58 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 Appendix 2: Detailed network blueprint

The Sunshine Coast covers over 229,072 ha of land. It contains a diverse range of land forms and settings Existing including , rural lands, rivers, lakes, beaches Local recreation park and diverse communities within a range of urban and District recreation park rural settings. Given the size and complexity of the Sunshine Coast open space, the network blueprint Sunshine Coast wide recreation park provides policy guidance for future planning. It addresses existing shortfalls in open space provision as Sports ground well as planning for anticipated requirements responding Amenity reserve to predicted growth of the Sunshine Coast. Environment reserve The network blueprint has been prepared based on three Conservation estate planning catchments to assist readers. Specific purpose sports The three catchments are: Urban Development Area Sunshine Coast wide – recreation parks, sports under ULDA Act 2007 grounds, specific purpose sports and significant Existing signed recreation trails recreation trails that provide a range of diverse and Regional Non-Urban Land Separating unique experiences for users from across the Sunshine Coast from to Sunshine Coast. Caboolture Metropolitan Area Community hub District – recreation parks, sports grounds and Locality of Interest recreation trails that provide recreational opportunities boundary at a district level. There are seven open space planning districts, three rural and four urban. Future !( Upgrade local recreation park Local – recreation parks and recreation trails that !( Upgrade Sunshine Coast wide/ provide for the 32 ‘Localities of Interest’ within the district recreation park Sunshine Coast. !( Local recreation park The network blueprint for each catchment provides an (! District recreation park overview of current performance and future directions by category. ^_ Sunshine Coast wide recreation park

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7 Council is progressively implementing the Blueprint. For the latest statistics contact Council.

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Current performance Recreation trails The Sunshine Coast currently has over a 50 ha of • complete Coastal Pathway Strategic Plan Sunshine Coast wide recreation parks and approximately • continue planning for significant recreation trails. 80 ha of Sunshine Coast wide sports grounds. These are generally concentrated close to the coast to support the Amenity major population areas. Most of the existing Sunshine • continue to investigate opportunities to support and Coast wide facilities are heavily used and are close to develop inter-urban and intra-urban separation. capacity. Opportunities to expand are limited due to the Specific purpose sports adjoining residential or commercial land uses and the • progress the planning for ‘Difficult to Locate Sports’ high cost of quality urban land. • continue to investigate alternative and new sites for: The Sunshine Coast also contains the Maroochy • model aeros Bushland Botanic Gardens which is located in a natural • motocross setting. Open space assessment has identified a significant shortfall in the amount of Sunshine Coast wide • clay target shooting discipline recreation parks to meet the needs of the anticipated • driver and rider education and training. population. There is also a desire to establish larger Green belt parks away from the heavily used and prone coastline. • regional non-urban land separating Sunshine Coast from Caboolture and Brisbane (inter-urban). Future directions# Recreation parks • continue to investigate the development of additional Sunshine Coast wide recreation parks at Marcoola, Maroochydore, Palmview, Meridan Plains, Kawana, , Caloundra South, and Maleny. These parks to provide opportunities for larger community gatherings and passive recreation opportunities to reduce pressure on the existing coastal parks network and contribute to the amenity of the Sunshine Coast • master plan recreation parks at Mooloolaba Spit to reduce impacts of on-site car parking on recreation park capacity • prepare a master plan for the three main Coolum parks to maximise recreation, social and cultural opportunities • continue management of Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens • continue to manage Kings Beach and Cotton Tree. Sports grounds • continue to investigate the development of Sunshine Coast wide sports grounds at Doonan, Marcoola, Palmview, Caloundra South and Meridan Plains to provide opportunities for larger sporting events across a range of codes on the Sunshine Coast • continue management of Kawana Sports Precinct and Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex.

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Recreation parks, sports grounds and recreation trails provide greater recreational opportunities than those servicing the smaller catchment of ‘Localities of Interest’. There are eight districts that service the Sunshine Coast.

6 Caloundra – Kings Beach – Moffat 1 Beerwah Beach – Shelly Beach 14 Glass House Mountains – Beerburrum 11 Currimundi – Aroona – Battery Hill – – Coochin Creek – North Dicky Beach

Rural 1 20 Landsborough – Mount Mellum 15 Golden Beach Urban A 33 Peachester – Crohamhurst – Booroobin – 21 Little – Caloundra West – Wootha Meridan Plains – Bells Creek

4 Bli Bli – Rosemount and district 34 Pelican Waters

16 Ilkley – Eudlo and district 26 Mooloolaba – Alexandra Headland

18 Kureelpa – Kiamba 28 Mountain Creek

22 Maleny – Witta – North Maleny 39 Sippy Downs – Palmview Urban B

23 Mapleton – Flaxton – Obi Obi 43 Wurtulla – Buddina and district

27 Mooloolah – Diamond Valley – 5 Buderim – Kuluin – Mons – Kunda Park Rural 2 Balmoral Ridge – Bald Knob

29 – Burnside and district Urban C 25 Maroochydore

32 Palmwoods – Chevallum – Montville – 7 Coolum Beach – Mount Coolum – Hunchy Yaroomba – Point Arkwright

38 Reesville – Conondale – Kenilworth 24 Marcoola – Twin Waters – Pacific Paradise – Mudjimba Urban D 42 Woombye 36 Peregian Springs 2 Belli Park – Cooloolabin – Gheerulla – Coolabine

12 Doonan – Weyba Downs – Verrierdale

13 Eumundi – Eerwah Vale – North Arm – Rural 3 Bridges

44 Yandina – Yandina Creek and district

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Localities of Interest Future directions# Recreation parks 1 Beerwah • investigate opportunities to increase the capacity of Turner Park, Beerwah 14 Glass House Mountains – Beerburrum – Coochin Creek – Bribie • consider a district recreation park south west of Beerwah Island North • progress the planning for a district recreation park in Glass House Mountains

Rural 1 20 Landsborough – Mount Mellum with the sports ground to provide increased recreation opportunities. Sports grounds 33 Peachester – Crohamhurst – Booroobin – Wootha • progress the planning of a district sports ground to accommodate forecasted demands created by growth in the district Current performance • consider developing the capacity of Glass House Mountains district sports The district contains the Glass House Mountains and substantial areas of forestry ground through master planning and rural lands. The district provides an entrance to the Sunshine Coast from the • consider implementing the recommendations of the Peachester Sports south and its larger open spaces provide a defining inter-urban break. There is Ground Master Plan as required over time anticipated to be a need of larger district recreation parks and sports grounds to • consider the implementation of the master plan for Landsborough Sports meet the needs of predicted population growth. Recreation trails are located on Ground and Skippy Park State land including within the Glass House Mountains and Dularcha National Parks complete the Beerwah Sports Ground Master Plan review. and around Ewen Maddock . Amenity • investigate opportunities to support the development of the Greater Glass House Mountains green belt utilising open space • larger parcels of recreational open space to support and contribute to the inter-urban separation to the south.

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Localities of Interest Future directions# Recreation parks 4 Bli Bli – Rosemount and district • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in Palmwoods 16 Ilkley – Eudlo and district • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the Mapleton area 18 Kureelpa – Kiamba • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park near Kenilworth • review the capacity of Quota Park and improve connection with Petrie Park 22 Maleny – Witta – North Maleny and Nambour community hub 23 Mapleton – Flaxton – Obi Obi • review the capacity of a district recreation park near Diddillibah • develop capacity of Olsen Mill Park to a district recreation park and master 27 Mooloolah Valley – Diamond Valley – Balmoral Ridge –

Rural 2 plan Bald Knob • prepare a master plan for Ewen Maddock District Recreation Park 29 Nambour – Burnside and district • consider the implementation of Maleny Community Precinct Master Plan 32 Palmwoods – Chevallum – Montville – Hunchy • continue to manage Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the south of 38 Reesville – Conondale – Kenilworth Nambour. 42 Woombye Sports grounds • investigate the establishment of a district sports ground in Bli Bli Current performance • investigate the establishment of a district sports ground to service The district contains the , forest reserves, national parks, canelands Maroochydore and a number of rural communities. The district possesses shortfalls in district • investigate the establishment of two district sport grounds in Nambour area recreation parks and sports grounds which will be exacerbated by a small amount • investigate the establishment of a district sports ground west of Sunshine of future growth in the district. An extensive network of trails currently exists within Motorway, Bli Bli State land. • investigate the establishment of a district sports ground at the Maleny Community Precinct • prepare a master plan for Victory Park, Woombye • investigate improving capacity of the Palmwoods Sports Grounds • review the master plan for the Mooloolah Valley Country Club • monitor demand for Witta Sports Ground. Amenity • larger parcels of recreational open space to support and contribute to the inter-urban separation.

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2 Belli Park – Cooloolabin – Gheerulla – Coolabine Recreation parks • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the Belli Park area 12 Doonan – Weyba Downs – Verrierdale for recreation and trail head opportunities 13 Eumundi Eerwah Vale – North Arm – Bridges • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the Dunethin Rock Rural 3 area 44 Yandina Creek district • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the Ninderry area • consider the preparation of a master plan for Dick Caplick Park, Eumundi, to Current performance better integrate with the town centre and adjacent uses. The locality contains significant amenity features including Mount Ninderry, Blackall Sports grounds Range and Mount Eerwah. This district is currently undersupplied with district • investigate the establishment of a district sports ground in the northern recreation parks and sports grounds. This will be exacerbated by future growth. Doonan locality to provide for existing and future demands Recreation trails are predominantly on State land including Parklands. • improve usage of the Yandina Sports Complex. Amenity Reserves • larger parcels of recreational open space to support and contribute to the inter-urban separation.

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6 Caloundra – Kings Beach – Moffat Beach – Shelly Beach Recreation parks • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the vicinity of the 11 Currimundi – Aroona – Battery Hill – Dicky Beach Bruce Highway and Caloundra Road 15 Golden Beach • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the community hub at Pelican Waters as part of the next stage of the town’s development

Urban A 21 Little Mountain – Caloundra West – Meridan Plains – • investigate the establishment of an additional district recreation park in the Bells Creek north east of the Pelican Waters locality 34 Pelican Waters • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in Caloundra • advocate for ten district recreation parks as part of the Caloundra South Current performance Structure Plan The district is diverse with coastal/foreshore parks and trails that provide for • consider developing Frank McIver Park over time into a district recreation park popular local and tourist usage. The district has an under provision of district complementary to sporting facilities. recreation parks and sports grounds at present. This will be exacerbated as Sports grounds population increases. Existing coastal parks are constrained in size, limiting • investigate the establishment of two additional district sports grounds capacity to expand to provide for recreation activities requiring larger spaces. To • advocate for eight district sports grounds as part of the Caloundra South the south and west State forest contributes to the inter-urban break. A significant Structure Plan recreation trail through this area is the Coastal Pathway. • consider the implementation of Central Park Master Plan, Caloundra. Provide passive recreation facilities and ensure that sport and active recreation outcomes are maintained through the redevelopment • consider implementing Reserve 1000 Master Plan • continue to develop Meridan Fields Master Plan • investigate Pelican Waters Sports Ground in accordance with planning documentation. Amenity • larger parcels of recreational open space to support and contribute to the inter-urban separation.

2 Sunshine CoastOpen SpaceStrategy 2011 72 Urban B Future directions# Localities of Interest Recreation parks 26 Mooloolaba – Alexandra Headland • establish two district recreation parks as part of the Kawana Waters 28 Mountain Creek Development Agreement • establish five district recreation parks as part of the Palmview Structure Plan 39 Sippy Downs – Palmview Urban B • investigate the provision of a district recreation park for the Sippy Downs 43 Wurtulla – Buddina and district Community Precinct • identify opportunities to acquire land in the Alexandra Headlands area to establish a district recreation park Current performance • review master plans for Mountain Creek to improve recreational capacity and The district is bordered by the ocean and the Mooloolah River to the south. diversity for the surrounding community. Intra-urban breaks are provided by Mooloolah River National Park. Parks such as Emerald Woods Park and Cannon Park contribute to providing a green screen Sports grounds along the Sunshine Motorway. The district is generally undersupplied for both • establish three district sports grounds as part of the Palmview Structure Plan recreation parks and sports grounds. Undersupply will be exacerbated with • establish a sports ground as part of the Brightwater development projected growth. Mooloolaba has an acute shortage for both recreation parks and • identify opportunities to acquire land to compensate for losses arising from the sports grounds. There is a limited supply of recreation trails in this district. Kawana MMTC corridor and vegetation constraints Waters Development Agreement has provided a significant network of parks and • continue to develop MOU with the University of the Sunshine Coast for shared trails. use of facilities. Amenity • larger parcels of recreational open space to support and contribute to the inter-urban separation.

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Localities of Interest Future directions# Recreation parks 5 Buderim – Kuluin – Mons – Kunda Park • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the north 25 Maroochydore • investigate the establishment of three district recreation parks in Urban C Maroochydore/Buderim • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the Forest Glen Current performance area This district contains a highly developed urban form. It is bordered by the ocean • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the Maroochydore to the east and the Maroochy River to the north. The Buderim escarpment with its Principal Activity Centre urban forest provides visual amenity to the higher density suburbs to the south and • investigate the establishment of a district recreation park in the east of the east. This district has a significant shortage of district recreation parks and sports district grounds on the Sunshine Coast, with Maroochydore acutely undersupplied. This • prepare a master plan and develop Buderim Central Park is anticipated to significantly increase into the future as densities increase in the Maroochydore area. There is a good supply of district trails in the western part of • prepare a master plan and develop Bradman Avenue Park. the district including the Buderim tramway trail and those within Buderim Forest Sports grounds Park. • investigate opportunities to develop a district sports ground to offset shortfalls in the east and in adjacent localities such as Mooloolaba • consider a master plan for Kunda Park soccer sports grounds • prepare master plans for Elizabeth Daniels and Ballinger Park sports grounds • identify opportunities to acquire land to compensate for losses arising from the Multi Modal Transport Corridor • undertake a precinct planning process on Council controlled land located south/west of the Sunshine Motorway in Maroochydore to determine the preferred long term land uses. Amenity • larger parcels of recreational open space to support and contribute to the inter-urban separation • identify opportunities to retain a vegetated intra-urban break between Kunda Park and the Bruce Highway along the Maroochydore Road.

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7 Coolum Beach – Mount Coolum – Yaroomba – Recreation parks Point Arkwright • investigate opportunities for two district recreation parks in western Coolum • consider developing open space to a natural district recreation park in 24 Marcoola – Twin Waters – Pacific Paradise – Mudjimba Marcoola Urban D 36 Peregian Springs • investigate developing existing open space to a district recreation park in Coolum

Current performance Sports grounds The Maroochy River and Maroochy River National Park provide amenity to • investigate opportunities for two district sports grounds near the Sunshine Maroochydore and Twin Waters. The Mount Coolum National Park, on the Motorway Motorway north of the Maroochy River, provides a high quality intra-urban break between • establish a sports ground at Peregian Springs Maroochydore and Coolum with providing a significant inter- • investigate increasing capacity of existing sports ground at Marcoola urban break further north. Mount Coolum, Emu Mountain and Noosa National Park • prepare a master plan for Coolum Sports Complex, include recreation park are significant landscape features. facilities. This district has an under provision of district recreation parks and sports grounds. Amenity This will increase as the population grows. The coastal parks are constrained in • larger parcels of recreational open space to support and contribute to the size, limiting capacity to expand to provide for recreation activities requiring larger inter-urban separation. spaces. The Coastal Pathway is a significant recreation trail through this district.

Localities of Interest Sunshine Coast Localities of Interest

There are 32 ‘Localities of Interest’ on the Sunshine Coast 1 Beerwah based on gazetted suburbs. 2 Belli Park – Cooloolabin – Gheerulla – Coolabine The 32 Localities of Interest are utilised across the 4 Bli Bli – Rosemount and district Council for the purposes of demographic profiling, character and identity studies and planning. 5 Buderim – Kuluin – Mons – Kunda Park 6 Caloundra – Kings Beach – Moffat Beach – Shelly Beach 7 Coolum Beach – Mount Coolum – Yaroomba – Point Arkwright 11 Currimundi – Aroona – Battery Hill – Dicky Beach 12 Doonan – Weyba Downs – Verrierdale 13 Eumundi – Eerwah Vale – North Arm – Bridges 14 Glass House Mountains – Beerburrum – Coochin Creek – Bribie Island North 15 Golden Beach 16 Ilkley – Eudlo and district 18 Kureelpa – Kiamba 20 Landsborough – Mount Mellum 21 Little Mountain – Caloundra West – Meridan Plains – Bells Creek 22 Maleny – Witta – North Maleny 23 Mapleton – Flaxton – Obi Obi 24 Marcoola – Twin Waters – Pacific Paradise – Mudjimba 25 Maroochydore 26 Mooloolaba – Alexandra Headland 27 Mooloolah Valley – Diamond Valley – Balmoral Ridge – Bald Knob 28 Mountain Creek 29 Nambour – Burnside and district 32 Palmwoods – Chevallum – Montville – Hunchy 33 Peachester – Crohamhurst – Booroobin – Wootha 34 Pelican Waters 36 Peregian Springs 38 Reesville – Conondale – Kenilworth 39 Sippy Downs – Palmview 42 Woombye 43 Wurtulla – Buddina and district 44 Yandina – Yandina Creek and district

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 79 1 Beerwah

Profi le Environment Beerwah is a southern hinterland locality focussed around There are few environment reserves in the locality. State the town of Beerwah. The locality is separated from other land including the Beerwah Forest Reserve helps protect urban areas by large tracts of forest reserve, national key for native species. park and hinterland areas that provide an attractive backdrop to enhance the unique atmosphere of Beerwah Future directions# and contribute to the inter-urban break between Brisbane Recreation parks and the Sunshine Coast. • investigate the establishment of four local recreation parks to meet growth demands Current performance • investigate capacity to respond to growth in western Recreation parks part of Beerwah The proposed rail widening will potentially impact on the • investigate options to offset the loss of Mill Street open space network into the future. Turner Park will need Park to rail widening. increased capacity to address future growth. While there Recreation trails is generally a sufficient area of local recreation park area in the locality, future growth and a catchment shortfall • investigate a recreation trail connecting Beerwah in the western part of town require additional local community hub to environment reserve recreation parks into the future. • investigate a parking area adjacent to Beerwah Forest Reserve, possibly along Roys Road, subject Recreation trails to negotiations with Forestry Plantation . The trail network is fragmented and localised with limited Amenity opportunities within the town. • focus maintenance streetscaping around the Amenity Beerwah town centre/community hub. Local streetscaping is focussed around the Beerwah town centre/community hub.

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Profi le Environment reserves Belli Park is a rural area dominated by the Blackall Range, The locality contains a number of significant environment Mapleton Forest Reserve to the south and east, and rural reserves which protect remnant forest and essential production lands and the to the west. The wildlife . These reserves build on the important surrounding escarpment, State forests and rural lands contribution of Mapleton Forest Reserve to the long term provide a significant backdrop setting for this area. The protection of local biodiversity. setting provides a high quality amenity experience for people touring through the coast’s hinterland. The open Future directions# space in the area provides opportunities for recreation Recreation parks park and recreation trail users. • investigate upgrading Belli Creek Park to a district recreation park to support trail activities and serve Current performance as a local and district recreation park. Recreation parks Recreation trails The locality has sufficient local recreation parks. At • continue to seek opportunities to link the recreation present there is a shortfall in district recreation parks. trail network around Mapleton Forest Reserve and Recreation trails Kenilworth and connect with trail heads within the recreation parks A substantial recreation trail network exists within Mapleton Forest Reserve that provides for horse riding, • investigate parking areas for trails. mountain biking and walking.

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Profi le Future directions# This locality is situated between Nambour and the coast Recreation parks and adjacent to the Maroochy River. It includes the • establish a local recreation park at Parklakes town of Bli Bli. The canelands, Maroochy River, Blackall • identify opportunities to improve physical and visual Range escarpment and Mount Ninderry provide the main links from Tasol Park and amenity reserve to the amenity features. shopping centre

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82 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 5 Buderim – Kuluin – Mons – Kunda Park

Profi le Environment reserves Buderim is set on a plateau overlooking Maroochydore The locality contains an extensive network of to the east, Sippy Downs to the south, Kuluin and Kunda environment reserves that helps protect significant Park to the north. The Buderim escarpment with its urban species including the Buderim Holly. Foote Sanctuary has forest provides substantial amenity to the higher density a long community connection while Buderim Forest Park suburbs to the east and south. The steep escarpment provides a reminder of the rich diversity of species and surrounding Buderim contains a number of environment landscapes across the region. reserves (most notably Buderim Forest Park). Future directions# Current performance Recreation parks Recreation parks • investigate the establishment of a local recreation Currently the north eastern part of the locality is well park to address growth for demands supplied with recreation parks. Currently, there is poor • investigate the development of local recreation park provision of local recreation parks west and north facilities in sports ground redevelopments west of Buderim. Smaller local commercial centres • investigate capacity to respond to growth of a (community hubs) at Kunda Park have restricted access number of amenity reserves on the southern and to adjacent parks. western escarpment Recreation trails • identify opportunities to improve physical and visual Buderim Forest Park and Foote Sanctuary contain a links between parklands and North Buderim shops. number of recreation trail experiences. Local trails are Recreation trails located at Eggmolesse Environment Reserve, Pensey • investigate extending the Buderim Forest Walk Court Environment Reserve Park and Kuluin Recreation • investigate a mountain bike skills park Park. The historic Buderim Tramway is also located in this locality. • improve trail signage in the area.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 83 6 Caloundra – Kings Beach – Moffat Beach – Shelly Beach

Profi le Environment reserves This locality includes the Caloundra business centre The network includes a number of high profile reserves which meets the higher order retail, business and including the Ben Bennett Botanical Park and the Tooway community needs for much of the Caloundra City Esplanade. Environment reserves within the locality community and surrounding neighbourhoods. Significant also help protect important coastal habitat particularly natural features include Pumicestone Passage, the associated with Tooway Creek. distant Glass House Mountains, Caloundra Headland and the beaches. Bulcock Street streetscapes provide an Future directions# attractive central feel, while civic spaces such as Felicity Recreation parks Place provide a green heart to the locality. • investigate the establishment of four local recreation parks to address growth demands Current performance • consider the capacity for local recreation park Recreation parks functions within Central Park. The provision of recreation parks is significantly below Recreation trails the average for the Sunshine Coast and this will become • investigate opportunities to identify, link, complete more pronounced as growth continues. and upgrade trail sections within the locality and Recreation trails as recommended in the Coastal Pathway Strategic A significant section of Coastal Pathway is established Plan. and heavily used from Kings Beach to Moffat Beach. Ben Bennett Botanical Park provides a network of walking paths linked to Central Park.

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84 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 7 Coolum Beach – Mount Coolum – Yaroomba – Point Arkwright

Profi le Environment reserves Predominantly coastal and urban, the area is defined A significant portion of the Noosa Maroochy Wallum by its beaches, proximity to Noosa National Park in the Area occurs within the locality. A number of environment north and the distinct character of Mount Coolum. Mount reserves protect key remnants and complement Coolum National Park is the dominant feature of the important areas of State land including sections of the locality. The Coastal Pathway is popular and well used, Noosa National Park. with some sections still to be resolved to provide a quality recreation trail experience. To the west the vegetation Future directions# along the Sunshine Motorway and canelands provide a Recreation parks substantial intra-urban break. • investigate the establishment of two local recreation parks in the northern and western parts of Coolum Current performance • consider a local recreation park to be created in the Recreation parks industrial estate The coastal recreation parks in Coolum are under • investigate the development of three local recreation pressure, reflecting the localities’ popularity and a parks. significant shortfall in recreation parks. Local recreation Recreation trails parks are generally small or poorly configured. North Coolum has a significant undersupply of local recreation • investigate development of recreation trails utilising parks. existing open space including the informal pathway located on the western side of Stumers Creek Recreation trails • improve trail signage on existing trails and upgrade The Coastal Pathway between Coolum and Point the cliff top walk around Point Arkwright. Arkwright is a very popular. Mount Coolum National Park and Emu Mountain also contain well-used walking trails.

# Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations. Noosa National Park

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Profi le Future directions# Currimundi is a coastal urban area. Given the highly Recreation parks developed urban form and the low topographic relief, • investigate the establishment of a local recreation maintaining and preserving the valuable open space park network is critical to the amenity of the local community. • develop local recreation opportunities on existing The riparian corridor is a significant feature of the locality. open space.

Current performance Recreation trails Recreation parks • identify opportunities to link and expand the recreation trail network There is a significant shortfall in the recreation parks which will increase as the population grows. • identify opportunities to expand the existing trail network. Recreation trails Amenity The Coastal Pathway runs from Dicky Beach through to • recognise and appropriately protect the Cur rimundi Lake, providing a high quality experience. contributions of amenity reserves (e.g. corner Environment reserves Buderim Street and Nicklin Way). The network of environment reserves in the locality is focused around the Lake Currimundi catchment. Leacy’s Bushland Reserve protects important coastal remnants and helps buffer Lake Currimundi from adjacent urban development. Coondibah Creek Reserve also protects key habitat for native species.

Amenity Local amenity is provided by streetscaping, amenity reserves, street trees along the Nicklin Way and riparian corridors, in Kawana. # Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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86 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 12 Doonan – Weyba Downs – Verrierdale

Profi le Environment reserves This locality is predominantly rural containing rural The locality contains a network of environment reserves residential areas, natural bushland and a mixture which protect important wetlands, riparian forest and of caneland and agricultural uses. The area is wallum vegetation. These reserves help support larger topographically diverse and set in the foothills of the areas of State land including sections of Noosa National Blackall Range and Mount Eerwah with Noosa National Park. Park and Lake Weyba located to the north east. The Amenity area is serviced by the adjacent towns of Eumundi and Peregian Springs. Doonan has a small community hub Amenity is provided by the Blackall Range and Mount with a general store and café. Eerwah with Noosa National Park and Lake Weyba located to the north east. Current performance Future directions# Recreation parks Recreation parks The locality currently has a small shortfall in local recreation parks which will increase slightly with • investigate the establishment of a local recreation population growth. park to respond to growth demands. Recreation trails Recreation trails • identify opportunities to link and expand the There are no signed recreation trails within this locality, recreation trail network however there is an extensive network of unsigned tracks • investigate the existing unsigned informal trails located within the Eumundi Conservation Park and a within the Verrierdale Rise North bushland area. number of unformed roads.

# Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 87 13 Eumundi – Eerwah Vale – North Arm – Bridges

Profi le Environment reserves The locality is dominated by Mount Eerwah, the hinterland There are few environment reserves in the locality. State escarpment and rural lands. Eumundi markets, located lands including the Maroochy Forest Reserve and Mount in the Eumundi town centre provide a significant tourist Eerwah Conservation Park help protect native species and economic feature for the area. The hills and ranges and vegetation communities. provide much of the amenity for the region. The Sunken Amenity Gardens provide an attractive amenity reserve at the town centre which is further enhanced by the Eumundi Significant amenity is provided by surrounding streetscape. The other main town in the locality is North agricultural lands, national parks and Mount Eerwah. The Arm, south of Eumundi. heritage listed trees, streetscaping, the Sunken Gardens and Clem Park provide local amenity to the town centre. Current performance Future directions# Recreation parks Recreation trails Dick Caplick Park is the main recreation park for the area. There is a lease over the central section which is • identify opportunities to create a recreation trail and used to accommodate the Eumundi markets. Further link to the nearby Eumundi Conservation Park land to the south and east is provided for market parking. • investigate development of a Eumundi Town Circuit utilising Council land. Sports grounds Amenity Eumundi Showgrounds provide a limited range of sport • continue to protect and forward plan for the heritage opportunities in the locality. listed trees along Memorial Drive. Recreation trails There are no recreation trails within this locality.

# Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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88 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 14 Glass House Mountains – Beerburrum – Coochin Creek – Bribie Island North

Profi le Amenity The locality includes the railway townships of Glass Provided substantially by State managed lands to the House Mountains and Beerburrum. The land use is south. distinctly rural with forest reserves and national parks contributing to the overall amenity. The landform of the Future directions# area is generally characterised by a coastal lowland plain, Recreation parks interrupted by the Glass House Mountains. This locality • investigate the establishment of three local makes a substantial contribution to the scenic amenity of recreation parks. the Sunshine Coast and the inter-urban break between Recreation trails Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. • investigate opportunities to plan and develop Current performance recreation trails within the Glass House Mountains locality in partnership with the State Government. Recreation parks A distribution shortfall exists for local recreation parks south east of the Bruce Highway. This will be exacerbated by future growth.

Sports grounds The locality contains the Glass House Sports Ground.

Environment reserves While there are limited environment reserves within the locality, significant environmental values are protected primarily on State land. Pumicestone Passage and the Glass House Mountains are iconic features of the Sunshine Coast and help protect species with international significance. # Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations. (!(!(!( !

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 89 15 Golden Beach

Profi le Future directions# Golden Beach is characterised by a coastal lowland plain Recreation parks which falls within the Pumicestone Passage catchment. • investigate the establishment of two local recreation The linear nature of the urban development at this parks to address a distribution shortfall in the north location means that the beach provides amenity along its and north west length. Development of Golden Beach is characterised • enhance opportunities for a civic space as part of by single detached dwellings on conventional sized lots. community hub.

Current performance Recreation trails Recreation parks • identify opportunities within the community hub to improve physical and visual connectivity between There is currently a shortfall in local recreation parks to parklands, trails, social infrastructure and the service the communities in the north west and west of Coastal Pathway the locality. • continue to implement the Coastal Pathway. Recreation trails The Coastal Pathway runs along the foreshore for the length of this locality from Lameroch Canal to Leech Park.

Environment reserves The network of environment reserves is limited in the locality. Russell Barker Park helps protect important habitat for a range of native species.

Amenity Amenity is primarily provided by the beach and coastline.

# Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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90 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 16 Ilkley – Eudlo and district

Profi le Recreation trails Ilkley is a rural location centred around the township of There are recreation trails located within the Maroochy Eudlo. The locality is characterised by undulating landform Botanic Gardens, the Eudlo Federation Walk and the that contributes to a rural green wedge surrounding the Jowarra Walk, located within the Beerwah State Forest. urban areas. The undulating hillsides and rural lands There may be some impacts on Eudlo Federation Walk provide significant amenity to the locality. The locality from the proposed rail upgrade. contains the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens. Amenity Current performance The key amenity features in Eudlo are the Federation Walk Reserve and Rosebud Street with its cenotaph and Recreation parks landscaped streetscapes. The locality is projected to have a slight deficit in recreation parks into the future. Future directions# Botanic gardens Recreation parks Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens are a regional • investigate the establishment of a local recreation botanic gardens with walking trails and established park to accommodate growth. garden areas. They are popular with visitors and contain Recreation trails many significant features including the Sculpture Garden. • investigate options to establish mountain bike trail Environment reserves links in open space areas around Parts of the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens and the adjacent Tanawah Tall Gums Conservation Area are • investigate opportunities to protect, upgrade and important environment reserves. extend Eudlo Federation Walk.

# Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 91 18 Kureelpa – Kiamba

Profi le Future directions# The locality is a rural living area located on the foothills of Recreation parks the Blackall Range. The location contains rural land, forest • retain and protect existing provision of recreation reserve and a number of State controlled water bodies. parks, including Jack Harrison Park. The Blackall Range escarpment dominates the west and Recreation trails riparian corridors transverse the area. • investigate a partnership approach to recreation Current performance trails with State agencies to encourage use of Wappa Dam, Kiamba Falls and Mapleton Forest Recreation parks Reserve Local recreation parks are located in the south of the • advocate for improved parking and signage for locality to service rural residential areas. Jack Harrison Kiamba Falls and upgrade trail. Park, at Wappa Dam, is popular for day trips and as a tourist destination; it also serves as a local park to surrounding rural communities. A number of the local recreation parks are co-located with environment reserves and bushfire brigades.

Recreation trails The majority of recreation trails in this area are located on State land.

Environment reserves Large areas of State land including sections of the Mapleton Forest Reserve and Maroochy Forest Reserve help protect important vegetation and native fauna. Environment reserves are largely restricted to the southern portion of the locality around Kureelpa. # Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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92 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 20 Landsborough – Mount Mellum

Profi le Environment reserves This locality includes the rural township of Landsborough A significant network of environment reserves and State which is situated at the southern entrance of the Blackall lands, including Dularcha National Park help protect key Range. Landsborough is known as a historic township habitats supporting a high diversity of native species, with sites of cultural heritage value. This township has a including many listed as rare or vulnerable. Large areas business centre and existing and committed urban areas. of remnant and regrowth vegetation across the locality The areas surrounding the Landsborough township are also protect the water quality of Ewen Maddock Dam. rural residential and rural lands. The landform is generally flat to gently undulating, reflecting its location within the Future directions# coastal plain. The northern portion of this area is within Recreation parks the catchment of Ewen Maddock Dam. • consider a local recreation park to the south of Ewen Maddock Dam to improve water access Current performance • investigate the establishment of three local Recreation parks recreation parks There is anticipated to be a slight shortfall in local • identify opportunities for a local recreation park in recreation park provision as the locality grows, as well as the town centre in the community/historical precinct. a current distribution shortfall in local recreation parks in Recreation trails the north west and south east of the locality. Vidler Park is likely to be impacted by the proposed rail corridor • investigate a trail network circuit utilising the upgrade. Dularcha rail trail and the Ewen Maddock Dam trails • investigate the establishment of a recreation trail Recreation trails between Beerwah and Landsborough. Dularcha Trail is a significant trail within Dularcha National Park. It contains historical features such as the old rail tunnel. There is an extensive network of trails located around Ewen Maddock Dam.

# Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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Profi le Future directions# With the exception of the foothills of Little Mountain Recreation parks adjacent to Caloundra Road and the ridgeline along • advocate for local recreation parks in Caloundra Sugarbag Road, landform in this locality is characterised South by a coastal lowland plain. The north west includes the • investigate the establishment of five local recreation Mooloolah River floodplain. The south east includes the parks in the northern part of the locality. Bells Creek area. This area also contains the Urban Development Area of Caloundra South which will create Recreation trails additional demands on the open space network. • investigate a series of recreation trails utilising existing pathways in the Caloundra West area, Current performance establishing linkages both north and west. Recreation parks Growth demands will increase pressure for recreation parks to address shortfalls in adjacent localities.

Recreation trails There are no formal recreation trails within this locality, however some minor informal tracks are located primarily along drainage lines.

Environment reserves A number of significant environment reserves occur in the locality. The Jill Chamberlain Bushland Reserve and Drinnan’s Ecological Reserve help protect remnant vegetation and a range of habitats for native species.

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94 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 22 Maleny – Witta – North Maleny

Profi le Future directions# This area includes the Maleny township and plateau. Recreation parks The township is characterised by variable topography • consider options to address local recreation park with moderate to steep slopes surrounding the traditional distribution shortfalls in the network business centre. A combination of undulating rural • continue to improve a local recreation park at Witta landscape and rugged terrain creates a dramatic and picturesque rural setting. • implement the recommendations of the Maleny Community Precinct Master Plan. Current performance Recreation trails Recreation parks • consider the implementation of the Maleny Maleny is well provided for local recreation parks, Community Precinct Master Plan to improve however there are a number of areas that have poor integration with the town centre. proximity to recreation parks across the locality.

Recreation trails Maleny contains the popular Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve with its informative environmental interpretative trails. The Baroon Pocket Dam and associated walking trails is also located in this locality.

Environment reserves Environment reserves are limited in this locality. The iconic Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve is a valuable natural asset which provides refuge for many native species, drawing significant tourist numbers annually. Remnant and regrowth vegetation, including sections of the , help protect water quality in # Baroon Pocket Dam. Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 95 23 Mapleton – Flaxton – Obi Obi

Profi le Environment reserves The character of the locality is dominated by national A cluster of environment reserves are located in close parks, rural land on the western escarpment and the proximity to Mapleton and the adjacent escarpment. landscape elements on the Main Range Road. The areas These reserves, together with significant areas of State amenity is well serviced by the surrounding national park land including sections of Mapleton Forest Reserve and and escarpment areas. Mapleton’s streetscape, Delicia Kondallila National Park, provide important upland refuge Road Gardens and Smith Memorial Park contribute to the for native species. village atmosphere and provide amenity to the township. Mapleton community hub supports rural living areas in Future directions# Flaxton and Spring Pastures. Recreation parks • investigate the establishment of a local recreation Current performance park. Recreation parks Sports grounds Mapleton currently has an adequate level of provision • monitor sports demand into the future. for local recreation parks, however growth will create Recreation trails demand for additional district recreation parks to service surrounding localities. • identify opportunities to link and expand the recreation trail network Sports grounds • investigate opportunities to develop the Delicia Mapleton Sports Reserve is the major sports ground Road downhill mountain bike track. in the locality. Demand for sports grounds appears stable with surrounding localities providing major sports grounds.

Recreation trails The majority of recreation trails are located on State land and provide a range of trail experiences and # opportunities. Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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96 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 24 Marcoola – Twin Waters – Pacifi c Paradise – Mudjimba

Profi le Recreation trails This coastal locality is predominantly residential, with There are two signed walking tracks within the Maroochy some rural areas west of the Sunshine Motorway. There River Conservation Park, the Coastal Pathway runs along are two larger local community hubs (Pacific Paradise a substantial section of the coastline and the Town of and Mudjimba), as well as smaller hubs at Marcoola and Seaside has a limited number of pathways available for Town of Seaside. Mount Coolum provides a dramatic recreational use. backdrop to most parts of the area. The Maroochy River Environment reserves and Maroochy River National Park provide significant amenity to the Twin Waters community to the north. The The locality falls within the nationally significant Noosa vegetation on either side of the Sunshine Motorway, north Maroochy Wallum Area. Recognised for its species of the Maroochy River, provides substantial amenity diversity, this area comprises significant remnants and gives a high quality intra-urban break between protected within key environment reserves and State Maroochydore and Coolum. lands including Mount Coolum National Park.

# Current performance Future directions Recreation parks • investigate options for a local recreation park to address network shortfalls. This locality is under provided for both local and district recreation parks at present. This will be exacerbated as Recreation trails the population grows. The coastal recreation parks are • identify opportunities to link the Coastal Pathway to constrained in size, limiting the capacity to expand to community hubs via the open space network provide for recreation activities requiring larger spaces. • identify opportunities to link and expand the recreation trail network.

# Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 97 25 Maroochydore

Profi le exception of important reserves adjacent to Eudlo Creek, Maroochydore is the Principal Regional Activity Centre the network is small and fragmented. for the Sunshine Coast. The locality is defined by the # Maroochy River to the north, the ocean to the east and the Future directions Buderim escarpment to the west. Recreation parks • investigate the establishment of two local recreation Current performance parks as part of the master planned community in Recreation parks western Maroochydore Maroochydore is substantially undersupplied for both • investigate the establishment of two local recreation local and district recreation parks. Maroochydore parks to activate the community hub currently lacks a central park, characteristic of larger • investigate the development of a local recreation urban centres. Cotton Tree Park is heavily constrained by park infrastructure highlighting the shortage of recreational • investigate the establishment of a local recreation space in the locality. park in the Maroochy Principal Activity Centre. Recreation trails Recreation trails The Coastal Pathway has a number of sections requiring • consider development of recreation trails contained completion. within the Maroochy Structure Plan and investigate opportunities to develop the existing trail network. Amenity Amenity The beaches, Maroochy River, vegetation along Sunshine Motorway and Buderim escarpment contribute to local • protect existing amenity reserves on Aerodrome amenity. A number of amenity reserves and streetscapes Road. reduce the visual impact of the urban environment.

Environment reserves Development within the locality has limited the opportunities to establish environment reserves. With the # Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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98 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 26 Mooloolaba – Alexandra Headland

Profi le Future directions# Mooloolaba is an important tourist and commercial Recreation parks hub containing shopping, tourist and residential • consider options to establish a local recreation park accommodation, and a harbour that supports the in the north west. commercial fishing industry for the region. Proximity to the • consider options to develop two local recreation ocean is reflected through vistas and access to water. parks

Current performance • investigate shared recreation opportunities with schools. Recreation parks Recreation trails There is a shortage of local and district recreation parks in the locality with the key parks in the locality focussed • identify opportunities to link and expand the in the Mooloolaba Spit area. These are heavily used and recreation trail network are under increasing pressure to respond to greater • identify opportunities to improve existing trails demand for recreational space. through Alex Forest, Lake Nelson Park and around Emerald Woods Environmental Area. Recreation trails The Coastal Pathway at this locality is well used; there are also a number of existing urban recreation trails around Emerald Woods Park and within Nelson Park.

Environment reserves Development within the locality has limited the opportunities to establish environment reserves. With the exception of a few high profile reserves including the Alex Forest Conservation Area and Point Cartwright, the network is relatively small and fragmented.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 99 27 Mooloolah Valley – Diamond Valley – Balmoral Ridge – Bald Knob

Profi le Future directions# This locality includes the township of Mooloolah and Recreation parks the upper Mooloolah River flood plain, west of the • investigate options for a local recreation park in the Bruce Highway. The township of Mooloolah has a small northern part of the locality to offset a catchment community hub with adjoining residential and rural shortfall residential areas. The locality includes Ewen Maddock • seek compensation for potential losses from Martin Dam which is a major recreational and scenic resource. Rungert Park and Mooloolah Recreation Reserve through the proposed rail upgrade. Current performance Recreation trails Recreation parks • identify opportunities to extend Dularcha Rail Trail Mooloolah township has an appropriate level of local into Mooloolah recreation parks. There are a number of areas that do not have appropriate proximity to local recreation parks. • investigate linking Dularcha Rail Trail to Ewen Maddock Dam Recreation trails • investigate further development of the Mooloolah The Dularcha Rail Trail and Ewen Maddock Dam trails River Trail. located in the Landsborough locality extend into this locality. The underdeveloped Mooloolah River Trail is also located within this locality.

Environment reserves The environment reserves within the locality protect key habitat for a diverse range of native species, including some listed as rare or vulnerable. The network, together with areas of State land including Dularcha National Park, help protect water quality in Ewen Maddock Dam.

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100 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 28 Mountain Creek

Profi le Recreation trails This locality is defined by Mountain Creek, the motorway A number of recreation trails are provided in the and the Mooloolah River National Park to the south. It Mountain Creek Environment Reserve. is surrounded by national parks, environment reserves and riparian corridors. There are a number of amenity Future directions# reserves dotted through the estate that support the Recreation parks urban trails network. There is also a high degree of • establish six local recreation parks as part of streetscaping on local streets. There is no central Bundilla Lakes/Brightwater Estate community hub to the area. The Brightwater development • consider options to develop a local recreation park will add additional population and parks to the south of in the Glenfield’s area. the locality. Recreation trails Current performance • identify opportunities to utilise existing pathways Recreation parks and open space areas and improve connections to community hubs and adjacent localities. While the locality appears to be well provided with local recreation parks, many of these parks are constrained either by large central water bodies or poor drainage, limiting their capacity. There is a shortfall in district recreation parks which is expected to increase into the future.

Environment reserves The locality protects significant environment values through a network of environment reserves and adjoining open space. The Mountain Creek Conservation Area and adjacent Mooloolah River National Park offer long term protection for a range of threatened plants, animals and # Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation vegetation communities. and capital works and operational considerations.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 101 29 Nambour – Burnside and district

Profi le Environment reserves Nambour is located on the railway line and as a town The locality has a relatively broad network of established in the 19th century, reflects earlier settlement environment reserves, predominantly sited in semi patterns. The recreation park network is dispersed, with rural areas surrounding Nambour. Reserves to the west a number of substantial parks in the vicinity of the town of the locality are particularly significant in relation to centre. The township is characterised by the Blackall biodiversity value. Range escarpment and surrounding hills. Future directions# Current performance Recreation parks Recreation parks • consider options to establish a civic space to There is a significant proximity gap for local recreation support the development of the community hub parks in south east Nambour. There is an existing • investigate the establishment of a local recreation shortfall in district recreation parks which is anticipated park in the south east to address shortfalls. to increase. Recreation trails Amenity • identify opportunities to formalise existing tracks in Park, Cilento Park and adjacent national parks Cilento Park and establish a local Nambour circuit contribute to the broader amenity of the locality. incorporating Petrie Creek and Quota Park, subject Nambour possesses a large number of amenity reserves to the Nambour Master Plan and streetscaping treatment in the town centre. • investigate a larger Nambour circuit and identify Recreation trails opportunities to link Nambour and Mapleton Forest Local recreation trails are present in several reserves, Reserve. such as Cilento Park, however there are gaps in linking the open space network within Nambour itself, limiting potential use in some of these spaces.

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102 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 32 Palmwoods – Chevallum – Montville – Hunchy

Profi le Environment reserves The locality includes major open space features A cluster of environment reserves is located in close and dramatic natural features such as Eudlo Creek proximity to Palmwoods. The network is further National Park, Kondalilla National Park and the Blackall represented to the west of Montville, adjacent to the Range escarpment. The surrounding undulating rural Kondallila National Park. landscapes and Blackall Range provide high amenity. The main towns include Palmview and Montville, both of Future directions# which feature community hubs. Recreation parks • consider opportunities for a local recreation park Current performance and civic space in the town centre to activate the Recreation parks community hub in Palmwoods Current supply of local recreation parks is sufficient, • consider opportunities for a local recreation park in however there will be a shortfall as the population the north east to address growth requirements increases. District recreation parks are currently • consider opportunities for a local recreation park in undersupplied. Kolora Park is under direct threat from the south east to address a catchment shortfall. rail widening. Russell Family Park is centrally located to Recreation trails the town of Montville and has the capacity to continue developing as a key recreation and social space for the • identify opportunities to link and expand the region. recreation trail network.

Recreation trails The Sunshine Hinterland Great Walk and Kondalilla Falls Walk are located on State land in the western portion of this locality.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 103 33 Peachester – Crohamhurst – Booroobin – Wootha

Profi le Environment reserves The rural township of Peachester provides a community The network includes a number of large and significant hub and is located adjacent to the escarpment of the environment reserves which help protect key habitat D’Aguilar Range. The surrounding rural lands, D’Aguilar for a number of rare or vulnerable species. North of Range, forest reserves and national parks provide a Peachester the network adjoins State land, including significant amenity setting for the locality. The forest Crohamhurst Conservation Park. reserves provide a range of recreation trail opportunities. Rural residential subdivision adjoins the township, with Future directions# most of this development located to the north. The Recreation parks balance of the locality is largely undeveloped with rural • continue to negotiate a local recreation park and activities and rural living being the predominant land integrate into the community hub uses. • investigate opportunities for the provision of a local Current performance recreation park north of the town to address a catchment shortfall. Recreation parks Recreation trails The locality is generally well provided for recreation parks • investigate the development of the Stanley River except for an area of rural residential development to the Park Walk. north. There is a need for a local recreation park close to the town centre.

Recreation trails There are no existing formal recreation trails within this locality, as well as a few informal trails within the southern part of this locality.

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104 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 34 Pelican Waters

Profi le Environment reserves Pelican Waters is a coastal community located south Environment reserves in the locality are largely restricted of Golden Beach. It includes multistorey residential to Pumicestone Passage and . These reserves development in a small number of locations. The area help protect the values associated with the Moreton is serviced by an existing shopping centre which forms Bay Marine Park and RAMSAR listed wetlands in part of a District Activity Centre. Further stages of Pumicestone Passage and the Marine Park. development are planned for this locality. Future directions# Current performance Recreation parks Recreation parks • continue to negotiate two local recreation parks as There is a shortage of recreation parks in the west of the part of the next stage of the town’s development. locality. Recreation trails Amenity • consider signage and promotion of the extension to the Coastal Pathway. Amenity is provided by the Bells Creek riparian area, the golf course in the west and Pumicestone passage. A substantial number of significant streetscapes exist throughout the community.

Recreation trails The Coastal Pathway still needs further sections completed in this locality. It is currently being extended south.

Riparian areas Protection of the long term viability of the riparian system adjacent to Pumicestone Passage is critical in this locality. # Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 105 36 Peregian Springs

Profi le Environment reserves Peregian Springs is a residential area dominated by low The network is dominated by a large reserve to the density housing. It is bordered by Noosa National Park to west of Peregian Springs with a number of reserves the north, south and east and environment reserves on to the east. These areas protect sensitive vegetation the western side. The environment reserves to the west communities including coastal heath and provide a natural background setting. The ridgelines to which support high species diversity. The network the south and west and Emu Mountain to the east frame provides an important buffer for the Noosa Maroochy the area. Wallum Area.

Current performance Future directions# Recreation parks Recreation parks The area contains five local recreation parks. There is • investigate the establishment of two local recreation a requirement for additional parks to address future parks near Havana Road West growth; there is a shortfall in district recreation parks. • consider a civic space within the community hub. Amenity Recreation trails Emu Mountain and surrounding national parks contribute • identify opportunities to connect fragmented to external amenity while the golf course, extensive elements of the recreation trail network and develop streetscaping and remnant taller trees contribute to links to the Coastal Pathway. immediate amenity features.

Recreation trails There are currently no signed recreation trails within this locality, however the design of the main access drive, proximity of amenity reserves and wide footpaths in key areas combine to provide the features of an urban recreation trail network. # Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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106 Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 38 Reesville – Conondale – Kenilworth

Profi le Future directions# Reesville is a predominantly rural locality that contains Recreation parks agricultural lands, forest reserves and national parks. • identify opportunities for Little Yabba Creek Park to Kenilworth and Conondale are the main towns in the area. provide local recreation park facilities and support The predominately State managed open space network trail access to adjacent State land provides for a diverse range of trail and adventure tourism • continue to recognise the diversity of the opportunities. playground in Kenilworth Town Park as an attractive local and district feature. Current performance Recreation trails Recreation parks • investigate opportunities to link and complete Both towns have town parks that make significant recreation trail sections to activate the open space contributions to their community hubs. There is a shortfall network and to provide shorter circuit opportunities. in larger recreation parks in this locality and adjacent localities to support a more diverse range of activities.

Recreation trails The Great Walk is located within this locality. The majority of recreation trails are focussed in State managed lands. There are gaps in the trail network that limit links between larger State reserves.

Environment reserves Environment reserves are limited due largely to the representation of State lands including the and Maleny National Park. The network includes Kenilworth Bluff which protects significant biota, geology and landform. # Future directions are subject to Council's prioritisation and capital works and operational considerations.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 107 39 Sippy Downs – Palmview

Profi le Environment reserves Sippy Downs – Palmview is a rapidly developing The network of environment reserves helps protect residential area with the Mooloolah River National Park sensitive riparian vegetation particularly along Sippy and the University of the Sunshine Coast as significant Creek. Important areas of State land fall within the features of the locality. Palmview will provide an ultimate locality including Mooloolah River National Park and population of up to 17,200 people. Palmview Conservation Park. The network is expected to increase as Palmview is developed. Current performance # Recreation parks Future directions The northern eastern corner of the Sippy Downs area will Recreation parks have an undersupply of local recreation parks into the • continue to negotiate the establishment of future. There is also a shortfall in recreation parks for the recreation parks as part of Palmview Structure Plan broader district. • investigate the establishment of a park in Sippy Downs. Amenity Recreation trails Sippy Downs contains significant amounts of landscaping as streetscapes and water sustainable • develop the recreation trail network incorporated urban design. within the Palmview Structure Plan • identify opportunities to develop local trail network Recreation trails opportunities to activate the local open space The urban recreation trail network is currently focussed network. in and around the Chancellor Park Lake system; there are gaps in the network. There are pathway links to the Mooloolah River National Park trail network.

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Profi le Amenity Woombye is dominated by a rural character, provided by Streetscapes are a characteristic of the Woombye agricultural land and escarpment settings. The township community hub. of Woombye has wider streets with streetscaping and uniform street trees along its length. There are a number Future directions# of amenity reserves located in Woombye. The town Recreation parks serves as a community hub for the locality. • investigate the establishment of a local recreation park in the north east Current performance • investigate the establishment of additional local Recreation parks recreation parks through embellishment, boundary While current provisions for local recreation parks realignments, trail co-location and land agreements are adequate, there is a distribution shortfall of local • identify opportunities from the rail widening project recreation parks in the north east. The main town parks to improve capacity of local recreation parks to are within the investigation area of the rail widening support the community hub. project. Recreation trails Recreation trails • identify opportunities to develop a local trail circuit No recreation trails currently provided, however there are and investigate opportunities to cross the Nambour opportunities to develop an urban based trail from the Connection Road. town centre.

Environment reserves Despite the limited representation of environment reserves in the locality there are a number of important areas which help protect sensitive riparian vegetation associated with Petrie Creek.

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Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 109 43 Wurtulla – Buddina and district

Profi le Recreation trails This locality includes the neighbourhoods of Buddina, Existing trails are located on State land within the Minyama, Warana, Bokarina, Wurtulla, Parrearra and Kathleen McArthur Conservation Park and the Coastal Birtinya. Most of the locality is developed for residential Pathway also passes through this locality with substantial housing or committed to development for residential sections yet to be completed. housing. A large part of the area is intended to be Environment reserves developed over the next 15 years as the final stage of the Kawana Waters master planned community. The area Environment reserves within the locality are limited to also includes a major community hub at Kawana Town areas adjacent to the Mooloolah River National Park. Centre, as well as a number of small community hubs that # provide local services. The south eastern point contains Future directions Currimundi National Park. Recreation parks • continue to implement recreation parks as part of Current performance the Kawana Waters Development Agreement. Recreation parks Amenity While the locality has a sufficient quantity of local • investigate opportunities to protect the amenity recreation parks at present there are existing gaps in the values of the Nicklin Way. catchment in a number of areas. There is a significant Recreation trails shortfall in district recreation parks in the locality which • investigate the Coastal Pathway ensuring it is will increase with population growth. located upon the best alignment possible Amenity • investigate development of a trail link from Parrearra Significant streetscaping and street tree plantings exist Channel to Mooloolah River along the Nicklin Way. • investigate local recreation trail opportunities.

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Profi le Recreation trails This locality contains substantial canelands and amenity Signed multi-use trails are located at Parklands features such as Mount Ninderry, Maroochy River and Conservation Park. The locality also contains a walking the Blackall Range escarpment with the landscape trail on Mount Ninderry and a section of the Maroochy dominated by Mount Ninderry and the Blackall Range. River Trail. The south arm of the Maroochy River runs to the south of Environment reserves the township and canelands are present in the east. The main town in the locality, Yandina, is located off the Bruce The network includes a number of significant Highway. A number of rural living areas are located to environment reserves associated with Ninderry, Dunethin the east, toward Mount Ninderry and south east toward Rock and Coolum Creek. These reserves together with Dunethin Rock. the broader network and adjoining State lands help protect important local biodiversity. Current performance Future directions# Recreation parks Recreation parks The Yandina locality is currently well provided with local recreation parks. This is anticipated to remain into the • investigate the establishment of additional immediate future. However there is a shortage of larger recreation parks district recreation parks in the locality. • investigate a civic space to activate the Yandina community hub Amenity • Recreation trails Mount Ninderry and the Blackall Range dominate • investigate further development of the Maroochy the Yandina locality. Local amenity is provided by River Canoe Trail the streetscaping and street trees found within the community hub of Yandina. • investigate opportunities to connect Yandina to nearby State land.

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