Debra Walz

Debra Walz QUESTION 1 Although the proposed Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan articulates a large- scale complex amenities facility near the Big Pelican, can these amenities be downsized and scaled back in complexity to include a more simple version of a toilet block to allow for maximum use of green space? Response provided by Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure Services Thankyou for your question and appreciate your support for an additional amenities block on the Noosaville Foreshore. A key component of the new amenities block is a changing places facility, which are specialised accessible toilets designed to meet the needs of individuals who cannot use standard accessible toilets independently. They provide sufficient space and equipment, such as hoists and changing benches to assist those with severe disabilities which requires more space than a standard amenities block. A facility of this calibre is very welcome by stakeholders using the Noosaville foreshore. Council has fortunately received grant funding to design and build the facility and has appointed a local architect to design a building of a high quality that befits the Noosaville Foreshore and the Noosa Design Principles. QUESTION 2 In relation to the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, what is the justification and evidence used by consultants to remove parking spaces and broaden the walking pathway near the boat ramp in Gympie Terrace? Response provided by Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure Services Thankyou for your question. Key feedback that has been received about the Noosaville Foreshore concerning both the need for retention of carparking spaces as well as the need for improved pathways to accommodate recreational use. To provide perspective there are currently 404 carparking spaces along the Noosaville Foreshore and 10 carparking spaces are proposed to be repurposed to a wider pathway around the boat ramp. The wider pathway is recommended to provide a safer width to better accommodate all recreational users, along with shade tree planting to provide a more attractive and comfortable route around the boat ramp, avoiding traffic and pedestrian conflicts in the carpark. Also as outlined in the document, it is a 20 year Master Plan, and any changes in this location are dependent on future funding, ongoing design refinement and community engagement.