Impressions of an upgraded foreshore have been revealed as a new infrastructure masterplan for a popular riverfront strip advances to the next stage.
Noosa Council is calling for further community feedback to help finalise the guiding document for the Noosaville foreshore.
The Noosa River area along Gympie Terrace is popular for activities such as walking, cycling, swimming, rowing, yachting, fishing, picnicking, shopping and dining.
It also holds deep cultural significance for the Kabi Kabi Peoples.
The council’s infrastructure services director, Shaun Walsh, said that with input from more than 430 community members and other stakeholders last year, the draft masterplan was now ready for community review.
“It’s such a treasured part of our shire that we want to be sure everyone has a chance to have a say on the future of the foreshore and for those who’ve previously provided input, it’s a chance to check back in and see how the plan they’ve helped create has developed,” he said.
“We are eager to hear residents’ feedback to ensure the plan reflects our collective vision.”
The new infrastructure masterplan will guide the rollout of new and replacement assets along the foreshore.
This includes amenities, playground facilities, lookouts, seating hubs, barbecues, gazebos, park furniture, pathways, lighting, fitness equipment and trees.
Mr Walsh said said the masterplan would ensure equitable access for all users of the foreshore into the future and that the foreshore’s natural beauty and cultural heritage is preserved.
“Upgrading our infrastructure to meet the diverse needs of our community while ensuring the foreshore is resilient to the impacts of climate change is a top priority,” Mr Walsh said.
“The draft plan incorporates strategies from our Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan and Climate Change Response Plan to tackle challenges such as flooding, sea-level rise and storm tides.”
The draft masterplan, which features site analysis and concept designs, is available to view online.
Noosa Council aims to have the masterplan completed by late 2024.
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