Water Matters, also known as the Water Matters Plan, is the short title given to the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Region integrated water management planning project.
The plan will guide how we manage water in a more integrated and sustainable way in the region over the next 30 years, with the aim of contributing to a healthy, liveable and sustainable future across the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Regions.
Unitywater has been engaging with community and stakeholders since 2020 to inform the development of the Water Matters Plan. In that time, we’ve heard what is important from community, environmental and economic perspectives when considering water management options. You can find our report here.
Throughout 2022 and 2023, Unitywater undertook further with community, industry and other stakeholders to gather feedback on suggested management options. We're currently reviewing the feedback received through this engagement, and will deliver the finished plan in 2024.
Water Matters
Water Matters, also known as the Water Matters Plan, is the short title given to the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Region integrated water management planning project.
The plan will guide how we manage water in a more integrated and sustainable way in the region over the next 30 years, with the aim of contributing to a healthy, liveable and sustainable future across the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Regions.
Unitywater has been engaging with community and stakeholders since 2020 to inform the development of the Water Matters Plan. In that time, we’ve heard what is important from community, environmental and economic perspectives when considering water management options. You can find our report here.
Throughout 2022 and 2023, Unitywater undertook further with community, industry and other stakeholders to gather feedback on suggested management options. We're currently reviewing the feedback received through this engagement, and will deliver the finished plan in 2024.
Water matters - now and for the future. has finished this stage
2020 - June 2021
We spoke to key stakeholders to understand what matters to them and explore initial thoughts on the options considered as part of the Water Matters Plan.
Exploring options
Water matters - now and for the future. has finished this stage
July 2021 - July 2022
Exploring different options using the technical knowledge from Unitywater experts, members of our project group (program partners) and feedback from the early engagement stage.
Options analysis
Water matters - now and for the future. has finished this stage
August 2022 - October 2022
Testing and analysing scenarios and options for consideration as part of the Water Matters Plan.
Community engagement to help shape the plan
Water matters - now and for the future. has finished this stage
November 2022 - June 2023
Community invited to share what water matters are important to them and any ideas.
Finalising our Water Matters Plan
Water matters - now and for the future. is currently at this stage
June 2023 - July 2023
Finalising the plan following community engagement.
Sharing our finalised Water Matters Plan
this is an upcoming stage for Water matters - now and for the future.
