2018-08-07 Services and Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                            7 AUGUST 2018


BRANCH ACTIVITIES                           RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS                       CURRENT PRIORITIES                        THE NEXT QUARTER
Community Disaster Sub Groups -                Public meeting Noosa North Shore        LDMG endorse Noosa North Shore          Arrange annual community sub
Continued support to community sub               to discuss disaster management            Community Disaster Management             group meetings
groups with appropriate activities,              plan and issues arising from the          Plan
exercises, liaison and capacity                  house fires held on 17 March
development

Business as Usual activities                   Local Disaster Management Group         Continue to monitor weather and         Maintain watching brief on weather
                                                 continues to meet quarterly               severe warnings                           forecasts on daily/hourly basis, as
                                               Recovery Committee meets six            Activate LDMG as required                 required.
                                                 monthly                                                                           Regular liaison with internal and
                                               LDC attends the quarterly District                                                  external stakeholders as weather
                                                 Disaster Management Group                                                           events develop
                                                 meetings                                                                          Recruit DMO to role to cover
                                                                                                                                     incumbent during extended leave.


Infrastructure Planning, Design &
Delivery
Signage Policy -to implement the               Signage request process                 Finalising draft guidelines and         Implement signage guidelines and
signage guidelines and design criteria           incorporated into draft guidelines        criteria for adoption.                    criteria for use by staff.
                                                 prepared.                                                                         Monitor and update as required.

Hinterland Playground Plan - Plan and        Expressions of interest for design      Award design consultancy for lead         Continue internal and external
design (subject to Grant Funding) an           consultancy for lead designer have        designer.                                   stakeholder consultation.
iconic playground in Cooroy                    been assessed.                          Preparing tender for water play           Issue tender for water play zone
                                             Local street safety, carpark and          feature.                                    design & construct.
                                               pathway designs completed.              Form internal & external stakeholder      Consult with Cooroy Library staff.
                                                                                         groups.                                   Analyse project visitor numbers and
                                                                                                                                     benefits to hinterland area.
                                                                                                                                   Continue to develop hinterland
                                                                                                                                     playground capital and operational
                                                                                                                                     budgets.

Rufous St digital hub project -                Construction is 100% complete.          Stage One of project complete.
Construction of the Rufous St digital hub      Fibre Optic Lead in purchased.
project                                        Hand-over complete



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