Council is calling for residents’ input to help shape future planning for indoor sports and active recreation offerings.
Residents can have a say about existing indoor leisure facilities and provide suggestions for how to meet future needs by visiting yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au. There are prizes on offer.
Mayor Clare Stewart said there will be further opportunities to offer feedback at various stages of the project.
“Although Noosa Leisure Centre is the shire’s largest indoor court-based facility, it reaches capacity during peak demand periods,” Mayor Stewart said.
“Population growth and increasing participation in traditional and new indoor sports are driving a need for indoor sports facilities.
“Plus, increasingly inclement weather is expected to further boost indoor sports participation while outdoor sports are seeking indoor training spaces, so it’s important we plan for the future.”
The project aims to understand the gaps in the provision of local indoor sports and physical activity opportunities in the shire.
Acting Manager of Sport and Active Lifestyles, Brad Chalmers, said Council will work closely with sports groups to understand their future requirements and develop a process for working together.
“We look forward to consulting with a wide range of stakeholders to assess the opportunities we have before us, and the constraints we face,” he said.
“Ensuring our residents have accessible and appropriate indoor leisure facilities available is a priority.”
Building on Noosa’s Sport and Active Recreation Plan, the project aims to create a comprehensive strategy for providing indoor leisure facilities to the community.
“We encourage all residents and stakeholders to participate in this project and provide their thoughts and ideas as opportunities are announced,” Mr Chalmers said.
To take the survey, stay updated and learn more, visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au.
Complete the survey for a chance to win a $100 Noosa Leisure Centre voucher or $100 Visa gift card – terms and conditions apply.
