ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2026 · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                        19 JANUARY 2026


for the Noosa community.

During the current year, significant funding contributions have been received, including:

   •   Tropical Cyclone Alfred – Counter Disaster Operations
        $153,000 in Counter Disaster Operations funding was provided to support immediate,
       essential activities undertaken by Council in coordinating the response to ex-TC Alfred along
       with urgent extraordinary activities (i.e. sandbagging).


   •   Western Queensland Trough
       Noosa Council was activated for this event, and the project team have lodged submissions
       to support the Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets including 11 landslides, 10 drainage
       structures, 120 gravel and asphalt roads. The program of work is forecasted at a cost of
       $53,000,000. Council is awaiting final submission acceptance from Queensland
       Reconstruction Authority.


   •   Queensland Southern Coast Severe Storms – 24–25 November 2025
       Noosa Council was activated for Counter Disaster Operations and Reconstruction of
       Essential Public Assets to urgently repair/make safe public infrastructure. As clean-up works
       continue from this event no estimate of the final cost is not yet available. These measures
       provide valuable support to impacted communities, assisting recovery and restoration efforts.
       In addition, assistance for affected communities within the Noosa local government area was
       activated under:
        o   Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme
        o   Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme

  b. Resilience Activities

In 2025, the Get Ready program achieved strong community engagement to promote awareness
and preparedness. Approximately 6,000 Get Ready packs were distributed through a range of
activities, including outreach in local schools, aged care facilities, and the Get Ready Week launch
event at Bunnings Noosaville. These initiatives were delivered in collaboration with our Emergency
Services partners, ensuring a coordinated approach to building community resilience.


Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 4. - Future
This theme is focused on our future, strengthening our relationship with First Nations peoples and to
ensure our community is prepared and resilient to change. A focus on youth, climate resilience and
adaptation, sense of place and destination management.

Objective 4.8
Deliver best practice approaches to combat and plan for natural disasters and climate change
including supporting safety, preparedness, resilience and recovery capacity.