OUR TOWNS STAGE 3 SUSTAINABLE CENTRES PROGRAM

TIN CAN BAY COOLOOLA COVE

11 SEPTEMBER 2015 - ISSUE A

17/02/2016 2015/2016-Q059 CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION 6. TIN CAN BAY

2. TOWNSHIP LOCATIONS 6.1. INTRODUCTION 6.2. TOWN CONTEXT AND FEATURES 3. PROJECT PURPOSE & SCOPE 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS 4. METHODOLOGY 6.4. PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS 6.5. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION 5. COOLOOLA COVE 6.6. CONSULTATION FINDINGS 5.1. INTRODUCTION 6.7. CONCEPT MASTER PLAN 5.2. TOWN CONTEXT AND FEATURES 6.8. RECOMMENDATIONS 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS 5.4. PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS 5.5. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION 7. APPENDICES 5.6. CONSULTATION FINDINGS 5.7. CONCEPT MASTER PLAN 5.8. RECOMMENDATIONS

Tin Can Bay: Trawler fleet and fishing at the boat ramp.

CONTENT PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 2 1. INTRODUCTION

Gympie is a region of communities with a rich At the time of writing the various completed and and vibrant history and, importantly, a promising ongoing stages of the “Our Towns” program future. With the City of Gympie at its core, were as follows: the network of rural and coastal communities provides important economic support and Completed Planning Stages employment to residents, and offers choice in Stage 1 Kilkivan and Kandanga lifestyle and residential living. Stage 2 Amamoor and Gunalda

Through the “Our Towns” Sustainable Centres Ongoing Planning Stages Program, Gympie Regional Council has Stage 3 Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove committed to undertaking a staged concept Stage 4 Goomeri planning and consultation process to identify a Stage 5 Rainbow Beach range of opportunities to enhance a number of rural and coastal townships within the region. This report summarises the process and outcomes of Stage 3 of the “Our Towns” program, focussed on the adjacent Cooloola Coast townships of Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove.

Cooloola Cove: Mullins Creek Recreation Area.

INTRODUCTION PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 3 The “Our Towns – Sustainable Centres Program” small scale capital works. The concepts seek to aims to assist and support the ongoing strengthen the sense of place and the unique sustainability of the region’s townships as identities of these townships and to improve and attractive and desirable places to live, work, build upon this identity rather than reinvent the recreate and visit. existing character of the townships.

A primary objective of the project is to build This placemaking process has involved upon the existing character and amenity currently consultation with locals and key stakeholders enjoyed by residents and visitors, and to identify so that local knowledge and culture has been cost-effective strategies to strengthen and considered in the process and to ensure that enhance the sense of place and unique identity key recommendations are in accordance of each township. with predominant and realistic community expectations. The program seeks to assist in the ongoing sustainability of each township through an inclusive consultation process to arrive at targetted

Tin Can Bay: Local Centre on Gympie Road.

INTRODUCTION PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 4 2. TOWNSHIP LOCATIONS

The Gympie Regional Council area has an approximate area of 690,000 hectares, is located less than 150km Maryborough north of Brisbane, 90km south of Maryborough, and is in close proximity to the Sunshine Coast. The

estimated resident population of the area is 50,011 Tiaro people as at 30 June 2011 (Office of Statistical Research April 2012). Gympie is the Principal Centre for the Region and is supported by a number of TIN CAN BAY Rainbow Beach smaller coastal and rural townships including Tin COOLOOLA COVE Can Bay and Cooloola Cove, both close to Rainbow Gunalda Beach, located to the northern end of the Cooloola Woolooga Kilkivan Goomboorian Coast. Wolvi Goomeri The Cooloola Coast lies between the Noosa River and GYMPIE Murgon Inskip Point taking in the small townships located on Kin Kin Amamoor the estuarine inlets that feed into Tin Can Bay. Parts Cooran Pomona of the Cooloola Coast lie within the Great Sandy Kandanga Tewantin Cooroy Noosa National Park, which is one of the largest ‘vegetated Imbil sand dune systems’ in the world.

Yandina

The coastal strip of Cooloola features high sand 50km Nambour dunes, coloured sand cliffs, sand-blows, perched Nanango Maroochydore

lakes, high dune rainforests, and over 70kms of Figure 1: Map of Gympie Region, identifying the locations of Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove relative to Gympie and Rainbow Beach. pristine beaches. Whales can be seen offshore between August and October, while dolphins and manta rays are more regular visitors.

TOWNSHIP LOCATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 5 Tin Can Bay: Marina Foreshore. 3. PROJECT PURPOSE & SCOPE

Council committed to undertaking concept planning and consultation The concept master plans are primarily focused on identifying within the 2015/16 financial year, to identify opportunities to enhance opportunities to enhance the quality of the public realm in each town, the Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove townships. and are intended to do the following:

The “Our Towns” – Sustainable Centres Program itself was initially • assist in ensuring the ongoing sustainability of each township established in the 2012/13 financial year with the stated purpose of as attractive and desirable places to live, work, recreate and assisting to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the region’s townships, visit; as attractive and desirable places to live, work, recreate and visit. • improve upon the existing character and amenity currently

enjoyed by residents and visitors; The objective of the program is to prepare concept master plans, undertake community consultation and prepare final recommendations • contribute toward strengthening the sense of place and for ongoing actions, programs and improvement works in each of the unique identity of the townships;

selected townships. • potentially include the addition of small scale, low

maintenance entry statements, street trees, landscaping

and/or street furniture, where considered appropriate; and

• be cost-effective in terms of expenditure versus

community benefit.

PROJECT PURPOSE & SCOPE PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 6 Cooloola Cove: Entry statement signage wall on Bayside Road.

It is through experiencing the public realm that we come to know Community pride, which is at the heart of any sustainable our towns and cities. Whether it is the streets and squares, or the community and an individual’s attachment to his or her town, parks and open spaces, it is these spaces that physically engage is directly influenced by an association with the public spaces, and delight us. including open space, streets and the buildings and the uses that flank them. Well-designed public places have been proven to add economic and social value to communities and to underpin the environmental A key aim of this project was to identify opportunities to enhance performance of our settlements. the physical aspects of the public realm of each township, build on the unique identity of each location, harness community initiatives In small communities, the ability to attract visitors, strengthen and the motivations of active interest groups, and identify the economic investment, improve land values and attract new residents implications of the agreed actions. Achieving value for money in any while maintaining a sustainable population base, can all be linked investment is a prerequisite for all of the recommended proposals directly or indirectly to considerations of urban design and teh and this criteria has been used to filter priorities identified by the quality of the public realm. project team, stakeholders and the community.

PROJECT PURPOSE & SCOPE PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 7 STAGE 1 - 4. METHODOLOGY PROJECT INCEPTION

Internal / This section of the report outlines the stages and attributes were considered and defined including existing Council Feedback methodology followed in the preparation and finalisation land uses and any development applications, township of concept master plans and the associated community history and heritage, identification of community nodes STAGE 2 - consultation stages. DRAFT CONCEPT and key spaces, topography and drainage, vegetation, DEVELOPMENT transport corridors, pedestrian connections, views and STAGE 1 - PROJECT INCEPTION Council adopts Contents vistas, and existing and proposed infrastructure. for Consultation The intent of Stage 1 was to familiarise the project Preliminary plans were prepared to capture and team with the townships and undertake a review of any STAGE 3 - communicate initial design ideas and concepts for the Public Consultation on the relevant documentation and background information. Draft Concept townships that addressed findings of initial site analysis Each township and its surrounds were visited to and investigations. It was intended that the preliminary STAGE 4 - enable the design team to become familiar with the Consultation Review plans would assist in stimulating discussion and new (Priorities & Direction) context, layout and character of each town. A detailed ideas by community members and key stakeholders in Internal / photographic survey of each town was undertaken for Council Feedback the following consultation stages. Indicative imagery of ongoing reference of existing conditions. The project possible outcomes were also prepared as a reference team was also briefed by Council project officers as to STAGE 5 - and discussion point for ongoing consultation. Final Concept Master Plan current issues and any existing and proposed projects of relevance to the two townships. The preliminary plans, feedback forms and supporting Council Adoption information were presented to Council for endorsement STAGE 2 - DRAFT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT for the community consultation process. STAGE 6 - Design Development to inform Future Implementation (FUTURE STAGE) Site analysis was undertaken to inform the preparation These plans and image sheets are included in this report

of preliminary concept plans for both townships. Various in sections 5.4 and 6.4.

METHODOLOGY PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 8 Stage 1 - Project Inception

Internal / STAGE 3 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT CONCEPT Council Feedback

Community consultation for both townships was undertaken In designing the survey feedback forms, emphasis was not Stage 2 - Draft Concept Development in several ways to facilitate community awareness of the only placed on engaging the community to comment on the project and the variety of opportunities to have a say within initial proposed ideas but also to dig a little deeper to discover

Council adopts Contents the time and budget constraints of the project. These a more meaningful understanding of these townships and for Consultation included: encourage the community to come up with their own ideas.

STAGE 3 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF DRAFT CONCEPT • media release and news paper stories / public notices The consultation process proved to be relatively effective

• information flyer / survey feedback form and successful, and the community in both townships had a STAGE 4 - Consultation Review (Priorities & Direction) • project web page range of opportunities to participate in the process. Sections • staffed display days in local community hall Internal / 5.6 and 6.6 summarise the key findings and outcomes of Council Feedback • feedback options by email, telephone, post or drop this consultation process. off to local post office or Council counter STAGE 5 - Final Concept Master Plan

In particular the display days allowed the project team to Council Adoption discuss possible options and ideas with community members

and specific community interest groups. This was a very STAGE 6 - Design Development to inform valuable process and allowed the development of a sound Future Implementation (FUTURE STAGE) understanding and appreciation of local issues, the elements

of the township that the community value and the ways in

which the community interact with the township.

METHODOLOGY PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 9 Stage 1 - Project Inception STAGE 4 - CONSULTATION REVIEW AND DETERMINATION STAGE 5 - FINAL CONCEPT MASTER PLAN Internal / Council Feedback OF PROJECT PRIORITIES & DIRECTION

Stage 2 - Upon conclusion of the consultation phase the feedback Final draft concept master plans were prepared for each Draft Concept Development forms and other feedback received by email, telephone or town based upon the agreed directions and priorities

post were collated and summarised for each township. determined in Stage 4. These were circulated and discussed Council adopts Contents for Consultation with Council’s internal stakeholders for final feedback and

The feedback was discussed within the project team and response. Refinements were made to the plans to arrive

Stage 3 - with specific project officers from Council. at the final concept master plans included in this report. Public Consultation of Draft Concept

STAGE 4 - A recommendations table was prepared for each township CONSULTATION REVIEW (PRIORITIES & DIRECTION) with broadscale opinion of cost for each of the priority

Internal / actions. The final concept master plan and recommendation Council Feedback table are incorporated into this report in Sections 5.7 and

STAGE 5 - 6.7. FINAL CONCEPT MASTER PLAN

Council Adoption

STAGE 6 - Design Development to inform Future Implementation (FUTURE STAGE)

METHODOLOGY PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 10 Stage 1 - Project Inception

Internal / Council STAGE 6 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT TO INFORM Feedback FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION (FUTURE STAGE)

Stage 2 - Draft Concept Development The intent of this final stage is to undertake preliminary

Council adopts Contents design development of the approved high priority (short for Consultation term) concepts to ensure “fit with site” and to provide

a sufficient level of detail to assess and satisfy project Stage 3 - Public Consultation of Draft Concept feasibility.

stage 4 - Consultation Review (Priorities & Direction) Design development also facilitates a higher degree of accuracy to the opinions of cost for each design Internal / Council Feedback proposal. This allows an effective translation into the

detailed design phase for endorsed priority projects and stage 5 - Final Concept implementation in subsequent financial years. Master Plan

Council Adoption

STAGE 6 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT TO INFORM FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION (FUTURE STAGE)

METHODOLOGY PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 11 5. COOLOOLA COVE SUSTAINABLE CENTRES PROGRAM

COOLOOLA COVE PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 12 5.1. INTRODUCTION

Shop 5, Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre, 46 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Cooloola Cove, Qld 4580 Leased Sat 22-Sep-12 The township of Cooloola Cove is situated subdivision containing lots of approximately approximately 50km (by road) from Gympie, 600m2 – 1,000m2+ was completed between 25km (by road) from Rainbow Beach and lies 2005 and 2008. A small area of rural residential 7km (by road) south of Tin Can Bay. The 2011 and industry lots exists on the southeastern Census reported the population of Cooloola side. Cove to be 2,513. A modern shopping centre, the largest on the Cooloola Cove has developed over time to Cooloola Coast, opened in 2009 containing house the largest population on the Cooloola tenants including Woolworths, pharmacy, Coast. Originally named Cooloola Village, the discount variety store, real estate office, first lots were established in the mid 1970’s. bottleshop, takeaway, newsagent and other specialty stores. Residents enjoy a range of lifestyle choice

Cooloola Cove: Local Centre including Cooloola Cove Shopping centre with larger residential lots between 1,000m2 Other facilities include the Cooloola Cove Billabong Park and Cooloola Cove Veterans’ and Community Hall. – 2,000m2+ in size developed until the early Veterans’ and Community Hall, recreational 1990’s. From around 1992 until 1995, lots parklands, Mullins Creek recreation area and ranging in approximate size between 800m2 footpaths. – 1,000m2+ were created and the most recent

COOLOOLA COVE - INTRODUCTION PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 13 5.2. TOWN CONTEXT AND FEATURES

Mullins Creek Recreation Area Cooloola Cove is located near the Mullins Creek system on predominantly low lying land with some elevated ridges. Several watercourses run through the township into the inlet, and most of them have riparian corridors associated with them creating fingers of vegetation Bayside Road

through the settlement. Bayside Road

The designated Local Centre is located on the corner QE Drive of Queen Elizabeth Drive and Nautilus Drive, directly north-east of Santa Maria Court.

The settlement is located off the main roads of Tin Can Bay Road and Rainbow Beach Road with access points to both of these roads. As a result traffic can travel through Cooloola Cove between the other more tourist

Endeavour Drive Nautilus Drive oriented Cooloola Coast townships.

QE Drive

Land use is primarily detached, low density, residential with 2 major parkland areas (Billabong Park and Investigator Avenue Centenary of Federation Park). There is recreational

access to the foreshore and a wader bird trail via the Figure 2: Cooloola Cove Context and Features. N Mullins Creek Recreation Area at the north eastern LEGEND

termination of Bayside Road. MAIN ROUTE THROUGH TOWNSHIP PARK / RECREATION AREA ALTERNATIVE ROUTE THROUGH TOWN AERODROME ENTRY POINT COOLOOLA COVE VETERANS’ AND COMMUNITY HALL RETAIL / COMMERCIAL

COOLOOLA COVE - TOWN CONTEXT AND FEATURES PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 14 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ENTRY EXPERIENCE - ENTRY OFF RAINBOW BEACH ROAD

Main Roads Signage on Rainbow Beach Road. Main Roads Signage on Rainbow Beach Road at turn off to Cooloola Cove.

Cooloola Cove is fairly consistently signposted by Main The journey is mostly along a designated Gympie Roads signs at the Gympie end of Tin Can Bay Road and City Tourist Drive and is relatively scenic traversing also along the length of Tin Can Bay Road. The lack of a variety of natural landscapes (predominantly open any specific directional signage from Maryborough to woodland and wallum closer to the coast) and man Cooloola Cove was noted several times by residents. made rural landscapes including prominant sections through areas of pine tree plantation. Heading east along Tin Can Bay Road the turn off to Rainbow Beach is signed and then further along

Main Roads Signage in Gympie identifying route to Cooloola Rainbow Beach Road there are several signs that Cove, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach via Gympie City Tourist Drive. indicate the Cooloola Cove turn off.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 15 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ENTRY EXPERIENCE - ENTRY OFF RAINBOW BEACH ROAD

Main Roads Signage at turn off to Investigator Avenue. View heading north-west along Investigator Avenue. Once beyond the forestry plantations the natural Heading towards Cooloola Cove along Queen Elizabeth environment predominates providing Cooloola Cove Drive there is a basic “Welcom to Cooloola Cove” with a natural / environmental context of wallum sign with a Black Cockatoo motif. Apart from this the heath, scribbly gum open forest and casuarina forest eastern entry to the town is relatively unheralded. The patches. turn off into Investigator Avenue and the through route to the Local Centre (Shopping Centre) and Tin The edges of the township are well defined by its Can Bay are very simply signed. bushland setting lending an isolated village type character particularly when entering from the Rainbow For newcomers it is easy to miss this turn and continue Beach direction. along Queen Elizabeth Drive until it terminates another Cooloola Cove Entry Signage on Queen Elizabeth Drive. 600 metres further.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 16 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ENTRY EXPERIENCE - ENTRY OFF TIN CAN BAY ROAD

Cooloola Cove turn off onto Bayside Drive. Cooloola Cove Entry Signage.

Cooloola Cove is quite well signposted at various Heading south along Bayside Drive the journey is points on Tin Can Bay Road along with the other larger through a bushland setting which again reinforces the and more tourist oriented Cooloola Coast townships isolated village feel of Cooloola Cove. of Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach. There is a small scale Cooloola Cove entry sign on The Bayside Road turn off to Cooloola Cove is the western side of Bayside Road. Visually the sign is prominently signed and the feeling of arrival at a not overly prominent in location or arrangement with settlement after travelling “through the bush” is minimal supporting planting or the like. Small tree provided by the presence of the Cooloola Coast plantings do little to highlight the sign relative to the Community Complex, Bowls Club and the small Light scale and backdrop of surrounding vegetation. The Welcome to Cooloola Coast signage on Tin Can Bay Road. Industrial estate accessed by Scullett Drive. Black Cockatoo has again been used as a motif for Cooloola Cove.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 17 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ENTRY EXPERIENCE - ENTRY OFF TIN CAN BAY ROAD

View heading south along Bayside Drive. Bayside Drive: Elevated view towards and across Cooloola Cove township.

There is another “Welcome to Cooloola Cove” sign Bayside Road like many of the roads in Cooloola Cove further along on the eastern side of Bayside Road. (Endeavour Drive, Nautilus Drive and Investigator This sign matches the one located on Queen Elizabeth Avenue and Queen Elizabeth Drive) are long and Drive on the entry route from Rainbow Beach. straight with wide road reserves. Heading into Cooloola Cove the undulating topography provides views to the There is a strong environmental setting particularly south towards the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre on the eastern side of Bayside Road that contributes and further to Cooloola National Park beyond. strongly to the character of the township.

Welcome to Cooloola Cove Entry Sign on Bayside Drive.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 18 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS LOCAL CENTRE

Queen Elizabeth Drive streetscape frontage to Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre The designated Local Centre in Cooloola Cove incorporates the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre, Cooloola Cove Veterans’ and Community Hall, and Billabong Park. The Local Centre designation also takes in lots on the southern side of Nautilus Drive, some of which have been built on for detached housing.

The Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre is the largest shopping centre in the Cooloola Coast area and attracts visitation for weekly shopping and the like from a larger catchment than just Cooloola Cove, including also Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove Local Centre: Billabong Park Access to Billabong Park from Santa Maria Court. Rainbow Beach.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 19 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS LOCAL CENTRE

Nautilus Drive streetscape frontage to Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre The Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre is the The Cooloola Cove Veterans’ and Community Hall largest building in Cooloola Cove particularly the is located off Santa Maria Court and is a modest Wooworths “box” section of the centre. low rise brick building incorporating a hall space as well as commercial grade kitchen, meeting rooms Unfortunately the streetscape frontage of the and toilet facilities. shopping centre to Nautilus Drive is a fairly unappealing blank 2 storey high facade with water Public realm embellishments are basic with only tanks and services enclosures. There is a private standard kerb and channel, bus shelter, post box walkway through from the shops and carpark and pedestrian footpaths around the Local Centre. area to Nautilus Drive that leads to a bus stop There are footpaths along the Nautilus Drive and shelter and Nautilus Drive footpaths. A managed Queen Elizabeth Drive frontages, however there Cooloola Cove: Cooloola Cove Veterans’ and Community Hall notice/advertising board is provided in the arcade are no street trees. Street furniture is limited to a opposite the newsagency. cycle rack and litter bin near the bus stop shelter.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 20 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS LOCAL CENTRE

Intersection of Queen Elizabeth and Nautilus Drives. The intersection of Nautilus Drive and Queen Elizabeth Drive caters for the future continuation of Queen Elizabeth Drive to the South East. The intersection looks unfinished and the expanse of patched asphalt is visually unappealing.

There are recently installed footpath legs that align across Queen Elizabeth Drive, however there is no formal pedestrian refuge to assist crossing to the Local Centre from the eastern side of Queen Elizabeth Drive. Likewise there Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre. Aligned kerb ramps on Queen Elzabeth Drive adjacent Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre. is no direct connection into the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre itself from the footpaths along the Queen Elizabeth Drive frontage.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 21 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS MULLINS CREEK RECREATION AREA

Mullins Creek Recreation Area: Low tide view of Tin Can Bay inlet. Apart from the Mullins Creek foreshore access Cooloola Cove is landlocked from the waters of Tin Can Inlet. Mullins Creek is a quiet and appealing recreation area located off Bayside Drive via unsealed road.

The recreation area provides basic day facilities including picnic shelter, electric barbecue, small public toilets, pathways, tables and seating.

Mullins Creek is designated as a “no camping” Shared pathway at intersection of Queen Elizabeth Drive Unsealed access road to Mullins Creek Recreation Area. and Bayside Road. area however there is evidence of its use for short overnight stays.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 22 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS MULLINS CREEK RECREATION AREA

Mullins Creek: Access to foreshore. Mullins Creek recreation area provides access to a Wader Bird Trail and there is also basic boat ramp access to Tin Can Bay usable on high tides.

There is an interpretive sign located in the park area providing information on the environmental values of the Cooloola Foreshores including saltmarshes, wader (shore) birds and their flyways.

Mullins Creek: Wader bird interpretive signage. Mullins Creek: Park area with facilities. The unsealed section of road that leads to Mullins Creek is partially built over private land.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 23 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ROADS AND PATHWAYS

Creek culvert crossing in Investigator Avenue. Intersection of Investigator Avenue and Nautilus Drives. Creek crossing on Nautilus Drive. The major roads throughout Cooloola Cove are all long and straight with wide road reserves providing long axial views. The road reserves are wide and spacious and usually incorporate drainage swales and overhead power lines, but typically a narrow sealed width and no footpaths or street trees. The only major road with a full length footpath is Nautilus Avenue, whilst the only streets with street tree plantings are located in the more recently developed Coolola Sands subdivision.

Directional signage on Investigator Avenue. Intersection of Endeavour and Bayside Drives. There is a shared bikeway / pedestrian pathway that follows Bayside Drive north out of town and connects through to Tin Can Bay. This appears to be relatively well used and popular recreational link.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 24 5.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ROADS AND PATHWAYS

Footpath on northern side of Nautilus Drive. View east along Bayside Drive. Signage at intersection of Nautilus and Investigator Avenues.

Creek crossing on Nautilus Drive. View west along Investigator Avenue. Typical streetscape in Cooloola Sands subdivision.

COOLOOLA COVE - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 25 5.4. PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS

Future realignment of Avenue tree plantings along 6 Mullins Creek access road Upgrade to Mullins Creek to improve wayfinding to into road reserve area 8 recreation area in line with Local Centre. 2 Foreshore Management Plan Feature planting to highlight Wallum Wildflower Walk existing entry statement. 1 7 with interpretive elements Park upgrades as per alongside realigned Mullins Centenary of Federation and Creek access road * Billabong Park Masterplan. 3 Improved wayfinding to Mullins Creek Picnic Grounds. 4 Bayside Road Pedestrian / cycle linkage to Bayside Road road connection to Mullins Creek Picnic Area. Subject to environmental values and 9 Wayfinding signage and future development layouts. threshold to accentuate 5 Queen Elizabeth Drive direction to Local Centre. Mullins Cooloola Village Creek Airpark

Pedestrian refuge to provide Future open space pedestrian linkage from pathways in and cycle connections to Queen Billabong Park to Creekside Elizabeth Drive. Alignment subject 11 Esplanade trail. to future subdivision layouts. 10 Endeavour Drive Endeavour Local Centre Potential for public art utilising the blank shopping centre wall Future Queen Elizabeth Dve. link 12 facing Nautilus Drive

Potential for community meeting 13 spaces at the Local Centre with seating, shade trees and public art

Avenue tree plantings along 14 Nautilus Drive to improve Nautilus Drive wayfinding to Local Centre. Investigate potential partial

lot purchase to allow Queen Elizabeth Dr. Wayfinding signage and 16 15 pedestrian connection. threshold to accentuate through route and direction Wayfinding signage and to Local Centre. Avenue tree plantings along 18 threshold to accentuate Investigator Avenue to improve current through route and wayfinding to Local Centre. Street Tree Note 17 direction to Local Centre Final street tree locations would be subject to traffic sightline and clear zone requirements, footpaths, local drainage elements and services locations (eg. overhead power and underground services). Investigator Avenue

Place Design Group Pty Ltd Cooloola Cove DATE PROJECT NO. REVISION DWG NO. Unit 7, Level 1, 9 Capital Place N 13/07/2015 2015016 D CC SK01 Birtinya, QLD, 4575 ‘Our Towns’ Stage 3 Australia Concept Ideas Discussion Plan T + 61 7 5499 6188 F + 61 7 5499 6711 COOLOOLA COVE - PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 26 5.4. PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS - IMAGERY

COOLOOLA COVE - PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS - IMAGERY PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 27 5.5. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

An initial consultation display was held on 21 July 2015 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Cooloola Cove Veterans’ and Community Hall in Santa Maria Court.

The Concept Ideas Discussion sheets for both townships as included in this report in Section 5.4 and 6.4 were on display with 4 x members of the project team attending to discuss these with the community. The local elected Councillor was also in attendance. A second display was held on 25 July 2015 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon, again at the Cooloola Cove Veterans’ and Community Hall.

The consultation material and feedback forms were also made available on Council’s website and the Tin Can Bay Library Consultation display, 25 July 2015 Consultation poster with public comments. from 21 July to 7 August. By close of the consultation period 20 feedback forms had been received in addition to 2 written submissions concerning Cooloola Cove

Consultation display, 25 July 2015 COOLOOLA COVE - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 28 5.6. CONSULTATION FINDINGS

“Mullins Creek is Cooloola Coves water The Feedback Forms and written submission were Key directions were determined based upon front and therefore very important” summarised with results grouped and tabulated careful consideration of the intent of the “Our “ Extra seats on the long to enable more detailed analysis. Towns” program, the likely budget available path from Tin Can Bay to Cooloola Cove...“ to the program and putting aside the types of Graphs representing key questions and findings infrastructure that are typically funded from “Finish channel and kerbing working out from Woolworths“ are shown on the following pages of this report other Council or State programs. along with interpretive discussion. The recommended Key Directions arising as a “Easy natural existinance…..” There was a wide range of issues raised with result of both consultation with the community limited consensus on what the respondents and with other stakeholders in Council were “Room to move, bigger blocks and quiet lifestyle...“ considered to be the priority issues or preferred identified as follows (in no particular order): improvements. • Wayfinding related improvements “ Stagnant Creeks are a problem…” In general the impression was gained that the • Footpath and cycleway improvements community preferred infrastucture improvements • Pedestrian refuge connections to bring their town up to the standard of similar • Mullins Creek environment related trail(s) “ Quiet and bird friendly, I am a conservationist...“ places. • Mullins Creek Recreation Area enhancements

Roads, drainage, kerb and channel, footpaths “A footpath the length of Investigator Avenue would make and connections from residential areas through cycling much safer...” creek corridors to provide better access to the local centre were all issues that were mentioned. “Love to hear the birds, walk to creeks and cycle the bush areaswher possible... “

COOLOOLA COVE - CONSULTATION FINDINGS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 29 5.6. CONSULTATION FINDINGS

LOCAL CENTRE: NUMBER OF VISITS / WEEK LOCAL CENTRE: PURPOSE OF VISIT LOCAL CENTRE: GETTING THERE Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

>9 Times Socialise Once Walk Dog 5% 5% 7% Chemist 7 Times 4% 11% 11% Bicycle Twice 17% 21% Read Notices 4% Newsagent 5 Times 11% 11% Business 4%

Car Walk 56% 27%

3 Times Shopping 10% 59%

4 Times 37%

COOLOOLA COVE: BEST FEATURES When questioned as to the best features of Cooloola Cove the Figure 6 most common response was the “quiet” nature of the place. This

9 was followed by related characteristics such as the open/large 8 blocks, the environmental setting and access to natural areas. The 7 6 Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre is also a popular feature of the 5 township. 4 3 2 Most respondents visit the Local Centre at least 4 times per week 1 (64%) with shopping being the main purpose of the visit (59%). 0 People also visit the Local Centre to socialise, read local notices and Hall Quiet Buses Unique

Airstrip walk their dog. Most people travelled to the Local Centre by car Markets Peaceful Parkland No Hotel Important Tidy Yards Waterways Cycle Paths Cycle Army Camp Army although a relatively high percentage (44%) used active transport Shopping Ctr Shopping Environment Rainbow/TCB Country Living Off Main Roads Shop, Hall, Park Shop, Hall, Low Crime Rate (walking or cycling). Friendly/Trusting Close to Amenities Open/Large Blocks Access Nature to Areas

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COOLOOLA COVE: MAIN PRIORITIES Figure 7 When asked to select their main priorities for Cooloola Cove from a specific list on the feedback form, the most frequent selection 20 18 related to “Footpath Connections” (27%) and “Cycle Connections” 16 (14%). The next most important priority to respondents was the 14 “Mullins Creek Picnic Area” (13%). 12 10 8 “Entry Statement and Signage” was somewhat important followed 6 by “Street Trees and Shade” and “Seating” generally. Despite 4 “Public Art” being mentioned more than once either verbally, 2 0 recorded on display posters by various attendees at the consultation events or in writing in their submissions, it was only selected once.

A range of other priorities were identified by respondents on the feedback forms and these are listed in no particular order opposite

COOLOOLA COVE: OTHER PRIORITIES at Figure 8. Figure 8

Directional signage Street Lighting near Industrial Area Complete Queen Elizabeth Drive Seating Drainage and Kerbs Endeav. / Queen Eliz. Dve Intersection Tidy Vacant Land Litter Bins Walking & Cycle Group Trail Dog Park Meeting Spots / Rest Stations Trial Free Camping Improve boat access to bay Cleanout Creeks Traffic Calming (Bayside Rd) Youth Services Officer Street Lighting Tourist Information Footpath along Endeavour Dve Public Transport Bayside Rd Bikeway Scullet Drive Precinct

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COOLOOLA COVE: TOP PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS / IDEAS Respondents were requested to select their preferred concepts and Figure 9 - Numbers 1-18 cross reference to the Concept Ideas Discussion Plan CC SK01 ideas from the pre-prepared Concept Ideas Discussion Plan (refer 18. Wayfinding Investigator / QE Dve page 26). 17. Investigator Avenue Trees 16. Ped Connection 15. Wayfinding at Investigator / Nautilus The concept of a wildflower walk (#7) near Mullins Creek was quite 14. Nautilus Avenue Trees popular although more detailed site inspection has revealed that 13. Meeting Spaces there are no particularly outstanding wildflower values here to be 12. Public Art at Shop Ctr capitalised upon. 11. Ped Refuge near Billabong Pk 10. Future Connections 9. Ped/Cycle Links Mullins Ck The next rank of improvements included a street tree avenue along 8. Upgrade Mullins Ck Rec Area Investigator Avenue (#17), incorporation of a pedestrian refuge 7. Wildflower Walk near Billabong Park (#11) and wayfinding at the intersection of 6. Mullins Rd Realign Queen Elizabeth Drive and Endeavour Drive (#5). 5. Wayfinding at QE Dve / End Dve 4. Mullins Creek Wayfinding 3. Park Upgrades Wayfinding in general was a consistently selected proposal Figure 10 2. QE Drive Avenue Trees although locations were not consistent. Park upgrades in keeping 1. Planting at Entry Statement with the Cooloola Cove Centenary of Federation and Billabong 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Park Landscape Master Plan was ranked alongside pedestrian COOLOOLA COVE: OTHER IMPROVEMENTS / IDEAS connections from residential areas to the Local Centre across creek Figure 10 corridors, street trees along Nautilus Drive and walking / cycle trails Better signage to Cooloola Cove Sports Precinct to Mullins Creek. Widen Investigator Avenue Maintain Amenity Raise Footpaths Kerb and Channel / Drainage A range of other ideas were proposed and are listed opposite at Seal Mullins Creek Access Road Access to Local Centre from Residential Figure 10. Seating at the Veterans’ Community Hall Swim Hole at Mullins Creek Pathways along Investigator Ave Seating on pathway to Tin Can Bay

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Feature planting to highlight Realignment of Mullins existing entry statement. 1 Creek access road into road Wader Bird Walk infrastructure 6 5 reserve area improvements in line with Foreshore Management Plan Seating along Bayside Drive section of the shared walk Upgrade to Mullins Creek 7 and cycle path at 0.5 to 1km Park upgrades as per 3 recreation area in line with spacings. 2 Centenary of Federation and Foreshore Management Plan * Billabong Park Masterplan. Improved wayfinding to Mullins Creek Picnic Grounds. 4 Investigate pedestrian / 8 cycle linkages, subject to environmental values and Bayside Drive Bayside Road future development layouts.

Seating along Bayside Drive section Wayfinding cues to 11 of the shared walk and cycle path at accentuate direction 0.5 - 1km spacings. 2 to Local Centre. Queen Elizabeth Drive Mullins Cooloola Village Creek Airpark Pedestrian refuge island to line 9 up with pathways. Investigate direct link into shopping centre. Pedestrian refuge to provide linkage from pathways in Future open space pedestrian Billabong Park to Creekside and cycle connections to Queen 12 Esplanade trail. Elizabeth Drive, subject to future

Endeavour Drive Endeavour development approvals. Local 10 Centre Street tree plantings and street furniture to assist in better Future Queen Elizabeth Dve. link 13 defining the Local Centre.

14 Wayfinding cues (signage, tree plantings, threshold) to accentuate through route and direction to Local Centre.

Street Tree Note Nautilus Drive Final street tree locations would be Investigate potential for subject to traffic sightline and clear zone pedestrian connections to the Local Centre. 17 requirements, footpaths, local drainage 18 Wayfinding cues (signage, elements and services locations (eg.

tree plantings, threshold) to Queen Elizabeth Dr. overhead power and underground services). accentuate through route New footpath along Investigator 16 Street tree plantings along and direction to Local Centre. Avenue connecting to existing Investigator Avenue to improve Legend footpath along Nautilus Drive 15 wayfinding and highlight creeklines Indicative trail seat locations Indicative street tree plantings Proposed pedestrian refuge Proposed wayfinding element Investigator Avenue Investigator Avenue

Place Design Group Pty Ltd Cooloola Cove DATE PROJECT NO. REVISION DWG NO. Unit 7, Level 1, 9 Capital Place N 12/10/2015 2015016 B CC SK01 Birtinya, QLD, 4575 ‘Our Towns’ Stage 3 Australia Concept Master Plan T + 61 7 5499 6188 F + 61 7 5499 6711

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COOLOOLA COVE

After considering the improvements outlined in the PLAN REF. # RECOMMENDED PROJECTS concept for alignment with community input, available 14 Wayfinding elements and plantings at intersection of Nautilus Drive and Investigator Avenue. budget, potential for transformation and increased 9,12 Pedestrian refuges connecting to the Local Centre. amenity, it is recommended that the following are the 13 Street tree plantings and street furniture to assist in better priority improvements (as budgets across the entire ‘Our defining the Local Centre precinct. 15 New footpath connection along Investigator Avenue starting at Towns’ Program allows): intersection with Nautilus Drive to connect with existing footpath Nautilus Drive footpath linkage. 2 Seating along Bayside Drive section of the shared walk/cycle path to Tin Can Bay - suggested spacing of 500 to 1000 metres. Use 500m spacing within the first 1.5km of pathway nearest to the Local Centre. Consult with local residents regarding preferred locations prior to installation. 17 Investigate potential for pedestrian linkage from residential area at Golden Hind Avenue to the Local Centre

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TIN CAN BAY PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 35 6.1. INTRODUCTION

Tin Can Bay is a small coastal township situated Residents and visitors to Tin Can Bay currently approximately 50km (by road) northeast of enjoy an extensive range of facilities including, Gympie on the Cooloola Coast. The 2011 but not limited to, a State School (prep to year Census reported the population of Tin Can 10), parks, playgrounds, community swimming Bay to be 1,994. pool, library and hall, medical services, a range of shopping and accommodation options, Situated in a serene waterfront setting a marina and several boat ramps, as well as focusing on a partial peninsula formed by an annual seafood festival, dolphin feeding, Snapper Creek and the southern end of the fishing and boating holidays being prominent Great Sandy Straits, Tin Can Bay’s origins attractions. are in a combination of timber, fishing and boating industries, with tourism assuming a greater prevalence in recent years.

Tin Can Bay: Feeding the Dolphins

TIN CAN BAY - INTRODUCTION PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 36 6.2. TOWN CONTEXT

Norman AND FEATURES Point

Tin Can Bay township is located on deep but narrow sheltered Tin Can Bay inlet on a peninsula between the inlet and Snapper Creek. Tin Can

Bay Road is the single road in and out of the township. Snapper Creek

The town is almost surrounded by water with extensive foreshore areas Tin Can which are a significant feature of the township. The main marina and Inlet boat ramp are located at Norman Point at the tip of the peninsula. A smaller public boat ramp is located at Crab Creek to the south.

The Local Centre straddles Tin Can Bay / Gympie Road and to the east Wes Mitchell the Dolphin Shopping Centre and shops along Dolphin Avenue. to the Park west it includes the land parcels fronting Gympie Road. Communit facilities are generally clustered around Lions Park and include an RSL Club and Hall, Library and parklands. Wes Mitchell Park located opposite is the main public parkland in town. Undeveloped Community Purpose land on the corner of Gar Street and Gympie Road is used for monthly markets. The annual Seafood Festival is held in this area.

LEGEND Country & Golf Club TIN CAN BAY / KIDD STRAIGHT / GYMPIE ROAD

ENTRY POINT CAFE / TAKE AWAY

Crab COMMERCIAL / RETAIL AREA GOLF COURSE Creek

LIBRARY MARINA / WHARF PRECINCT

STATE PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY HALL Tin Can Bay Road / Kid Straight

DOLPHIN FEEDING TREATMENT PLANT N

Figure 11: Tin Can Bay Context and Features. TIN CAN BAY - TOWN CONTEXT AND FEATURES PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 37 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ENTRY EXPERIENCE

Tin Can Bay Road with pine plantations. Welcome to Cooloola Coast signage on Tin Can Bay Road. Tin Can Bay Road is the main road out to the town from Gympie and is the only way in and out of the settlement.

Tin Can Bay along with Rainbow Beach is well signposted from Gympie by Main Roads signage. The road leads straight to Tin Can Bay without deviation required and signage directing travellers to Rainbow Beach and Cooloola Cove directs off this main route.

Once past the Cooloola Cove turn off at Bayside Drive it is a long straight drive into the township past various outlying recreational facilities (such as the local Model Main Roads signage on Tin Can Bay Road at Veterans’. Main Roads signage on Tin Can Bay Road just before Bayside Drive turn off to Cooloola Cove. Plane Club and Gun Club facilities).

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 38 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS ENTRY EXPERIENCE

Tin Can Bay entry signage on Golf Course frontage. Kidd Straight looking North East.

Similar to Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay feels somewhat The town is relatively easy to navigate as Tin Can Bay isolated by its bushland surrounds. There is a feeling becomes Gympie Road and then The Esplanade leading of spaciousness due to the width of the main road straight through to Nelson Point. The foreshore also corridor and the setback of the vegetation. provides a useful wayfinding cue.

There is an elaborate entry statement / sign located on the frontage of the Tin Can Bay Country and Golf Club. The sign is quite prominent being on the western side of the road and backdropped by scribbly gums and open views across the golf course.

Tin Can Bay Road before Rifle Fish Road

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 39 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS LOCAL CENTRE

Tin Can Bay, entry to Local Centre, Kidd Straight on right, service road on left. The Local Centre is focussed on the section of Gympie Road between Dolphin Avenue and King Street. The Local Centre is quite spread out itself with shops located either side of the main road. The most significant building is the Tin Can Bay IGA located on a wedge of land between Groper Street and Gympie Road.

The Local Centre has obviously developed over time and is somewhat disconnected lacking a logical pathway network. Similar to Cooloola Cove there is a lack of street trees and general street furniture in the Local Centre. Tin Can Bay Local Centre: Service Road at Dolphin Tin Can Bay Local Centre: Dolphin Avenue shop frontage. Shopping Centre

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 40 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS LOCAL CENTRE

Tin Can Bay, shops along eastern side of Kidd Straight. The Tin Can Bay IGA is the largest structure in the Local Centre being of a tilt-up slab construction. Other shops are predominantly of a smaller scale low rise construction.

There is little in the way of landscape treatment in the Local Centre apart from lawn areas and the odd clipped hedge located in medians.

There is a grove of larger trees and Callitris species (Cooloola Cyprus) that provides a pleasant pedestrian connection to the community precinct located immediatly to the Tin Can Bay IGA Tin Can Bay Local Centre, traffic island with large trees north. beyond, including Callitris Pines.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 41 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS COMMUNITY PRECINCT

Shaded section of Lions Park adjacent to Tin Can Bay Library. Tin Can Bay has a well established community precinct focussed on the block between Gar Street, Blackall Street, Gympie Road and The Esplanade.

The precinct includes the Tin Can Bay Library, RSL Hall, public toilets, shelter / shade structure and parkland. The community precinct also links across The Esplanade to Wes Mitchell park on the foreshore.

Tin Can Bay Library entrance. Lions Park with shelter / stage structure and mural painted public toilets.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 42 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS COMMUNITY PRECINCT

Tin Can Bay “Community Purpose” land between RSL Hall and Gar Street. The community precinct provides a well used community heart and flexible use space for Tin Can Bay. It has a relaxed and informal character well suited to the township.

An area of undeveloped Community Purpose land at the Gar Street end of the community precinct provides a flexible use area that is used for monthly markets and other local events and gatherings.

Lions Park frontage to Gympie Road. Tin Can Bay RSL Memorial Hall.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 43 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS FORESHORES

Foreshore views across Rob Reibel Park. Esplanade adjacent Wes Mitchell Park. Foreshore at Tom Impey Park. Tin Can Bay’s foreshores are a significant feature of the locality and are highly prized and loved by the community.

On the eastern side of the peninsula there is a series of interlinked and connected foreshore parks running all the way from Nelson Point at the northern end of town to Crab Creek to the south.

The foreshore has significant evironmental values and provides a recreational resourse for locals and visitors.

Snack Shack with alfresco dining opposite Tom Impey Park. Exercise equipment in Wes Mitchell Park.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 44 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS FORESHORES

Coastcare signage in Wes Mitchell Park. Drainage culvert along Toolara Road (foreshore on left). Typical foreshore area with walking path. The foreshore areas include relatively undeveloped environmental areas and more highly developed park areas such as Wes Mitchell Park and Les Lee Park.

A pathway trail has been constructed in stages all along the foreshore and it appears to be well used. The foreshores on the western side of the peninsula are less prominent but there are popular trails such as the 10,000 Steps walk and the Wildflower Walk that traverse these areas.

The foreshores are managed under the principles and policies of the Cooloola Coastal Foreshore Reserves Temptations by the Water, Toolara Drive. Crab Creek boat ramp and parking area. Management Plan.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 45 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS NORMAN POINT & SNAPPER CREEK HARBOUR

Les Lee Park access road off Esplanade on way to Snapper Creek Boat Harbour. Swimming Complex visible in middle distance on left of photo. Norman Point and Snapper Creek Harbour are the main initial tourist destination for new visitors to the area. This is primarily due to the Dolphin Feeding Venue located at the “The Barnacles Dolphin Centre and Cafe” (barnaclesdolphins.com.au) next to the public boat ramp on the western side of the point.

This area also incorporates the Tin Can Bay Swimming Pool complex, Yacht Club, Public Boat Ramp and Pontoon and boat trailer parking area. There is extensive car parking between the Harbour to the west and Les Lee

Entrance to Snapper Creek Boat Harbour. Public boat ramp and floating pontoon. Park located on the eastern side of the point.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 46 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS NORMAN POINT & SNAPPER CREEK HARBOUR

Barnacles Dolphin Centre. Les Lee Parkland. Boat Harbour looking towards Yacht Club. Les Lee Park includes a series of shelter structures, a lookout shelter on the point, entry road with turnaround, carparking, a small play space and public toilets. It provides a shaded parkland space for locals and visitors with access to the foreshore and low tide sand flats.

There is a development proposal by Fraser Straights Marina (fraserstraitsmarina.com.au) to extend the marina area to the North. The Federal Minister announced that the project was approved with Les Lee Parkland. Tourist information signage in Les Lee Park. conditions on Monday 5 August 2013, following the public display and assessment of the Final Preliminary Documentation.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 47 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS MARINA PRECINCT

Tin Can Bay Marina boat ramp and trawler fleet. Tin Can Bay Commercial Mooring Complex. View across Snapper Creek Inlet. The marina precinct includes the working waterfront Further to the north along The Esplanade is the Lee area fronting Emperor Street between Oyster Parade Fishing Company facility which sells seafood direct to and Cod Street. the public.

This precinct incorporates a small public boat ramp Snapper Creek and the various boat and fishing related suitable for smaller vessels, a commercial mooring industries, marina, wharf and boat moorings along its facility, R & D Marine and a dry storage area as well as length contributes strongly to the character of the the “Star Marina” facility. township and creates an authentic “fishing village” character which is appealing to many.

Tin Can Bay Marina.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 48 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS TRAIL NETWORK - WILDFLOWER WALK

Footpath connection off Emperor Street to Wildflower Walk. Wildflower Walk Interpretive Signage Jack Burkhardt Park with walking trail. The Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk is located on the western side of town along the foreshore area between Squire Street and Bass Street. It takes in Jack Burkhardt and Ronald Bielby parks.

There is a series of Interpretive Signs providing information about wildflower plants and wallum ecosystems more generally including other shrub and tree species.

Ronald Bielby Park, location of Wildflower Walk

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 49 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS TRAIL NETWORK - 10,000 STEPS

10,000 Steps footpath trail markers 10,000 Steps directional signage. 10,000 Steps trailhead signage. There is a 10,000 Step walking loop trail signposted and marked around Tin Can Bay. The 10,000 Step public health initiative is outlined on the 10,000 Steps website.

The circuit heads in a counterclockwise direction around the Tin Can Bay township taking in sections of the western and eastern foreshores. A circuit map is located in Wes Mitchell Park (pictured above).

Pathways are marked with stencilled blue “foot steps” 10,000 Steps walking trail through Ha Mallett (Chooky) Park 10,000 Steps walking trail along Dolphin Avenue. and there are directional signs and distance markers located along the route.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 50 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PEDESTRIAN & CYCLE CONNECTIONS

Pedestrian refuge adjacent IGA across Gympie Road. Footpath connections along Oyster Parade. Trail entry / exit to Ha Mallett (Chooky) Park from Dolphin Avenue The pedestrian footpath network throughout Tin Can Bay has developed over time and provides a reasonably good coverage throughout the township and foreshores. There are some areas where footpaths are quite narrow and constrained and in poor condition. There doesnt seem to be any dedicated cycle ways either on-road or off-road apart from the shared walk / cycle path that connects Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove.

Walking and cycling are favourable in Tin Can Bay as the town is reasonably flat with a conducive climate and relatively light vehicle traffic on side streets. There is only one dedicated Footpaths in “Community Purpose” area adjacent to Library. Footpath connection along Dolphin Avenue and Bus Stop. pedestrian refuge to assist in crossing Gympie Road adjacent the Tin Can Bay IGA.

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Wes Mitchell Park - Panorama (bins set up for Seafood Festival). Tin Can Bay has an extensive open space network consisting of interconnected foreshore parks and more isolated active recreation areas such as Ha Mallett (Chooky) Park and Tom Steele Recreational Park.

Wes Mitchell and Les Lee Parks are the most developed in terms of permanent infrastructure. Wes Mitchell Park incorporates a car parking area, skate park, a large play space, shelter

Wes Mitchell Park, entry from off-street carpark. Interpretive signage in Wes Mitchell Park. structures, open play foreshore area, foreshore beach and public toilets.

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Playing fields in Ha Mallett (Chooky) Park Tom Steele Park is located on the hilltop next to the water reservoir and incorporates tennis courts and a large open kick-about area.

The ANZAC Memorial (A&N Lehman) Park is well maintained and has a prominent location on Gympie Road providing a focus for ANZAC day ceremonies in the township.

Ha Mallett (Chooky) Park is relatively isolated

ANZAC Memorial (A&N Lehman) Park located on Gympie Road Water reservoir at Tom Steel Recreational Park. being surrounded by housing or bushland cor- ridors. It does form part of the walking circuit around the township.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 53 6.3. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS TOURISM & EVENTS

Tin Can Bay Seafood festival. Nelson Point. Tourism signage in Les Lee Park. Day to day tourism is mostly centred around the attraction of a Dolphin Feeding venue at Norman Point (Barnacles). This attracts awide audience of grey nomads, backpackers and families.

Each September the town hosts the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival with entertainment, novelty competitions such as mullet throwing and prawn eating, helicopter joy flights over the bay, seafood and market stalls.

Other events throughout the year include the Bay to Information board sign near Dolphin Shopping Centre. No Camping regulatory signage on Kidd Straight. Bay Yacht Race, Dragonboat Regatta, Cooloola Coast Flower Show and the Foreshore Family Carnival from Boxing Day to New Year’s Eve.

TIN CAN BAY - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 54 6.4. PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS N 4 8 5 Park Park Norman Point Crab Creek 6 Don Dean Park Les Lee Park * Toolara Toolara Esplanade Pedestrian refuge as part refuge of Pedestrian circuit. pedestrian / cycle Potential fishing and tourist fishing and Potential at Norman Point, Jetty, study. feasibility subject to 01 Foreshore improvements improvements Foreshore in line with the Foreshore Reserves Management Plan Viv Mason Park Inset Refer to Detail Discussion Plan: SK02 Sheet TCB

Potential pedestrian / cycle circuit, circuit, pedestrian / cycle Potential route signage and with wayfinding supplement Foreshore maps, to network as per Foreshore circulation Reserves Management Plan. Route only subject to shown is indicative truthing and coordination ground agencies. with relevant TCB SK TCB DWG NO. DWG Bird watching walk as Bird Reserves per Foreshore Management Plan. Park Bob Reibel Park Street Tree Note Street Tree locations would be tree Final street zone traffic sightline and clear subject to footpaths, local drainage requirements, elements and services locations (eg. services). underground and power overhead Tom Impey Tom C REVISION Marina Wes Wes Park Mitchell PROJECT NO. PROJECT

Trevally St Local Tom Steele Tom Bream Street Centre Recreational Park Park 26/06/2015 2015016 DATE Jack Burkardt western side of esplanade Avenue tree planting along tree Avenue

9 3 Gympie Rd Gympie Themed Tourist information site. Themed Tourist identify Les Lee Park as a Dolphin identify Les Lee Park Potential Landmark / Art Potential element to 2 Park Park Mallett Park Mallett Park Ron Bielby Ron Bielby HA (Chooky) 10 as an adjunct to Dolphin Feeding Experience. Dolphin Feeding as an adjunct to linked to swimming pool and an upgraded playground swimming pool and an upgraded playground to linked Upgrade feature planting Upgrade feature associated with existing entry statement and rationalise entry signage Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. Consider potential larger Reserves Management Plan. Consider potential larger Foreshore Upgrade Les Lee Park as tourist orientated destination in line with as tourist Upgrade Les Lee Park vehicle (RV and caravan) parking options, potential ‘Wet Play’ area area Play’ parking options, potential ‘Wet and caravan) (RV vehicle 1

High School Tin Can Bay Road Bay Can Tin Extend avenue planting of Extend avenue Riflefish Road to Eucalypts (consultation with TMR required). Concept Ideas Township Discussion Plan Concept Ideas Township Tin Can Bay 3 Stage ‘Our Towns’ *

as part loop. of circulation

Golf Course

7 Retain existing open recreational Retain existing open recreational reserve for future recreational and recreational for future reserve Possible additional refuge crossing crossing additional refuge Possible army use. Potential site for dog ‘off site for dog ‘off army use. Potential leash’ compound within this reserve. leash’ 11 Place Design Group Pty Ltd Place Design Group Unit 7, 9 Capital Place Birtinya, Qld, 4575 Australia T + 61 7 5499 6188 F + 61 7 5499 6711

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TIN CAN BAY - PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 56 6.4. PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS - IMAGERY

TIN CAN BAY - PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS - IMAGERY PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 57 6.4. PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS - IMAGERY

TIN CAN BAY - PRELIMINARY CONCEPT IDEAS - IMAGERY PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 58 6.5. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

An initial consultation display was held on 21 July 2015 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Cooloola Cove Veterans’ and Community Hall in Santa Maria Court.

The Concept Ideas Discussion sheets for both townships as included in this report in Section 5.4 and 6.4 were on display with 4 x members of the project team attending to discuss these with the community. The local elected Councillor was also in attendance. A second display was held on 25 July 2015 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, at the Tin Can Bay RSL Hall.

The consultation material and feedback forms were also made available on Council’s website and the Tin Can Bay Library from 21 July to 7 August. By close of the consultation period 14 feedback forms had been received in addition to 2 written submissions concerning Tin Can Bay.

TIN CAN BAY - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PLACE DESIGN GROUP / GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 59 6.6. CONSULTATION FINDINGS

“Creative design using local natives is the The Feedback Forms and written submission were areas. For example Les Lee Park could become key to providing a unique tourist experience consistent with the surroundings” summarised with results grouped and tabulated a much greater “attractor” and “retainer” of to enable more detailed analysis. visitors as well as providing a place for the locals “Why not a dolphin theme park…” to enjoy more. Graphs representing key questions and findings

“public artwork becomes a talking are shown on the following pages of this report Key directions were determined based upon point and can also help attract along with interpretive discussion. careful consideration of the intent of the “Our visitors...” Town” program, the likely budget available There was a wide range of issues raised with some to the program and putting aside the types of

“update and replace consensus on what the respondents considered to infrastructure that are typically funded from flora signage along tin be the priority issues or preferred improvements. other Council or State funding programs, or that can bay foreshore…” coul dbe delivered by private developers. In general the impression was gained that the “Bird watching walk to incorporate bird hides…” community and most likely the local businesses The recommended Key Directions arising as a preferred infrastucture improvements that would result of both consultation with the community

“Visitors bring money to the area, add to the improvement of tourism and retaining and with other stakeholders in Council were they need information to assist visitors in the township for longer stays. identified as follows (in no particular order): them to stay longer...“

“At the moment we are relying on dolphin In terms of basic infrastructure the town is • Local Centre improvements feeding to attract people to visit...we need to give them a reason to stay longer…” quite well catered for. The town would benefit • Tourist information improvements from a higher level of sophsitication in terms of • Trail and link enhancements infrstructure planning and master planning for key • Community precinct improvements “Tin Can Bay shopping precinct needs big upgrade - plantings, shade, public toilet, character...“ elements such as trail networks and key parkland

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LOCAL CENTRE: NUMBER OF VISITS / WEEK LOCAL CENTRE: PURPOSE OF VISIT LOCAL CENTRE: GETTING THERE Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14

Once Resource Ctr Lotto Art Group 3% 3% Medical 8% 3% 9% 7 Times Markets Bicycle 23% 3% Twice 22% 23% Post Office Library 6% 15%

Business 6% Walk Petrol 6 Times 11% 6% 15% Pay Bills Car 3% 67%

4 Times Work 5 Times 16% 9% Shopping 15% 34%

TIN CAN BAY: BEST FEATURES When questioned as to the best features of Tin Can Bay the most Figure 15 common response was the foreshore areas and the associated 6 waterways and inlet. Dolphin feeding is also seen as important to 5 the town and people value the sense of community and people that make up the town. 4

3 Visitation to the Local Centre area was varied with 23% visiting 2 up to 7 times a week and almost 70% visiting more than 4 times 1 per week. Shopping was the main purpose of visits (34%) and employment was a significant reason for visitation also (9%). 0 The library is a popular destination with 15% of respondents stating that was one of the main reasons for visitation. Medical Library Nature Birdlife Climate Tourism Beaches Lifestyle Location Sandflats Walkways Lions Park appointments was the next most common purpose of visitation at Les Lee Park Beautiful Bay Norman Point

Flat Landscape 9%. Most people travelled to the Local Centre by car with 33% Small Footprint Dolphin Feeding Foreshore / Walk Aquatic Activities Boat Ramp/Wharf Boat Water/Waterways Community/People

Village Atmosphere either walking or cycling when possible. Sleepy / Welcoming Wallum/Old Growth

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TIN CAN BAY: MAIN PRIORITIES Figure 16 When asked to select their main priorities for Tin Can Bay from 9 a specific list on the feedback form, the most frequent selection 8 related to “Attracting Visitors” (15%) and “Tourist Information” 7 (13%). The next most important priority to respondents was the 6 concept of the “Norman Point Jetty” proposal (11%). 5 4 3 “Entry Statement and Signage” was somewhat important along 2 with “Public Toilets” and “Lions Park and Library” each with 7%. 1 Below this percentage there were a range of priorities as shown on 0 Figure 16.

A range of other priorities were identified by respondents on the feedback forms and these are listed in no particular order opposite at Figure 17. TIN CAN BAY: OTHER PRIORITIES Figure 17

Norman Point Jetty Proposal Wayfinding Signs to Dolphin Feeding Provide Sandfly Spray along Foreshore Be considerate of potential Sea Level Fish Cleaning Stations Rise RV Parking Area Native planting species Interpretive Information Jetty proposal is not sustainable Park Refurbishment / Maintenance Basket ball court Refurbish Entry Statement Sailability Pontoon Concept Tourist Information Remove service road Entry Beautification Jetty proposal unrealistic

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TIN CAN BAY: TOP PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS / IDEAS TIN CAN BAY: OTHER IMPROVEMENTS / IDEAS Figure 18: Numbers 1-18 cross reference to the Concept Ideas Discussion Plan TCB SK01 & SK02 Figure 19

Dolphin Theme Park Limit tree planting Bigger Library Bird watching hides 28. Feature Trees along Tin Can Bay Rd 27. Tourist Info & Toilets More Tourist Information More foreshore shelters 26. Ped / Cycle Link to West Distance signs to other places Norman Point Jetty 25. Lge Vehicle Std Zone Flora interpretive signage Pontoon for Sailability 24. Groper Ave Tree Plantings 23. Planting in island between Groper & Gympie Rd Environment lists (flora/fauna) Street lighting 22. Foreshore Upgrades 21. Upgrade Pathways between Local Ctr and… Respondents were requested to select their preferred concepts and 20. Replace dead Bribie Island Pines 19. Ped Link Wes Mitchell to Gympie Rd ideas from the pre-prepared Concept Ideas Discussion Plans (refer 18. Art / Identity Element cnr Gar St & Gympie Rd pages 55 and 56). 17. Park Upgrades for Markets 16. Pathway from Gympie Rd to Esplanade 15. Upgrades to Lions Park & Carpark There were no really significant standouts but it reinforced the issues 14. Gympie Rd Avenue Trees 13. Bream St Ped Link / Refuge of tourist information and convenience, foreshore enhancement 12. Anzac Park Plantings and management in keeping with the Cooloola Coastal Foreshore 11. Dog Off-Leash Reserves Management Plan, pedestrian and cycle pathway upgrades 10. Entry Ave Tree Plantings 9. Planting at Entry Sign and new connections, Lions Park / Community Purposes land 8. Ped / Cycle Circuit upgrades for markets and entry enhancements. 7. Tin Can Bay Ped Refuge at Salmon St 6. Foreshore Bird Watch Walk 5. Foreshore Improvements Viv Mason Park 4. Esplanade Ped Refuge at Cod Street 3. Esplanade Avenue Trees 2. Landmark Art to identify Les Lee Park 1. Les Lee Park Upgrade

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

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Tailor Street Prepare Norman Point Precinct Master Plan for Les Lee Park & Snapper Creek Harbour. 1 Snapper Creek Harbour Blackall Street

Police 2 Norman Point entry statement Norman Point Gympie Road and tourist information element Bass Street Les Lee 22 * Park Lions Park King Street Snapper Creek Marina 20 RSL Hall

21 Viv Mason Park The Esplanade Jack Burkardt 22 Park

Esplanade Foreshore improvements 3 15 Library in line with the Foreshore HA Chooky 17 Groper Street Tom Impey Reserves Management Plan Mallett Park Park 13 18

Tom Steele 14 Wes Mitchell Recreational Park Anzac IGA * Park Gar Street Ron Bielby Park Park Bream St 16 Bob Reibel 15 Park 19 7 Consider site for dog ‘off leash’ compound within this reserve. Local Centre & Community Precinct 15 Improvements, including a tourist HA (Chooky) information site. 11 Mallett Park Local Centre 4 & Community Refer TCB MP02 for detail. Wes 22 Precinct Mitchell Park 15 Bird watching walk as per Foreshore 11 Reserves Management Plan. 5 15 Dolphin Avenue

23 12 Investigate opportunities to improve 11 Gympie Rd cycle connections on Tin Can Bay Dolphin Shopping Centre Road between Trevally Street and 15 11 13 15 Oyster Parade. 6A 11 Parrot Street 10 16 15 Toolara Road Potential pedestrian / cycle circuit, 13 with wayfinding signage and route Consider refuge crossing 22 8 maps, to supplement 10,000 Steps Marlin Way * as part of circulation loop. Walk and Foreshore Walk. Route 11 Trevally St shown is indicative only subject to ground truthing and coordination with relevant agencies. 6B N High School Tin Can Bay Road Toolara Esplanade Park Legend

Upgrades to Community Precinct to support Refer Concept Master Plan Sheet TCB MP01. This sheet Community 1 9 17 community events and markets (seating, outlines detail associated with Item 4 on TCB MP01. shade trees etc). Precinct Golf Course Art / Identity element highlighting 10 Local Centre entry and identity statement. 18 Community Precinct. Incorporate community Tin Can Bay Road / Kidd Straight events banner opportunity. Don Dean Signature tree plantings and landscaping to Park 11 Local highlight Local Centre. Pedestrian linkage to connect foreshore Centre 19 parkland (Wes Mitchell Park) through to Tourist information site - final location and Crab Creek 12 Gympie Road and Local Centre. Park extent to be confirmed in relation to Tourist * Upgrade feature planting Information site proposed for Norman Point Upgrade public toilets, gathering space and (refer Item 2 on sheet TCB MP01). associated with existing 20 formalise northern carpark beside RSL Hall Proposed Entry & Identity entry statement and to service picnic sites and public amenities. Element to highlight Local 9 rationalise entry signage 13 Threshold treatments on side street entries to Improved wayfinding signage to public Centre & Community precincts assist in highlighting Local Centre. amenities from Local Centre / Gympie Road. Existing Pedestrian Refuge Legend Replace dead Cooloola Pine specimens * Upgrade pedestrian path network 14 21 crossing points to be upgraded Existing pedestrian and off-road in pine grove. Community Precinct Gympie Road to cycle connections Esplanade linking public toilets to library and Foreshore. Proposed pedestrian and off-road Upgrade pedestrian pathways to increase cycle connections 15 connectivity within Local Centre and improve connections to Community Precinct. 22 Street tree plantings to Tin Can Bay Road / Proposed pedestrian refuge Kidd Straight / Gympie Road for extent of Local Centre and Community Precinct. 16 Upgrade of pedestrian refuge crossings N (pathways and finishes, furnishings and 23 Investigate and consider demand, location plantings). and whole of life costs for provision of publically accessible toilets to be located within Local Centre precinct.

Place Design Group Pty Ltd Place Design Group Pty Ltd DATE PROJECT NO. REVISION DWG NO. DATE PROJECT NO. REVISION DWG NO. Unit 7, 9 Capital Place Tin Can Bay Unit 7, 9 Capital Place Tin Can Bay Birtinya, Qld, 4575 17/02/2015 2015016 D TCB MP 01 ‘Our Towns’ Stage 3 Birtinya, Qld, 4575 ‘Our Towns’ Stage 3 02/11/2015 2015016 B TCB MP 02 Australia Australia T + 61 7 5499 6188 Concept Master Plan T + 61 7 5499 6188 Concept Master Plan: Detail F + 61 7 5499 6711 F + 61 7 5499 6711

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After considering the improvements outlined in the PLAN REF. # RECOMMENDED PROJECTS concept for alignment with community input, available refer TCB MP02 Local Centre and Community Precinct improvements 1 Prepare detailed precinct master plan for Norman Point budget, potential for transformation and increased 2, 4 Tourist information sites at the Local Centre and at Norman Point amenity, it is recommended that the following are the 6A Investigate opportunities to improve cycle connections on Tin Can priority improvements (as budgets across the entire ‘Our Bay Road between Trevally Street and Oyster Parade Towns’ Program allows): 6B, 8 Trail and link improvements

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