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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 12 MAY 2020
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 12 MAY 2020
OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-20 PROGRESS REPORT
THE NOOSA ECONOMY
No. Project Responsibility Update SELL)
1 Continue implementation of the Local Economic Plan Economic Development Manager Key priority initiatives from LEP progressing, some impact into other areas of On track @
business development and support in response to COVID-19. A key highlight
for Q3 was the release of economic data showing strong economic growth
(5%) but of course pre-COVID, and the confirmation of $150k funding from
Federal and State Governments to support the rollout of Firetech Connect
through the Peregian Digital Hub.
2 Undertake a review and update of the Local Economic Economic Development Manager Initial scoping of information and data requirements complete and a full On track @
Plan project plan, adjusted for COVID impacts, to be completed in Q4.
3 Continue to progress Council’s Industry Development Economic Development Manager Digital Hub program of events, capacity building programs and meetup On track @
Program across our priority sectors focussing on digital, groups rolled-out. Noosa Education & Training Alliance progressing three
education and training project areas. In the Food Sector provided a grant to Slow Food Noosa to
support food tourism, business development and events. Digital Hub closed
mid March and Economic Development team resources refocussed,
reprioritised in response to COVID-19. This will impact next quarter and be
reported then.
4 Undertake detailed design and tender for the next stage Economic Development Manager Initial layout, use and design options scoped and currently finalising the option Behind Schedule @
of the Peregian Digital Hub (refit of Community House) within budget. Timing impacted by Contractor for Community House stage
going into liquidation, flow on impacts to timing as well as COVID-19 impacts.
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