The Noosa River is part of the lifeblood of our community for recreational, economic & environmental reasons. Rivers, & where they flow into the ocean are not owned by private, government or community entities, as land is. They are managed on behalf of tax payers via the State Government, which through various departments determines the who, what and how.
These agencies include: Dept. of Main Roads and Transport (Maritime Safety QLD), Dept. of Agriculture and Fisheries (QLD Boating and Fisheries Patrol), Dept. of Environment & Heritage Protection and the Dept. of Natural Resources and Mines.
Responsibility for the foreshore including river banks and access is by Noosa Council. Over the last five years there have been a number of community consultations through forums and the Community Jury regarding issues impacting the river. The recommendation from the Community Jury (December 2015) was for some management of the river to be transferred from the State Government to the community, through Noosa Council. This management included anchoring, mooring and living on board vessels.
Negotiations between Council and the State Government have not yet secured any agreement. Noosa Council currently have two draft plans for community consultation that relate to the river. The Noosaville Foreshore Management Plan consultation is currently underway and closes February 22, while the Noosa River Plan consultation is due to come out shortly.
Noosa 360 is a ‘pilot’ program and your suggestions for improvement are essential to its success. It is your information portal, research space and discussion hub for good outcomes in our community. The ‘360’ team is here to help. Just ask for any information that you may not have found via credible sources (yes, they do need referencing!). This is a good space, a respectful informative platform, and one to enjoy.
You can participate in the community discussion by joining the Forums located directly underneath and/or by submitting referenced material through the ‘Contact’ section of this page. You can click the ‘heart’ symbol next to individual comments so you can follow other participants in the discussion. You can also refer to the User Assistance area in the FAQ section for further help.
Thank you for taking the time to join. Your input and views will be invaluable to assist, guide and inform me on State related matters to deliver the best outcomes for Noosa.
Warm regards,
Sandy Bolton