Community Jury - Management of the Noosa River

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Consultation has concluded

This consultation has now closed and the final delivery of the project is underway. Thank you for all your input which has helped shape this project for the community.

A clean and healthy Noosa River that is visually appealing is vital to the local tourism industry and the lifestyle Noosa residents enjoy.

There are ongoing concerns regarding abandoned and derelict vessels, pollution and clutter in the river, and changes to commercial jetty leases which may lead to uncontrolled increases in commercial operations.

Anchoring, mooring, living on board and the commercial use of the Noosa River is currently under the management

This consultation has now closed and the final delivery of the project is underway. Thank you for all your input which has helped shape this project for the community.

A clean and healthy Noosa River that is visually appealing is vital to the local tourism industry and the lifestyle Noosa residents enjoy.

There are ongoing concerns regarding abandoned and derelict vessels, pollution and clutter in the river, and changes to commercial jetty leases which may lead to uncontrolled increases in commercial operations.

Anchoring, mooring, living on board and the commercial use of the Noosa River is currently under the management of the State government. Noosa's second Community Jury has deliberated upon -

How can we manage the Noosa River better? What role should Council play and what resources should Council apply?

See the News Feed below for updates and find out lots more about the Noosa River via The Noosa River Story



Consultation has concluded

  • First Meeting Saturday August 22nd

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    Noosa's 26-member second Community Jury met for the first time on Saturday August 22. The Jury heard a presentation from Council's Jan Maddin, Environment Officer (Rivers &Coast) Planning and Environment Branch.

    Jan focussed her presentation on identifying the underlying issues and explaining the current roles of various state departments and of Council involved in the management of the Noosa River.

    Jurors were also taken on a ferry trip to witness first-hand, the current status of the Noosa River and heard a commentary highlighting changes over time.

    The Jury finished the day by compiling a list of what more they wanted

    Noosa's 26-member second Community Jury met for the first time on Saturday August 22. The Jury heard a presentation from Council's Jan Maddin, Environment Officer (Rivers &Coast) Planning and Environment Branch.

    Jan focussed her presentation on identifying the underlying issues and explaining the current roles of various state departments and of Council involved in the management of the Noosa River.

    Jurors were also taken on a ferry trip to witness first-hand, the current status of the Noosa River and heard a commentary highlighting changes over time.

    The Jury finished the day by compiling a list of what more they wanted to hear about and from whom. Council and NewDemocracy are now working on that list to deliver research and speakers to the Jury when they next meet on September 16.

    Consultation has concluded