By Margaret Maccoll
The draft Noosaville Foreshore Plan was discussed in Noosa Council meetings this week following community consultation leading to a raft of recommendations.
The draft plan recommends councillors say ‘yes’ to a dog off-leash area in Chaplin Park and ‘no’ to a wedding chapel, but suggestions of a multi-use roofed shelter were raised.
The plan has refused State Government recommendations for a new boat ramp and car park and denied the Noosa Waterfront Restaurant’s request to host functions on waterfront land.
It has knocked back requests for extensions for both the Outrigger and Yacht Clubs, but recommended consolidating water sports facilities.
It has accepted coffee sales from commercial jetties, but renamed them kiosks. It has said ‘no’ to regular markets and ‘yes’ to fitness operators.
The draft plan raises further questions on pathways, public toilets and traffic including making Gympie Terrace a one-way street and replacing parking spaces with green space.
The draft plan adopts an overarching vision statement for the foreshore.
“The Noosaville foreshore is a peaceful, relaxing public open space for people to enjoy the river.”
Council officers recommend more community consultation on the draft plan be held from 22 January to 22 February 2018.
A decision on the draft plan is set for council’s ordinary meeting on 21 December.
