2014-07-22 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                        22 JULY 2014


2                         NOOSA WATERS LOCK - NON CARDHOLDERS EXIT FEE
DOCUMENT IN FOR MATI ON




Author                            Manager Design Services, Ross Sanderson
                                  Planning & Infrastructure Department

Index                             ECM\ Subject\ Budget\ Fees and Charges
                                  ECM\ Subject\ Waterways, Rivers, Lakes, Canals, Dams\ Noosa Waters
                                  Canal System

Attachments                       Nil


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Design Services to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and adopt a new fee of $400 for releasing non card
holders from the Noosa Waters Canal system via the lock.


REPORT
During discussions with the Noosa Waters Residents Association, an issue was raised with
regard to non-cardholders gaining access to the Lake system and then finding that they cannot
exit.

In these situations, it has involved a call out of Council staff and currently there is no way to
recover the cost of staff time noting that these are often out of normal hours.

The Association agreed that a release fee equivalent to the cost of the call-out would be
acceptable.

To deter these actions, it is proposed to erect signage on both sides of the lock along the lines of
“Restricted access, cardholders only. Release fee of $400 applies. For release call xxxx xxx xxx”.

Showing the dollar amount on the signage is considered appropriate in this case as a deterrent.

Previous Council Consideration

Nil.

Finance & Risk

Signage costs of $400 will be recouped over time.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Noosa Waters Residents Association




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