With the current government committing $100,000 to a Burgess Creek catchment management plan before the 2024 State Election, Independent Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton MP has continued her efforts to ensure this is available in current allocations.
“We relayed the need to the government following the 2024 State Election for this to be honoured as well requested funding be made available to assist with any extensive works that have been reported as required,”
Ms Bolton said.
The Noosa MP asked a Question on Notice in Queensland Parliament on 12 June 2025 requesting details from the Minister for Environment. The response received said the government is working with Noosa Shire Council to develop a Catchment Management Plan to address issues including erosion, and that funding options will be considered following the development of the plan.
Minna Knight, spokesperson for the Eastern Beaches Protection Association (EBPA), has welcomed Minister Powell’s announcement and praised Sandy Bolton’s advocacy for Noosa residents.
“Our beaches are under threat,” Knight said. “Every time there’s a major downpour, outdated infrastructure in the Burgess Creek catchment overflows—polluting the ocean and eating away at our dunes.”
Knight said modernising the wastewater and sewage systems in Burgess Creek and the Eastern Beaches was vital for protecting Noosa’s coastline and ensuring the health of our environment keeps pace with a growing
community.
“The community needs confidence this funding will do what it promises—protect our beaches—not disappear into general revenue.”
“With Sandy Bolton’s help, we’re asking the Minister to lock in this funding for real results from Noosa Council,” Knight said.
Sandy thanks Minister Powell for reaffirming the commitment to deliver this for the Noosa community and address a long-standing concern of residents.
“Whilst a local council responsibility, funding from state government will assist greatly in expediting progress on Burgess Creek and we look forward to updating as this moves forward,” Ms Bolton said.
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