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place making MOOLOOLABA DRAFT MASTER PLAN September 2015 QUALITY INFORMATION Document Draft Master Plan Report Ref 60343178 Date 2-September-2015 Prepared by Joshua Hinwood & Mike Gillen Reviewed by Mike Gillen REVISION HISTORY This Master Plan was prepared by an independent consultant in conjunction with Sunshine Coast Council. The Master Plan is reflective of a higher level vision Revision Revision Date Details Authorised by Signature for Mooloolaba over a 20 year timeframe and is A 7-August-2015 For Review Mike Gillen subject to further consultation with all stakeholders. B 2-September-2015 For Public Mike Gillen The contents of this report are not endorsed Consultation by Sunshine Coast Council and may not reflect current council policy. All feedback will be considered and the final plan put forward to Sunshine Coast Council for consideration. All plans, sections, perspectives and imagery contained within this report are indicative artists impressions to illustrate conceptual ideas Client: Sunshine Coast Council only and are subject to further stakeholder consultation, detailed design, and approvals. Prepared by Specific items to note include: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd / Any proposed use of State land that is inconsistent Level 8, 540 Wickham Street, PO Box 1307, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia with the purpose of a lease or reserve tenure of the land, or if the land is unallocated State land, T +61 7 3553 2000 will require an application to the Department www.aecom.com of Natural Resources and Mines (NRM) ABN 20 093 846 925 / Any proposed changes of the purpose Job No.: 60343178 or tenure to State land requires an application under the Land Act 1994. AECOM in Australia and New Zealand is certified to the latest version of ISO9001, / Proposed uses at the school site are ISO14001, AS/NZS4801 and OHSAS18001. subject to agreement with the Department © AECOM Australia Pty Ltd of Education and Training (DET) (AECOM). All rights reserved. / All future design shall be in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and authority requirements / Further detailed traffic studies will be required through future design development stages and various elements of the Master Plan may change as a result of detailed analysis. 2 1 Project Background 4 Strategies Introduction and Purpose 04 Access and Movement 22 Context 06 Public Realm and Open Space 25 Opportunities and Challenges 08 Land Use, Built Form and Activation 28 Community Engagement 10 Sustainability Framework 30 Stories of Mooloolaba 12 Placemaking 32 Patterns of Mooloolaba 14 Value Benefit 34 2 Vision and Principles 5 Places Vision 16 Foreshore and Esplanade 36 Principles 17 Northern Parkland 40 Central and Southern Parkland 44 3 Illustrative Master Plan Mooloolaba’s Heart 50 18 Strengthening and Unifying the The Wharf 56 Mooloolaba Experience Southern Gateway 60 Mooloolaba Planting and Materials 62 6 Implementation Key Actions and Recommendations 64 3 ONE project background Sunshine Coast Council’s INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE consultation process has been instrumental in generating key directions and outcomes of the Draft Master Plan. Project Quality Plan, aspirational vision is The Draft Mooloolaba Master Plan provides a clear, The feedback received provided a clear understanding Inception and Tour to be Australia’s most compelling and unique vision for the future of Mooloolaba of the highly valued qualities of this place and their over the next 20 years and proposes initiatives for aspirations for the future of the beachfront town. A Communication Plan sustainable region. short, medium and long term change. The Master Plan The Draft Master Plan will guide the maturing of the town, 2015 presents a transformative vision that involves place- Review Background Studies, Mar - Apr A place that is vibrant, green and specific planning and design principles that will be drawing upon Mooloolaba’s natural strengths (celebrating 1 STAGE Best Practice Analysis supported by a staging and implementation strategy. the ocean and river) and building upon its diverse qualities, diverse with communities that are such as its high amenity, coastal urbanity, and local, Develop Engagement clean, accessible and inclusive. The Draft Master Plan consists of domestic and international leisure and tourism appeal. Presentation Materials four interrelated elements: The Draft Master Plan demonstrates that balanced The Sunshine Coast prides / Vision growth can be achieved by creating a sensible itself on its outstanding open / Principles mix of public realm improvements supported by Establish Community Engagement Plan / sustainable redevelopment opportunities harnessed Strategies and Places space and waterways and by integrated transport solutions. The outcome seeks B / Projects to enhance the simple, authentic qualities that typify aspires to create places that; Community Engagement Phase 1 2015 Mooloolaba has been the focus of numerous planning Mooloolaba and preserve the essence of this place 1 AGE Apr - Jun / Are resource efficient and studies, investigations, and infrastructure works since whilst providing for year-round and long-term vitality. ST the endorsement of the Maroochy Plan 2000 and the Key Findings and Recommendations environmentally sensitive subsequent Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014. Process / Embrace creative techniques Under the Sunshine Coast Operational Plan 2014-2019, The development of this Draft Master Plan has followed Mooloolaba is identified as one of five priority towns a five stage process, as illustrated opposite. Community and smart technology to within the region that is to undertake a comprehensive engagement was a critical component of Stage 1. improve quality of life planning and design review. The is intended to promote The initial stage included background reviews and Draft Master Plan innovative urban design, place development, and best practice analysis, as well as, a guided site 2015 place management outcomes that will set a strong Jul - Aug investigation. Following on from this, the community 2 STAGE / Create an engaging and Urban Design Advisory Panel Review strategic direction for the future of Mooloolaba, whilst engagement process was undertaken. inclusive public realm maintaining natural assets and enhancing lifestyle. Participants of the consultation period were asked via Drawing on previous Enquiry by Design workshops, survey and public open-day event for feedback on and tying in existing projects and studies, what they love about Mooloolaba, what they would key project opportunities were developed for change, and what their vision for the future of the Community Engagement Phase 2 stakeholder and community consultation. town would be. A two-day workshop and one-on-one This document demonstrates how this previously conversations were had with key stakeholder groups, Sept AGE 3 AGE undertaken work has been advanced to form a providing a broad range of opportunities and challenges 2015 Creative Review holistic Draft Master Plan for Mooloolaba. experienced by local traders, accommodation providers, ST educational institutions, community and environmental The Draft Master Plan has been developed by groups, event organisers, tourism operators, and Key Findings and Recommendations employing the principles and practices of a place developers. These details have provided significant making process. The fundamentals of place making input into the initiatives of the Draft Master Plan. aim to seek genuine and detailed feedback from the community, business traders, key stakeholders, and A second phase of community engagement in September visitors through an interactive engagement process. This provides an opportunity for the community to review the Final Master Plan Draft Master Plan and provide feedback on its direction. 2015 STAGE 4 STAGE helps to establish a better understanding of the core Oct - Dec values, needs, and hopes for the future as expressed The feedback received will again help to inform and by the local community. Community participation in the finalise the delivery of a Master Plan for Mooloolaba. 4 Objectives Relationship to Existing Studies A number of previous site specific studies and recent Similarly, a range of related projects have informed In addition, the following strategic Planning and Sunshine Coast Council’s projects have been carried out within the Mooloolaba the development of the Draft Master Plan, including: Tourism documents have also been reviewed and used Master Plan Area. This report looks to build upon to guide the development of the Draft Master Plan; objectives for the Mooloolaba / and integrate these previous studies into a holistic Sunshine Coast Light Rail, Shaping / Master Plan are to: vision for Mooloolaba with principles and strategies our Future Report - 2014 Sunshine Coast Corporate Plan 2014-2019 that will inform high quality and achievable transport, / The Spit Futures Plan - 2009 / Sunshine Coast Regional Council – Mooloolaba • Capitalise on the future public realm, built form and economic outcomes. / Brisbane Road Widening – Preferred Centre Background Planning Report - October 2012 Concept Layout - September 2011 / Sunshine Coast Regional Economic direction for Mooloolaba The following studies have informed the scope and / Mooloolaba to Minyama Cycleway, River Development Strategy 2013 – 2033 direction of this Draft Master Plan and have been to become an outstanding Esplanade Section – December 2014 / Sunshine Coast Tourism Opportunity reviewed and refined through further stakeholder Master Plan 2009-2017
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