Meeting minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 9 JUNE 2026


     For:              Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
                       Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:          None

     Amendment No. 3
     Moved:             Cr Jessica Phillips
     Seconded:          Cr Amelia Lorentson
     That Item D be amended to read:
     D. Support the development of an “Active Street” and “Coastal Pathway” awareness
     and education campaign across the shire. to raise awareness of the safety and active
     transport benefits associated with Active Streets and the ultimate delivery of the
     Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy and Noosa Transport Strategy. Any
     implementation of the campaign must be subject to formal endorsement by the
     Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and the Queensland Police Service
     (QPS), including confirmation that the proposed messaging, signage, and
     enforcement approach align with relevant legislation and road safety requirements.
     Carried.
     For:              Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
                       Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:          None

     Motion
     Moved:             Cr Brian Stockwell
     Seconded:          Cr Tom Wegener
     That Council:
     A. Note the report by the Project Officer to the General Committee meeting dated 16
        March 2026 regarding the Peregian Beach Active St - Stage 1 project status
        including key findings from the community consultation activities and proposed
        design amendments;
     B. Delegate authority to the CEO to finalise, negotiate and award the construction
        contract for the Peregian Beach Active Street – Stage 1 Project, including
        approval of all contract variations within the approved project budget, for the
        purpose of expediting delivery enabling project completion by the required State
        and Federal grant funding timeframes noting that regular updates through the
        Capital Works Executive process will be distributed to all Councillors.
     C. Note that whilst the project is grant funded, financial reconciliation is not finalised,
        with additional costs arising from additional community engagement and project
        scope changes;
     D. Support the development of an “Active Street” and “Coastal Pathway” awareness
        and education campaign across the shire. Any implementation of the campaign
        must be subject to formal endorsement by the Department of Transport and Main
        Roads (TMR) and the Queensland Police Service (QPS), including confirmation
        that the proposed messaging, signage, and enforcement approach align with
        relevant legislation and road safety requirements.
     E. Support the CEO to submit available grant funding applications for Stage 2 of the
        Active Street/Coastal Pathway extension to commence design and construction
        as soon as practicably possible.

     Lost.


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