Members urged to speak up

CCIQ Noosa is calling for members to have their say on the Noosa Civic Shopping Centre expansion, with president Sarah Fisher concerned about the impact on local business.
In a letter to members, Ms Fisher said that if the development was to proceed as proposed, it may have “significant impact on local retailers and current business clusters”.
“Secondly, it may not be the best business use of the respective parcel of land.
“Thirdly, the degree to which the proposal complies with the current planning scheme for that land should also be considered,” she said.
Ms Fisher is urging Chamber of Commerce members to have their say on this “important public issue” to help CCIQ Noosa decide on how to move forward.
“CCIQ Noosa has already undertaken independent town planning advice on this matter,” Ms Fisher said.
Noosa Council is currently assessing the Noosa Civic development application that includes about 70 new tenancies including two supermarkets and a discount department store, which is rumoured to be Target, which could see the closure of Target Country in Noosa Junction.
The application documents, plans and public submissions can be accessed online at the council’s planning online website or by visiting www.noosa.qld.gov.au.
Public submissions can be lodged until 30 July and CCIQ Noosa members can access the feedback survey via www.surveymonkey.com/s/QHTKB37.