More than 900 survey responses and a high volume of written submissions were received during public consultation for the draft Destination Management Plan (DMP).
Mayor Frank Wilkie said the strong response during the six-week consultation reflected the community’s shared love for Noosa and interest in shaping the future of tourism.
“There’s a passionate level of interest in Noosa and managing tourism in a way that respects and improves our lifestyle, natural assets and values,” Mayor Wilkie said.
“It was great to see strong feedback from young people who live in our shire.
“We wanted our next generation of leaders to be informed and have their say, so the team visited schools to explain what the DMP means for Noosa’s future.”
Residents, businesses, tourism operators and community/environment groups were also invited to community workshops that were held across the shire in August.
Community information sessions were held, along with coffee catch ups, industry briefings, school sessions and staffed displays at the Noosa Show. Council also sent 40,000 DMP information postcards to households and businesses across the shire.
“Council will now begin the process over the next eight weeks of analysing all feedback to help shape the Destination Management Plan,” Mayor Wilkie said.
“Community insights will play a vital role in guiding future policy and planning.”
The final DMP is expected to be presented to Council later this year.
For more information, visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au.
