Noosa Council provided an important update on Noosa’s boating infrastructure progress at this month’s general meeting.
As many of you know, the Noosa Boating and Fishing Alliance (NBFA) and community have long advocated for upgrades and increased capacity of Noosa’s boat ramps. They (NBFA) also strongly advocated for funding during the recent state elections.
Maritime Safety Queensland has recently formally confirmed the promise of $2.5M LNP election funding from our former Mayor and LNP State candidate, Clare Stewart, for boating infrastructure on the Noosa River. Additionally, Noosa Council has allocated funding in the 25/26 budget to advance design concepts for the Hilton Esplanade Tewantin (Doonella) Boat Ramp. This location could accommodate 28 trailer parks, a rigging and wash-down bay, a filleting station, and a fishing platform with a picnic area near the bridge, providing much-needed facilities for local boaters.
At the general committee meeting, Council CEO Larry Sengstock advised that this funding can be used for landside and waterside works – a crucial step toward addressing Noosa’s significant car/trailer parking shortfall.
These developments mark real progress for our local boating community, but more must be done to ensure that this funding translates into practical improvements that benefit Noosa’s boaties.
Again, thank you to the Noosa Boating and Fishing Alliance and community, Council staff, and former Mayor and LNP state candidate Clare Stewart for your advocacy and dedication to working together for the greater good.
I will continue pushing and advocating for Council to secure state and federal funding to meet the growing needs of Noosa’s boating community. With only 36 trailer spaces for over 4900 registered boats, the current situation is simply not good enough. Parking trailers in residential streets is not a sustainable solution, and we must work towards long-term improvements.
