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Journal article
Community engaged vessel waterways management: Insights from the Noosa River stakeholder perspectives
Ocean & Coastal Management, Vol.269, pp.1-20
2025
Abstract
Anthropogenic climate change is intensifying, yet significant knowledge gaps remain in managing urban vessel waterways sustainably. This study addresses this gap by exploring the challenges and opportunities for improved waterway management, drawing on stakeholder perceptions and attitudes toward proposed interventions. Using the Noosa River in Queensland, Australia, as a case study, the research employed an online survey conducted in January 2023 with 858 participants. Descriptive analysis highlighted the wide variety of recreational activities, vessel types, and storage preferences along the river. Majority of respondents expressed support for the proposed waterway management changes, with the introduction of a 28-day consecutive anchoring limit per financial year receiving the highest level of acceptance. Thematic analysis of qualitative responses revealed key concerns and support narratives, particularly regarding vessel behaviour and user responsibility. Regression analysis further identified factors influencing stakeholder attitudes toward the changes. Notably, the study findings align closely with the positions of key local stakeholder groups, including the Boating Industry Association, Noosa Boating and Fishing Alliance, and Noosa Integrated Catchment Association. These groups—along with many survey participants—emphasised the importance of addressing safety, environmental degradation, and amenity impacts. This novel study offers actionable insights for policymakers aiming to address congestion, enhance safety, and promote sustainable use of the Noosa River's waterways.
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- Title
- Community engaged vessel waterways management: Insights from the Noosa River stakeholder perspectives
- Authors
- Nayomi Kankanamge - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyKrishna Behara - Queensland University of TechnologyTurgut Acikara - Queensland University of TechnologyTan Yigitcanlar - Queensland University of TechnologyAlexander Paz (Corresponding Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Ocean & Coastal Management, Vol.269, pp.1-20
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Date published
- 2025
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107802
- ISSN
- 1873-524X; 0964-5691
- Copyright note
- © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
- Data Availability
- The data that has been used is confidential.
- Organisation Unit
- Bioclimatic and Sociotechnical Cities Lab; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991136298402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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