2018-02-06 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

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OPERATIONAL PLAN 2017-18 PROGRESS REPORT                                                                                                                                                    ATTACHMENT 1
THE NOOSA ENVIRONMENT
No. Project                                                            Responsibility                                 Update                                                                            ELT)
1    Develop and commence implementation of Zero Emissions             Environmental Services Manager                 Baseline emissions have been recalculated and reported to Council. An           On track   @
     Action Plan                                                                                                      Action Plan is to be presented to Council in January 2018. Procurement
                                                                                                                      process has commenced to implement 2017-18 capital works for key
                                                                                                                      buildings and facilities.
2    Implementation of Zero Waste Strategy:                                                                           Roll out of 10,000 green waste bins has been completed. Bin collection        Completed    o
     - Roll out of Garden Waste Recycling Bins                         Waste & Environmental Health Manager           commenced in September 2017.
     - Introduce compostable dog waste bags                            Local Laws Coordinator                         Currently running down stocks of existing plastic bags. Order for new          On track    @
                                                                                                                      bags has been placed and the roll out of the new bags is expected to
                                                                                                                      commence in the third quarter of 2017/18.
3    Ongoing   negotiations  with  the  Queensland    Government       Environmental Services Manager                 Initial negotiations have occurred with the Queensland Government and           On track   @
     regarding Noosa River management                                                                                 will continue to be progressed through the development of the Noosa
                                                                                                                      River Plan. The Draft Noosa River Plan will go out for public consultation
                                                                                                                      during the first few months of 2018.
4    Pursue potential Yurol and Ringtail Forests environmental         Chief Executive Officer                        A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with three State                  On track   @
    project                                                                                                           government departments, HQPlantations, Council and Noosa Parks
                                                                                                                      Association. More detailed formal contracts are now being negotiated.

5    Assist Noosa Biosphere Reserve with the UNESCO Biosphere          Environmental Services Manager                 Staffs are currently participating in a monthly meeting as part of the          On track   @
     renewal process                                                                                                  Biosphere Periodic Review Advisory Group to support and provide
                                                                                                                      information into the review and renewal process.
6    Finalise Environment Policy and Strategy and commence             Director   Environment    &    Sustainable     Development of a Draft Strategy has commenced, however is behind        Behind Schedule    O
     implementation                                                    Development                                    schedule. Work will progress in the first part of 2018.

THE NOOSA COMMUNITY
No. Project                                                            SS eT yi 8                                     Update                                                                            Status
1    Implementation of Social Strategy:                                Director Community Services                    Purchase of Johns Landing finalised on 22 November 2017. Demolition of        Completed    @
      - Purchase of Johns Landing and transition of long term                                                         buildings and final clean up is scheduled for January/February 2018.
     residents to alternative accommodation
      - Finalise development of Arts and Cultural Heritage Plan and    Director Community Services                    Draft plan scheduled for completion late January 2018.                          On track   @
     commence implementation
      - Finalise development of Sport and Recreation Plan and          Director Community Services                    Final Plan endorsed by Council on 19 October 2017.                            Completed     QO
     commence implementation
2    Commence community consultation for an iconic playground at       Infrastructure Planning, Design & Delivery     A draft project management plan has been developed which includes       Behind Schedule (®)
    Cooroy                                                            Manager                                         stakeholder analysis and communications requirements.
3    Implementation of Library Strategic Plan                          Libraries and Galleries Manager                Noosaville Library refurbishment and Radio Frequency Identification             On track   @
                                                                                                                      underway. Technol implementation commencing in the third quarter of
                                                                                                                      2017/18.
4    Partner with the Cooroy Memorial Hall Committee for building      Infrastructure Planning, Design & Delivery     Asbestos removed from the building and restoration works commenced.             On track    OQ
     restoration and refurbishment                                     Manager
5    Develop a Regional Art Gallery Strategy                           Libraries and Galleries Manager                Development of the Regional Gallery strategy will commence in the fourth      Not started  x]
                                                                                                                      quarter of 2017/18 following the appointment of the new Gallery Director
                                                                                                                      early in 2018.

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