Brian O’Connor

1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: The Noosa Plan 2020 contains a Pomona Framework and Character Plan indicating streetscape and connectivity element such as landscaping, walkways and cycleways as well as beautification and landscaping also possible locations for so called 'entrance statements' and so I ask ... "What is the status of this plan in terms of Council's commitment to it and implementation of planning to bring it to fruition?' Response by Anthony Dow, Acting Director Environment & Sustainable Development: The Noosa Plan 2020 sets out Council's intention for future development in the Shire and has been prepared with a 20 year horizon. The Framework and Character Plans included in the Noosa Plan 2020 are strategic concept plans which provide guidance for developments to enhance and improve key character features within villages and town centres. Should any development be proposed on a site subject to a Character and Framework Plan, it would be required to incorporate and be generally consistent with these plans and deliver the character outcomes required. Should Council plan any future streetscape or landscape planting in these areas, subject to resourcing in the horizon of the planning scheme, then these plans provide guidance to Council in terms of character outcomes for the locality. They are indicative and provide guidance to any future development or any planned Council works, but are not a commitment as such. Council reviews its capital commitments each year as part of the budget process. Question 2: Has any work been done beyond the initial concept render by way of construction timelines, public consultation on what's depicted and projected budget costs? Response by Anthony Dow, Acting Director Environment & Sustainable Development: There has been no work done beyond the initial concept render by way of construction timelines or public consultation.