2022-02-08 Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                              8 FEBRUARY 2022


Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 18 February 2021, Item 5, Page 6
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor Commercial Property to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 9 February 2021 providing an update on operations of the
Noosa Holiday Parks Business Activity to 31 December 2020.
Ordinary Meeting, 19 August 2021, Item 3, Page 9
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 providing an update on operations of the
Noosa Holiday Park Business Activity to 30 June 2021.

Finance
Financial surplus from Noosa Holiday Parks is used to offset general rate increases otherwise
required to fund non-revenue generating Council activities and programs. Council meets its
ongoing financial sustainability policy objectives by ensuring that the Noosa Holiday Parks
business activity meets its full cost recovery obligations.

Risks & Opportunities
Risks
•     Following reopening of Australian state borders and subsequent inter-state travel, there is
      an ongoing possibility that localised or intra-operation hotspots or clusters will occur,
      potentially requiring the implementation of Covid-safe control measures such as temporary
      reduced occupancy. Decisions to introduce risk control measures will be guided by the
      Queensland Health directives and the State Government.
•     Reduced profitability as a result of Covid-19 impacts will be reported to Council.

Opportunities
•   Continued review of the operating model at Noosa River Holiday Park to determine the
    optimal future contracting and tenure approach.
•   Contribution to Council’s sustainability objectives through the introduction of on-charging for
    electricity at Noosa River Holiday Park in late 2022.
•   Ongoing improvement focus on future-proofing to safeguard commercial activity and
    business activity outcomes.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil

Internal Consultation
Director Corporate Services
Property Manager
Management Accountant




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