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Gardners Falls is a popular destination for many visitors who enjoy the short walking trail, waterfalls, swimming holes and picnic areas in a natural bushland setting.
Increases in visitor numbers have occurred in the last few years, so last year council:
increased the frequency of rubbish removals
upgraded the toilet and
consulted with key stakeholders and adjacent residents about the future management of the Falls.
This year council will:
increase the tank-holding capacity of the toilet and ensure a sealed system,
start an anti-litter campaign, and
develop a landscape and management plan for the reserve.
Purpose
The Landscape and Management Plan is intended to reflect the community’s vision, and priorities for the future of Gardners Falls, and aims to:
conserve and enhance the reserve’s environmental values
provide accessible, sustainable, nature-based recreation opportunities and
enhance the scenic and cultural amenity of the reserve.
Community engagement
Your feedback on the draft actions and landscape plan will help guide the final landscape and management plan for the reserve. The finalised plan will be presented for endorsement later in the year.
Alternatively, hard copies of the survey are available at council's Maleny Library or provide feedback via the contact details provided.
Background
Following concerns being raised by the community, council consulted with key stakeholders and adjacent residents regarding the future management of Gardners Falls; and in March 2017 presented a report to council.
At the Council Ordinary Meeting in March 2017, the resolution (OM17/43) was made that council:
address the public safety issues considering the installation of appropriate road infrastructure to allow unimpeded access for emergency vehicles to the car park areaeExamine the potential for closing the car parking area at night to prevent camping and anti-social behaviour
investigate the creation of a management plan
a draft landscape plan, and proposed actions based on this council report, the initial consultation, site conditions and further engagement with key stakeholders is prepared.
Gardners Falls is a popular destination for many visitors who enjoy the short walking trail, waterfalls, swimming holes and picnic areas in a natural bushland setting.
Increases in visitor numbers have occurred in the last few years, so last year council:
increased the frequency of rubbish removals
upgraded the toilet and
consulted with key stakeholders and adjacent residents about the future management of the Falls.
This year council will:
increase the tank-holding capacity of the toilet and ensure a sealed system,
start an anti-litter campaign, and
develop a landscape and management plan for the reserve.
Purpose
The Landscape and Management Plan is intended to reflect the community’s vision, and priorities for the future of Gardners Falls, and aims to:
conserve and enhance the reserve’s environmental values
provide accessible, sustainable, nature-based recreation opportunities and
enhance the scenic and cultural amenity of the reserve.
Community engagement
Your feedback on the draft actions and landscape plan will help guide the final landscape and management plan for the reserve. The finalised plan will be presented for endorsement later in the year.
Alternatively, hard copies of the survey are available at council's Maleny Library or provide feedback via the contact details provided.
Background
Following concerns being raised by the community, council consulted with key stakeholders and adjacent residents regarding the future management of Gardners Falls; and in March 2017 presented a report to council.
At the Council Ordinary Meeting in March 2017, the resolution (OM17/43) was made that council:
address the public safety issues considering the installation of appropriate road infrastructure to allow unimpeded access for emergency vehicles to the car park areaeExamine the potential for closing the car parking area at night to prevent camping and anti-social behaviour
investigate the creation of a management plan
a draft landscape plan, and proposed actions based on this council report, the initial consultation, site conditions and further engagement with key stakeholders is prepared.
Survey
The survey has now closed.
Life Cycle
Phase 1 - Preliminary consultation and report to council
Gardners Falls Landscape and Management Plan has finished this stage
Draft landscape and management plan prepared.
This stage is completed.
Phase 2 - Have your say
Gardners Falls Landscape and Management Plan has finished this stage
Council is engaging with the community. You are invited to have your say by completing the survey.
Phase 3 - Final stage
Gardners Falls Landscape and Management Plan is currently at this stage
The revised draft landscape and management plan will be presented to council for endorsement.
