Meeting minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES                                           18 AUGUST 2025


            That Item G be added to read:
            G. That Council review the scope of the Sustainable Transport Levy as part of the
            2026/27 budget process, including consideration of expanding the levy to support
            Noosa’s river network, boating facilities, and associated land-based infrastructure.
            Motion lapsed for want of a seconder.


            Amendment No.5
            Moved:            Cr Amelia Lorentson
            Seconded:         Cr Brian Stockwell

            That Item G be added to read:
            G. That Council, as part of the 2026/27 budget process investigate the inclusion
            of other high-demand areas such as Peregian Beach and Cooroy, with a view to
            improving traffic flow, enhancing pedestrian safety, and supporting a positive
            visitor and community experience.
            Carried.
                              Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson,
            For:               Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr
                               Nicola Wilson
            Against:          None


             Committee Recommendation
             Moved:            Cr Frank Wilkie
             Seconded:         Cr Tom Wegener
             That Council:
             A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services &
                Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2025 regarding the Go
                Noosa Program;
             B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to approve the ongoing
                implementation of the Go Noosa Initiatives as outlined in this report, subject
                to Council’s annual budget processes;
             C. Note the temporary repurpose of the carpark in the “Main Beach Local
                Government Reserve” (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main
                Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year’s Eve period
                to improve safety, traffic congestion and functionality of the space;
             D. Note the successful trial of temporary streetscape and parking improvements
                on Hastings Street and Noosa Drive during peak periods, including that staff
                will be exploring design and costs of deployable temporary "parklets" for
                future peak seasons to enhance the pedestrian safety, comfort and public
                realm activation;
             E. Approve the temporary carparking at the Noosa Heads Lions Park by the
                Tewantin Noosa Lions Club for the holiday season subject to the following:
                1. Confirm use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park as a temporary carpark
                during the Christmas 2025–26 holiday period with decision on Easter
                deferred until further community consultation arising from the Destination
                Management Plan;
                2. Authorise the CEO to negotiate terms of car parking at Noosa Heads
                Lions Park with the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club to ensure Council's costs for
                oversight and damage recovery at the site are fully recovered before income
                sharing.