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                                                 Message                                                                                                                              Message
                                                 from the Mayor                                                                                                                       from the CEO
The 2024-25 Noosa Council Annual Report reflects a year              Council facilitated the biggest single investment in social    Our 2024/25 Annual Report recaps a productive year                   The biggest and most challenging construction contract
of continued dedication to serving our community and                 housing in the Noosa Shire. This subdivision at 62 Lake        delivering for our community.                                        ever was the completion of the $40 million landslide repair
improving the liveability and resilience of this exceptional         Macdonald Drive in Cooroy will include an architect-                                                                                works on Black Mountain Road at Black Mountain.
place that we all love.                                              designed 25-unit social housing project. It’s a clear          We addressed challenges facing our community in areas
                                                                     commitment to helping deliver affordable housing               such as housing and state planning regulations, while                We’re grateful to Australian and Queensland Governments
Over the past 12 months, Council has delivered over $45              for those most in need and a key action of the Noosa           overseeing vital infrastructure delivery, repair and renewal.        through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
million worth of capital works, a testament to the hard work         Housing Strategy.                                              These pages illustrate, too, our commitment to genuine               for covering the cost of this repair work also, following the
and commitment of our infrastructure services team.                                                                                 community engagement and advocacy on the issues that                 2022 floods.
                                                                     Council endorsed revised planning scheme amendments            matter most.




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Noosa Council Annual Report 24/25
This is in addition to an existing $100 million flood                reflecting community feedback, which aim to deliver greater                                                                         We restored the popular Doggy Beach at Noosa Spit, which
reconstruction program, which has resulted in a total of             choice of housing, increase housing supply for residents and   One of our most significant achievements has been the                earned a Coastal Engineering Award from IPWEA QNT.
$145 million directed to building and renewing infrastructure        key workers and help meet state-imposed dwelling targets.      Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan. More than
and repairing damaged assets in hinterland communities                                                                              2000 community members contributed to shaping this                   We approved a new funding agreement with Tourism
impacted by the 2022 floods.                                         These proactive measures are designed to allow us to have      long-term vision for one of Noosa’s most cherished public            Noosa and continued to finalise the next draft of a
                                                                     autonomy over the future planning of Noosa, rather than        spaces. The plan will guide improvements over the next 20            Destination Management Plan for Noosa Shire. This plan,
Roads, bridges, transport and stormwater infrastructure              waiting for the state to mandate more drastic measures to      years, ensuring the foreshore remains accessible, climate-           being developed with our community, will guide future
were a major focus. Council also spent $6.4 million                  achieve the targets through the SEQ planning process.          resilient, and true to Noosa’s character.                            tourism funding, and help balance Noosa’s popularity with
improving our parks, community facilities and                                                                                                                                                            the need to protect liveability.
sportsgrounds and a further $2.3 million upgrading                   Our planning team assessed 525 development applications,       We endorsed the Pomona Place Plan. Another community-
pathways, boardwalks and trails.                                     approving 508 (97%), ensuring thoughtful and sustainable       led initiative, that sets out actions to support the local           The year has presented several challenges, including a
                                                                     growth across the shire.                                       economy, protect Pomona’s character, improve transport               significant fraud incident, a period of protected industrial
Completing major projects like the second stage of Ed                                                                               and connectivity, and strengthen the arts and environment.           action, and natural disasters. Despite these obstacles,
Webb Park at Sunshine Beach, the Peregian Beach                      Despite challenges such as labour shortages, material                                                                               Council has responded decisively, strengthening processes
Skate Park, upgrading Noosaville’s Pirate Playground and             supply constraints, rising construction costs, the             We’ve advanced our housing strategy with new financial               and procedures, where needed, to enhance resilience and
improving sports field lighting at Sel Bonnel Oval, Cooroy           unprecedented protected industrial action and being            incentives to encourage smaller, more affordable homes.              reinforce its overall capability for the future.
Sports Complex were other significant achievements.                  targeted by an international crime syndicate, Council
                                                                     has remained steadfast in its mission to deliver for our       We also submitted our planning scheme amendments –                   This summary from the past 12 months shows the
Council signed a historic commitment to joint custodianship          community and remain in a financially strong position.         developed with the community - to the state for approval.            dedication and commitment of Council staff, who
of the lands and waters of Noosa in partnership with Kabi                                                                           These changes aim to improve housing diversity, limit short-         continually put the community first. Our people are
Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation (KKPAC).                         Many of the achievements are a credit to our dedicated         stay accommodation in our residential areas, while ensuring          our most important asset and their dedication helps
                                                                     CEO, Directors and staff who continually contribute to         we meet state housing targets in a way that protects the             our organisation to continue to meet and exceed the
This Commitment is a recognition of the role that residents,         making Noosa a special place to live, work, and visit.         landscape and way of life our community knows and loves.             expectations of our community.
businesses and visitors share as custodians and reminds us
that we all rely on nature to thrive.                                                                                               Our staff have worked tirelessly on a range of projects
                                                                                                                                    and initiatives during the year.


                                                                       Frank Wilkie                                                                                                                      Larry Sengstock
                                                                       Mayor                                                                                                                             Chief Executive Officer



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