GO NOOSA REPORT (Referred from Services & Organisation Committee dated 12 August 2025 - Item 7.1)

That Council:

A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2025 regarding the Go Noosa Program;

B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to approve the ongoing implementation of the Go Noosa Initiatives as outlined in this report, subject to Council’s annual budget processes;

C. Note the temporary repurpose of the carpark in the “Main Beach Local Government Reserve” (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year’s Eve period to improve safety, traffic congestion and functionality of the space;

D. Note the successful trial of temporary streetscape and parking improvements on Hastings Street and Noosa Drive during peak periods, including that staff will be exploring design and costs of deployable temporary "parklets" for future peak seasons to enhance the pedestrian safety, comfort and public realm activation;

E. Approve the temporary carparking at the Noosa Heads Lions Park by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club for the holiday season subject to the following:

1. Confirm use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park as a temporary carpark during the Christmas 2025–26 holiday period with decision on Easter deferred until further community consultation arising from the Destination Management Plan;

2. Authorise the CEO to negotiate terms of car parking at Noosa Heads Lions Park with the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club to ensure Council's costs for oversight and damage recovery at the site are fully recovered before income sharing.

3. Implementation of a formal Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to improve safety and vehicle management on the site;

F. Support the integration of a transparent performance and reporting framework into the Go Noosa program, including baseline data collection and clear outcome targets, to ensure the program delivers quantifiable benefits for residents, visitors, and local businesses.

G. As part of the 2026/27 Budget process investigate the inclusion of other high-demand areas such as Peregian Beach and Cooroy, with a view to improving traffic flow, enhancing pedestrian safety, and supporting a positive visitor and community experience.

Amend Item G to read as follows:

G.  As part of the 2026/27 Budget process investigate the costs, resourcing and feasibility for the inclusion of other high-demand areas such as Peregian Beach and Cooroy, with a view to improving traffic flow, enhancing pedestrian safety, and supporting a positive visitor and community experience and investigate a broader range of sustainable transport initiatives, including enhancements to Noosa’s river transport network, boating facilities and associated land-based infrastructure, to better serve local residents and reduce reliance on private vehicles.

Carried.

That Council:

A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2025 regarding the Go Noosa Program;

B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to approve the ongoing implementation of the Go Noosa Initiatives as outlined in this report, subject to Council’s annual budget processes;

C. Note the temporary repurpose of the carpark in the “Main Beach Local Government Reserve” (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year’s Eve period to improve safety, traffic congestion and functionality of the space;

D. Note the successful trial of temporary streetscape and parking improvements on Hastings Street and Noosa Drive during peak periods, including that staff will be exploring design and costs of deployable temporary "parklets" for future peak seasons to enhance the pedestrian safety, comfort and public realm activation;

E. Approve the temporary carparking at the Noosa Heads Lions Park by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club for the holiday season subject to the following:

1. Confirm use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park as a temporary carpark during the Christmas 2025–26 holiday period with decision on Easter deferred until further community consultation arising from the Destination Management Plan;

2. Authorise the CEO to negotiate terms of car parking at Noosa Heads Lions Park with the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club to ensure Council's costs for oversight and damage recovery at the site are fully recovered before income sharing.

3. Implementation of a formal Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to improve safety and vehicle management on the site;

F. Support the integration of a transparent performance and reporting framework into the Go Noosa program, including baseline data collection and clear outcome targets, to ensure the program delivers quantifiable benefits for residents, visitors, and local businesses.

G. As part of the 2026/27 Budget process investigate the costs, resourcing and feasibility for the inclusion of other high-demand areas such as Peregian Beach and Cooroy, with a view to improving traffic flow, enhancing pedestrian safety, and supporting a positive visitor and community experience and investigate a broader range of sustainable transport initiatives, including enhancements to Noosa’s river transport network, boating facilities and associated land-based infrastructure, to better serve local residents and reduce reliance on private vehicles.

Carried.