2022-02-08 Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                               8 FEBRUARY 2022



                                                            • Actual revenue has exceeded budget
                                                              due to conservative Covid-19 revenue
                                                              assumptions and strong operations.
                                                            • Actual operating expenses exceeded
                                                              the budget, primarily due to variable
                                                              operating costs and adjustment to the
                                                              operating      and      maintenance
                                                              expenditure required for the new
                                                              infrastructure   commissioned       in
                                                              January 2020.


1. Covid-19 Safe Operations

Covid-safe operation of the parks continues to remain a focus in line with Council’s commitment
and to ensuring that the operational, guest and staff environment at each park is Covid-safe. All
reasonable control measures are actioned and implemented with adherence and compliance with
Queensland Health directives.

2. Park Occupancy Performance

Figure 1. Occupancy (%)




Figure 1 shows that financial year 21/22 occupancy levels at Noosa River are trending to pre-Covid
levels, whilst the elevated occupancy levels achieved at Boreen Point and Noosa North Shore
reflect the result of marketing, strong operational systems and increasing popularity of these parks
within the caravanning and camping sector, particularly noting the unique nature-based
experiential offering for guests.




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