Cooloola/Noosa North Shore Managment - Possible Vehicle fees - Have your say.

Hi All

Many of you who visit Cooloola/Fraser Isalnd may not be aware that the Qld Govt is requesting submissions on this issue.

According to this document Strategic Directions for Cooloola pdf
It seems that Noosa North Shore may become a Managed recreation area.
Under the heading of Vehicle Managment on Pages 4 and 5 several issues are discussed which may impact on the accessibility and affordability for the average person. Stating that this can involve the collection of fees via vehicle permit. (Among other things)

There are some hot issues relating directly to the Beach section. -- Hoons and Safety, Damage to the Environment etc etc

There is much debate over these issues and I can see why.

Without being too simplistic.

Will fees will deter hoons? Or families?
Will Numbers drop off anyway as petrol prices hit pockets?

After all the extreme weather events recently it seems that the narrow strip of new growth vegetation below the dune cliffs is susceptible to more damage from storms and cyclones than 4 Wheel Drives and Campers.
It would be unrealistic to attempt to protect any vegetation below the dune cliffs that wont disappear in the next bad cyclone or Rain event There are currently hundreds of landslips after the big rains over the last 6 months.


It would be good to know that if changes are to be made they are not kneejerk reactions to raise revenue and don't have any positive impact on the quality of experience and sustainability of the area.


The EPA have extended the time for submissions but have not publicised this very widely.

So if anybody would like a say in how this area is managed have a look at the document.

Email (address on the document as well) cooloola.consultations@epa.qld.gov.au

There is also an interesting article with reader comments in the local newspaper.
Sunshine Coast Daily Article.

cheers

Kerry W

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