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                      AGENDA


        General Committee
            Meeting


             Monday, 20 October 2014

                  commencing at 10am
        Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin



Committee:   Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton,
             Joe Jurisevic, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford, Frank Wilkie
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Section 2

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                      20 OCTOBER 2014


TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM                                                                                            PAGE

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES                                                                              -

PRESENTATIONS                                                                                       -
Nil.

ITEMS REFERRED FROM INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE                                             -
Nil.

ITEMS REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE                                               -

2      REQUEST TO CHANGE A CONDITION OF EXISTING APPROVAL FOR A
       MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE AND RECONFIGURING A LOT FOR 174 DETACHED
       HOUSING LOTS AT GREENWOOD GROVE, GARNET ST COOROY              -
       132004.240018.A
       (Previously distributed in Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 6)
       Reason for referral: Request for further report addressing issues associated with
       the clearing of debris from the creek
       (Further report provided at Item 1, Page 3)


9      EUMUNDI DOONAN VERRIERDALE - REQUEST FROM THE EDV RESIDENTS
       GROUP INC IN RELATION TO A PROPOSED BOUNDARY CHANGE
       (Previously distributed in Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 51)
       Reason for referral: Significance of issue

11     COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2015
       (Previously distributed in Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 115)
       Reason for referral: Cr Wellington suggests an alternative monthly meeting cycle


REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE                                                                     3
1      REQUEST TO CHANGE A CONDITION OF EXISTING APPROVAL FOR A
       MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE AND RECONFIGURING A LOT FOR 174
       DETACHED HOUSING LOTS AT GREENWOOD GROVE, GARNET ST COOROY
       -132004.240018.A - FURTHER REPORT                                                                3
2      FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - SEPTEMBER 2014                                                           5
3      SUBMISSION TO THE QUEENSLAND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT REVIEW 2014                               14

CLOSED SESSION                                                                                    -
Nil.




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Section 3

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              20 OCTOBER 2014



REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE


1       REQUEST TO CHANGE A CONDITION OF EXISTING APPROVAL FOR A MATERIAL
        CHANGE OF USE AND RECONFIGURING A LOT FOR 174 DETACHED HOUSING
        LOTS AT GREENWOOD GROVE, GARNET ST COOROY         -132004.240018.A -
        FURTHER REPORT

i   Author       Senior Development Planner, Denis Wallace
                 Planning & Infrastructure Department

Index            ECM / Application / 132004.240018.A     in for matio n




Attachments      Nil.


FURTHER REPORT
A report regarding a request to change existing approval 132004.240018 was included as Item 2,
page 6, of the Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda dated 14 October 2014. The item was
referred to the General Committee, with a further report requested addressing issues associated
with the clearing of debris from Cooroy Creek and additional modelling of extreme flood events. A
request has been made to the applicant for additional modelling and it will be provided to
Councillors if submitted.

The recommendation from the applicant’s engineers included on page 13 of the previous report
stated: “it is recommended that Noosa Council undertake on-going inspection of these culverts
and periodic clearing of potential debris upstream to minimise the likelihood of this high level of
blockage”. Feedback on the issue of clearing debris from the creek has been obtained from
Council’s Manager Civil Operations, Senior Ecologist and consulting hydrologist, 02
Environmental.

The advice is Council can undertake debris removal from creeks where associated with a risk to
its infrastructure but such works may require environmental approvals and/or management plans,
depending on the scope. Council generally does not carry out such works due to the fact that
woody debris has an important function in creek systems, in particular in providing habitat.
Cooroy Creek has the potential to support rare and threatened aquatic species, including Mary
River Cod, Mary River Turtle and the Queensland Lungfish. Council has also been actively
revegetating the creek’s riparian areas over a number of years in an effort to improve its
environmental values.

It is particularly undesirable for Council to remove in-stream logs that currently provide aquatic
habitat, however, removal of above-creek situated debris (such as that caught up in trees or
sitting above the watercourse) may be of less concern. If Council were to undertake debris
removal, an environmental officer would be required to oversee the work to ensure it is sensitive
to habitat values and is appropriately carried out.

It is understood that in 2013 the Sunshine Coast Regional Council had provided an undertaking
to remove some debris from Cooroy Creek at the repeated requests of neighbouring residents. A
Sunshine Coast Council crew attended the site to begin the work but it did not progress due to
rain. Following de-amalgamation, further inspections have determined that the need to remove
this debris is not desirable for habitat purposes and that removal would not have a significant
effect on flooding events.



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Section 4

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                  20 OCTOBER 2014



Council currently undertakes debris removal from its own infrastructure as a regular part of its
operations. Council’s Manager Civil Operations has indicated that any undertaking to clear debris
from creeks in the Council area potentially imposes ongoing obligations and liabilities on Council
and has broader implications for the shire that need to be considered. Furthermore, there does
not appear to be circumstances specific to this location, or identified unacceptable risks, which
warrant a separate approach. As such, staff do not recommend Council commits to debris
clearing of Cooroy Creek at this time.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff maintain the following previous recommendation for this application detailed in the original
report:

That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and the further report to the General Committee
Meeting dated 20 October 2014 regarding a request to change existing approval 132004.240018
and approve a change to Condition 65.1.2 as follows:
Condition 65.1.2
The remaining section of Garnet Street extending from the Pine Street intersection (and
excluding the section to be upgraded to an external Urban Collector Road) to approximately
inline with the eastern boundary of Lot 189 on MCH 976 shall be upgraded to an External Rural
Distributor Road. The upgrading of Garnet Street shall also be designed to enable flood free
access to the site during a 1 in 2 year Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) flood event with a
maximum trafficable depth of 200mm for a 1 in 10 year ARI flood event and with the product of
flow depth and velocity being less than 0.4m2/s. This part of the road must be completed prior to
the sealing of the survey plan for Stage 3 or any other subsequent stage of the development,
unless an alternative agreement is entered into by the Developer and Council by way of an
Infrastructure Agreement.



Departments/Sections Consulted:

   Community Services                         X   Planning & Infrastructure
   Disaster Management & Public Order             Building & Plumbing Services
   Waste & Environmental Health               X   DA Planning
   Community Facilities                           Strategic Land Use Planning
   Cultural Facilities                            Asset Design & Investigations
                                                  Asset Planning
                                              X   Civil Operations
                                                  Environment
                                              X
   Executive Office                               Corporate Services
   Community Engagement                           Finance
   Customer Service                               ICT
   Executive Support                              Procurement & Fleet
   Governance                                     Property & Facilities
   Human Resources                                Revenue Services




                                                                                      Page 4 of 26

Section 5

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                         20 OCTOBER 2014


2                         FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - SEPTEMBER 2014
DOCUMENT IN FOR MATI ON




Author                            Manager Financial Services, Wayne Jensen
                                  Corporate Services Department

Index                             ECM / Subject / 22.09 – Monthly Exception Report

Attachments                       1.   Statement of Comprehensive Income
                                  2.   Capital Works Schedule


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overall financial performance as at 30 September 2014 shows a favourable year to date
variance, although it is too early in the year to determine long term trends for some business
areas.

Summary Financial Performance Statements
                                                   Current Budget
                                                        YTD              Actual              Variance
                                                         $                YTD                  YTD
                                                                           $                    %
Total Operating Revenue                                35,624,740           36,007,325                   1.1%
Total Operating Expense                                20,560,850           19,301,572                   6.1%
Operating Result                                       15,063,890           16,705,753                  10.9%
Capital Revenue                                         1,250,953            1,305,412                   4.4%
Net Result                                             16,314,843           18,011,165                  10.4%

Capital Works Program
YTD Actual Expenditure                                 $1,184,868
                                                                                           YTD Actual
Remaining Capital Expenditure                         $22,756,000                            Spend
Full Year Budgeted Expenditure                        $23,940,868                            4.95%



                                                                        Remaining
                                                                         Capital
                                                                          Spend
                                                                         95.05%




RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 20 October 2014 providing the September monthly financial performance report.


REPORT
Each month a full review of Council’s financial performance against budget is undertaken to
highlight any variances, to ensure tight budgetary control, and to identify opportunities and risks
that may have arisen during the period.



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Section 6

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                       20 OCTOBER 2014


1.           Operating Position

The year to date operating result is generally in accordance with the forecast position. Income
has exceeded budget predictions in some key areas, and overall expenditure has been less than
forecast to date, with significant variances discussed below. The accumulated surplus for the
year to date is $16.7m compared to a forecast of $15.0m.

             30,000                                                         30,000

             25,000                                                         25,000

             20,000                                                         20,000

             15,000                                                         15,000
     $,000




             10,000                                                         10,000

               5,000                                                        5,000

                   0                                                        0
                         Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
              (5,000)                                                       (5,000)

             (10,000)                                                       (10,000)
                Budget       Accum Actual (RHS)    Accum Budget (RHS)      Actual


2.           Operating Revenue

Operating revenue is generally in accordance with budget forecasts, with a minor favourable
variance shown.




Detailed commentary for significant items appears below:

•      Rates – generally as per original forecasts;
•      Fees and Charges – development related activity and search fees remain ahead of forecasts,
       but this is offset by lags in some other business areas which will be analysed as part of the
       September quarterly budget review;


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Section 7

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                  20 OCTOBER 2014


•      Interest Received – marginally ahead of forecasts due to higher levels of cash available for
       investment;
•      Grants and Subsidies – no significant variances to this point; and
•      Other Revenue – generally in accordance with budget predictions, with sale of recyclables
       showing favourable variances.

3.           Operating Expenses

Operating expenditure is below forecast levels and shows a favourable variance of $1.2m.

             12,000                                                     120,000

             10,000                                                     100,000

              8,000                                                     80,000
     $,000




              6,000                                                     60,000

              4,000                                                     40,000

              2,000                                                     20,000

                 0                                                      0
                      Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

                Budget     Actual     Accum Budget (RHS)   Accum Actual (RHS)



Detailed commentary for significant items appears below:

•      Employee Costs – YTD actuals are less than budgeted, with a number of variables that will
       be monitored as part of the September quarterly budget review, including seasonal
       fluctuations;
•      Materials and Services – contract services are behind budgeted levels, although it is noted
       that delays in invoicing from some key contract areas can skew results (e.g. Waste
       Management);
•      Finance Costs – generally in accordance with budget; and
•      Other Expenses – generally in accordance with budget.


4.           Capital Works Program

Year to date capital expenditure is $1.2 million against a budget of $6.5 million. Delivery of
carried-over projects has been factored into the overall program and discussions are currently
being held with program managers to review and where necessary revise delivery schedules,
with any changes to be factored into the September quarter budget review.




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Section 8

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                     20 OCTOBER 2014




 4,500,000                                                         30,000,000
 4,000,000
                                                                   25,000,000
 3,500,000
 3,000,000                                                         20,000,000
 2,500,000
                                                                   15,000,000
 2,000,000
 1,500,000                                                         10,000,000
 1,000,000
                                                                   5,000,000
     500,000
          0                                                        0
                Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

           Budget          Actual   Accum Budget (RHS)   Accum Actual (RHS)


Detailed discussion of progress in the delivery of the capital works program is provided to the
Infrastructure and Services Committee. The attached schedule of capital works shows the
specific financial performance for each program. It is noted that there are a couple of staged
projects where expenditure has been allocated against the initial stage whereas the budget has
been shown against stage 2.


5.     Cash Management and Investment Performance

Council funds are invested in accordance with the adopted Investment Policy. Total cash on
hand as at 30 September 2014 was $62.3 million, with the portfolio split across the following
agencies. The graph on the right shows the current risk profile using industry credit ratings.

                 Bendigo
                   7%
                                                                                A2
                                                                                7%



               Westpac                                              A1+
                32%                                               (Other)               A1+
                                      QTC
                                      53%                           40%                (QTC)
                                                                                        53%
                         CBA
                         8%




Due to higher than estimated cash balances, the actual interest revenue for the month was
$168,091 with a weighted average yield of 3.22% against the industry benchmark (UBS Bank Bill
Index) of 2.60%.




                                                                                         Page 8 of 26

Section 9

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    20 OCTOBER 2014


Previous Council Consideration

Nil.

Finance & Risk

Strategic and operational risks are assessed for all significant variances to determine appropriate
actions. At this early stage of the financial year there have been no significant risks identified,
however, potential areas for ongoing monitoring include:

•      Delivery of the capital works program;
•      State and Federal Government grant programs; and
•      Final cash balance transfer from Sunshine Coast Council.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Nil.

Internal Consultation

All areas of Council are consulted as part of the regular monitoring of budget performance.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

X      Community Services                       X   Planning & Infrastructure
       Disaster Management & Public Order           Building & Plumbing Services
       Waste & Environmental Health                 DA Planning
       Community Facilities                         Strategic Land Use Planning
       Cultural Facilities                          Asset Design & Investigations
                                                    Asset Planning
                                                    Civil Operations
                                                    Environment

X      Executive Office                         X   Corporate Services
       Community Engagement                         Finance
       Customer Service                             ICT
       Executive Support                            Procurement & Fleet
       Governance                                   Property & Facilities
       Human Resources                              Revenue Services




                                                                                        Page 9 of 26

Section 10

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   20 OCTOBER 2014
                                   ATTACHMENT 1




                                      Page 10 of 26

ATTACHMENT 1

 Revenue
       Recurrent Revenue
       Rates, levies and charges                             60,515,037          29,667,644          29,689,820                49%
       Fees and charges                                       9,577,348           2,848,028           3,039,390                 32%
       Rental income                                          2,065,092                   -                    -                 0%
       Interest received                                      4,467,000           1,147,000           1,172,931                 26%
       Tax equivalents                                         775,526                    -                    -                 0%
       Profit from investments                                        -                   -                    -
       Other income                                           2,981,558             705,527             797,962                 27%
       Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations         5,321,609           1,256,542           1,307,221                 25%
                                                             85,703,170          35,624,740          36,007,325                 42%
 Expenses
       Recurrent Expenses
       Employee benefits                                     27,742,957           7,253,918           6,652,478                 24%
       Materials and services                                37,784,311           8,214,125           7,588,402                 20%
       Finance costs                                          2,524,711             691,178             679,226                 27%
       Depreciation and amortisation                         17,523,468           4,380,867           4,380,867                 25%
       Other expenses                                          105,886              20,763                  600                  1%
                                                             85,681,332          20,560,850          19,301,572                 23%

Operating Result =                                             21,837           15,063,800          16,705,753
 Capital Revenue
       Capital contributions and donations                    1,843,100             460,775             495,916                 27%
       Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations         2,810,000             739,428             768,428                 27%
       Other capital revenue                                   427,000              50,750               41,068                 10%
 Capital Expenses
       Capital Expenses                                               -                   -                    :
NetResut |                                                  5,107,937           16,314,843          18,071,165
 Other Comprehensive Income
    Increase / (decrease) in asset revaluation surplus                -                   -                    -
    Other Comprehensive Income                                        -                   -                    -
 Total Other Comprehensive Income                                     -                   -                    -

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Section 11

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   20 OCTOBER 2014
                                   ATTACHMENT 2




                                      Page 11 of 26

.                                                                                                    ATTACHMENT 2
Noosa Council
Capital Works Schedule
  As at: 30-Sep-2014

      Forward design for bridge rehab program                                              0               10,500             22,290              212.29%
      Noosa Parade Munna Point Bridge - Investigations and interim                         0              185,100                908                0.49%
     Whok: of Shire - annual bridge inspect                                           20,000              20,000                    0               0.00%
      Noosaville - Munna Point Bridge Stage 2                                       1,401,000           1,401,000               3,518               0.25%
                                                            Total Bridges           1,421,000           1,616,600             26,716                1.65%

      David Low Way, Beach Access 49 refurbishment                                         0                    0                400                0.00%
     Gympie Terrace and William Street Revetment wall and pathway                          0               37,100               2,853               7.69%
      Noosa Dog Beach SEMP Coastal monitoring                                              0                    0               3,486               0.00%
      Noosaville - Gympie Tce / Williams St                                           40,000              40,000                    0               0.00%
     Sunshine Beach - beach access 35                                                 65,000              65,000                    0               0.00%
     Teewah Beach - southern dunal restore                                            20,000              20,000                7,709              38.55%
      Noosaville - Gympie Tce Foreshore                                               80,000              80,000                    0               0.00%
      Noosa Main Beach - Sand pumping pipe                                            50,000              50,000                    0               0.00%
      Noosa Waters - scour protection stage 2b                                      1,250,000           1,297,000            527,700               40.69%
                                       Total Coastal Canals and Waterways           1,505,000           1,589,100             542,148              34.12%

     Pomona Cemetery - niche wall                                                      7,500                7,500                 212               2.83%
     Tewantin Cemetery - concrete beam                                                  5,500               5,500                   oO              0.00%
                                                         Total Cemeteries              13,000              13,000                 212               1.63%

     Peregian Surf Club Public Amenities - Planning & Design                               0               14,800                   0               0.00%
      Noosa Leisure Centre — design and detail                                         10,000              10,000                 421               4.21%
     Kookaburra Park Public Amenities                                                 55,000              55,000                    0               0.00%
     Mill Place Boiler House - stage 2                                                100,000             100,000                 180               0.18%
      Noosa Aquatic Centre - pool cleaner                                             20,000              20,000               13,352              66.76%
      Noosa Leisure Centre - concertina door                                           25,000              25,000                   0               0.00%
      Noosa Library and NLC Plumbing                                                  40,000              40,000                    0               0.00%
     Sunshine Beach Skate Park - block wall                                           22,500              22,500                    0               0.00%
     Whok of Shire - community light poles                                            155,000             155,000                   0               0.00%
     Whole of Shire- public toilet / sewerage                                         35,000              35,000                    0               0.00%
     Cooroy Butter Factory - condition assess                                           5,000               5,000                   0               0.00%
      Noosa Leisure Centre -upstairs flooring                                         60,000              60,000                    0               0.00%
      Noosa Regional Gallery - access                                                  45,000              45,000                   0               0.00%
      Noosa Respite Centre - internal refurb                                          150,000             150,000                   0               0.00%
      Noosa Heads - lifeguard storage survey                                           75,000              75,000                   0               0.00%
     Tait Duke House - relocation                                                     80,000              80,000                  715               0.89%
      Noosa Aquatic Centre 50m Pool Blanket Winch                                          0                    0               7,710               0.00%
                                                Total Community Facilities           877,500              892,300             22,378                2.51%

     Tewantin Admin Building - Chambers Fitout                                             0                    0                687                0.00%
     Tewantin Council Office - roof rehab                                             30,000              30,000                    0               0.00%
      Noosaville Depot - replace generator                                            60,000              60,000                    0               0.00%
                                                 Total Corporate Buildings            90,000              90,000                 687                0.76%

     Purchase of Biodiversity Land                                                         0                    0                 145               0.00%
     Cudgerie - Cedar Gully Pk water feature                                          22,000              22,000                    0               0.00%
      Noosa Trail Network 4 - bridge refurbish                                        40,000              40,000                    0               0.00%
      Noosa Trail Network 4 - Ringtail Creek                                            7,000               7,000                   0               0.00%
     Weyba Creek - bank erosion restoration                                          220,000              220,000                   0               0.00%
                     Total Environmental Assets, Bushland, Tracks and Trails         289,000              289,000                 145               0.05%

     Whoke of Shire - replace council fleet                                         1,735,000           1,735,000              70,937               4.09%
                                            Total Fleet - Plant Replacement         1,735,000           1,735,000             70,937                4.09%

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Section 12

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   20 OCTOBER 2014




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Whole of Shire - gravel resheeting                                                 410,000              410,000               39,546               9.65%
                                            Total Gravel Road Network              410,000              410,000               39,546               9.65%

Noosa Nth Shore Holiday Park - Upgrade Septic treatment                                  0               11,700                    0               0.00%
Boreen Point Campground - wastewater                                                60,000              60,000                 5,948               9.91%
Noosa River Holiday Pk- Internal refurb                                             75,000               75,000                    0               0.00%
                                                   Total Holiday Parks             135,000              146,700                5,948               4.05%

IT Major Projects                                                                        0              128,100               43,771              34.17%
Whole of Shire - Tech One HR module                                                167,500              167,500                    0               0.00%
Whole of Shire - Mobile Mapping                                                   220,000              220,000               134,856              61.30%
Whole of Shire - corporate website                                                 125,000              125,000                    0               0.00%
Whole of Shire - replace failed UPS                                                 12,600               12,600                    0               0.00%
Civil Engineering Design Software                                                        0                    0               15,019               0.00%
                                         Total Information Technology             525,100              653,200               193,645              29.65%

Gympie Terrace Park Furniture Renewal program                                            0                    0                  133               0.00%
Noosa Lions Pk - Rehab Shower Facilities                                                 0                   oO                    0               0.00%
Noosa Botanical Gardens- Pathway renewal                                            10,000               10,000                 200                2.00%
Noosaville - Munna Pk basket ball court                                              6,000                6,000                    0               0.00%
Noosaville -Gympie Tce Foreshore BBQs                                               55,000              55,000                43,942              79.89%
Noosaville Lions Park- Pirate Playground                                           100,000              100,000                 400                0.40%
Peregian Beach - Victory Park table                                                  3,000                3,000                2.700              90.00%
Peregian Beach Pk - 3 phase switchboard                                             12,000               12,000                    0               0.00%
Tewantin - Martin Park skate facility                                               60,000              60,000                  981                1.64%
Whole of Shire - BBQ renewal                                                        18,000               18,000                    0               0.00%
Whole of Shire - park shelters                                                      40,000               40,000               32,932              82.33%
Whole of Shire - playground renewal prog                                            20,000              20,000                 4,570              22.85%
Whole of Shire - playground softfall                                                10,000               10,000                    0               0.00%
                                            Total Parks & Playgrounds             334,000              334,000                85,858              25.71%

Pomona State Schoo! Station Street Pathway improvements                                  0               43,400                  770               1.77%
Weyba Creek Boarwalk Rehab Stage 1                                                       0               19,600                    0               0.00%
Gibson Road (Eumindi Noosa Rd to Thomas St) - On road cycle                              0             430,800                 3,397               0.79%
Sunshine Beach State Schoo! Safety Improvements2                                         0              20,700                19,387              93 66%
Tewantin - pathway upgrade and lighting                                            270,000              270,000                    0               0.00%
Noosa Heads - Park Road boardwalk design                                          200,000              200,000                     0               0.00%
Noosa Heads - Main Beach boardwalk                                                500,000              500,000                     0               0.00%
Noosa Heads - Park Rd boardwalk stage 3a                                          850,000              850,000                 2,800               0.33%
                                   Total Pathways & Enabling Facilities          1,820,000            2,334,500               26,355               1.13%

Noosa Design Manual                                                                115,000              115,000                    0               0.00%
Standards Review - Standard Drawings                                                50,000              50,000                     0               0.00%
Whole of Shire Traffic Study                                                       100,000              100,000                564                 0.56%
                                                Total Planning Scheme             265,000              265,000                  564                0.21%

Electric Bus Feasibility Study                                                     100,000              100,000               20,842              20.84%
Noosa Heads - Noosa Parade Stop 114                                                 50,000              50,000                     0               0.00%
Noosa Heads - Noosa Parade Stop 26                                                  40,000               40,000                 200                050%
Noosa Heads - Noosa Parade Stop 27                                                  40,000               40,000                 200                0.50%
Noosa Heads - Noosa Parade Stop 28                                                  65,000              65,000                     0               0.00%
Noosa Junction Transit Centre - improve                                             40,000               40,000                    0               0.00%
Peregian Beach - David Low Way Stop 87                                             125,000              125,000                 539                0.43%
Sunrise Beach - Wollomia Way Stop 11                                                40,000               40,000                    0               0.00%
Whole of Shire - bus shelter DDA                                                    20,000              20,000                 9,219              46.10%
Noosa Bus Station Safer Streets Program                                            175,500              175,500                    0               0.00%
                                   Total Public Transport Infrastructure          695,500              695,500                31,000               446%

Sealed Road Pavement surveys and Investigations                                          0               51,600                 567                1.10%
Whole of Shire - pavement surveys                                                   60,000              60,000                     0               0.00%
Whole of Shire - reseal and rehab                                                5,000,000            5,000,000               29,839               0.60%
Noosa Heads - Noosa Parade Master Plan                                             100,000              100,000                    0               0.00%
Noosaville - Eumundi Noosa Road corridor                                            20,000               20,000                    0               0.00%
Emergent all infrastructure renewal                                              2,951,898            2,951,898               11,640               0.39%

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Section 13

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Total Sealed Roads Network            8,131,898            8,183,498               42,046               0.51%

Girraween Sports Ground imgation                                                    28,000               28,000                    0               0.00%
                                     Total Sports Ground and Facilities             28,000              28,000                     0               0.00%

Daintree Estate - Flood Mitagation Planning and Design                                   0                    0               14,798               0.00%
Gympie Terrace Pipe Rehabilitation - Investigation & Design                              0               11,300                    0               0.00%
Rifle Street Pomona - Flood Mitigation Planning and Design                               0                    0                5,670               0.00%
Seaview Ck - open drain civil works                                                      0              44,700                35,441              79.29%
Gympie Terrace pipe rehabilitation                                                200,000              200,000                     0               0.00%
Re-lining of Ben Lexcen stormwater                                                  50,000              50,000                     0               0.00%
Whole of Shire - stormwater CCTV                                                    10,000               10,000                    0               0.00%
Whole of Shire - stormwater structures                                             150,000              150,000                    0               0.00%
Whole of Shire - Flood mitigation stage                                          2,802,970            2,802,970                5,484               0.20%
                                            Total Stormwater Drainage            3,212,970            3,268,970               61,393               1.88%

Forward Planning for Streetscape and Road Corridor improveme                             0              30,800                 1,355,              4.40%
Peregian Beach - precinct planning                                                  50,000              50,000                     0               0.00%
                                 Total Streetscapes and Road Corridors              50,000              80,800                 1,355               1.68%

Eenie Creek Road / Langura Street Intersection safety upgrad                             0               19,300               11,501              59.59%
Eenie Creek Road / Walter Hay Drive Intersection safety upgr                             0               24,100               20.174              83.71%
Weyba Road Reef Street Intersection Improvements - PIP                                   0              118,500                 418                0.35%
Noosa Junction Disabled Parking CBA Frontage                                             0               14,900                1.474               9.90%
Whole of Shire - On Road Cycle Network                                             125,000              125,000                    0               0.00%
Sunrise Beach - Ben Lexcen Dr school                                                70,000               70,000                    0               0.00%
Whole of Shire - Road Directional Signs                                             40,000               40,000                    0               0.00%
Cooroy Noosa Road - Beckmans Rd Intersec                                           110,000              110,000                369                 0.34%
                         Total Transport and Infrastructure Management            345,000              521,800                33,936               6.50%

Noosaville Landfill - bio basin                                                   446,900               446,900                    0               0.00%
Noosaville Landfill - sediment control                                            297,000              297,000                     0               0.00%
Noosaville Landfill - stormwater                                                    50,000              50,000                     0               0.00%
                                              Total Waste Management              793,900              793,900                     0               0.00%

                                                         Grand Total          22,676,868           23,940,868             1,184,868               4.95%

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Section 14

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3                           SUBMISSION TO THE QUEENSLAND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT REVIEW 2014
DOCUMENT IN FOR MATI ON




Author                                 Director Planning & Infrastructure, Martin Drydale
                                       Planning & Infrastructure Department

Index                                  ECM/ Subject/ Waterway Management - Noosa River

Attachments                            1.    Noosa Council submission to the Queensland Fisheries
                                             Management Review


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Director Planning & Infrastructure to the General Committee
Meeting dated 20 October 2014 with regard to the Queensland Fisheries Management Review
and resolve to:
A.                          Make a submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in accordance
                            with Attachment 1 to the report; and
B.                          Request the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to close the Noosa North
                            Shore to commercial fisheries operations to allow the fishery resources to renew.



REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide information about the Queensland Fisheries Management
Review and to seek approval to make a submission regarding commercial and recreational
fishery issues on the Noosa North Shore.

Earlier this year, the Queensland Government announced a review of fisheries management to
deliver a better system for the state’s commercial and recreational fishers.

The review aims to modernise and simplify fisheries management systems, cut red tape, and
maintain and improve environmental sustainability. The intention is to provide the flexibility for:

•                         the industry to prosper;
•                         to ensure recreational and traditional fishers have reasonable access to the resource; and
•                         to ensure our lifestyle is maintained.

The two (2) main objectives are:

1.                          To develop fisheries systems and processes that:
                            •   Provide for future management to achieve an appropriate balance between
                                environmental and economic use, while providing for broader social enjoyment by the
                                community;
                            •   Facilitate the settings to support economically viable commercial fishing businesses
                                that provide to the maximum extent possible for market forces to determine industry
                                outcomes within environment parameters;
                            •   Reduce complexity;

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     •   Improve management flexibility;
     •   Take a risk-based approach to management and regulation; and
     •   Establish mechanisms to allow fisheries to be managed at the appropriate level e.g.
         state-wide, regionally and/or locally.

2.   To develop a new, simplified regulatory framework, including administrative arrangements
     that meet the challenges and demands of the community and how it expects fisheries to be
     managed.

Independent consultants MRAG Asia Pacific have been appointed to undertake the review. A
Fisheries Review Committee has also been formed to guide the review and provide strategic
advice to the consultants for their consideration. The Committee includes 12 representatives with
expertise in recreational, commercial and indigenous fishing as well as fisheries and
conservation science. They will also directly advise the Minister on important fisheries matters,
and on the suite of final recommendations that will be presented by MRAG Asia Pacific at the
end of the year to the Government for consideration (through the Agriculture Committee of
Cabinet).

In July, an invitation was extended by the Minister to all stakeholders interested in ensuring that
the state’s fisheries remain sustainable to provide feedback to the Fisheries Review.

Submissions are to be emailed to [email protected] by Thursday 30 October
at 5pm. MRAG will examine the submissions and together with their findings will develop a
series of recommendations to guide fisheries management in Queensland.

Concerns about Commercial Fishing

The primary issue of concern for Noosa Council relates to the long-term protection of the fishery
resource in the Noosa North Shore, and the potential for commercial fishing to affect the
sustainability of this resource.

There is concern about the historical management of Queensland’s commercial fishing
operations, and this is exacerbated by the complexity of fisheries arrangements, reliable
evidence and good communications from the State outlining how sustainability is achieved.

In addition, there are strong perceptions that the Noosa North Shore is being overfished by
commercial operators and anecdotal evidence suggests this is the case.

Against this backdrop there is also growth in recreational pursuits, recreational fishing, tourism
and the popularity of accessing the Noosa North Shore for these purposes. These recreational
pursuits may be considered as providing greater economic benefits to the Noosa region
compared to that of commercial fishing; and are compatible with the long-term sustainability of
Noosa’s fishery resource.

The submission (see Attachment 1) identifies the main issues of concern as conflicting use, with
commercial fishing where there is high recreational use which causes conflicts, especially with
regard to recreational fishing.

The submission includes a suite of recommendations which are aimed at addressing these
concerns.

The recommendations also apply the ‘precautionary principle’ to the management of the fishery
resource in the Noosa North Shore. This principle is a guiding framework for decision-making
that anticipates how our actions will affect the environment and health of future generations.

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Previous Council Consideration

The former Noosa Council made a submission to the then Department of Primary Industries &
Fisheries for consideration in their 2007 review of the Qld East Coast Fin Fishery. This was due
to concerns over conflicting use between local and itinerant commercial net fishermen and other
users on the lower Noosa North Shore, as well as concerns over the sustainability of the Qld
East Coast Fin Fish Fishery resource.

Council passed a resolution on this matter (see below) and sought to work with the Department
to bring about closure of the lower Noosa North Shore to ocean beach net fishing to ensure the
long term sustainability and economic viability of these fisheries.

Council resolution 2/3/2006

Noosa North Shore Working Group – Commercial Fishing
Council note the report by Senior Planning Officer – Projects, dated 17 February 2006,
concerning Commercial Fishing on the Noosa North Shore and endorse the Noosa North Shore
Working Group:
A.       Investigating steps towards closure of the Noosa North Shore as a commercial fishery
         providing compensation is part of the consideration.
B.       Developing a preliminary submission to the Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries
         as part of the management review being undertaken by the Department.
C.       Consulting with Noosa-based commercial fishermen who operate on the Noosa North
         Shore.


Finance & Risk

Nil.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Fisheries Queensland, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).

Internal Consultation

Departments/Sections Consulted:

       Community Services                      X   Planning & Infrastructure
       Disaster Management & Public Order          Building & Plumbing Services
       Waste & Environmental Health                DA Planning
       Community Facilities                        Strategic Land Use Planning
       Cultural Facilities                         Asset Design & Investigations
                                                   Asset Planning
                                                   Civil Operations
                                                   Environment

       Executive Office                            Corporate Services
       Community Engagement                        Finance
       Customer Service                            ICT
       Executive Support                           Procurement & Fleet
       Governance                                  Property & Facilities
       Human Resources                             Revenue Services




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ATTACHMENT 1
Submission to Qld Fisheries Management Review 2014
Noosa Council seeks to work with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and other
stakeholders, to reduce conflicting uses of the commercial and recreational fishery resource and
achieve sustainable management of the fishery resource to improve the local economy.
Local Context
The Noosa North Shore has a very high participation rate in recreational and charter fishing with
the flow on effects of increasing tourism from recreational fishing being a major boost to the Noosa
economy. The recreational fishery is primarily composed of:
e   ocean beach line fishery — targeting tailor, dart, whiting, bream, and jewfish;
e   shallow water fishery (boat and shore) — targeting whiting, flathead and bream; and
e   boat fishery — targeting demersal reef and pelagic fishes.
There is also a very active commercial fishery which provides seafood for local, State and export
markets. These fisheries include:

e   ocean beach net fishery — targeting mullet; and
e   inshore fin fish fishery (by net in estuaries and offshore waters) — targeting various inshore fin
    fish species.
This high level of fishing activity brings with it a number of management issues that overlap with
local government jurisdiction such as.land use planning; transport networks and infrastructure
development. Council also makes significant investment in environment management (including
maintaining water quality), facilitating access.to waterways), maintaining amenity and aesthetic
values, managing visitor experiences and managing user conflicts between competing interests.
It is through the management of these areas that Council.ensures that the Noosa North Shore
remains a valuable resource for recreation and tourism, which make a substantial contribution to
the local economy.
What are the issues of concern for Noosa Council?
The issues of Concerns relate to: conflictinguse regarding commercial fishing on the Noosa North
Shore.
Conflicting uses on the Noosa North Shore
The Noosa North Shore is now part of the. State government declared Cooloola Recreation Area
which is an easily accessed, popular destination frequented by many locals and visitors for
recreational purposes. The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (Q@WS) manage Cooloola as a
protected area to conserve its natural, cultural and recreational values and resources for all to
enjoy now and in the future.
The Noosa North Shore beach is heavily used by recreational groups such as day trippers, beach
campers and recreational fishers and a permit is now required to recreate in this area. The table
below shows the number of vehicle access and beach camping permits issued by the Queensland
Parks and Wildlife Service since 2011.

                Vehicle Access Permit        Beach Camping Permit
 2011-12        55,071                       20,014
 2012-13       54,432                        19,247
 2013-14        65,880                       23,276
Source: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Sunshine Fraser Coast Region.

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The commercial fisheries authorised to operate in the NNS area consists of:
e   anocean beach net fishery (K8 fishery symbol) — targeting mullet; and
e   an inshore fin fish fishery (N1 fishery symbol) — targeting various inshore fin fish species by net
    in estuaries and offshore waters (see K8 and N1 fishery area maps attached).
Those commercial fishermen with the K8 symbol on their commercial fishing boat license are also
allowed the use of N1 gear in the N1 fishery area.
Given this high recreational use of the Noosa North Shore beach and the commercial fishery
operations occurring within this space, it is not uncommon for conflicts to occur between the
recreational and commercial fishermen and other members of the community; and also between
groups within the commercial fishing sector itself.
Council receives historic and on-going complaints from residents and visitors to the Noosa North
Shore specifically about the:
e   lack of fish caught by recreational fishers and their families visiting the Noosa North Shore;
e   the quantity of fish caught by commercial fishermen; and
e   incidental catch left dead on the Noosa North Shore beach»by commercial fishermen in full
    view of visitors and recreational fishers.

Consequently Council is often asked why these commercial fishing operations are allowed in a
State declared recreational area which visitors pay.to access; why aren’t recreational fishers given
‘reasonable access’ to the fishery resource; is the area beingoverfished; andjis an adjustment to
this fishery overdue.
From 1992 to 2014 the netted catch recorded,by commerciahfishermen on the Noosa North Shore
(i.e. Noosa River-mouth to Double Island, Point)was 3,176.16)tonne (see detailed graph below).
This data is gleaned from the logbooks of,the commercial operations and should be viewed as
having around 70% confidence,rate of accuracy.

                 Weight (t) of Netted Fish
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Source: Fisheries Queensland, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2014.
The catch and effort over this 22 year period was the result of between 6 to 21 licensed operators
fishing. Conflicts within the commercial fishing sector itself also seem to be exacerbated by the
two different types of commercial fishermen who are authorised to access the fisheries in this area
— local commercial fishermen and itinerant commercial fishermen. The locals tend to work as a
group to establish and preserve fish aggregations as they move northwards. Their method of
working collectively often has the by-product of generating disharmony with itinerant commercial
fishermen which often spills over into intimidating and other behaviours.

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These issues of community concern have been occurring on the Noosa North Shore for a
 considerable period of time and have intensified with population growth, tourism growth and the
 declaration of the Cooloola Recreational Area.

 Letter to the editor (Noosa News 18/7/2014)

                                                      :

                           Prohibitions reduce conflict
Conflict between recreational and commercial net fishers on the eastern shore of
Fraser Island was a common occurrence for many years, particularly over the netting
of large quantities of tailor. While the commercial catch of tailor on Fraser was
significant, the primary species being targeted by the net fishers is mullet which is
predominantly caught on the northern half of the island.
To minimise conflict a prohibition on the taking of tailor by commercial nets on Fraser
Island was implemented by the DPI&F in late 2003. At the same time, a prohibition on
the use of all commercial nets on the eastern shore of Fraser (between Tooloora Creek
and Ngkala Rocks) during the netting season was introduced, as this is a major fishing
area for tailor.
These measures reduced the conflict, allowed the recreational fishing for tailor to
continue and ensure that commercial netters maintain access to mullet stocks, which
are important for the local economy.

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Recommendations
Noosa Council would like to see the local offshore fisheries resource conserved given its high
importance to   Noosa’s local   tourism  economy;   and wishes to     put forward a suite of
recommendations for consideration which would be of value to the sustainable management of the
fishery resource on the Noosa North Shore.
In addition Council would be willing to partner with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Forestry to help achieve good social, economic and environmental outcomes for both the
commercial and recreational fishing sectors on the Noosa North Shore.
The recommendations include:
e   Reviewing the compatibility of commercial fishing uses and other recreational uses on the
    Noosa North Shore;
e   Closing the Noosa North Shore to commercial fishing by establishing ‘Recreational Fishing
    Havens’ to exclude commercial fishing but allow recreational fishing (see fact sheet regarding
    NSW ‘Recreational Fishing Havens’ attached);
e   Consider introducing recreational fishing permits;
e   The State government to consider buying back those commercial fishery licenses operating
    from the Noosa North Shore and not re-issuing any existing licences due for expiry;
Council acknowledges changing the current situation will involve some adjustment, and we would
invite further discussion directly with the relevant State agencies to discuss,how we could partner
with the State to ensure a smooth implementation.
Noosa Council has welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Queensland Fisheries
Management review and congratulates the State Government.on this initiative.

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Recreational Fishing Havens

    Thirty Recreational Fishing Havens, areas largely free of commercial fishing, were created along the NSW coast
    to provide better angling opportunities for recreational fishers. Money raised from the NSW Recreational Fishing
    Fee enabled a $20 million buyout to create the havens. These havens also promote tourism and create
    employment in the local area.

    Area         Notes

    Tweed River Recreational fishing only from downstream from Boyd's Bay Bridge and from south of Rocky Point
                 east to Fingal Road. Wommin Lake, Wommin Lagoon and six canal estates beyond that area are
                 also recreational fishing only (ie. Seagulls Canal, Tweed West Canals, Blue Water Canals, Crystal
                 Waters Canal, Endless Summer Canal Estate, Oxley Cove). [See Map]
    Richmond _ Recreational fishing only from downstream from a line drawn east across the Richmond River from
    River        the south eastern corner of portion 21 which is the river end of Emigrant Point Lane beside the
                 flood gate. Commercial netting is not permitted from Tatham bridge upstream to Norco weir at
                 Casino. Crab trapping and eel trapping is permitted in the river and Emigrant creek upstream from
                 the Burns Point ferry. Commercial sea mullet hauling is allowed within the Recreational Fishing
                 Haven — adjacent to Shaws Bay below the Missingham Bridge — from 1 April to 31 July each year.

   Clarence      The following areas are for recreational fishing only:
    River
                 .  Middle Wall - a 2 kilometre stretch at the Clarence River mouth near Yamba (commercial hauling
                    during the mullet travelling season - April to August - will still be permitted in this area).
                 .  Romiaka Bridge - waters adjacent to the Romiaka Channel Road Bridge, just outside Yamba.
                 .  Oyster Channel Bridge - waters adjacent to Oyster Channel Road Bridge, near Yamba.
                 .  Entrance of Saltwater Inlet - a 300 metre stretch of River on the eastern side of North Arm,
                    between Arris Island and Saltwater Inlet, near Iluka

    Camden       Recreational fishing only from downstream from Dunbogan Bridge and North Haven Bridge
    Haven River (including Gogleys lagoon).
    Manning      Recreational fishing only from downstream from Ghinni Ghinni and Berady Creek (including Scotts
    River        Creek).
    Botany Bay   Closed to commercial fishing with the exception of abalone gathering and rock lobster trapping.

    The following locations are for recreational fishing only:

e   Bellinger River (including Kalang River)
e   Deep Creek
e   Hastings River
e   Lake Macquarie
e   St Georges Basin
e   Lake Conjola
e   ~=Narrawallee Inlet

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e = Burrill Lake
e   Lake Tabourie

e   Meroo Lake

e   Tomaga River
e   Tuross Lake (including Tuross River and Borang Lake)
e   Lake Brunderee

e   Dalmeny Lake (also known as Mummaga Lake)
e   Little Lake (also Known as Little Tilba Lake and Hoyers Lake)
e   Bermagui River
e   Nelson Lake (Nelson Lagoon)
e   Bega River
e   Back Lake (Back Lagoon)
e   Pambula River

®   Yowaka River

e   =Nullica River

e   Towamba River (also known as Kiah River)
e   Wonboyn Lake, River and Wonboyn Beach (to 500 metres from mean high water level)

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 ‘Lake Dalmeny/Mummaga Lake,® Little Lake
hy         Nelson Lagoon  Bermagui River
 =         -Pambula River Sbega River,
      ~Towamba River @ Back Lagoon
           Nullica River “@ Wonboyn Beach                      @ Recreational Fishing Haven

Notes: The areas established for recreational fishing only include all bays, tributaries, creeks, canals and artificial
lakes within that area. This is a guide only, for information on the precise boundaries of these closures, contact
your local Fisheries Office.
(Source: NSW Government, Primary Industries Fishing and Aquaculture
 http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/info/rfh

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