River committee full speed ahead

By Margaret Maccoll

It was another lengthy deliberation when Noosa Councillors decided on the draft terms of reference for the joint Noosa Council and Maritime Safety Queensland Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee at their Ordinary Meeting last week but in the end all bar Cr Brian Stockwell voted for a less prescriptive option and the majority ruled.

The purpose of the committee, outlined by the terms of reference, was to engage key community stakeholders to provide objective advice and recommendations towards the sustainable

use, conservation and management of the Noosa River and its catchment. It is an advisory not decision making body.

Councillors voted to increase the number of committee members from 10 to…