The Noosa community is being asked to consider what’s important in managing the shire for residents and visitors, as work continues on developing a destination management plan.
Council’s Manager, Economic Development and Destination Management, Lynne Banford said residents across the Shire have welcomed the open dialogue with Council and the opportunity to be listened to.
“There was a fantastic turnout at our most recent coffee chat and our first community workshop in Cooroy on October 14, with several residents congratulating Council on hosting these important conversations to hear and understand the unique hinterland perspective on destination management,” Ms Banford said.
“What has been interesting is that while each community may have different ideas on how to manage tourism in their specific location all parts of the region are united in the idea that we cannot lose the natural beauty and unique lifestyle that brought us here to live, and, that council and the community need to work together to determine how tourism can enrich our towns and communities, like it has done in other parts of the world,” Ms Banford said.
The coffee chats are an informal opportunity for members of the community to share their thoughts and ideas.
“Council will even shout you a coffee for your time and input,” Ms Banford said.
The remaining coffee chats are:
Tuesday October 24 Forest Café Acres Noosaville 10.30am – 12pm
Saturday October 28 Trail 518 Pomona 9.30am – 11am.
Aside from coffee chats, there are further community workshops. The workshops are more structured around the key themes outlined in the Discussion Paper. Participants have the opportunity to identify issues and solutions and discuss them together. Participants need to register for these workshops at yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au.
The remaining workshops are on:
Noosaville Library, Wallace Park, Tuesday 24 October, 2-4pm
Pomona Rural Futures Centre, 65 Pavilion St, Pomona, Saturday 28 October, 11am -1pm.
To provide your thoughts and ideas, visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au or simply email a submission to mail@noosa.qld.gov.au
