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1MotionOutcome not confirmed
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Karen Finzel
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Transport Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Go Noosa Report;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to continue delivery of the Go Noosa Program and associated peak-period transport initiatives, subject to annual budget processes;
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic circulation, and functionality within the precinct;
D. Endorse a trial of a temporary 15-minute drop-off area on Noosa Parade adjacent to Lions Park during Go Noosa Summer 2026;
E. Do not proceed with ongoing use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for overflow parking for reasons outlined in the report; and
F. Note that staff will investigate alternative charitable arrangements associated with the Go Noosa program procured in accordance with Councils policies.
Main motion followed by amendments; no separate outcome recorded here.
Official minutes · section 3
2Amendment No. 1Lost
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
That Item E be amended to read:
E. Do not proceed with ongoing use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for overflow parking for reasons outlined in the report Approve the continued use of Lions Park as overflow paid parking during the 2026–27 Christmas and New Year period, operated by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, with the Club to invite and coordinate volunteer involvement from other interested community groups in operating the parking. Any future use of Lions Park for overflow parking will be subject to separate consideration and approval by Council.
Lost.
For 3 named
Jessica Phillips
Nicola Wilson
Amelia LorentsonAgainst 4 named
Tom Wegener
Brian Stockwell
Karen Finzel
Frank WilkieOfficial minutes · section 13
3Amendment No. 2Carried
Moved: Jessica Phillips · Seconded: Amelia Lorentson
That Item G be added to read:
G. Request that staff deliver alternative transport management by December 2026, including satellite parking, park-and-ride service and community concierge service.
Carried.
For 7 named
Amelia LorentsonNicola WilsonTom WegenerKaren FinzelJessica PhillipsFrank WilkieBrian StockwellAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 21
4Amendment No. 3Lost
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
That Item C be amended to read:
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic circulation, and functionality within the precinct; Endorse a hybrid arrangement for the Main Beach car park during the peak Christmas and New Year period, available for public parking until 9am each day before converting to the Main Beach Drop-Off Zone for the remainder of the day
Lost.
For 2 named
Jessica PhillipsAmelia LorentsonAgainst 5 named
Frank WilkieNicola WilsonTom WegenerKaren FinzelBrian StockwellOfficial minutes · section 29
5Amendment No.4Lost
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
That Item C be amended to read:
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic circulation, and functionality within the precinct; Explore the feasibility of a hybrid arrangement for the 2027-2028 Main Beach car park during the peak Christmas and New Year period, to allow for public parking each day before converting to the Main Beach Drop-Off Zone for the remainder of the day.
Lost.
For 2 named
Amelia LorentsonJessica PhillipsAgainst 5 named
Brian StockwellKaren FinzelNicola WilsonTom WegenerFrank WilkieOfficial minutes · section 37
6Committee RecommendationCarried
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Karen Finzel
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Transport Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding the Go Noosa Report;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to continue delivery of the Go Noosa Program and associated peak-period transport initiatives, subject to annual budget processes;
C. Note the temporary repurpose of the car park within the Main Beach Reserve (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year period to improve safety, traffic circulation, and functionality within the precinct;
D. Endorse a trial of a temporary 15-minute drop-off area on Noosa Parade adjacent to Lions Park during Go Noosa Summer 2026;
E. Do not proceed with ongoing use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for overflow parking for reasons outlined in the report; and
F. Note that staff will investigate alternative charitable arrangements associated with the Go Noosa program procured in accordance with Councils policies.
G. Request that staff deliver alternative transport management by December 2026, including satellite parking, park-and-ride service and community concierge service.
Carried.
For 5 named
Frank WilkieNicola WilsonKaren FinzelBrian StockwellTom WegenerAgainst 2 named
Amelia LorentsonJessica PhillipsOfficial minutes · section 45
Read complete item-specific minutes
- Director Infrastructure Services – refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 - Go Noosa Report Presentation 2025-2026 with video.
| Motion |
| Moved: | Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
That Council:
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| Amendment No. 1 |
| Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
| Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
That Item E be amended to read: E. |
| Lost. |
| For: | Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Amendment No. 2 |
| Moved: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
| Seconded: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
That Item G be added to read: G. Request that staff deliver alternative transport management by December 2026, including satellite parking, park-and-ride service and community concierge service. |
| Carried. |
| For: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | None |
| Amendment No. 3 |
| Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
| Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
That Item C be amended to read: C. |
| Lost. |
| For: | Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips |
| Against: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Amendment No.4 |
| Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
| Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
That Item C be amended to read: C. |
| Lost. |
| For: | Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips |
| Against: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Committee Recommendation |
| Moved: | Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
That Council:
|
Carried. |
| For: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips |
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