Community Jury - Management of the Noosa River
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 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?
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Meeting #2: Community Jury - Management of the Noosa River
The Noosa River Community Jury met on Wednesday evening of the 16th September and heard from Professor Stuart Bunn, Director of Australian Rivers Institute and from Paul Grossman President of Noosa Commercial Boatman's Association. Both speakers stayed on to work with the Jurors in smaller groups answering questions and discussing the issue. The Jury have requested more information about specific issues and wish to hear from MSQ.
The main focus of Stuart's presentation was to emphasise how lucky Noosa was to have a river in such good health, that Noosa should "cherish" its river because it was a rarity worldwide. Most river systems were facing enormous pressures of overpopulation and climate change.
Paul Mr Grossman said commercial boat owners were concerned about communication between river regulators, the lack of lighting on vessels in the river, congestion at commercial jetties and what they see as a need for more regulation enforcement.
The next meeting will be held 6pm-9pm Wednesday October 14 at Council chambers and observers are welcome.