Rufous Street draft master plan open for comment

Council has unveiled a draft master plan for the Rufous Street precinct at Peregian Beach.More than 100 people turned out for the unveiling and to offer their feedback.

Council’s Community Services Director Alan ‘Fox’ Rogers today encouraged the community who could not attend Saturday's meeting to view the plans online in the document library to the right of this screen and comment via email if they wish. The email address to use is rufous.peregian@noosa.qld.gov.au

Mr Rogers says residents’ comments at the meeting were generally very positive.

“People were pleased to see that Council is retaining significant green space in the master plan and IT professionals and young people liked the concept of the digital hub with its promise of co-working space and high-speed broadband,” he said.

“Attendees at the public meeting also liked the way in which the master plan reinforces the pedestrian linkages between Rufous Street and the Peregian Beach village, and everyone agreed that the new location for Peregian Beach Community House proposed in Stage 2 is a better location than where it currently stands.

“The additional parking proposed in the plan, however, generated comments both for and against and some residents were concerned that the plan, once fully implemented, might generate traffic issues on the corner of David Low Way and Woodland Drive.”

“We appreciated the feedback from everyone who joined us on Saturday and we look forward to receiving further community feedback online.

“Once we have reviewed all of it we will refine the draft master plan for Council’s consideration later this year.”