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Annual Report 2020-21
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Noosa Shire Council
Top 10 Highlights
(in no particular order)
Supporting our community during the COVID-19 pandemic through various lockdowns
and subsequent recovery phases. This included new events like the Christmas convoy to
bring cheer to our community.
Commencement of the long awaited Tewantin by-pass with construction of
the $9M first stage beginning at the Beckmans Road/Cooroy
Noosa Road intersection.
Council attracted over $23M in funding commitments from the State and Federal
Governments for our region for a range of infrastructure and programs that support our
community.
Establishment of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee to provide
Council and Marine Safety Queensland with advice on priorities for
the Noosa River.
Adopting the new Noosa Planning Scheme and working through
its implementation.
Commencement of construction of the Hinterland Adventure Playground -
a signature project for Cooroy and the Hinterland area.
Our Peregian Beach Digitial Hub attracted over $2M in government funding to develop
FireTech - an innovative program to advance the use of cutting-edge technology in
preventing, detecting and fighting bushfires.
Completion of major infrastructure projects including the Orealla Bridge at Sunrise
Beach and the new roundabout at Hilton Terrace, Tewantin.
Council undertook a restructure of our existing debt of approximately $22M to take
advantage of lower interest rates providing a saving to our ratepayers.
Introducing a new online portal called “Open Council” to make our Council
more transparent.
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