NOOSA AQUATICS CENTRE UPGRADE PLAN AND NOOSA AQUATICS FACILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                          6 OCTOBER 2026


partnership opportunities to reduce the financial impact on the organisation wherever possible.



Risk & Opportunities
Risks
   •    Cost escalation and funding uncertainty: Construction costs and grant funding availability
        may impact the timing and delivery of future projects.
   •    Project delivery timing: Future project implementation will be dependent on Council budget
        allocations, Long Term Financial Planning and external funding opportunities.
   •    Operational disruption: Upgrade works may affect facility operations and user access during
        construction.
   •    Strategic delivery risk: Delayed implementation may impact Council's ability to achieve
        outcomes identified in the Corporate Plan.
   •    Accessibility and inclusion: Delaying accessibility improvements may prolong barriers
        experienced by older people, families and people living with disability.
   •    Asset condition and compliance: Deferring renewal works may increase future maintenance,
        renewal and compliance risks.
   •    Reputational risk: Failure to progress identified priorities may affect community confidence in
        Council's commitment to maintaining contemporary aquatic facilities.
   •    Community pool viability: The sustainability of DoE community pools remains important to
        maintaining equitable aquatic access across the Shire.
Opportunities
   •    External funding opportunities: An endorsed Strategic Plan and Prioritised Implementation
        Plan positions Council to pursue State, Federal, partnership and potential Brisbane 2032
        legacy funding opportunities.
   •    Investment-ready projects: Establishes a pipeline of prioritised projects, improving Council's
        competitiveness for future grant and funding programs.
   •    Regional events and visitation: Future facility improvements may enhance Noosa's ability to
        attract regional and state aquatic carnivals, training camps and events.
   •    Health, wellbeing and inclusion: Improved accessibility, wellness spaces and future aquatic
        facility enhancements will support active ageing, rehabilitation and broader community
        participation.
   •    Reduced maintenance costs and future liabilities: Proactive renewal of ageing infrastructure
        will improve asset reliability and help manage long-term maintenance and renewal costs.
   •    Environmental and operational benefits: Sustainability initiatives, modernised infrastructure
        and operational efficiencies may reduce operating costs, improve resilience and enhance
        customer experience.
   •    Network-wide benefits: Improved coordination between the NAC and community pools will
        support more efficient facility utilisation and service delivery.
   •    Community outcomes: A contemporary and accessible aquatic network will strengthen the
        NAC's role as a key community asset supporting recreation, social connection and
        community wellbeing.