Attachment 7- Economic Impact Statement

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2.2 Local context   The NBC is the most significant shopping centre and employment cluster within Noosa
                    Shire, and is located within Noosaville, which extends from the Noosa River foreshore to
                    Lake Weyba, and from Ross Island westward to Cranks Creek.

                    Noosaville is one of the largest suburbs in Noosa Shire, and along with a substantial
                    residential population it is a focus for regional economic activity including shopping,
                    business services, health facilities (anchored by Noosa Hospital), and other industrial and
                    commercial activities. The surrounding area provides approximately 4,600 jobs (as at
                    2021), most of which are centred in and around the NBC, substantiating its designation as
                    a Major Regional Activity Centre (refer Chapter 3).

                    Employment-generating land uses are generally located to the north and west of the
                    precinct given the extensive bushland to the east and south.
                    To the west is a significant industrial precinct containing a wide mix of businesses in
                    construction-related industries, manufacturing, storage and distribution, wholesale sales,
                    car and boat repair and sales, and other sectors. The industrial estate also includes
                    Belmondos Organic Market which is a collection of businesses incorporating a grocery,
                    butcher, deli, bakery and café.

                    North-west of Eumundi Noosa Road another industrial precinct contains a mix of
                    industrial and commercial uses as well as some large format retail (LFR) and showrooms.
                    Bunnings is located in this precinct at the corner of Gateway Drive and Eumundi Noosa
                    Road.
                    Other uses in the area include a retirement community (Noosa Domain Country Club)
                    located north of Eenie Creek Road and east of Walter Hay Drive; a car sales precinct
                    between Walter Hay Drive and Eumundi Noosa Road; and a health services precinct
                    extending along Goodchap Street towards the Noosa Hospital.

                    The closest nearby shopping centre is Noosaville, around 3km to the north-east of the
                    NBC, which contains various components including traditional convenience retail (at
                    Noosa Village and as shopfront tenancies), large format retail (such as Harvey Norman)
                    and visitor-oriented uses along Thomas Street near Gympie Terrace. Further afield, retail
                    centres at Noosa Junction and at Hastings Street are also important shopping
                    destinations for people living with the region and for tourists.




                    Noosa Village Mixed Use Development – Economic Impact Statement for Development Application   Deep End Services