facility Plan Implementation priorities
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Motorised Water Sports
13. No single recommended site to accommodate Short-term
regional motorised water sport competition use a. Continue use of Lake Kurwongbah, including advocacy
is likely to be identified due to the characteristics to Seqwater to retain this use.
required for the activities and the low demand for b. Review lease conditions at Quanda Lake (Oz Ski
competition focused facilities. Resort) to enable additional club competitive use
14. Collectively the Councils recognise the significance opportunities at Quanda Lake (Oz Ski Resort).
of Lake Kurwongbah (Moreton Bay region) as
the SEQ regional competitive water skiing and
Long-term
wakeboarding facility. This importance of the
Lake/ facility be communicated to the Queensland c. Assess extractive sites close to exhaustion of
Government and Seqwater to ensure that the Lake resources, for ability to hold/ retain water and assess
continues to support competitive water skiing and characteristics against the technical specifications.
wakeboarding. Advocacy to Seqwater for improved/
expanded use of Seqwater managed local lakes, Ongoing
dams and water storages for motorised competitive d. Continue to support Maroochy River Water Ski
water sport activities, is also recommended. Association’s current use at Eudlo Creek as well as
15. Over the medium term, undertake a program to access to alternative suitable sites for competitive
assess extractive sites within 5 years of exhaustion activities.
for sites with the ability to provide a final water e. Support Oz Ski Resorts efforts to modify their facilities
filled void suitable for water sport use. The focus to enable additional competition events.
should be on those within public lands and outside
residential growth areas. This investigation should
target sites (such as Meridan), where there is an
opportunity to prepare a post use plan that guides
the shape, depth and potential use of a final void
and where water quality can be managed.
16. As with all Council tenure agreements, continue
to review lease conditions at Quanda Lake (Oz
Ski Resort) regarding access for clubs to hold
competitions.
17.Support improvements at Quanda Lake (Oz Ski
Resort) to attract higher level ski tournaments and
increased participation.
18. Offshore racing for jet skis and other craft are not
facility dependent activities and no specific regional
facility recommendations apply. Usage is event
driven only and no permanent facility provisions are
needed.
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Shooting Sports
19. Shooting disciplines identified the need for Short to medium term
facilities appropriate to conduct regional events. a. Support SSAA QLD in navigating the development
The preferred approach is the development of approval process required for a new regional facility
regional shooting facilities to be complementary to to be acquired by Sporting Shooters Association (SSAA
the regional and State facilities already provided Qld) to service the Wide Bay region, if at a site within
at Belmont Shooting Complex. This means that Gympie Regional Council (GRC).
disciplines not catered for at Belmont should b. Designate Davison Range as a regional facility for
be considered for the new or expanded regional shotgun, rifle and longer-range disciplines, with
facilities planned for development within the study consideration of acquisition of adjacent land to ensure
area. longer-term viability of the site as a regional facility
20. Retain Cooloolabin Range and Davison Range and to ensure on-going viability of resident clubs.
as suitable facilities for a host of regional and c. Designate a site within an industrial area in GRC for
potentially state level short-range disciplines. development of an indoor pistol range
21. Davison Range should be designated as a regional
facility for shotgun, rifle and longer-range
Medium term
disciplines
22. Advocate for and support the protection and d. GRC to continue investigating acquisition of a site to
enhancement of the Cooloolabin Range and the meet the co-location priority (as per Cooloola Range
Davison Range facilities. proposal) and consider the design and configuration of
23. Designate a site within an industrial area in GRC for this new facility be complementary with the facilities
development of an indoor pistol range. and opportunities available at Belmont Shooting
24. In the longer-term, support GRC efforts to Complex and upgrading of Cooloolabin and Davison
secure a suitable single integrated site for a Ranges. Overall this facility to focus on meeting local
new facility enabling co-location of local clubs. (Gympie Regional Council area) needs, rather than
The specifications of this site to be designed in perform a regional function.
order to be complementary with the facilities
and opportunities available at Belmont Shooting Ongoing
Complex and proposed upgrading of Cooloolabin e. Investigation to determine suitable site for re-
and Davison Ranges as identified above. This facility establishment of clay target club in southern area of
should focus more on local (within the Council area) Sunshine Coast Council area; could be in or adjacent
provision rather than regional needs. to the Inter-urban Break.
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