2018-08-07 Services and Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   7 AUGUST 2018




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                        7 AUGUST 2018

      OPERATIONAL PLAN 2017-18 PROGRESS REPORT

      THE NOOSA ENVIRONMENT
      No. Project                                                           Responsibility                                Update                                                                          yey
      1    Develop and commence implementation of Zero Emissions            Environmental Services Manager                The implementation of the action plan has commenced, in particular:            On track      o
          Action Plan                                                                                                     - the installation of LED lighting at the depot;
                                                                                                                          - procurement and installation of solar systems at The J (50 KW), The
                                                                                                                          Noosaville Depot (SOKW) and Noosa Leisure Centre (32 KW);
                                                                                                                          - the roof at the Noosa Aquatic Centre (NAC) has deteriorated and
                                                                                                                          requires replacement prior to the installation of the solar systems; and
                                                                                                                          - the solar system designated for the NAC, will be relocated to other
                                                                                                                          Council buildings which were   scheduled for solar installation in the
                                                                                                                          coming years.
                                                                                                                          The consultancy work to determine the science-based targets is
                                                                                                                          complete.

      2    Implementation of Zero Waste Strategy:                                                                         Roll out of 10,000 green waste bins has been completed with the             Completed        @
           - Roll out of Garden Waste Recycling Bins                        Waste & Environmental Health Manager          collection of these bins commencing in the first week of September 2017.
           - Introduce compostable dog waste bags                           Local Laws Coordinator                        Roll-out of new bags has been completed.                                    Completed        @

      3    Ongoing   negotiations with  the  Queensland    Government       Environmental Services Manager                Initial negotiations have occurred with the Queensland Government and  Behind Schedule       @
           regarding Noosa River management                                                                               will continue to be progressed through the development of the Noosa
                                                                                                                          River Plan. The Draft Noosa River Plan is in the final stages of
                                                                                                                          development, with public release to occur in late July/August.

      4    Pursue potential Yurol and Ringtail Forests environmental        Chief Executive Officer                       Final contract format approved. Awaiting signing.                              On track      o
           project

      5   Assist Noosa Biosphere Reserve with the UNESCO Biosphere          Environmental Services Manager                Council Staff are currently responding to feedback from the Government         On track      o
           renewal process                                                                                                on the first draft of the Noosa Biosphere Periodic Review.

      6    Finalise Environment Policy and Strategy and commence           Director   Environment    &     Sustainable    Work is progressing with a workshop in June 2018. A community forum    Behind Schedule       @
           implementation                                                   Development                                   has been undertaken and specific workgroups scheduled for July 2018.
                                                                                                                          Drafting has also begun, a cross - organisational project team has been
                                                                                                                          established to collaborate on this project.

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