With the current government committing $100,000 to a Burgess Creek catchment management plan before the 2024 State Election, Sandy has continued her efforts to ensure this is available in current allocations.
We relayed the need to the government following the election for this to be honoured as well requested funding be made available to assist with any extensive works that have been reported as required. Sandy also asked a Question on Notice in Queensland Parliament on 12 June 2025 requesting details from the Minister for Environment. The response received, which can be read in full at https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/tableoffice/questionsanswers/2025/719-2025.pdf, said the government is working with Noosa Shire Council to develop a Catchment Management Plan to address issues including erosion, and that funding options will be considered following the development of the plan.
Sandy thanks Minister Powell for reaffirming the commitment to deliver this for the Noosa community and address a long-standing concern of residents. Whilst a local council responsibility, funding from state government will assist greatly in expediting progress on Burgess Creek and we look forward to updating as this moves forward.
Further Information
To contact the Queensland Minister for Environment, email environment@ministerial.qld.gov.au. Please copy our office in via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au and forward us any response you receive.
To contact Noosa Council, who has jurisdiction over the Burgess Creek catchment, email mail@noosa.qld.gov.au, with information for the Mayor and Councillors available at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/About-Council/Councillors-and-meetings/Mayor-and-councillors.
To contact Unitywater, visit www.unitywater.com/about-us/contact-us. They are a statutory authority with three shareholders – Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council – and is governed by an independent board. Matters relating to Unitywater do not come under the jurisdiction of State Government.
For our previous updates on Burgess Creek, please head to www.sandybolton.com/?s=Burgess+Creek