Coolum Sports Complex Master Plan
Council adopted the Coolum Sports Complex Master Plan at its Ordinary Meeting on 16 November 2011.
The plan will assist the future development of sport and active recreation in Coolum and the surrounding region.
Purpose
The Coolum Sports Complex Master Plan provides a long term vision for the sports complex (2011-2026). The master plan identifies what the complex should look like and how it should function in the future.
Key recommendations
Key recommendations of the Coolum Sports Complex Master Plan include:
- improved pedestrian and vehicle connectivity and movement - under development
- additional junior fields / ovals and car parking
- ability to adapt to future changes in demand for playing fields.
View the 2021 review of the Coolum Sports Complex Master Plan (PDF, 3777KB).
View the original Coolum Sports Complex Master Plan Report (PDF, 4378KB).
Where to from here
The adoption of the master plan provides council and stakeholders with a sound base to lobby the state and federal governments for funding. This will be conducted in partnership with the Sports Complex Management Committee, the community and council.
Overview
Sporting facilities play an important role in the local community. Master planning helps to provide infrastructure which reflects community need.
The Coolum Sports Complex Master Plan considers:
- arrangements and uses of the site
- the landscape
- trends and issues
- catchment areas and population demands
- car parking and traffic movement.
Background
The Coolum Sports Complex is located in the north of Coolum, surrounded by the Noosa National Park. The site covers an area of about 17 hectares.
There are currently 8 sports available which include:
- rugby league
- cricket
- netball
- tennis
- croquet
- soccer
- swimming.
The Coolum Sports Complex provides open space for formal and informal recreation to promote wellbeing.
Contacts
For more information contact council.