2018-08-07 Services and Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    7 AUGUST 2018


BCC
    Extension works to the Main Hall have been completed via funding provided by Noosa
      Gymnastics Club and the state government. The project went well however now faces a hurdle
      before final building certification can be provided.
    The incoming water pressure for the building’s fire system is insufficient to feed the onsite
      booster pump and it is now proposed that large water storage tanks will be required to supply
      this pump. Final designs have not yet been completed however the cost of rectifying the issue
      is expected to be approximately $80k. Discussions continue between the Club and Council
      about the best way to resolve this issue, both practically and financially.

FUTURE DIRECTION

The J
    There has been a clear alignment between the improved performance of The J and the
      recommendations of The J’s 3-year business plan. Staff will review the business plan in the
      coming year with a view to developing a new 5-year plan to present to Council in 2019.
    Regular reviews and updates of operational systems and processes remain ongoing and will
      continue with reference to service review and business plan recommendations and objectives.
    Ongoing liaison with Noosa FM to monitor and review their operational viability.
    Further promotion of the fact The J now boasts a 402-seat theatre/auditorium and an
      additional meeting space. This has proved to be a popular feature with show promoters
      and has helped to boost booking levels.
    Further consideration of future capital works funding and review of The J’s technical
      capacity over the next 3 to 5 years. It is expected that the rear deck will require rebuilding
      over the next few years and longer-term the team would like to consider the possibility of
      more off-stage storage and an increased greenroom space.
    The J will investigate viable options for moving toward minimising their plastic footprint and
      adhering to the Plastic Free Noosa priority actions. This will be done in conjunction with
      Council’s internal working group tasked with looking at how Council as a whole can take
      proactive steps in this space.

BCC
    Council representatives continue to work with the Noosa Gymnastic Club’s Project Control
      Group to finalise the expansion of the Main Hall.
    Ongoing liaison with Noosa Montessori School to monitor their development and possible
      future expansion.

Previous Council Consideration

Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 15 February 2018, Item 12, Page 8
That Council note the report by The J & Bicentennial Community Centre Coordinator to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 February 2018, providing an update on the
activities of The J and Bicentennial Community Centre for the period 1 July to 31 December
2017.

Finance

Refer to Section 1 of this report.




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