Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plan 2011-2026 - Sunshine Coast Council

6.1 Catchment areas
This assessment applies notional 5 kilometre
and 10 kilometre catchment areas against
current and future population projections across
each of council’s 44 Localities of Interest to
identify where current gaps appear in the
aquatic network (see Map 3: Aquatic centre
facilities and notional catchment area). A more
detailed supply and demand assessment can
be referred to in Table 16: Summary of the
supply and demand assessment by locality. It
should be noted that this is a broad assessment
tool only and further detailed planning
processes will inform this information.
6.2 Accessibility
Average drive time distances from each facility
have been determined to gauge the overall
accessibility of the existing aquatic network
(see Map 4: Aquatic centre facilities and drive
times).
The 44 Localities of Interest of the Sunshine
Coast recognise that this vast region is made
up of many smaller, diverse communities. By
recognising 44 distinct localities, council can
undertake appropriate local area planning
that is tailored to the individual needs of each
community. This approach helps to ensure that
council's planning for the future of the Sunshine
Coast is appropriate, equitable and in line with
council's message that the Sunshine Coast is a
‘community of communities’.
It should be noted that this information is
not used in isolation but is part of a broader
approach to help assess provision requirements
and determine where further detailed planning
processes may be required.
Implications to the Plan
Supply and demand assessment
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Generally well dispersed network of aquatic facilities servicing most South East Queensland
Regional Plan activity areas and urban and rural living areas.
Strong population growth through both Palmview and Caloundra South development areas will
require future aquatic provision.
Investigate opportunities to relocate the rectangular water space from Cotton Tree to a
central location within the Maroochydore locality with foreshore leisure water to remain at the
current site.
Will need to inform the Priority Infrastructure Plans, Infrastructure Charges, Infrastructure
Agreements and subsequent agreements of these requirements.
A need to ensure the planning scheme supports ancillary land use functions associated with
aquatic facilities as consistent land uses within this land designation.
A need to investigate the feasibility and viability of the Nambour facility in its current location.
Further explore relationships with other aquatic facility providers to improve community access.
Review current services provided at each facility to ensure consistency with community
demographics.
Prior to the expiration of current management arrangements, facility business plans to be
reviewed to meet community requirements.
A need to integrate place making principles and other community facilities with aquatic venues.
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