SPECIAL MEETING

Key Decisions & Discussions
• Frank Wilkie: Motion carried 5–2 to endorse the draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan for final community consultation 15 Nov–15 Dec 2024 (Item 2.1) (29:48, 56:04).
• Frank Wilkie: Explained revisions driven by earlier feedback: retain Pirate Park and tennis (multi-use), maintain most on-street parking, retain boat ramp layout, widen shared path to 3.5 m, convert 10 car bays at ramp to 16 scooter bays, shorten eastern boardwalk to Howard St and flip parking Howard–William St (30:51–34:40) (Item 2.1).
• Shaun Walsh: Path width set at 3.5 m to meet engineering guidance and reduce cyclist–pedestrian conflicts; shaded alignment to draw pedestrians around the ramp and improve safety (25:15) (Item 2.1).
• Dean Arnold: Eight revision themes from consultation: pathways, playgrounds, tennis, boat ramp, parking, amenities/Changing Places, beach nourishment/revegetation, concrete/structures; plan reduces new paving and focuses on renewals (05:31–17:18) (Item 2.1).
• Dean Arnold: Pirate Park retained and upgraded for inclusive all-abilities play, with small supplementary play nodes; tennis court retained with spectator pavilion and multi-court function (08:17–10:39) (Item 2.1).
• Shaun Walsh: Boat ramp retained, future detailed design to improve pontoons/jetties turnover and widen shaded bypass path for pedestrians/cyclists (11:32–12:42) (Item 2.1).
• Dean Arnold: Car parking generally reinstated; approx. 10 spaces near the boat ramp repurposed to scooters to deliver the compliant shared path; PWD bays increased (13:42–14:59) (Item 2.1).
• Shaun Walsh: Additional toilet/Changing Places facility at Quota Park proceeding; architects engaged and grant pathways identified (15:36) (Item 2.1).
• Shaun Walsh: Stormwater upgrades and pollution devices embedded; revegetation and gentle grassed slopes to balance access, character, and erosion control (05:17, 16:48–17:57) (Item 2.1).
• Amelia Lorentson: Confirmed total plan preparation cost at $545,706, including $100k grant; costs capitalised to asset program (26:03–27:45) (Item 2.1).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Amelia Lorentson: Pressed for transparency on consultancy and engagement costs; CEO cited tendering, audits, and commercial-in-confidence limits, noting selected consultant was at the low end of bids (27:45–29:46).
• Nicola Wilson: Questioned rushing to meet year-end consultation, plan’s “master plan” completeness, and drawing clarity; urged community to interrogate gaps in the abstracted graphics (49:12–53:05).
• Jessica Phillips: Sought assurance on avoiding unnecessary parking loss and flagged fiduciary duty to ratepayers; called for detailed community feedback this round (22:07–24:09, 47:17–49:03).
• Brian Stockwell: Procedural interjection during questions underscored meeting formality (22:27).
• Frank Wilkie: Emphasised proposals are not fixed outcomes; final plan will reflect forthcoming feedback (30:34–30:51) (Item 2.1).
• Karen Finzel: Framed process as adaptive leadership responding to community calls for action, inviting further input (45:17–47:11).
Legal / Risk
• Council (collective): Resolution lawfully authorises a final consultation under the Local Government Act 2009 before adoption; no confidential session items noted (Item 2.1; 3. Closed Session: Nil).
• Shaun Walsh: Accessibility upgrades (3.5 m shared path, accessible shelters, amenities/Changing Places) align with DDA 1992 and applicable QLD/NCC accessibility standards in detailed design phases (05:31, 15:36, 17:57, 25:15).
• Shaun Walsh: No foreshore “filling”; inundation resilience designed to avoid off-site impacts; coastal/flood engineers (Alluvium et al.) modelled options indicating no increased risk to North Shore (37:20–38:07).
• Shaun Walsh: Boat ramp conflict risks mitigated via shaded pedestrian bypass and contemporary on-water facilities in future design, addressing public safety duties (11:32–12:42, 25:15).
• Larry Sengstock: Procurement via competitive tender with audit oversight; commercial confidentiality limits disclosure of line-item consultant costs (28:36–29:46).
Environmental Concerns & River Health
• Dean Arnold: Existing stormwater outfalls lack pollution devices; master plan embeds treatment to protect river water quality (04:40–05:17).
• Shaun Walsh: Planting and nourishment to combat erosion while retaining natural character and sightlines; ramps to improve equitable beach access (16:48–17:57).
• Brian Stockwell: Framed climate and erosion pressures as a “riptide” requiring proactive adaptation to preserve amenity and biodiversity over 20 years (53:29–56:04).
• Frank Wilkie: Shortened eastern overwater boardwalk to Howard St to reduce amenity impacts on residents while maintaining safer access via wider path (32:55–34:40).
Accessibility & Inclusion
• Dean Arnold: Many shelters currently non-compliant; revised plan prioritises accessible shelters, inclusive play, and evenly spaced amenities across 2 km (04:58–05:31, 14:59–15:36).
• Shaun Walsh: Wider path is for all users, not only wheelchairs; shaded design encourages safer desire lines away from ramp conflicts (25:15).
• Karen Finzel: Queried resilience of utilities under inundation; response committed to precinct-level designs improving resilience and amenity (35:40–36:12).
Traffic, Parking & Mobility
• Frank Wilkie: Net vehicle capacity reframed by adding 16 scooter bays for 10 car spaces near boat ramp; aim to free car spaces elsewhere (31:57–33:06).
• Jessica Phillips: Probed potential hidden parking losses near O Boat/tennis and feasibility of retaining bays with tree inserts; staff to review specifics (22:07–23:37).
• Shaun Walsh: Community desire for parking retention balanced with safety and pathway continuity; extensive layout testing found ramp precinct the pinch point (13:42–14:59, 24:09–25:15).
• Shaun Walsh: Future connections planned to Noosa Heads and Tewantin, with legible hierarchy linking shopping, parking, and public transport (05:31–07:40).