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AGENDA
Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
commencing at 9.30am
Committee Room, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Tony Wellington
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES -
PRESENTATIONS -
REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE 3
1 RAL18/0009 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT FOR 1
INTO 2 LOTS AT 20 MITTI STREET, NOOSA HEADS 3
2 MCU18/0165 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE
FOR MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL (17 DWELLING UNITS) AT
25 KAURI STREET, COOROY 13
3 ENVIRONMENT GRANTS POLICY 43
REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE 64
4 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE -
2ND QUARTER 2018-19 64
5 ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA (ZEN) ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY UPDATE JULY
2017 - DECEMBER 2018 75
CLOSED SESSION -
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REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
1 RAL18/0009 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT FOR 1 INTO 2
LOTS AT 20 MITTI STREET, NOOSA HEADS
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Manager Development Assessment, Kerri Coyle
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM / Application / RAL18/0009
Attachments 1. Proposal Plans
2. Amended Plans
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicant Sara Marie Tritton
Peter John Cameron Loxton
Proposal Reconfiguring a Lot – 1 lot into 2 lots
Properly Made Date 16 April 2018
Information Request Date 8 May 2018
Information Response Date 9 May 2018
Decision Due Date 22 February 2019
Number of Submissions Nil
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address 20 Mitti Street, Noosa Heads
RP Description Lot 2 RP 173874
Land Area 1373m²
Existing Use of Land 2 Detached Houses
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Urban Footprint
Locality Noosa Heads Locality
Zone Detached House
Overlays Nil
Assessment Type Code
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2019 regarding Application No. RAL18/0009
for a Development Permit to Reconfigure a Lot - 1 lot into 2 lots situated at 20 Mitti Street, Noosa
Heads and:
A. Refuse Application No. RAL18/0009 for a Development Permit for Reconfiguring A Lot - 1 lot
into 2 lots, situated at 20 Mitti Street, Noosa Heads for the following reasons:
1. The proposal is not consistent with The Noosa Plan’s Reconfiguring a Lot Code as the
proposed lots are not suitable for their intended use as they do not contain house site
areas 100% above the 1% AEP flood level with lot 1 subject to significant flooding from
an overland drainage path.
2. The proposal has not demonstrated suitable, safe and appropriate access to Lot 1.
3. The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated the proposal will not cause offsite
flooding impacts.
4. The proposed lots are not consistent with The Noosa Plan’s Noosa Heads Locality
Code as the proposal will not maintain the safety of people and will not achieve a high
level of residential amenity for residents given the overland drainage path that
traverses the property.
5. The proposed reconfiguration will ultimately place more people within an area which
has a clear risk of flooding compromising people’s safety.
6. The proposed lots do not comply with The Noosa Plan’s Reconfiguring a Lot Code as
the lots are located within 50m of Noosa National Park.
B. Advise the applicant that a Detached House is permitted to have only 1 kitchen and laundry
pursuant to the Noosa Plan’s Detached House Code and therefore the second kitchen and
any second laundry must be removed.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
REPORT
1. PROPOSAL
This application proposes to subdivide 1 lot into 2 residential lots with both lots to share an access
from Mitti Street. An easement is to be provided over proposed lot 2 for access and services with
a drainage easement initially proposed generally over the whole of lot 1 excluding the existing
building footprint, with the area of the drainage easement reflective of the existing overland flow
path through the site.
Proposed lot 1 is 711m2.
Proposed 2 is 662m2 including an access easement.
The applicant recently stopped the decision period as provided for by the Planning Act 2016 and
amended their proposal plans slightly and removed the drainage easement. The applicant though
has now indicated a willingness to accept the requirement of an easement over lot 1 where the
easement’s purpose is clear. Attachment 1 shows the original proposed lot layout lodged and
drainage easement. Attachment 2 includes the recently amended plans.
This application has been lodged in response to a complaint received raising concerns that the
new buildings recently constructed at 20 Mitti Street are being used as 2 detached houses in
breach of The Noosa Plan. Review of the house plans, an online search and discussions with the
owner suggests that the house on lot 2 is being offered on line for short term visitor accommodation
with the house on lot 1 being used by the owner.
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2. SITE DETAILS
2.1. Background
At the time the site was being redeveloped, complaints were received from neighbouring residents
concerned that the proposed works were likely to adversely impact on the neighbouring residents
due to changes in stormwater flows and clearing had been undertaken on site and potentially in
the adjoining National Park.
The matter was investigated at the time and drainage plans were provided by the applicant that
demonstrated stormwater would be suitably conveyed to prevent scouring of neighbouring
properties. The investigation also showed that vegetation cleared was not protected by The Noosa
Plan and was able to be removed without approval from Council. No clearing was evident in the
National Park.
Review of the approved house plans also indicated that the proposed development may constitute
2 houses, with 2 separate distinct buildings proposed connected by a covered walkway with the
new ‘building’ at the site’s rear on proposed lot 1 containing a large ‘rumpus’ room and ‘wet bar’, a
number of bedrooms and separate garaging. This was raised by officers at the time however the
owner maintained it was for use as one detached house. Inspection of the site and building at the
rear shows that the building on proposed lot 1 is being used as a detached house by the owner
and the building on lot 2 is being made available for online short term visitor accommodation.
2.2. Site Description
The site has a total area of 1373m2 and is a battle-axe shaped lot with access from Mitti Street.
The site slopes at a rate of approximately 17% from Mitti Street towards the rear of the site. The
site includes numerous palms and melaleucas which are not proposed to be removed as part of
this proposal, though it is noted some may require removal in the future should a fence be
constructed on the proposed boundary.
An overland drainage line extends through the site from south to north. This drainage line is not
mapped as a waterway by The Noosa Plan. Figure 1 below identifies the subject site location.
Figure 1 – Aerial of the subject site
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2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The site is surrounded by a mix of detached houses and units reflective of past planning schemes
with lot sizes in the area generally reflective of this existing development. The Rainforest Terraces
at 22 Mitti Street include 5 individual townhouses with a common driveway and central recreation
area. Each townhouse is on its own lot of approximately 350m2. To the south is Park Edge Court
which comprises 3 town houses with a common road, with each building lot ranging in size from
358m2 to 378m2. The site backs on to the Noosa National Park as shown in Figure 2 below.
Figure 2 – The subject site identified lighted shaded and Noosa National Park to the subject sites right.
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
State Planning Policy;
South East Queensland Regional Plan;
Planning Regulation 2017;
The Noosa Plan.
3.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policy
The Noosa Plan is generally consistent with the State Planning Policy July 2017 (SPP) and the
SPP raises no further issues relevant to the proposed development.
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South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan
The site is located within the Urban Footprint area of the SEQ Regional Plan. The proposal is
consistent with the regional policies of the SEQ Regional Plan.
Planning Regulation 2017
The following assessment benchmark from the Planning Regulation 2017 applies to the
application:
SEQ Development Area
The proposal is for urban activity within the Urban Footprint and is consistent with the assessment
benchmarks contained in the Planning Regulation 2017.
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
Locality Provisions
The subject site is located in the Noosa Heads Locality and is zoned Detached Housing. The
overall outcomes for the Detached Housing zone seek that detached housing prevails to maintain:
a low impact, low density development form of domestic scale,
a high level of residential of amenity
allotment sizes and densities which are consistent with the character of the particular
neighbourhood
building styles befitting the character of the locality and which respond to, and are integrated
with, site characteristics including slope, vegetation and water frontage where applicant; and
landscaping amongst buildings, retaining trees and vegetation wherever practical.
The proposed lot sizes are consistent with the character of the particular neighbourhood with lot
sizes to the north and south of the site of a similar or lesser area to the lots proposed.
Reconfiguring a Lot
The Reconfiguring a Lot Code requires lots to have the appropriate area and dimensions to provide
for the intended use, be not less than 600m2 for detached house lots and 800m2 for battle-axe
shaped lots excluding any access handle and provide for private open space.
The proposed battle-axe lots all fall below the minimum lot size and lot 1 is not considered to have
an appropriate area to provide for its intended use, as lot 1 has a large overland drainage flow path
that traverses the site, as reflected by the drainage easement initially proposed and covers the
whole of Lot 1 and an the eastern portion of Lot 2 as shown in Figure 3 below. While there are
some relevant grounds for a lesser lot size, given the surrounding lot sizes, proposed lot 1 is not
considered a suitable lot. The proposed lot has no useable outdoor area for use by residents, with
no works such as pools, garden sheds, cubby houses and the like able to be constructed within
the overland drainage flow path due to the potential impact on drainage in the area.
Figure 3 shows the extent of inundation in a 1% AEP event.
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Figure 3 – 1% AEP extent shaded in blue
An existing driveway to access the rear building is located across the overland drainage path which
is not immune to certain rain events particularly during a 1% AEP rain event. Concerns are raised
regarding potential adverse offsite flooding impacts and the ability of residents to enter and exit the
property and to evacuate in major flooding events, compromising the safety of people.
In regard to these concerns, the proposal is to raise the driveway to offset some of the flooding
impacts and the applicant’s hydrology consultant advises the following:
The flow across the site is an intermittent flow path from Noosa National Park being dry most
of the time with only trickle flows.
Only approximately 30% of the total flow from the upstream catchment passes through the
site with the remaining 70% outside the site and inside the National Park.
Adjacent the very upstream southern boundary the flow depth beside the existing residence
in a 1% AEP is 400-500mm deep
The required flood immunity for detached houses under the Noosa Plan is 300mm above the
modelled floor level whereas the freeboard provided to the existing residence is 580mm
above the highest water elevation in the defined flood event on the upper most southern
boundary, which is compliant.
The maximum flow depth across the driveway low point is 390mm and the velocity is 1.0m/s
maximum which complies with Table 7.4.5 from QUDM which requires a maximum depth x
velocity of 0.45m/s2 and the proposal is 0.39m/s2. The QUDM table limits depth x velocity to
be less than 0.45m/s2 for vehicle safety at intersections.
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The critical time for concentration during 1% flood event is 33 minutes. This means it takes
33 minutes to reach peak depth and velocity and then gradually subsides within
approximately 60-65 minutes back to ‘dry’. Therefore, the peak (worst case) flows across the
driveway and the site are only happening for 10-15 minutes as per typical flood hydrograph
below shown as Figure 4.
Figure 4 - Hydrograph
Council’s hydrology consultant has reviewed the applicant’s Flood Hazard Assessment Report and
provides the following advice:
The flood report suggests that only 30% of the total catchment flow will drain through the site
but there is no detail of how this has been determined. A review of the LiDAR ground level
DEM of the area suggests most, if not all, of the total catchment runoff is likely to drain
through the site.
The modelling makes no allowance for fence blockages and appears to be too localised to
provide meaningful results. While I have not inspected the site, aerial imagery shows that a
tennis court is situated immediately downstream. Given the bushland catchment, there is a
high potential for a chain wire fence to become highly blocked with debris and this will
increase flood levels through the site.
No comments have been provided in regards to the flood resilience of the dwelling. It is
situated within a natural bushland flow path and it will be subject to flooding from time to time
(certainly below floor level). It would need to be demonstrated that the house is resilient to
flooding and give consideration to the high levels of natural debris that is likely to be mobilised
during a large flood.
Flood hazard risk associated with the proposed access should be assessed in more detail
and account for full catchment flows and debris.
Overall I would not support this proposal. Ultimately it will place more people within an area
which has a clear risk of flooding.
There is a discrepancy between the house extension architectural drawings by Void Building
Design and the Building Pad and Site Works Plan (ST03-1) (2) by Barlow Shelley on the
exact location of the driveway and associated culvert crossing
Flood level and velocity impact plots are required to demonstrate no significant adverse
flooding impacts will result on adjacent and downstream properties, and to demonstrate that
a lawful point of discharge will be achieved
A number of deficiencies in the information supplied to date, as well as discrepancies in this
data, have been identified.
The proposal is not consistent with the Reconfiguring a Lot Code requirements for 100% of the
allotment to be above the defined flood level of 1% AEP water surface levels, with lot 1 located
almost fully below the 1% AEP and lot 2 in part. Lot 1 clearly does not contain a suitable house
site area being subject to flooding from an overland drainage flow path.
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Specific Outcome 05 also requires house site areas to be located at least 50m from any land within
a national park. The additional lot is located within 50m of the National Park and while a building
has already been constructed on the lot there is potential for ongoing edge effects.
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application was not required to be referred to any state Referral Agencies.
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
Coordinator Operational Works
Two external Hydrology Consultants
4.3. Public Notification
The application was code assessable and not required to be publicly notified for comment.
5. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The applicant seeks to create 2 new residential detached house lots, one of which is nearly
completely inundated in a 1% AEP event.
It is proposed to raise the driveway to help offset flooding impacts on the surrounding properties
and to gain safe access to and from the site. However, it is considered the applicant has not
sufficiently demonstrated that there will be no offsite flooding impacts as a result of the proposal
and therefore has the potential to cause actionable nuisance and compromise the safety of people
and property.
The proposal is not consistent with The Noosa Plan’s Noosa Heads Locality Code and
Reconfiguring a Lot Code as the proposed lots, particularly lot 1, is not suitable for its intended use
given the overland drainage path that flows through the site. The proposed lots are not fully located
above the defined flood event level and are subject to flooding.
While a building has been built on lot 1, the creation of a separate lot will ultimately place more
people within a flood area putting people at risk particularly where future residents are unaware of
the drainage overland flow path. Modification will also be required to the existing buildings to
ensure they meet the requirements for one detached house and are only ever used as 1 detached
house into the future.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Support Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development X Infrastructure Services
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service x Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 12 FEBRUARY 2019
2 MCU18/0165 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL (17 DWELLING UNITS) AT 25 KAURI
STREET, COOROY
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Coordinator Planning, Patrick Murphy
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index Application / ECM / MCU18/0165
Attachments 1. Proposal plans
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicant Pace Planning Pty Ltd
Proposal Material Change of Use - Multiple Housing - Type 4 Conventional
Properly Made Date 4 October 2018
Information Request Date 1 November 2018
Information Response Date 28 November 2018
Decision Due Date 18 February 2019
Number of Submissions Three (3)
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address 25 Kauri St Cooroy Qld 4563
RP Description Lot 27 C 56016
Land Area 4741m²
Existing Use of Land Vacant land
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Urban Footprint
Locality Cooroy and Lake Macdonald
Zone Attached Housing
Overlays Nil
Assessment Type Impact
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 12 February 2019 regarding Application No. MCU18/0165 for a Development Permit
for Material Change of Use - Multiple Housing - Type 4 Conventional (17 dwellings) situated at 25
Kauri Street, Cooroy and:
A. Approve the application and grant a Preliminary Approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
the approved plans of development. The approved plans are numbered 11594 DA 01
– DA 11 prepared by All Design and Drafting and dated 21 November 2018. These
plans must be amended in accordance with the conditions.
2. Amended plans and associated reports must be submitted to Council prior to issue of
a Development Permit for Material Change of Use and must include the following to
the reasonable satisfaction of the Manager, Development Assessment:
2.1. In addition to the vegetation identified to be retained on the Site Plan –
Landscaping and Fencing by All Design and Drafting (project 11594 DA03 dated
21.11.2018) trees 1, 2 and 3 (Eucalyptus tereticornis) identified within the
Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report by Consult Arborist Pty Ltd dated
16.01.2019 must be retained.
2.2. An amended arboriculture assessment report which includes recommendations
on how the trees are to be retained in accordance with current AS 4970-2009
Protection of Trees on Development Sites, including any modifications required
to the development layout.
2.3. An amended development layout which incorporates the recommendations of
the amended arboriculture assessment report.
2.4. Greater articulation to the façades of units 9 and 10 to the internal driveway to
vary the line and plane of the building.
2.5. Increased landscaping to the frontages of units 9 and 10 along the internal
driveway.
2.6. Roof pitches must be at least 12 degrees.
2.7. A mix of materials and colours to the external building finishes reflective of
Cooroy’s traditional character and the schedule detailed on All Design and
Drafting plan DA03 and dated 21 November 2018.
2.8. Further articulation of the roof form of units 11-17 to complement the traditional
streetscape and building forms of Cooroy.
3. The development must retain trees 1, 2 and 3 (Eucalyptus tereticornis) identified within
the Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report by Consult Arborist Pty Ltd dated
16.01.2019.
Performance Bond
4. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $35,000
must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of this approval,
prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Operational Works. The cash bond or
trading bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the conditions of approval
less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing performance of this permit.
Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum to effect compliance
with conditions.
5. The requirements of this development approval are to be effected, prior to the use of
the premises. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum
referred to in this approval to effect compliance with conditions.
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Water & Sewer Connections
6. An underground connection to reticulated water and sewerage must be provided to the
development site in accordance with the standards and requirements of Northern SEQ
Distributor–Retailer Authority (Unitywater).
7. A Certificate of Completion from the Northern SEQ Distributor–Retailer Authority
(Unitywater) must be submitted to Council that certifies an underground connection to
reticulated water and sewerage has been provided to the development site.
Building Appearance
8. All air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment must be located at ground
level, or otherwise fully enclosed or screened such that they are not visible from the
street frontages nor adjoining properties.
Fencing and Walls
9. Any street fencing must be set back an average of 1 metre from the front property
boundary and articulated by stepping the design at maximum 5 metre intervals. Any
fencing on the front boundary must either:
a. not exceed a maximum height of 1.2m
b. be of open construction.
10. The area of land between the fence and the front property boundary must be densely
landscaped to screen any fencing from the street.
Clothes Drying Areas
11. Each dwelling unit must be provided with access to an outdoor clothes line which is
screened from public view.
Community Management Statement
12. Any proposed Community Management Statement required for the development
pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 must be
submitted to Council for endorsement at the same time as submission of the Building
Format Plan (or similar) to Council for compliance assessment.
13. All clauses and by-laws of the proposed Community Management Statement must
accord with the requirements of this Decision Notice.
ENGINEERING
Site Access and Driveway
14. Vehicular access driveways to serve the development shall be constructed from the
Kauri Street and Olivine Street frontages of the site generally in accordance with the
final approved layout plans and as amended by the conditions of this permit and in
compliance with the applicable engineering standards and drawings.
15. Sealed access driveways must be provided from Kauri Street and Olivine Street
frontages of the site to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development generally
in accordance with the final approved layout plans as amended by the conditions of
this permit. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works
approval and must include in particular:
a. Driveway crossovers generally in accordance with IPWEAQ standard drawings
R-049 and R-050, and to grades that prevent vehicles from scraping and/or
bottoming whilst also allowing for compliant grades and must match the levels of
any existing or proposed pathway and grassed verge without posing trip or safety
hazards to the public.
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b. For pedestrian safety between vehicles exiting the site and pedestrians on the
footpath, the driveway and any associated fencing or vegetation near the
driveway must comply with the minimum sight line requirements as defined in
AS/NZ 2890.1, section 3.2.4.
c. The proposed driveway have a maximum width of 6m at kerb line.
d. Driveway must have clearance of 1.0m from a power pole and 0.5m from and
any service pit or manhole (eg telecommunication pit, water metre) unless a
written approval obtained from the relevant provider.
16. All vehicles shall enter and leave the site in a forward direction.
Car Parking
17. Car parking must be provided within the site generally as shown on the final approved
layout plans. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works
approval and must be in compliance with the provisions AS/NZS 2890.1-2004 for user
class 1A with allowance for vehicles to enter and leave the site in a forward gear and
with a minimum head clearance (headroom) at any point of 2.2m.
18. The internal dimensions and doorway openings of all enclosed garages shall be
designed and constructed to comply with the provisions of section 5.4 of AS/NZS
2890.1. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance by illustrating these dimensions
on the plans submitted for both Operational Works approval and Building Works
approval.
19. All visitor carpark spaces shall be clearly defined by line marking each space with the
words “Visitor Parking Only” and by sign posting each space with similar wording.
20. All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for vehicle
parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
Roadworks Widening
21. The full length of the Kauri Street and Olivine Street frontages of the development site
shall be upgraded by providing kerb & channel, bitumen road widening, stormwater
structures and landscaping improvements to the footpath in accordance with an
Operational Works approval. The works shall include but are not limited to the following:
a. In regard to the Kauri Street frontage the new kerb and channel shall be aligned
so that it is located 8 metres offset from the existing kerb and channel on the
western side of Kauri Street measured from the nominal face of the kerb. The
new kerb and channel shall be extended to the north approximately to the
prolongation of the common boundary of No 21 and 19A Kauri Street and be
joined smoothly with the existing kerb and channel.
b. In regard to the Olivine Street frontage the new kerb and channel shall be aligned
at about 12m offset from and parallel to the property boundary and shall extend
for the full frontage of the subject site. The works shall include suitable tapers
extending beyond the frontage of the subject site to smoothly join to the existing
pavement.
c. The works (Kauri Street, Olivine Street and the intersection) must include suitable
drainage structures and stormwater collection to ensure that runoff from the road
formation is collected, controlled and directed to ensure that the roadway is safely
trafficable and must be in compliance with the relevant sections of the
Queensland Urban Drainage Manual (QUDM).
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d. As part of the application for operational works, the developer’s civil engineering
consultant shall investigate and report on the possible deficiencies in the existing
stormwater system, to the western end of Agate Street and including inspection
by closed circuit television (CCTV) of the existing stormwater system. The
developer is required to rectify any deficient stormwater pipes or structures
extending from the development frontage down to and including the manhole
downstream of the 600x1200 box culvert which crosses Kauri Street.
e. The design and construction of all works shall be carried out in accordance with
Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP05 – Engineering Design Standards –
Roads, Drainage and Earthworks and the applicable engineering standards
current at the time of construction.
The above condition is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being
non-trunk infrastructure.
22. All associated and ancillary work including pavement correction to the existing
pavement, drainage works, modification of the footpath, and adjustments to the existing
infrastructure shall be undertaken to complete the roadworks widening and must be
carried out in accordance with the applicable engineering standards and the tree
retention requirements of this approval.
In this regard a schedule of works, specifications and plans detailing this work shall be
prepared and submitted to Council for approval prior to obtaining a Development
Permit for Operational Works
23. The applicant shall truncate the boundaries at the intersection of Kauri Street and
Olivine Street and shall dedicate the truncated section as “Road”. The truncation shall
be in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP 5 – Engineering Design
Standards- Roads, Drainage and Earthworks part 3.13 (g). The dedication shall be
undertaken at no cost to Council.
Pathway and Frontage Works
24. A new 2.0m wide concrete path shall be constructed along the Kauri Street and Olivine
Street frontages of the site in accordance with an Operational Works approval and to
a desirable and smooth alignment for the comfort of users and protection of trees
identified in this permit for retention. The new path shall be in compliance with IPWEAQ
standard drawing SEQ R-065 Concrete Pathway Construction Details.
The works must include a sufficient number of pram ramps to be provided near the
intersection of Kauri Street and Olivine Street where identified by Council to connect to
existing and proposed pathways network.
The above condition is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being non-
trunk infrastructure.
25. All paths, pram ramps, driveways and parking areas shall be designed and constructed
to ensure pedestrian safety using non-slip materials, to produce an evenly graded
surface finish, and to be in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and
Australian Standard 1428.1 Design for Access & Mobility.
26. Footpath improvements such as topsoiling, grassing, tree retention and tree planting
are required to the Kauri Street and Olivine Street frontages of the site in accordance
with Planning Scheme Policy PSP03 Landscaping Plants & Guidelines and in
compliance with Operational Works approval.
27. The new path and frontage works must generally match the existing adjoining surfaces
without causing a trip hazard and extend beyond the frontage where necessary to join
and taper smoothly with any existing adjoining path and surfaces.
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Stormwater Drainage
28. The site must be provided with a stormwater drainage system connecting to a lawful
point of discharge. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational
Works approval and the Queensland Urban Drainage Manual (QUDM) and the design
be prepared and certified by a Registered Professional Civil Engineer, and must
include/address in particular the following:
a. Collection and discharge of stormwater to Council’s existing drainage system in
Kauri Street generally in accordance with Drawing No 2018068-P01 dated
12/09/2018 by 360 Civil Consulting and including the provision of any required
inter-allotment drainage within the site.
b. Shall be no net increase in stormwater runoff from the current undeveloped
condition of the site.
c. Where applicable, extension of the site stormwater system to accommodate
stormwater from external adjoining properties, including registration of drainage
easements.
d. The use of gravity stormwater drainage and not surcharge pits.
29. A CCTV inspection must be carried out by a Council approved CCTV contractor upon
satisfactory completion of construction works. The developer will be responsible for the
full cost of CCTV inspection, including any additional inspection necessary following
defect identification and rectification.
Easements
30. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or third
party infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an easement
registered against the title of the property.
31. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and granted
at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service authority, the
easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s standard
easement terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to Council for
endorsement.
32. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject
land, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
Earthworks
33. All earthworks must be undertaken in accordance with a development permit for
Operational Works and in compliance with the provisions of AS 3798: Guidelines on
Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Development, with geotechnical testing
undertaken in accordance with Section 8 of the Standard, and to a minimum of ‘Level
2’ supervision Test results as required by AS 3798 and/or the directions of the
supervising engineer. A certification of the earthworks must be provided by a RPEQ
and submitted to Council prior to the final inspection of the completed works by Council.
34. Earthworks works required on site must be carried out so as not to cause the additional
ponding of water on any adjoining lands or the blockage of, or interference with, any
natural watercourses.
35. Earthworks carried out on site shall not affect the structural integrity of any of the
existing fences and/or structures and/or lands that border the development site. Fences
that are affected shall be replaced prior to the Building Certifier issuing the Certificate
of Classification. In this regard any fences to be replaced shall be clearly shown on the
plans submitted for Operational Works approval.
36. All earthworks and any associated batters must be contained entirely within the subject
site unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is provided to Council.
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37. Where the development involves changes to the existing levels over, or adjacent to,
drainage, water supply or sewerage infrastructure, all access chamber surface levels
must be adjusted to provide a freeboard of 100mm above the finished ground surface
level or as required by the service provider and/or the approved plans for Operational
Works.
38. All retaining walls and stormwater headwalls must be designed and constructed in
accordance with the planning scheme and must be certified by an RPEQ where
exceeding 1.0m in height. All retaining walls that are publicly accessible and exceed
1.0m in height must be fitted with a commercial grade safety fence.
Erosion and Sediment Control
39. Any person acting on this permit shall prevent erosion and sediment export from
leaving the site. Site control measures such as silt fencing, controlled gravel access to
the site and controlled disposal of waste, will be necessary.
In this regard plans prepared by suitably qualified person detailing the methods and
measures of controlling erosion and sediment are required to be submitted to the
Council in conjunction with an application for the Development Permit for Operational
Works.
Electricity and Telecommunication Services
40. Underground reticulated electricity and telecommunication services must be provided
to the development site in accordance with an approval for Operational Works and be
in compliance with the standards and requirements of the relevant service provider.
41. Unless otherwise stipulated by telecommunications legislation at the time of
construction, the development must be provided with all necessary conduits, pits and
pipes to accommodate the future connection of optic fibre technology
telecommunications.
42. Certification must be submitted to Council from all relevant service providers which
certifies that the development has met the requirements of this Decision Notice and all
applicable legislation at the time of construction.
43. Conduits for electrical power or other services and connections proposed to be
installed within existing and proposed road reserves under existing sealed
carriageways, concrete pathways, concrete/sealed driveways or vegetation identified
for retention must be installed by boring. Trenching is not permitted, unless specifically
approved by Council.
General - Engineering
44. A suitably qualified Registered Professional Engineer shall prepare engineering
drawings and specifications for all engineering works that will become Council
infrastructure, which shall be submitted in conjunction with an application for a
Development Permit for Operational Works. To avoid conflict with underground pipes
or services, all existing and proposed services required by the development shall be
shown on the plans.
45. Any alteration of any public utility or other facilities necessitated by the development of
the land or associated construction works external to the site shall be at no cost to
Council.
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LANDSCAPE & ECOLOGY
Landscaping & Vegetation Clearing
46. The development site must be landscaped. The works must be undertaken in
accordance with an Operational Works approval and the Noosa Planning Scheme
Policy 3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines for Cooroy and must include in particular:
a. Provide landscaping plans using local native species that provide detailed
sections and plan of a 6.0 and 5.0 metre landscaped buffer adjacent to Kauri and
Olivine Street respectively to buffer the adjacent residential uses from the
development.
b. Provide 100L NATSPEC street trees every 8m of road frontage, positioned in a
manner that supports adequate sightlines and maintains existing trees identified
for retention in this permit.
c. Provide details of internal landscaping to the development, including provision of
suitable growing media and area to sustain landscaping, which will provide
shading and soften the visual appearance of the development.
d. Provide landscaping to each dwelling frontages and internal driveway networks
to provide shade and visual amenity.
e. Provide details of the methods to be used during the vegetation clearing including
the use of licensed spotter/catchers, disposal of cleared vegetation, methods to
ensure retained vegetation is protected from development works, in particular
where works are proposed adjacent to root zones of vegetation located on the
road reserve with reference to current AS 4970-2009 Protection of Trees on
Development Sites.
47. The open space and setback areas are to be landscaped in accordance with Council’s
Policy on Landscaping Guidelines and a properly prepared landscape plan prepared
by a suitably qualified Landscape Architect or Horticulturalist. Such landscaping is to
be completed prior to the premises being occupied and maintained at all times
thereafter.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Waste Management
48. The developer must provide waste storage and disposal facilities in accordance with
Planning Scheme Policy No. 9 “Waste Management Multi-Dwellings and Commercial
and Industrial Premises”. The facilities must include an external impervious area
correctly sized for all refuse and recycling containers and suitably screened from public
places and neighbouring properties. A bin wash area is required with a cold-water tap,
hose and drain outlet connected to sewer, via a bucket trap. The drain outlet must be
designed to prevent storm water entry to the sewerage system. This can be achieved
with a nib wall 50mm high and up to 700mm x 700mm wide (max 0.5m²), or alternatively
the waste area can be roofed, or any other design approved by Council.
49. Refuse containers must be provided in accordance with the requirements of the
Environmental Protection (Interim Waste) Regulation 1996 and (Waste Management)
Regulation 2000, for the storage and collection of refuse.
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Mechanical Equipment
50. Written certification is required from a suitably qualified person confirming that sound
pressure levels from all mechanical plant and equipment comply with the following:
a. Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
7am to 10pm: Maximum background + 5dB(A)
10pm to 7am: Maximum background + 3dB(A)
b. Pumps
7am to 7pm: Maximum background + 5dB(A)
7pm to 10pm: Maximum background + 3dB(A)
10pm to 7am: No audible noise.
51. The certification must be submitted to Council, which certifies that operational noise
from any fixed plant and equipment complies with the requirements of this Decision
Notice.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
REPORT
1. PROPOSAL
The application seeks approval to develop the site for 17 single storey multiple dwelling units,
comprising 13 x 2 bedroom dwelling units and 4 x 3 bedroom dwelling units. A double garage is
provided to each 3 bedroom dwelling unit and a single garage provided to each 2 bedroom dwelling
unit. Seven uncovered spaces are provided throughout the site. Two access points are proposed
from Kauri Street and one access point is proposed from Olivine Street.
The following image provides a Locality Plan of the subject site and surrounding properties:
Figure 1 – Locality Plan
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The following images detail site and elevation plans of the proposal. The proposal plans are also
included in Attachment 1.
Figure 2 – Site Plan
Figure 3 – Elevation Plan
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Figure 4– Elevation Perspective
2. SITE DETAILS
2.1. Background
There are no recent planning approvals relevant to the site.
2.2. Site Description
The development site is situated on the corner of Kauri and Olivine Streets. It is an undeveloped
site which contains a number of mature eucalypt tree. The property has 2 street frontages with no
formalised access and no kerb or channel.
2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The area is characterised by a mix of residential development reflective of varying zoning within
Kauri Street and Olivine Street. Dwellings on the opposite side of Olivine Street are generally
reflective of the Cooroy character as they are clad in weatherboard, include a veranda to the front
of the dwelling and a substantial roof pitch. A broader range of dwelling types have been developed
in Olivine Street and it is noted that these contain dwellings which are reflective of the traditional
built form of Cooroy. A description of the properties adjacent to the site is provided below:
North: 21 Kauri Street - undeveloped land owned by Queensland State government
8 Olivine Street – residential dwelling situated on Detached Housing zoned land
South: Olivine Street
East: 1 -15 Olivine Street – eight Semi-Attached Zoned lots. One of the lots contains a duplex
whilst the remaining seven lots contain a detached house
West: 28 - 36 Kauri Street – five Attached Housing zoned lots. 3 of the lots contain a detached
house with multiple dwellings located on the remaining 2 lots.
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
State Planning Policy;
South East Queensland Regional Plan;
Planning Regulation 2017;
The Noosa Plan.
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3.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policy
The Noosa Plan is generally consistent with the State Planning Policy July 2017 (SPP) and the
SPP raises no further issues relevant to the proposed development.
South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan
The site is located within the Urban Footprint area of the SEQ Regional Plan. The proposal is
consistent with the regional policies of the SEQ Regional Plan.
Planning Regulation 2017
The following assessment benchmarks from the Planning Regulation 2017 apply to the application:
SEQ Development Area
The proposal is for an urban activity within the Urban Footprint and is consistent with the
assessment benchmarks contained in the Planning Regulation 2017 for the SEQ Region.
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The application must be assessed against the whole of the Noosa Plan to the extent the provisions
are relevant to the development.
Locality Provisions
The subject site is located in the Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality and is zoned Attached
Housing. The application is required to follow an impact assessable application process. The
proposed use is identified as a consistent use within the zone and provides for housing within close
proximity of the Cooroy town centre and the associated services, public transport and community
facilities. The provision of 13 x 2 bedroom dwelling units within the development provides housing
diversity consistent with the dwelling type for which a need has been identified in Council’s Housing
Needs Assessment (Briggs and Mortar March 2017). The report identifies that there is a significant
need for small attached dwellings (one and two bedroom) to offer additional housing options for a
growing number of small households (p.4).
The proposal is also generally consistent with the overall built form outcomes for the Cooroy and
Lake Macdonald Locality which requires the traditional built form of Cooroy to be retained and for
new developments to complement traditional streetscape and building forms. In this regard the
proposed design is consistent with the visual bulk and architectural scale on nearby land, will not
dominate the street, makes use of verandas, eaves and roof overhangs and generally presents
well articulated facades where garages and carports are not the dominant visual element. The
current design and elevations do not include a sufficient mix of materials reflective of Cooroy’s
traditional built form. Further, the roof form for units 11-17 is quite continuous and further
articulation of the roof form would also assist the development to complement and integrate with
the existing streetscape.
With regards to the proposed built form the following table includes the pertinent development
parameters required by the planning scheme.
Criteria Planning Scheme Proposal Complies
Site Area N/A 4739 m² N/A
Population density 47.39 persons max 44.39 persons
Gross floor area 1896.4m² max 1896.4 m²
Site cover 40% max 40%
Landscaped open space 1329m² min 1513m²
Soft landscaping 797.4m2 min 60% of total 1296m²
Landscaping Setbacks
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Criteria Planning Scheme Proposal Complies
Building height
storeys 2 storeys max 1 storey
metres 8 metres 5.25 metres
Boundary setbacks
Frontage 6 metres min
Kauri Street 6 metres
Olivine Street 5 metres X
Side 2.6 metres min 4 metres
Length of wall 15 metres max 21.1 metres X
(units 9 and 10)
Roof pitch 12 degrees 10 degrees X
Eaves 600mm eaves to 75% of the Complies
perimeter of the building
Carparking 21 covered min 21 covered
6 uncovered min 8 uncovered
Table 1 - Development Parameters
As indicated in Table 1 the development generally complies with the planning scheme parameters
with the exception of the setback to Olivine Street, roof pitch and the length of wall attributed to
dwelling units 9 and 10. The proposed variations are addressed below:
Setback to Olivine Street
The siting of the subject site at the corner of Kauri and Olivine streets results in two street frontages,
each requiring a 6.0 metre setback. In this instance the development provides a 6.0 metre setback
to the primary frontage off Kauri Street and a 5.0 metre setback to Olivine Street. The reduced
setback is supported as the development is low rise and maintains opportunity for landscaping
within the setback. The reduced setback will not be intrusive within the streetscape nor is it
considered to result in amenity impacts on surrounding properties.
Roof pitch
The proposed development includes a 10 degree roof pitch which does not comply with the 12
degree roof pitch required by the planning scheme. The planning scheme requires a minimum 12
degree roof pitch in order for roof forms to contribute positively to the local skyline. This matter will
be addressed through a condition of approval.
Length of wall
The frontages of units 9 and 10 comprise a total continual wall length of 21.1 metres, noting a
minor alcove of 1.0 metre width is provided for each unit’s access. This continual plane is not
consistent with the requirements for the Attached Housing Zone as it exceeds the specified wall
length of 15 metres. While this wall plane is directed internally, its location adjacent to the access
driveway and within close proximity of the site frontage means that it will be partially visible from
the street. It is preferred that the plane be further articulated by stepping the façade. Therefore, it
is recommended that a condition be included requiring amended plans which provide for
articulation of the front façade of units 9 and 10.
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Landscaping
The submitted landscape plan demonstrates that sufficient landscaping area has been provided to
accord with the Noosa Plan’s Landscaping Code. It is noted that the landscape plan includes a
200sqm area for the purpose of a community garden and relies on a mixture of local and non-local
plant species.
The landscaping also provides for landscaping within the Kauri and Olivine Street setbacks which
will soften the development when viewed from the streetscape. The plans identify that fencing to
Kauri and Olivine Streets will primarily consist of 1.8 metre high powder coated metal pool type
fencing. The open form of this fencing will allow for landscaping to be visible from the street.
However, the submitted plans do not provide for landscaping internally to the frontages of units 9
and 10 and generally limited landscaping has been provided to the frontages of the remaining
dwellings. Therefore landscape amenity is reduced in the internal areas of the site and results in a
poor visual outcome for occupants. A condition has been included to require additional landscaping
between the buildings and the internal driveway.
Street vegetation
The development seeks to remove mature native trees (Eucalyptus tereticornis) within the Kauri
and Olivine Street road reserves, which are situated in close proximity to the front boundary. In
addition to their ecological value the trees contribute to the character and amenity of the area. The
following image details the trees within Olivine Street.
Photograph 1: View looking south along Olivine Street
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The trees have been assessed by Council’s Ecologist and are a significant species in the locality
being a primary koala food tree. The trees also contribute significantly to the streetscape and the
character of the area. The following plan identifies the trees proposed to be removed by the
applicant which Council officers have identified as being suitable for retention. These trees are
highlighted in yellow on the plan.
Figure 5– Trees proposed to be removed that must be retained
An Information Request was sent to the applicant in November 2018 and raised the following
issues around the trees:
Provide amended plans showing the retention of mature trees along the Olivine and Kauri
Street frontage with boundary fencing located to accommodate the mature trees.
Provide an assessment by a certified arborist using the ISA Tree Risk Assessment
Framework regarding the works necessary to retain the mature native trees along the
frontages during operational works and the use of the premises.
Provide amended plans showing the crossover on Olivine Street outside the tree protection
zone of the mature gumtree
Provide a landscape concept plan which identifies the retention of the native mature trees in
the road reserve, signature landscape trees, frontage treatments, provision of shade trees
within the development area and overall soft landscaping provided within the site.
In response to the Information Request the applicant advised that:
Landscaping Plans are currently being prepared and will be emailed to Council early next
week (26 Nov). The landscaping plan will recommend offset planting for any mature tree
removed. The mature trees on the actual boundary are mostly inside the property and cannot
be retained as part of the fence design without significantly impacting buildings and
infrastructure.
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The remaining mature trees to be retained on the frontage (as per plan) will be protected and
more native trees planted during OpWks. Council can condition a tree risk assessment for
the remaining trees if the landscape plan does not satisfy the information request.
Reaffirming the landscaping plan will recommend offset native planting on the frontage for
any mature tree removed. Long term the landscaping and new plantings will improve the
property frontage.
Retaining the mature gum could not be achieved, the tree protection zone could not be
achieved. The size of the tree requires a very large tree protection zone. The age of the tree
is a significant risk to persons and property and council’s liability with the increased
pedestrians, vehicles and buildings being exposed to aging falling limbs. The tree is not
mapped in a biodiversity overlay so it is also preferred koalas are not encouraged into a
developing urban area exposing themselves to being hit by vehicles or domestic dog attacks.
Prior to proceeding to notification the applicant did not provide an assessment of the mature native
trees by a certified arborist and appears to have made assumptions regarding the retention of the
trees based on the proposed development layout. The purpose of the Information Request was for
the applicant to retain the significant landscape trees and recognise that boundary fencing and
proposed development layout may require alteration to accommodate the retention of the trees.
After the completion of the notification period and being advised the officer recommendation would
likely be for a Preliminary Approval, the applicant provided an arborist report. The arborist report
makes comment on the retention of the trees based on the previously supplied layout but does not
specifically address the information request items and does not provide an amended layout. The
report details activities within 50% of the Tree Protection Zone of Trees 2 and 3 (adjacent to units
13 and 17) however provides no recommendations for the amendment of the layout to reduce the
amount of intrusion into the Tree Protection Zones. The recommendations within the report are
based on the submitted layout plan and do not provide Council assessment officers with sufficient
information to support the removal of trees.
It is noted that amendment to the development layout would safely allow for the retention of the
trees. Though it is unclear as to the specifics of the modifications required and the resultant impact
on layout and yield, it is likely that the retention of the trees will result in an amendment to the
location of the access driveway to Olivine Street and potentially to the setback of units adjacent to
Olivine Street.
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
No referrals were required to any Referral Agencies.
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
Environment Officer
Coordinator Engineering
4.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the Planning Act
2016. Three properly made submissions were received. The following table provides a summary
and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.
Matters Raised Comments
Environment It is agreed that the proposed layout will require the
Destruction of trees and habitat for kangaroos removal of a number of existing mature native trees. The
and several bird species applicant provided an arborist report after the notification
period assessing the impact of the proposed layout on
An Environmental Impact Survey should be
the mature native trees within the road reserve. It is
provided
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Matters Raised Comments
Cap of 10 units should be imposed with trees recommended that trees within the road reserve and on
retained the common boundary with the road reserve be retained.
Trees on Council road reserve should not be
removed
Traffic Conditions require the upgrade of the frontages of the site
Child safety to Kauri Street and Olivine Street including road
widening, new kerb and channel works and 2.0m wide
Olivine Street needs to be widened for two
pathway. The works will provide a safer traffic
cars with capacity for cyclist and a pedestrian
environment.
path
Car parking will be provided on site in accordance with
Lack of road infrastructure for additional traffic
the requirements of the Noosa Plan.
Lack of parking for additional cars
It would be unreasonable to prohibit access on to Olivine
Increased risk to road users Street and the additional traffic is not considered to be
Existing car parking problem in the area significant.
Access onto Olivine Street will result in major
impact on traffic in area
Amenity The site is zoned Attached Housing and the proposed
Impact on the amenity of the area Multiple Housing Type 4 development is a consistent use
within this zone. The proposal complies with the Noosa
Loss of town character
Plan provisions regarding building height, density, site
Size of the proposed development and impact cover and gross floor area. The proposed built form is low
on traffic, noise levels scale/single storey and consistent in scale with the
Too many units established character of the area including varied roof
form and eaves. Conditions require that materials and
colours of the development provide natural tones and
additional articulation and landscaping. It is
acknowledged that the proposed removal of trees on the
common boundary and within the road reserve will have
a detrimental impact on the character and amenity of the
area. Accordingly it is recommended that a preliminary
approval be issued with conditions requiring the retention
of the trees and further landscaping.
Other A condition of approval will require the developer to
Possible drainage issues appropriately manage stormwater with the works also
subject to a further Operational Works application.
5. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application proposes to develop 17 dwelling units on land situated at the corner of Kauri and
Olivine Streets in Cooroy. The land is zoned Attached Housing and is situated within close
proximity of the eastern side of the Cooroy township. The provision of 13 x 2 bedroom dwelling
units within the total number of units is consistent with the dwelling type for which a need has been
identified in Council’s Housing Needs Assessment (Briggs and Mortar March 2017).
The development generally complies with the relevant provisions of the Noosa Plan subject to
some minor design amendments to ensure the development better complements the traditional
streetscape and building forms of Cooroy.
The proposed development layout would also result in the removal of 3 mature native trees within
the Olivine Street road reserve which make a significant contribution to the character and amenity
of the area. Due to the impact of the proposed development on the vegetation within the road
reserve and the likelihood for a modified layout, it is recommended that a Preliminary Approval be
issued.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 12 FEBRUARY 2019
A Preliminary Approval would require the applicant to submit a further development application
which demonstrates compliance with the conditions of the Preliminary Approval. Alternatively, the
applicant may lodge representations to the Preliminary Approval seeking that a Development
Permit be issued during the negotiated decision period.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer x Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Support Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
x Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development x Infrastructure Services
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service x Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning x Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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3 ENVIRONMENT GRANTS POLICY
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Environmental Services Manager, Craig Doolan
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM/ Environmental Grants/ Environment Levy
Attachments 1. Environment Grants Policy
2. Community Grants Policy - Amended
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 14 January 2019 and:
A. Adopt the Environment Grants Policy as set out in Attachment 1 to the report;
B. Approve Interim Evaluation Criteria for the next round (February 2019) of Environment
Grants only, based on relevant Strategic Outcomes of the Biodiversity and Waterways,
Wetlands and Coasts themes in the Draft Environment Strategy, listed below;
Ecological linkages and connecting habitat areas are improved and rehabilitated to
increase landscape connectivity and species resilience.
Community conservation partnerships on public and private land are developed to
deliver successful biodiversity conservation outcomes.
Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, as well as fauna and flora species, are protected
from significant human impacts.
Invasive pest species are managed strategically to reduce impacts on native species
and habitats, fisheries, recreation and tourism values.
Water quality, riparian areas and catchment health is protected and improved by
partnering with landholders and stakeholders to actively manage and rehabilitate
priority stream reaches.
Aquatic biodiversity is improved through the preservation and enhancement of diverse
instream, riparian and wetland habitats.
Point source and diffuse pollution is identified and effectively managed to reduce
impacts on waterways, wetlands and coasts.
Waterways, wetlands and coastal environments are protected, managed and
maintained in their natural state and are enhanced to support healthy and diverse
ecosystems.
The quality and quantity of groundwater, surface water and wastewater discharge is
optimised to minimise impacts to receiving waters, aquatic ecosystems and human
health.
C. As a result of the introduction of a new separate Environment Grants Program and Policy,
Council approve the amendments required to the Community Grants Policy as detailed in
Attachment 2 to this report.
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REPORT
1. Background
Noosa Council has previously provided grants to community groups for environmental projects,
programs and events through the Community Grants Program. There has been no specific criteria
for the assessment of environmental projects, with applications for environmental initiatives being
assessed along with other non-environment community applications. Prior to 2018, when Council
made an initial allocation towards a specific Environment Grants program from the Environment
Levy, projects related to the environment had been funded out of General Rates, through the
Community Grants program.
In July 2018 the Environment Levy Policy was amended to allow for the provision of environment
grants. For the 2018/19 financial year, $235,000 was allocated from the Environment Levy to fund
a dedicated Environmental Grants Program. Grants that had an environment focus and were
previously funded through the Community Grants Program were to now be funded through the
Environment Levy and subject to dedicated criteria for the Environment Grants Program.
To support the allocation of funding towards an Environment Grants program, a new Environment
Grants Policy has been developed that will support the achievement of strategic outcomes and
targets outlined in the Environment Strategy.
2. Environment Grants Program
The new Environment Grants Program will have three main funding streams;
A. Environment Project Grants
These grants will be for projects, programs or events that align with Council’s key environment
strategies and plans and have a positive impact on the Noosa environment. They will typically be
completed within 12 months of commencement.
The minimum grant amount from Council under the Environment Project Grants program is $1,000
and maximum grant amount is $30,000.
Environment Project Grants will be advertised and assessed through the same process as
Council’s Community Grants program, as outlined in the Community Grants Guideline.
B. Environment Organisation Alliance Grants
These grants will provide organisational support to community groups that are primarily focused
on environment activities. Successful applicants will receive an annual grant for up to three years
where:
the primary purpose of the organisation aligns with purpose of the Environment Levy, to
protect, enhance and increase the resilience of Noosa’s natural environment;
the services provided by the organisation are of significant benefit to the Noosa community
(beyond their membership base);
the organisation’s services closely align with Council’s environmental strategic outcomes,
identified in the Environment Strategy;
the organisation can demonstrate value for money for all stakeholders; and
the organisation can demonstrate the need for financial assistance from Noosa Council.
Applications for Environment Organisation Alliance Grants will follow the same process as other
Noosa Council alliance grants, as outlined in Community Grants Program Guideline – Three Year
Community Alliance.
C. Multi-year Environment Collaborative Projects
Multi-year Environment Collaborative (MEC) Projects will support longer-term, larger-scale
strategic initiatives that align with the Environment Strategy and have a significant positive impact
on the Noosa Environment.
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These projects will have multiple community stakeholders and clear, measurable outcomes.
Projects may be funded for up to three years. Recipients will be required to provide an annual
progress report that includes a financial report, which demonstrates delivery of agreed outcomes.
Projects will be sought annually through an on open application process or EOI.
Council will retain the flexibility to receive and assess MEC Project applications outside of this
timeframe, but all projects will still be subject to Council approval.
3. February 2019 Grant Round
In the absence of an adopted Environment Grants Policy, the previous grant round assessment of
September 2018 year was undertaken using the broader Community Grants Program criteria,
along with the Environment Levy Policy, with funding to be provided from the Environment Levy
for grants related to the environment.
The next grant round is due to open in late February 2019. It is anticipated that there will be a Draft
Environment Strategy for public comment at this stage, but not yet an adopted Environment
Strategy to guide the full implementation of the Environment Grants Policy. Given this, an interim
set of criteria, based on the Draft Environment Strategy, has been developed and will be used to
guide assessment of this next round of grants, until such time that the Environment Strategy is
adopted by Council.
Applications for Environment Project Grants and Environment Alliance Organisation Grants will be
sought at the same time as the Community Grants, currently scheduled for late February 2019. All
available funding for this round of grants is from the Environmental Levy, which states as its
purpose “to support initiatives in partnership with the community that protect, enhance and increase
the resilience of Noosa’s natural environment”.
Interim Evaluation Criteria
For this round of grants, applications will be assessed against the Environment Levy Policy, the
Environment Grants Policy, and relevant Strategic Outcomes of the Biodiversity and Waterways,
Wetlands and Coasts themes in the Draft Environment Strategy listed below:
Ecological linkages and connecting habitat areas are improved and rehabilitated to increase
landscape connectivity and species resilience.
Community conservation partnerships on public and private land are developed to deliver
successful biodiversity conservation outcomes.
Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, as well as fauna and flora species, are protected from
significant human impacts.
Invasive pest species are managed strategically to reduce impacts on native species and
habitats, fisheries, recreation and tourism values.
Water quality, riparian areas and catchment health is protected and improved by partnering
with landholders and stakeholders to actively manage and rehabilitate priority stream
reaches.
Aquatic biodiversity is improved through the preservation and enhancement of diverse
instream, riparian and wetland habitats.
Point source and diffuse pollution is identified and effectively managed to reduce impacts on
waterways, wetlands and coasts.
Waterways, wetlands and coastal environments are protected, managed and maintained in
their natural state and are enhanced to support healthy and diverse ecosystems.
The quality and quantity of groundwater, surface water and wastewater discharge is
optimised to minimise impacts to receiving waters, aquatic ecosystems and human health.
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Multi-year Environment Collaborative Project Grants will be advertised outside of the normal
Community Grants process, upon the adoption of the Environment Strategy, anticipated to be in
May 2019.
All three grants will be funded out of the 2019/20 budget. This will done on a proportional basis
with the final split to be determined as part of the annual budget process. An indicative split for the
2019/20 financial year would be;
Environment Project Grants – 30% ($75,000 based on a $250,000 budget)
Environment Alliance Organisation Grants – 20% ($50,000 based on a $250,000 budget)
Multi-year Environment Collaborative Project Grants – 50% ($125,000 based on a $250,000
budget)
Any extra funding provided above this level will be put towards Multi-year Environment
Collaborative Project Grants, unless otherwise specified during the budget process.
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Grants
Noosa Council has previously provided funding to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation for a
grants program and for environment projects. In the 2018/19 financial year, $125,000 was allocated
for projects that align with the principal purpose of the trust.
For the remaining period of the current funding deed (due to expire June 30, 2021), the deed states
the ‘NBRF will need to lodge applications with Council for projects to be funded from the
Environment Levy. Such applications will be assessed against other applications received and in
consideration of the total amount allocated towards grant projects from the Environment Levy’.
Future project funding for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation will be subject to application
processes as described in the Environment Grants Policy and associated guidelines, and will be
assessed against other applications from other community groups.
Community Grants Policy
The Noosa Council Community Grants Policy has had some minor revisions, partly as a result of
the creation of a new Environment Grants Policy. These revisions are;
removal of reference to environmental grants;
further clarity on who is and isn’t eligible, to ensure consistency between policies;
the Regional Arts Development Fund now includes businesses as being eligible;
assessment criteria for Community Projects has been revised and now includes
contributions, financially or in kind, toward the project (rather than value for money);
changes to the three year agreement application process, if Council decides to continue with
the program, renewal of agreements will be negotiated three months prior to their expiry; and
Alliance Grants now states if Council decides to continue with the program, renewal of
agreements will be negotiated three months prior to their expiry, and if funds allow, invite
expressions of interest from eligible not for profit community organisations.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 19 July 2018, Item 7, Page 8
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 July 2018 and repeal the current Environment Levy Policy and adopt
the revised Environment Levy Policy provided as Attachment 2 to the report, authorising the CEO
to make minor amendments as necessary.
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Finance
The budget allocated out of the Environment Levy for environmental grants for 2018/19 is
$235,000. This was based on;
$110,000 was the estimate of annual expenditure in the 2017/18 financial year on
environment-related grants within the Community Grants Program. As a result, this amount
was allocated from the Environment Levy to support a grants program of a similar scale in
the 2018/19 financial year.
$125,000 was allocated from the Environment Levy to support an expansion of the
Environment Grants Program to allow for multi-year collaborative projects, as proposed in
the Environment Grants Policy.
A further $125,000 was allocated from the Environment Levy to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Foundation in accordance with the current funding deed which stipulates that this grant funding
should be used for projects that advance the principal purpose of the Biosphere. A further $70,000
was allocated from the Environment Levy towards operation support funding for NBRF.
As discussed above for the remaining period of the current funding deed with NBRF (due to expire
June 30, 2021), the deed states the ‘NBRF will need to lodge applications with Council for projects
to be funded from the Environment Levy. Such applications will be assessed against other
applications received and in consideration of the total amount allocated towards grant projects from
the Environment Levy’.
In subsequent years, Council will determine the total allocation of funds to the Environment Grants
Program through its annual budget process
Given the likely date of adoption for the Environment Strategy and the time needed to develop
larger projects, it is probable that the majority of extra $125,000 in 2018/19 allocated for multi-year
collaborative projects will not be expended this financial year.
Risks & Opportunities
There is great opportunity within the Environment Grants to improve capacity within local
environment groups, allow for implementation of projects related to Council’s key environment
strategies and plans, and also bring in further matching funding, to maximise the total spend on
environment projects.
There will be at least one more round of Community Grants prior to the final adoption of the
Environment Strategy. In the current Environment Grants Policy, Environment Project Grants and
Environment Organisation Alliance Grants will follow the timetable of the Community Grants
program to allow for significant efficiencies in administration. An Interim Evaluation Criteria is
proposed for the assessment of these grants.
The promotion, assessment and acquittal of grants has a significant administrative load. The
Environment Grants Policy has been written to take advantage of the existing administrative
process and resources in place within Council. The development of the Multi-year Environment
Collaborative Projects will potentially take significant resources, especially if the program grows
over time, this will need to be monitored over time.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
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Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer x Community Services x Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director Director
Executive Support x Community Development x Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries x Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
x Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director x Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
x Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture x Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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ATTACHMENT 1
x ) | NOOSA Council Policy
Mi Keelenere ENVIRONMENT GRANTS
Corporate Plan Reference: The Noosa Environment
Endorsed by Council: 21 February 2019
Policy Author: Manager Environmental Services
POLICY BACKGROUND
Noosa Council has a long history of working with and supporting th unity to achieve significant
environmental outcomes. The Environment Grants program continue this partnership
through support and collaboration to achieve significant e' outcomes that align with
Council’s key environment strategies and plans.
This policy is guided by the Noosa Environment Strat Environment Le licy. The Strategy
clearly outlines strategies, targets and outcomes f oosa environment o 10-year period.
This Policy does not apply to sponsorship, don , advertisings,naming rights ervice level
agreements.
COUNCIL POLICY
The Environment Grants will support the im entation of t uncil’s key environment strategies
and plans by enabling collaboration with the ¢ ity in i ives that protect, enhance and
increase the resilience of Noosa’s naturale ° ,
Grants will be for initiative building and fg ts tha serve and/or improve ecosystem
health and biodiversity ir oosa Shire. All | ves funded by the Environment Grants program
will have tangible and asurable outcomes.
Outcomes of the Envi nent Gre program will
e implementation of Council’s*key envire ategies and plans, and the actions within them,
that are ately de =d through gra
e inc d capa of local ygroups through a collaborative approach to environmental
0 gement
e inc ed funding direc toe mental activities through the opportunities of community
group ganisations to rage extra funding or resources.
Who Can App
The Environment t open to not-for-profit community organisations that meet al/ of the
following criteria:
e The project or event for which they are applying benefits the residents of the Noosa community;
e The application meets the specific eligibility criteria of the funding programs as set out in this
Policy and the supporting grant guidelines;
e The organisation:
o is alegal not-for-profit entity
© complies with all incorporation requirements of the State and Commonwealth as at the
closing date for the grant program
o be registered by an Act of Parliament
o has an active ABN
o Has a bank account in the name of the legal entity.
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COUNCIL POLICY - ENVIRONMENT GRANTS
If an organisation is not eligible as per the above criteria and wishes to apply for a grant, the
organisation is able to do so provided that the application is auspiced and administered by an eligible
organisation that is willing and able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the grant and the
project or event being delivered.
All applicants (including the auspice, if required) must have:
e appropriate insurances and adhere to sound Workplace Health and Safety practices
e no debt to Council, or has entered into scheduled payment arrangements with Council that is
being adhered to
¢ met acquittal conditions for any previous Council grants.
Who Cannot Apply
e commercial businesses or business trusts
e government agencies or departments of local, state and al go ent
e educational, political or religious organisations, or ry health c roviders, where the
application is for the organisation’s core business
e community groups that are not incorporated
e individuals.
An organisation found to be ineligible after approval wil red to return the grant payment.
Eligible Projects
In order to be eligible for funding, projects
e align with the strategic outcomes of n ament strategies and plans and/or
contribute towards achi argets outline the No nvironment Strategy
e be consistent with purpose he Env ent Levy as outlined in the Environment Levy
Policy, where the’Environment Levy is the source of funding for the grant
e demonstrate value money, that the pro is in the public interest
e have a financial or in-kine putio project.
Ineligib oje
Ineli projects or programs inclt but are not restricted to:
e Pro that do not contribute tow Council’s key environment strategies and plans and have
a clea dentifiable benefit to the Noosa environment.
e Projects, nts or progre run for commercial profit.
e Projects where most o benefit will be outside the Noosa Shire.
e Activities that ha dy commenced prior to the grant application being submitted.
e Payment of debt.
e Political activities.
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COUNCIL POLICY — ENVIRONMENT GRANTS
ENVIRONMENT GRANTS PROGRAM
The Environment Grants Program will consist of three main funding streams:
1. Environment Project Grants
These grants will be for projects, programs or events that align with Council’s key environment
strategies and plans and have a positive impact on the Noosa environment. They will typically be
completed within 12 months of commencement.
The minimum grant amount from Council under the Environment Project Grants program is $1,000
and maximum grant amount is $30,000. There is an expectation that projects will have a cash or in-
kind contribution by the applicant or other partners. In some instances, only part-funding of the
amount request may be offered.
Environment Project Grants will be advertised and assessed thr e€ same process as Council's
Community Grants program, as outlined in the Community Gr ine.
2. Environment Organisation Alliance Grants
These grants will provide organisational support to nity groups that ar arily focused on
environment activities. Successful applicants will r an annual grant for up t years where:
e the primary purpose of the organisation aligns oosa E ment Strateg
e the services provided by the organisation are o ifi nefit to the Noosa community
(beyond their membership base)
e the organisation’s services closel vith Counci tegic outcomes, identified in the
Environment Strategy
e the organisation can demonstrate value fo eC all stak' ers
e the organisation can demonstrate the ne Ff 2 istance from Noosa Council.
Applications for Envire nt Organisation Alliance Grants will follow the same process as other
Noosa Council allia grants, as outlined in Community Grants Program Guideline — Three Year
Community Alliance.
3. Multi-yea Vviron abora ts
Multi-ye iro ollab ive (MEC) Projects will support longer-term, larger-scale strategic
initiati at align w ae E Ament Strategy and have a significant positive impact on the
Noo Avironment.
These pro 5 will have multiple community stakeholders and clear, measurable outcomes. Projects
may be funded for up to three years. Recipients will be required to provide an annual progress report
that includes a ncial repe hich demonstrates delivery of agreed outcomes.
Projects will be so ually through an on open application process or EOI. If funding has
already been allocatec previous rounds (including in previous financial years), Council may
choose not to seek further applications until there are sufficient funds.
Council will retain the flexibility to receive and assess MEC Project applications outside of this
timeframe, but all projects will still be subject to Council approval.
A Guideline for the delivery of Multi-year Environment Collaborative Grants will be developed and
annually reviewed by the Environment Levy Working Group.
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COUNCIL POLICY - ENVIRONMENT GRANTS
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Council will publicise the availability of its Environment Grants and the associated process to apply.
In assessing the grants, Council will:
e ensure public monies are allocated in a fair and equitable way
e ensure best possible value for money
e check each application against eligibility criteria as set out in the appropriate Grant Guideline.
e seek recommendations from an expert panel on occasion or where appropriate that can
comprise Council officers, Councillors and/or community representatives.
Council will determine the total allocation of funds to the Environment Grants Program through its
annual budgetary processes. The number and types of grants appro | depend on the demand
for funding, the available program budget, and corporate priorities
Council may also determine priority funding areas on a year- r This may include:
e direction of funding towards specific Themes or Strategi comes Environment Strategy
for any given grant period
e nominating the proportion of funding to be dir: towards each of th e grant funding
streams for any given financial year.
Council officers are available to provide advice to a nt help develop grant applications.
They will also assist organisations to identify additional rnative sources of funding relevant
to their project or event.
Council officers are bound by Councils E ec de of Co and are therefore responsible
for acting with impartiality and integrity and reco 9 declari y actual or potential conflicts
of interest. This may include is not limited to, pe a ections with the applicant. Anyone
having a determined conf t should no bate or be involved in any discussions on any
matter relating to that ¢ ation.
Council officers are ired to adhere to this p when supporting, facilitating, or delivering
grants-related activitie is the ity.of Council officers to ensure that grants and funding
provided from.public mon
e area anspa and accountably
e ali th Council’ ectives, goals and priorities
ee ively advertised and, prome to the community so that potential applicants have equal
opportunity to apply for ds
e monitored for compliance against set performance measures.
RELEVANT DOC NTS
Queensland Gove
e Local Government Regulation (2012)
e Local Government Act (2009)
e Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act (1982)
Noosa Council
e Noosa Council Corporate Plan
e Noosa Council Environment Strategy
e Noosa Council Environment Levy Policy
e Noosa Council Sustainability Principles
e Noosa Council Community Grants Policy
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DEFINITIONS
Acquittal
The process by which a recipient demonstrates in writing to the funding body that it has expended
the funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the funding agreement on completion of
the activity or project. The acquittal process, when conducted correctly, demonstrates that these
monies were being used efficiently, effectively or that the community is getting value for money for
services.
Auspice
Auspice means that an organisation takes responsibility for ensuring the funds are used as specified
in the grant allocation. An auspicing organisation will be responsible fo
e sign-off on the funding agreement
e the receipt, banking and administration of all moneys
e project monitoring and completion
e ensuring the applicant acquits the funding on time
e sign-off on the acquittal form.
Business
For the purpose of this policy, business is defined as an organisation or enterprising entity engaged
in commercial, industrial or professional activities for profit. This may be in the form of a sole trader,
company or partnership. Sole_trader} an individual operating as the sole person
legally responsible for all aspects of the business. a legal entity separate from its
shareholders. [Partnership} an association of people or entities running a business together, but not
as a company).
Business Trust ®»
An entity that holds propefty © e for the of others.
Community Grant F
A policy outlining the yewhich a | government may provide grant funding to
community groups. For p 0 2 orting, this Environment Grants Policy is a
‘Communi Policy’ U e definition of the Local Government Regulations (2012).
Conf Interest
A co of interest is a conflict be en an officer's or councillors personal interests (including
personal interests arising fro eir relationships or memberships, for example) that might lead to a
decision that iS.contrary to th blic interest.
Environment Strategy
The Environment S s the overarching Noosa Council strategic document relating to the
environment. It is divided into four Key Focus Areas, each of which have several priorities and a
target. Each Key Focus Area also has a series of Strategic Outcomes that Council is seeking to
achieve. The Environment Strategy sits alongside the Social Strategy and Local Economic Plan as
the key strategic documents of Noosa Council.
Funding Agreement
A legal agreement entered into by the successful applicant and Council noting the obligations of both
parties.
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COUNCIL POLICY - ENVIRONMENT GRANTS
Grant
Funds provided to a recipient through a formal program for a specified purpose, directed at achieving
goals and objectives consistent with Council policy, where the recipient is selected on merit against
a set of criteria. Funding is subject to entering a written agreement with Council that outlines
accountability requirements.
In-Kind Support
In-kind support includes paid and volunteer labour, administrative support, rent-free accommodation
or donations of materials, equipment or services.
Not for profit incorporated community organisation
A community organisation that operates as a legal entity with a prima ose of providing services
to the community. An organisation is non-profit if it is not carried e direct or indirect profit or
gain of its members, both in its operations and winding up.
Organisations
For the purposes of this Policy the term Organisation Ss:
e Incorporated Associations (incorporated under egislation, commonly h ‘Association’ or
‘Incorporated’ or ‘Inc.’ in their legal name);
e Incorporated Cooperatives (also incorporate der legislation, commonly have
‘Cooperative’ in their legal name);
e Companies (incorporated under the Gorporations Act 2 may be proprietary company (limited
by shares or by guarantee) or public ‘con ies); and
e Aboriginal Corporations (incorporated orporat Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander) Act 2006)
Public Interest
For the purpose of thiS policy, public interest refers to ‘the welfare of the general public in contrast to
the interest of an ind al or group
Sponsorshi
Sponsor ctua iness arrangement under which a sponsor, for a specified term,
provi ontributi ash and/or in kind (“contra”) in return for specified commercial benefits.
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| ¢ yg NOOSA Council Policy
| @ | COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS
Corporate Plan Reference: Working in Partnership with Our Community
Endorsed by Council: 21 January 2019
Policy Author: Community Development Manager
POLICY BACKGROUND
This Policy is to guide the administration of Council’s Community Grants Program so that the grants:
e Assist Council to achieve its strategic goals and identified key initiatives; and
e Align with the intent of the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation
2012, which state that (community) grants will be used for a purpose that is in the public interest.
This Policy is to be read in conjunction with any supporting guidelines for specific funding programs.
This Policy does not apply to sponsorship, donations, advertising, naming rights and service level
agreements.
POLICY OUTCOMES
The outcomes of this policy include:
e Providing financial support to meet identified community needs;
e Building community skills and resilience;
e Developing and maintaining sustainable community infrastructure;
e Providing opportunities to leverage Council's financial assistance to obtain funding from other
sources; and
e Providing opportunities to deliver on Council’s strategic goals and identified key initiatives
WHO CAN APPLY
Not for profit community organisations can apply for a Community Grant provided they meet the
following criteria:
e The project or event for which they are applying, benefits the residents of the Noosa Shire
community;
e The application meets the specific eligibility criteria of the funding programs as set out in this
Policy and the supporting Grant Guidelines;
e The applicant:
o Is a legal not for profit entity;
o Complies with all governance and financial requirements of the State and Commonwealth as
at the closing date for the grant program;
o Be registered by an Act of Parliament
o Hasan active ABN;
o Has a bank account in the name of the legal entity;
If an organisation is not eligible as per the above criteria and wishes to apply for a grant, the
organisation is able to do so provided that the application is auspiced and administered by an eligible
organisation that is willing and able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the grant and the
project or event being delivered.
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All applicants (including the auspice, if required) must have:
e Appropriate insurances and adhere to sound Workplace Health and Safety practices;
e No debt to Council, or has entered into scheduled payment arrangements with Council that is
being adhered to; and
e Met acquittal conditions for any previous Council grants.
Service Clubs are eligible for water rebates and building insurance cover and may apply for
Community Project Grant, Three Year Signature Community Events and Festive Season Grants
only.
Chambers of Commerce may apply for Community Project, Three Year Signature Community
Events and Festive Season Grants only.
Not for profit community organisations with a liquor-licenced supporters/associated club that
commercially trade seven days a week may apply for Festive Season Grants only.
WHO CANNOT APPLY
e Businesses and individuals (except RADF*)
e Business Trusts
e Government agencies or Departments of local, state or federal government
e Educational institutions
e Parents and Friends Associations, or Parents & Citizens Associations
e Medical organisations or Primary Health Care Providers
e Political organisations
e Kindergartens, Pre-school and day care centres
e Religious organisations where the application is for a project that relate specifically to the
organisation’s core business
*Individuals (with an ABN), and businesses can apply for Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
grants only.
An organisation found to be ineligible after approval will be required to return the grant payment.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, EVENTS OR PROGRAMS
To be eligible to apply for funding, community grant applications must adhere to the terms and
conditions set out in this Policy as well as the supporting Grant Guidelines for that specific funding
program.
COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMS
Council's Community Grants will encompass the following nine funding programs.
1. Community Project Grants
Applications for Community Project Grants will be accepted twice yearly and successful applications
will be decided in a competitive assessment process based on:
e Demonstrated need for the project;
e Demonstrated need for funding;
e Contributions, financially or in kind, toward the project;
e Benefit to the community;
e Alignment with Council’s strategic goals and identified key initiatives; and
e The amount of funding allocated in Council’s annual budget for Community Grants.
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Council may determine priority funding areas on a year-to-year basis and these priorities will be
identified in the Community Project Grant Guidelines.
Community Projects may include, but are not restricted to:
e Community based festivals or events that bring residents together, including cultural, sports or
community festivals. (Such events may require a Temporary Event Permit from Noosa Council);
e Projects or programs that respond to a specific opportunity or need within the community. These
programs may enhance the skills of participants or be pilot projects with a community focus.
Ongoing projects or programs may be funded for a maximum of three times;
e Building works or infrastructure projects that include new or replacement infrastructure, or the
maintenance of existing infrastructure. This may include lighting, shade sails, storage facilities,
fit-outs etc. (Works may require approvals such as building approval and property owner's
consent).
Projects that are ineligible for funding are detailed in the Community Project Guidelines.
Applications may be part funded to assist distribution of funds to more community groups. If
applications are part funded, the organisation will need to fund the balance of the grant.
2. Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
RADF grants support local artists and communities to participate in locally determined arts and
cultural priorities, activities and opportunities. The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a
partnership between the Queensland Government and Noosa Council to support local arts and
culture in regional Queensland.
Applications for RADF will be decided through a competitive assessment process. Council may
determine priority funding areas on a year-to-year basis and these priorities will be identified in the
RADF Guidelines.
To receive RADF funding, applications will need to demonstrate they are eligible and that they have
met the RADF criteria as outlined in the RADF guidelines.
3. Festive Season Event Grants
Festive Season Event Grants will provide financial assistance for up to three years to eligible not for
profit community organisations for events that are free to the public and occur between late
November and January each year. Events that can be funded through this program include
Christmas Carols, Concerts, Parades, New Year’s celebrations, and Australia Day activities within
the Noosa Council area.
Council Festive Season Event Grants will contribute to costs associated with:
e Expenses related to hire of equipment, temporary structures, professional services and promotion
and advertising of the event; and / or
e Traffic management plans including traffic control services.
Funding will be capped and Council will require a contribution to the event from the event organiser
or a third party.
If Council decides to continue with the program, renewal of agreements will be negotiated three
months prior to their expiry, and if funds allow, invite expressions of interest from eligible not for profit
community organisations.
Recipients of Three Year Festive Season Event grants are ineligible for Three-Year Community
Alliance Agreements and Three Year Maintenance Agreements.
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4. Three Year Signature Community Events Grants
This funding will provide financial support for up to three years to eligible not for profit community
organisations who have an established track record of hosting a signature event that provides
significant benefit to the Noosa community; demonstrates value for money; and closely aligns with
Council’s strategic goals and identified key initiatives.
Recipients will be required to provide an annual acquittal (including audited financial statements)
demonstrating delivery of agreed outcomes.
Council’s Signature Community Events Grant will contribute to costs associated with:
e Expenses related to hire of equipment, temporary structures, professional services and promotion
and advertising of the event; and / or
e Traffic management plans including traffic control services.
Successful applicants will need to:
e Provide an achievable operational or strategic plan for the event.
Funding will be capped and Council will require a contribution to the event from the event organiser
or a third party.
If Council decides to continue with the program, renewal of agreements will be negotiated three
months prior to their expiry. As part of its annual budget process Council will consider whether or not
to invite additional organisations to be considered for funding under this program.
Recipients of Three Year Signature Community Event grants are ineligible for Three-Year
Community Alliance Agreements and Three Year Maintenance Agreements.
5. Three Year Community Alliance Agreement
This funding will provide financial support for up to three years to eligible not for profit community
organisations whose services provide significant benefit to the Noosa community (beyond their
membership); demonstrate value for money; and closely align with Council's strategic goals and
identified key initiatives.
Council will initially call for expressions of interest for this grants program from organisations who
offer services in one of the following areas:
e Arts and cultural development
e Community development
e Community safety
e Heritage
Successful applicants will need to:
e Provide an achievable operational or strategic plan for the duration of the agreement
Council will establish funding amounts for the individual Three-Year Community Alliance
Agreements as part of its annual budget process. Recipients will be required to provide an annual
acquittal (including audited financial statements) and a progress report demonstrating delivery of
agreed outcomes. If Council decides to continue with the program, renewal of agreements will be
negotiated three months prior to their expiry, and if funds allow, invite expressions of interest from
eligible not for profit community organisations.
Recipients of Three-Year Community Alliance Agreements are ineligible for Three Year Maintenance
Agreements and Three Year Signature Community Event Grants.
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6. Three-Year Maintenance Agreements
This funding will provide financial support up to three years to eligible not for profit community
organisations that maintain Council and community infrastructure. There are two categories:
e Maintenance and management of community halls or centres. Eligible community organisations
may receive part funding for on-going operational and/or maintenance purposes of Council
infrastructure only where that infrastructure is publicly accessible.
e Sports field maintenance. Eligible sporting organisations may receive part funding for on-going
maintenance of sporting fields. The organisations must have primary responsibility for fields that
are open to the public when not being used by those organisations.
Three-Year Maintenance Agreements operate by invitation-only rather than through a competitive
process. Recipients will be required to provide an annual acquittal and demonstrating delivery of
agreed outcomes. If Council decides to continue with the program, renewal of agreements will be
negotiated three months prior to their expiry. Council will establish funding amounts for the individual
Three-Year Maintenance Agreements as part of its annual budget process.
Recipients of Three-Year Maintenance Agreements are ineligible for Three Year Community Alliance
Agreements and Three Year Signature Community Event Grants.
7. Water Rebates
Council will fund Unitywater fixed water and sewerage access charges for eligible not for profit
organisations as defined in this Policy. The maximum annual funding for each organisation will be
limited to the minimum water and sewerage access charges (based up to and including 25mm
meters) for each land parcel unless there is a legal requirement or hydrology report that requires the
organisation to have a larger water meter or additional meters.
In addition Council will fund the annual water consumption charges of all eligible not for profit
organisations up to a maximum of $1,000 per annum, however, organisations with consumption
charges over $250 per annum will be required to have a Council approved water management plan
in place.
The cost of the water rebate will be identified and funded through the Community Grants Program
as it forms part of Council’s support to community organisations.
8. Building Insurance Cover
Council will cover the cost of building insurance for eligible not for profit community organisations
(as defined in this policy) with facilities built on Council owned or controlled land. The insurance
provided by Council will be incorporated into Council’s Local Government Mutual (LGM) Asset
Scheme Industrial Special Risks coverage. The cover will only be provided on the terms offered by
the LGM to Noosa Council and is not negotiable for individual groups.
The cost of this insurance will be identified and funded through the Community Grants Program as
it forms part of Councils support to community organisations. Council may require community groups
covered by this scheme to meet excess charges in the event of any claim.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
All community grant applications must be submitted by the advertised closing date and time.
Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
Applications for Community Project, Festive Season Event and RADF grants must be submitted
online on a current Grant Application Form made available by Noosa Council. Applicants must have
spoken with a Council Officer prior to submitting the grant.
Three-Year Maintenance Agreements operate by invitation-only rather than through a competitive
process.
Water Rebates and Building Insurance Cover will be arranged for eligible recipients and these
organisations will not be required to complete an application form.
OUT OF ROUND FUNDING
In exceptional circumstances, or cases of significant hardship, Council may consider special one-off
funding outside the scheduled grant timeframe.
CONDITIONS OF FUNDING
All successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding deed of agreement with Council and
acquit funds within the allocated timeframes. The timeframes and acquittal requirements are outlined
in the supporting Grant Guidelines for the specific funding program. Successful applicants will be
required to actively and publicly acknowledge Council’s support.
COUNCIL’S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Council will publicise the availability of its grants programs widely and in such a way as to promote
public confidence in the process. In assessing the grants, Council will:
e Ensure public monies are allocated in a fair and equitable way;
e Ensure best possible value for money;
e Check each application against eligibility criteria and assessment criteria, as set out in the
appropriate Grant Guidelines; and
e Seek recommendations from an expert panel that can comprise Council officers, Councillors
and/or community representatives.
Council will determine the total allocation of funds to the community grants program through its
annual budgetary processes. The number and types of grants approved by Council will depend on
the demand for funding, the available program budget and Council priorities. In some instances, part
funding may be offered. Funding priorities for individual grant programs will be regularly reviewed to
ensure their relevance and they continue to meet Council objectives.
Council officers are available to provide advice to applicants. They will also assist applicants to
identify additional and alternative sources of funding relevant to their project or event. Council officers
and Councillors are responsible for recognising and declaring any actual or potential conflicts of
interest. This may include, but is not limited to, personal connections with the applicant. Anyone
having a determined conflict of interest should not debate or be involved in any discussions on any
matter relating to that application.
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Council officers are required to adhere to this policy when supporting, facilitating, or delivering
grants-related activities. It is the responsibility of Council officers to ensure that grants and funding
provided from public monies are:
e Administered transparently and accountably;
e Aligned with Council’s objectives, goals and priorities;
e Effectively advertised and promoted to the community so that all potential applicants have equal
opportunity to apply for funds; and
e Monitored for compliance against set performance measures.
Final decisions in the Community Grants Program are made by the Council, CEO or delegate.
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
e Councils adopted strategic documents as can be found here:
https://www.noosa.qid.qov.au/principles-plans-strategies
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Queensland Government
e Local Government Regulation (2012)
e Local Government Act (2009)
e Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act (1982).
DEFINITIONS
Acquittal
This is the process by which a recipient demonstrates in writing to the funding body that it has
expended the funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the funding agreement on
completion of the activity or project. The acquittal process, when conducted correctly, demonstrates
that these monies were being used efficiently, effectively or that the community is getting value for
money for services.
Auspice
Auspice means that an organisation takes responsibility for ensuring the funds are used as specified
in the grant allocation. An auspicing organisation will be responsible for:
e Sign off on the funding agreement;
e The receipt, banking and administration of all monies;
e Project monitoring and completion;
e Ensuring the applicant acquits the funding on time; and
e Sign off on the acquittal form.
Business
For the purpose of this policy, business is defined as an organisation or enterprising entity
engaged in commercial, industrial or professional activities for profit. This may be in the form of a
sole trader, company or partnership. (Sole trader} an individual operating as the sole person
legally responsible for all aspects of the business.[Companyt a legal entity separate from its
shareholders. an association of people or entities running a business together, but not
as a company).
Business Trust
An entity that holds property or income for the benefit of others.
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Community
For the purpose of this policy, community refers to a group of people living within the Noosa Shire
local government boundaries.
Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest is a conflict between an officer's or councillors personal interests (including
personal interests arising from their relationships or memberships, for example) that might lead to a
decision that is contrary to the public interest.
Donations
Donations are defined as a voluntary gift of product, service or cash without expectation of return.
Funding Agreement
A legal agreement entered into by the successful applicant and Council noting the obligations of both
parties.
Grant
Funds provided to a recipient through a formal program for a specified purpose, directed at achieving
goals and objectives consistent with Council policy, where the recipient is selected on merit against
a set of criteria. Funding is subject to entering a written agreement with Council that outlines
accountability requirements.
Grant Guidelines
The grant guidelines will include:
e Purpose of the grant
e Key dates
e Assessment criteria
e How to apply
e How to acquit
Individuals
Individuals are classified as a singular person or couple, as distinguished from a group, who carry
on activities for a community purpose and benefit.
Organisations
For the purposes of this Policy the term Organisations means:
e Incorporated Associations (incorporated under state legislation, commonly have ‘Association’ or
‘Incorporated’ or ‘Inc.’ in their legal name);
e Incorporated Cooperatives (also incorporated under state legislation, commonly have
‘Cooperative’ in their legal name);
e Companies (incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 — may be proprietary company (limited
by shares or by guarantee) or public companies); and
e Aboriginal Corporations (incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander) Act 2006)
Naming Rights
The right to name property, either tangible property or an event, usually granted in exchange for
financial consideration.
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Not for profit community organisation
A community organisation that operates as an incorporated organisation (as defined above) with a
primary purpose of providing services to the community and is not carried on for the direct or indirect
profit or gain of its members, both in its operations and winding up.
Public Interest
For the purpose of this policy, public interest refers to ‘the welfare of the general public in contrast to
the interest of an individual or group’.
Service Level Agreements
Service Level Agreements are a formally negotiated agreement between Council and an
organisation, individual or community group which details the nature, quality and scope of a service
to be provided. The purpose of a service level agreement is to formalise the services of a provider
and outline the responsibilities of both Council and the provider in the provision of a service.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is a contractual business arrangement under which a sponsor, for a specified term,
provides a contribution in cash and/or in kind (“contra”) in return for specified commercial benefits.
Transparency
Transparency refers to the openness with which the administration of funds and obligations between
entities are discharged.
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REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
4 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE -
2ND QUARTER 2018-19
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Director Environment and Sustainable Development, Kim Rawlings
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ Environment and Sustainable Development Reports
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Director Environment and Sustainable Development to the
Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2019 providing an update on
operations of the Environment and Sustainable Development Department for the period 1 October
to 31 December 2018.
REPORT
The adopted organisation structure includes the following branches under the Environment and
Sustainable Development Department:
Environmental Services;
Strategic Land Use Planning;
Economic Development;
Development Assessment; and
Building and Plumbing
This report provides a brief summary regarding recent performance, current priorities and future
initiatives for the Environment and Sustainable Development Department.
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BRANCH ACTIVITIES RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES THE NEXT QUARTER
Director’s office
Sustainability Institute Feasibility Study Final report received from CSIRO on Distribute Final Report internally Council consideration of Phase 1
Stage 1 phase 1 – this report investigates the report
concept of a Sustainability Institute
and analyses a range of case studies
from various institutes across
Australia and the world
Policy to eliminate single use plastics Cross Council working group Work with Tourism Noosa to continue Draft Policy to Council for
from Council business established to consider barriers and to support Plastic Free Noosa consideration
opportunities for eliminating single Initiative
use plastics from all Council business Develop Council policy on elimination
Survey of all areas of Council of single use plastics from Council
business to determine use, potential business for internal review
alternatives and expenditure on
plastics has been completed
Environmental Services
Noosa Environment Strategy Completion of community workshops Finalising first draft of the policy and Present to Council for release for
and second workshop with forum strategy. community consultation.
participants. Preparing draft for community Report Environment Grants policy to
Your Say Noosa feedback completed consultation. Council for consideration.
and reviewed. Draft Policy for Environment Grants
program developed
Development of new Noosa River Plan Undertaken Councillor workshops on Finalise risk assessment for threats Work with consultants on sustainable
transfer or state responsibilities and and values, from community fishing options paper.
sustainable fishing. feedback. Prepare restructured draft of the
Used community feedback to Incorporate Councillor feedback on River Plan for Council.
undertake risk assessment against takeover of state responsibilities.
identified values to better inform final
action plan.
Started consultancy on sustainable
fishing in the Noosa River to inform
final draft of plan.
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BRANCH ACTIVITIES RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES THE NEXT QUARTER
Implementation of the ZEN Organisation Completion of Councillor workshops NAC residual solar system Landfill emission reductions
Strategy on the 2017/18 carbon footprint, LED lighting retrofits Community emission reductions
science based targets and further Noosaville library solar installation Carbon offset investigations and
emission reduction initiatives Cooroy Butter factory solar review
Completion of Councillor workshops installation Annual Report to Council on ZEN
on the Noosa community carbon Noosa River Holiday Park solar Strategy implementation and
footprint, IPCC 2018 report ZEN Strategy review progress
implications and opportunities for
Council to assist community
Commencement of the LED lighting
upgrade at the Tewantin Admin
building
Submitted applications for Qld Govt
Land Restoration Fund grants
Tewantin Admin building solar tender
evaluation completed
Community ZEN events
Private Land Conservation Partnerships Community Partnerships role Keeping up with scheduled visits, Finalise new regional coordination
- Land for Wildlife and Voluntary currently vacant due to Kylie Gordon utilising members of the Natural structure for Land for Wildlife, moving
Conservation Agreements. leaving the role in January. Areas team to undertake visits. New away from Healthy Land & Water, to
Represented Noosa at the Strategic visits for the program are currently a Regionally coordinated and
Sub-Committee meeting for Land for booked until the end of April with the managed structure.
Wildlife and developed a briefing note resources available, applications for Assess resources required to meet
and business case in collaboration new memebers are effectively on demand for the program into the
with 11 other SEQ Councils for new hold until after April. future.
regional coordination arrangements. Reviewing vacant role with a view to Prioritise properties that have
recruiting ASAP. expressed an interest in establishing
VCA’s, through the Environment
Levy Working Group.
Community Bushland Care Program New Bushcare coordinator Ryan Finalising annual workplans for all of Promoting the new groups.
Henney now well established in the the Bushcare groups. Look at options for new Bushcare
role. Start-up of three new groups for the groups in early 2019.
Christmas volunteer break-up program;
successfully held at Peregian Beach. o Rainbow Park , Sunshine Beach
(maintaining and improving
Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat)
o Weyba Creek Environment
Reserve (Elysium estate)
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BRANCH ACTIVITIES RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES THE NEXT QUARTER
o Cooran Fodder Farm (harvesting
fodder for wildlife care)
Sustainable Fisheries Direction Paper Report presented to Council and Work with consultants to ensure Consultant to present to Councillors
approval to undertake consultancy. some local consultation and provide in late February on data collected and
Fresh Advisory conmsultancy information and feedback as interim findings.
successful in tender process, with required.
contract signed in early January.
Bring Back The Fish Council provided in-principle support Developing partnership agreement Developing partnership agreement
to match The Nature Conservancy with The Nature Conservancy to with The Nature Conservancy to
$1.2 million funding for expansion of formalise partnership. formalise partnership.
the Noosa River Oyster Reef
rehabilitation project.
Environment Levy Land Acquisition Nature refuge processing completed Following up with State on Nature Working towards start of revegetation
Program for John’s Landing Refuge processing for Cooloothin. projects at Yurol-Ringtail site.
Yurol-Ringtail Conservation Project
signing ceremony held and financial
contribution paid into trust.
Continue maintenance works at
Johns Landing and Cooloothin
Pest Management Completed 2nd quarter of Biosecurity Property inspections and compliance Complete 3rd quarter of biosecurity
Surveillance Program including the activities as part of approved surveillance program.
inspection of properties in the Black Biosecurity Surveillance Program. Complete annual contract work for
Mountain, Federal and Ridgewood Priority weed control on State Transport and Main Roads.
areas. controlled road reserves as part of Property inspections in the Six Mile
Completed annual Fox den detection annual contract work for Transport Ck catchment area for the mapping of
program including mapping and and Main Roads. Cat’s Claw Creeper.
fumigation of occupied dens. Feral Deer control in the Lake Project Scope to be developed for
MacDonald area. review of Pest Management Plan (
Wild dog/fox trapping and baiting in Biosecurity Plan)
priority areas including Noosa Nth
Shore, Kin Kin and Federal.
Contractor engagement for pest
animal trapping for annual six week
term.
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BRANCH ACTIVITIES RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES THE NEXT QUARTER
Inspection and engagement of
property owners in the Six Mile Ck
catchment area for the mapping and
control of Cat’s Claw Creeper.
Noosa Bushland Reserve Strategic Plan Continue to develop document with Host workshop with Councillors and
new additions to stakeholder groups receive feedback.
and edit where required.
Noosa Trail Network Re-opening of Trail 8 up to Mary Working with consultant on Master Review of draft Master Plan when
River Rd. Plan for trail network in partnership available.
with Toursim Noosa.
Noosa Parklands Management Plan Ecological Restoration Plan
completed and being implemented.
Strategic Land use Planning
Drafting new Noosa Plan Responded to State on all the State Finalise material for consultation Undertake Shire wide community
Interest questions and comments Report to Council recommending consultation on the draft plan.
Received State approval to consult public consultation on the Draft Noos
on draft plan Plan
Organise static and pop-up customer
displays
Give public notification and
commence media
Biodiversity Plan and assessment report Awaiting further progress on high Draft priorities for the Environment Finalise priorities for Environment
level Environment Strategy to refine Strategy including workshopping and Strategy including for biodiversity
the scope of Biodiversity Plan drafting priorities for biodiversity. conservation
Climate Change Adaptation Plan Community engagement campaign Complete key asset register and risk Commence socio-economic analysis
completed for the coastal hazard assessment report for submission to of adaptation options; validate whole-
modelling. LGAQ & State government; advance of-Shire multi-sectoral climate
Tidal inundation modelling further climate change biodiversity change risk assessment results with
developed. assessment; stage 2 of community sector experts.
engagement campaign, including
workshop.
Business as Usual activities General advice and advocacy
Customer enquiries
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Economic Development
Local Economic Plan implementation LEP Monitoring Report issued to Complete Annual Plan and budget Issue external report card on LEP
Councillors in December. Of 68 2019/20 that includes LEP priorities implementation progress
actions, 52 or 79% either completed
or progressing well
Business Support and Development Sunshine Coast Business Awards Working with potential grant Providing ‘concierge’ services to key
2018 – Record number of Noosa applicants to develop quality clients
entries. 19 finalists with 7 winners out applications with high impact Continue to promote and improve the
of a total of 22 across the Sunshine outcomes. Potential applicants quality of Grant applications
Coast. include; CCIQ Noosa, Innovate
Start-up program delievered with Noosa, Create Noosa, Generation
SCRIPT funding Innovation, Noosaville Business
Concierge service provided to Association
multiple stakeholders including: Regional Innovation Program –
Alkira Software, Prism Properties, working with partners to establish a
Business Mentors Noosa sustainable governance model
Providing ‘concierge’ services to key
clients
Industry & Sector Development Digital Hub - Hosting monthly Digital Hub – Continue to Digital Sector - finalise operational
networking events for key digital ‘operationalise’ the Digital Hub. management of the Digital Hub.
industry groups, including Including Launch of the ‘Barception’ Focus on expanded revenue
technologists and blockchain service opportunities and program expansion
professionals. Curating Education Sector – finalise NETA Digital Hub expansion – lead design
educational/skills programs to inspire action plan and funding of next stage as part of Rufous Street
and develop young talent Tourism – continue to be part of the project
Empowering promising young Industry and Sustainable
entrepreneurs through internships, Development working group
work experience and mentorship
Educating and inspiring local industry
and community influencers by hosting
presentations from Digital thought
leaders
Education Sector – appointed a
facilitator to support the Noosa
Education and Training Alliance
(NETA)
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Rural & Agribusiness Sector – Council
supporting food tourism collaboration
involving Tourism Noosa, FAN, Slow
Food Noosa and Country Noosa
Sustainable Tourism – working on
Noosa Trails Master Plan project,
Value of Tourism research, and
assessing opportunities for Business
Events
Transport – Govhack event, hosted at
the Digital Hub provided winning
entries related to innovative tech
transport solutions
Communications and Marketing Program Business Section now more Continued promotion of the Peregian Development and adoption of a
prominent and updated on Noosa Beach Digital Hub marketing and communications
Council website. Development of marketing collateral. strategy.
Finalised purchase of new economic Finalise CRM system to support Rollout content calender with support
data and economic impact tools from marketing activity from Council community engagement
economy.id Update economy.id tools on Council team
Digital Nomads campaign launched website
with Tourism Noosa support
Leadership & Strategy Program RDA Sunshine Coast – Economic Support and Influence regional Contribute to the strategic plan
Development Manager ex-officio priorities through involvement with associated with the $2.5M
member of RDA Sunshine Coast RDA, Sunshine Coast Business announcement for the Rufous Street
CCIQ Noosa / Innovate Noosa – Council and others and Digital Hub project
supported events and transition to a Lead business engagement for New
new Committee Planning Scheme
Signage review – contributed to TAFE site – contribute to the ongoing
strategic review of signage assessment of options
Business as Usual activities Represent Council at a range of Client management and inward Ongoing business enquiry
business and network forums business enquiries management
Meetings with key stakeholders
internally / externally
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Development Assessment
Local Government Infrastructure Plan for State sign off new LGIP to support Prepare for Public Notification of draft Public notification of LGIP
next planning scheme New Noosa Plan LGIP and supporting documents
Auditing program for Advertising Devices Agreements continue to be reached Initiating preparation of Local Law for Workshop to be held with Council on
with a number of business owners in advertising signage, informed by options for regulating signange under
Tewantin, Noosa Junction & audit results Local Law
Noosaville to address non- compliant Continue auditing program for
signage advertising devices – Eastern
Beaches & Hinterland area
Business as Usual activities Monthly reporting to Treasury QLD Eaglerise appeal underway Continued assessment of
State Government and Australian Conditions for Thomco prepared and Development Applications lodged
Bureau of Statistics on development are with applicant under The Noosa Plan
approval information Supporting the community
engagement and public notification
process for the New Noosa Plan
Building and Plumbing
Legislative Review Preparation for the introduction of the Continue to develop procedures and Attendance at next legislative
amended Plumbing and Drainage Act processes for the adoption of new workshop in Brisbane - completed
2002 continued with the new legislation 1st July commencement for new
Plumbing Act 2018 legislative Implementation of Plumbing Works Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018
obligations. Permit template and inhouse and Standard Plumbing
Attend second legislative meeting in processes to replace existing Regulations
Brisbane with State Government to compliance certificate.
discuss Local Government Preparing for reduced timeframes for
obligations under new Plumbing and legislative plumbing approvals “20
Drainage Act 2018. days reduced to 10 days”
Business as Usual activities Meeting legislative timeframe Maintain existing legislative New Plumbing and Drainage fast
requirements for 80% of plumbing timeframes and obligation. track approval processes and permits
applications. Identify new Legislative fines and have been developed to meet
RABs and Document Lodgements State approvals for SPER. Building Councils obligations under new
90% meeting time frames Act has been completed but more Plumbing and Drainage Act
Monthly reporting to Treasury QLD work to be undertaken in regards to Joint meeting with Distribution
State Government and Australian new Plumbing Act. Retailers and Regional Councils for
Bureau of Statistics timeframes on Tribunal preparation the development of a new domestic
track. - 45 Shorehaven Drive preparation and commercial “connection”
Complaint and investigation reporting for tribunal – waiting for hearing date. approval agreement – Completed
timeframes on track
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Council had success in the following existing agreement to stay in place
appeals : for the time being.
1. 18 Callitirs Street – Marcus
Beach, Garage setback.
2. 55 Crank Street, pool within side
boundary setback 9 Mermaid
Key, Dwelling within side
boundary setbacks
3. 11 pickering Court, Shed within
side setbacks
4. 36 Tedford Drive, garage and
carport within front boundary
setback
Plumbing and Building Audit, Audit Programme stage one of four Mail out to identified commercial
Educational Programmes stages (Backflow Prevention Device) properties subject to ( Backflow Undertake a desk top analysis with
and Swimming Pool Immersions Stage one completed and stage two Prevention Device ) audit identified results of audits (estimated
to commence in March 2019. programme, underway programme timeframe = 9 months)
Swimming Pool educational Prepare a further mail out to another This programme is 90% completed to
programme – Council developed 1,000 pool owners within the Shire. date.
educational brochures mail out to first Continue to investigate and prepare Manage cutomers request for site
1,000 pool owners within the Shire . reports for State and Federal inspections of existing swimming
Continue to investigate swimming agencies for swimming pool pools
pool immersions as requested by immersions within the Shire Identify appropiate swimming pool
Queensland Health. safety signage for customers
Compliance Approvals –Council and Boreen Point Camp Ground – Design Plumbing approval for Hastings Sreet Continue to work with internal council
Community. and approval bottle filling station and commutity groups.
Water Meter Location and North Shore Wilderness Camp,
investigations Design and Plumbing approval for
Pony Club Plumbing plumbing Alternative solution (plumbing and
application and design waste water)
Johns Landing Demolition and Noosa Tip – Building and Plumbing
building approval approvals
Shade Sail Building approval Wave
Cres Park
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State Government Form 4A Process Council opted in to this new plumbing Meet with all Public enities including Undertake Shire wide audits
Implementation Audit Programme. minor work audit programme Noosa Council representitives to Continue to meet with Unitywater, Q
(included in programme: Federal,State discuss processes for audits and build and Main Roads representitives
and Local Government Agenties) plumbing work applications – to discuss the development of this
completed but further work is programme.
required with Q-Build Queensland
and Unitywater.
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Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance
Nil.
Risks & Opportunities
The Environment and Sustainable Development Department are experiencing high workloads
across all areas, coupled with a number of staff absences and the initiation of public notification
and a Shire wide community engagement program for the Draft New Noosa Plan in the next
quarter. A range of initiatives are being put in place to minimise any potential delays in
Development Assessment and manage customer expectations while maintaining our focus on
good customer service during this period.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director Director
Executive Support Community Development Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services X Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director X Director Director
Community Engagement X Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service X Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance X Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture X Environmental Services Disaster Management
X Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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5 ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA (ZEN) ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY UPDATE JULY 2017
- DECEMBER 2018
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Project Officer Carbon Reduction, Anne Nolan
Environment & Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ Carbon Emission Reduction (ZEN)
Attachments 1. Electricity consumption data for Council owned large sites
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Noosa Council’s Zero Emissions Organisational Strategy 2016-2026 (“ZEN Strategy”) aims to
achieve an ambitious zero net emissions target by 2026. The following report provides details of
the 2017/18 carbon footprint and outlines the actions that have been undertaken over the past
eighteen months in line with the ZEN Strategy and the Cities Power Partnership pledges.
Council’s carbon footprint has been calculated in accordance with the National Carbon Offset
Standard (NCOS). In 2017/8 Council’s carbon footprint was 48381 tonnes CO2e. This is a 6%
reduction compared to 2016/17 and a 13% reduction compared to the base line year of 2015/16.
Emissions from the decomposition of organic matter in the Noosa Landfill comprise over 55% of
Council’s carbon emissions. As a result of improved landfill gas capture and flaring there has been
an 18% reduction in 2017/18 compared to the previous year.
Emissions from electricity consumption in Council operations showed only a small (1%) reduction
compared to the previous year. Council has implemented energy efficiency savings such as LED
lighting upgrades, air conditioning changes and control systems. Council has also installed over
270 KW of Solar PV on 6 Council properties which has resulted in electricity consumption savings
of between 10% - 84% depending upon the site and the size of the PV system. However, these
savings are not yet reflected in the 2017/18 carbon footprint as they were installed in the last month
of the 2017/18 financial year.
Embedded emissions in goods and services related to capital projects and operations increased
by 64% and 11% respectively compared to the previous year. The methodology used to estimate
embedded emissions in goods and services is very conservative and likely to overestimate these
emissions. Council will continue to review and refine the methodology.
To date, Council has focussed on reducing emissions at the source, however it is likely that Council
will reach an “emissions floor” whereby further emission reductions are not technically or
economically feasible, Council will need to consider options for dealing with residual emissions
such as sequestration and offsetting in the future.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Council’s Project Officer Carbon Reduction to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2019 providing an annual progress update on
the Zero Emissions Noosa Organisational Strategy.
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REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to outline the ZEN activities undertaken during the past 18 months
and includes the calculation of Council’s annual carbon footprint for 2017/18.
This report outlines Council’s achievements in accordance with the Principles and key actions
outlined in the Zero Emissions Noosa Organisational Strategy 2016-2026, the ZEN Organisational
Action Plan 2017-2020 and Council’s pledges under the Cities Power Partnership (CPP).
The Zero Emissions Noosa Organisational Strategy 2016 – 2026 (“The ZEN Strategy”) which was
adopted by Council in 2016 sets an ambitious goal of net zero emissions for Council operations by
2026. The ZEN Organisational Action Plan 2017-2020 (the Plan) outlines the specific actions to
be undertaken to achieve this ambitious goal.
As a member of the Cities Power Partnership (CPP), Council pledged to take action and report on
the following key actions:
1. Install renewable energy (solar PV and battery storage) on Council buildings;
2. Support community facilities accessing renewable energy through incentives, support or
grants;
3. Implement landfill gas methane flaring or capture for electricity generation;
4. Adopt best practice energy efficiency measures across all Council buildings, and support
community facilities to adopt these measures; and
5. Encourage sustainable transport use (public transport, walking and cycling) through Council
transport planning and design.
2. ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY 2016-2026
Key Action 1: Council will continue to improve its knowledge and data collection. It will
measure emissions using credible measurement tools.
Council’s 2017/18 carbon footprint has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the
National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) Version 3 and national legislation and relevant
international standards. These included:
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008, Compilation
No. 10, Registered 1 July 2018
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, 2004
GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard, 2011
The organisational emissions inventory, also known as a “carbon footprint” is defined in
accordance with section 3.3.1 of the NCOS using an “operational control” approach. Under the
operational control approach, an organisation accounts for 100 percent of the Green House Gas
(GHG) emissions over which it has operational control. It does not account for GHG emissions
from operations in which it owns an interest but does not have operational control.
The entities included in the Noosa Council’s carbon footprint cover its administration and
operations across the Shire and includes the following Council operated facilities:
The J,
Noosa Aquatic Centre,
Noosa Leisure Centre,
Noosa Day Respite Centre,
Noosa River Holiday Park,
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Boreen Point Holiday Park,
Noosa North Shore Campground,
Peregian Beach Digital Hub; and
Noosa Landfill.
The carbon footprint also includes Council owned streetlights and those provided by Energex but
operated by Council.
Noosa Council owned properties leased to community groups or commercial ventures are not
included in Council’s carbon footprint.
In order to calculate the carbon footprint, three types of emissions are differentiated.
Scope 1 Emissions are direct emissions produced by burning of fuels of the emitter
Scope 2 Emissions are indirect emissions generated by the electricity consumed and purchased
by the emitter
Scope 3 Emissions are indirect emissions produced by the emitter activity but owned and
controlled by a different emitter from the one who reports the emissions.
Emissions associated with the activities within Council’s footprint include Scope 1 or “direct
emissions” including:
the use of fuel in Council’s transport fleet and stationary equipment; and
fugitive emissions from the Noosa Landfill.
Emissions from Council’s fuel use were calculated using activity data (litres) and applying the
relevant emission factors for the specific fuel from the current edition of the National Greenhouse
Gas Factors1. Emissions arising from the landfill were determined in accordance with National
Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme Measurement Technical Guidelines for the estimation
of emissions by facilities in Australia – 2017-18 reporting year (October 2017)2.
Scope 2 or “indirect emissions” included the emissions associated with the consumption of
electricity from the national electricity grid in Council’s buildings and facilities and Rate 3
streetlights. Emissions from electricity were calculated using activity data (kilowatt-hours) and
applying the relevant emission factor for Queensland electricity from the current edition of the
National Greenhouse Gas Factors July 20183.
Scope 3 emissions occur from sources owned or controlled by other entities in the Council’s value
chain (e.g., materials suppliers, third-party logistics providers, travel suppliers, lessees and lessors,
franchisees, retailers, employees, and customers). The GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain
(Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard was applied in the consideration of Scope 3
emissions sources. Council considered the 15 categories listed in Section 5.4 of the Standard and
included the following categories in the calculation of Council’s Scope 3 emissions:
Purchased goods and services;
Capital goods; and
Upstream transport and distribution of fuel.
1 http://www.environment.gov.au/climate-change/climate-science-data/greenhouse-gas-
measurement/publications/national-greenhouse-accounts-factors-july-2017
2 http://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/resources/0e76f367-dfad-451d-8f41-859acfad327a/files/ngers-technical-
guidelines-2017-18.pdf
3 http://www.environment.gov.au/climate-change/climate-science-data/greenhouse-gas-
measurement/publications/national-greenhouse-accounts-factors-july-2017
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Scope 3 emissions were estimated in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Technical
Guidance for Calculating Scope 3 Emissions4. It should be noted that emissions embedded in
purchased goods and services were estimated based on the dollar spend for each type of goods
and services purchased. This is a conservative approach to emission calculation and is likely to
overestimate the emissions. Council will continue to review and refine the methodology for Scope
3 emission calculations in accordance with recognised methodologies.
Exclusions: Council recognises that collecting data, assessing data quality, and improving data
quality is an iterative process. The following data is currently excluded:
Scope 1: refrigerant leakage from air conditioning systems and refrigerators. These emissions
are likely to be less than 1 % and will not be material to the overall footprint; and
Scope 3: employee commuting. These emissions are likely to be less than 1% and will not be
material to the overall footprint.
Key Action 2: GHG emissions will be measured annually. Progress towards the
defined zero net emissions target will be included in Council’s annual
reporting.
The 2017/18 Carbon Footprint is presented in Table 1
Noosa Council Carbon Footprint 2017/18
Emissions (tonnes CO2e) % of total footprint
Scope 1
Transport Fuels 896 1.85%
Stationary Fuels 156 0.32%
Landfill emissions 26712 55.21%
Scope 2
Electricity - large sites 2094 4.33%
Electricity small sites 656 1.36%
Rate 3 Streetlights 105 0.22%
Scope 3
Purchased goods & services -
operational 9769 20.19%
Purchased Goods & services -
capital 5432 11.23%
Other 2560 5.29%
Total emissions 48381
Table 1: Noosa Council Carbon Footprint 2017/18
4 http://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/standards/Scope3_Calculation_Guidance_0.pdf
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To demonstrate the changes in Council’s emissions over time, Table 2 provides the carbon
footprint by year and illustrates the variance of 2017/18 compared to the previous year.
2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2017/18 variance from
2016/17
Emissions Emissions Emissions Emissions Reduction/
(tonnes (tonnes (tonnes (tonnes increase
CO2e) CO2e) CO2e) CO2e)
Scope 1
Transport Fuels 788 752 896 144 19% increase
Stationary fuels 333 303 156 -147 48% reduction
Landfill emissions 36122 32697 26712 -5985 18% reduction
Total Scope 1 37243 33752 27764 -5988 18%
reduction
Scope 2
Purchased electricity Council 2150 2147 2094 -53 2.5%
Controlled large Sites reduction
Purchased electricity Council 701 632 656 24 4% increase
Controlled small sites
Purchased electricity Council 106 104 105 -1 1% increase
Controlled street lights and public
lighting (Rate 3)
Total Scope 2 2957 2883 2855 -28 1%
reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Scope 3 Emissions - operating 9122 8832 9769 938 11% increase
Scope 3 Emission - Capital 3982 3311 5432 2121 64% increase
Other 2539 2615 2560 55 2% reduction
Total Scope 3 15643 14758 17761 3003 20% increase
Total Emissions 55843 51393 48381 3012 6% reduction
Table 2: Noosa Council Carbon Footprint over time
The carbon footprint is discussion in more detail below.
1. Scope 1 – Direct emissions
Transport fuels
Emissions from transport fuels have seen a 19% increase since the previous year. This increase
is a reflection of the mileage driven by Council employees on Council duties. The Council fleet
comprise vehicles that are specific for the tasks that they undertake and terrain they are required
to travel. Council recently added three Toyota Prius C vehicles for general staff business travel.
Stationary Fuels
Emissions from stationary fuels have reduced by 48% since the previous year. Stationary fuels
include non-road registered fuel powered equipment, on site generators and fuel sources such as
LPG gas used at the Holiday Parks. The reduction in annual emissions from the stationary fuel
source is as a result of:
Change from liquid fueled power tools and equipment to rechargeable battery powered
equipment; and
Limited use of the stationary generators in 2017/18 compared to the previous year.
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