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                         AGENDA


  Infrastructure & Services
     Committee Meeting


              Tuesday, 18 August 2015


                    commencing at 9.00am
           Committee Room, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin



Committee: Crs Sandy Bolton (Chair), Bob Abbot, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford




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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM                                                                 PAGE
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES                                                    -
PRESENTATIONS                                                             -
PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT REPORTS                             3
Infrastructure Planning & Design                                         3
1      CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY - REVIEW 2014/15                         3
2      WHOLE OF SHIRE FORWARD PLANNING & DESIGN PROGRAM                  9
3      DR PAGES RD - KINMOND CREEK RD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE               12
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORTS                                   19
Community Development & Sport & Recreation                              19
4      FESTIVE SEASON GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS - 2015 -2016                19
CLOSED SESSION                                                      -




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PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Infrastructure Services only)

Infrastructure Planning & Design
1                        CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY - REVIEW 2014/15
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                            Asset Planning Coordinator, Bryan O’Connor
                                  Planning & Infrastructure Department

Index                             ECM/Subject/2014-2015 Annual Capital Works Programme

Attachments                       Nil.


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2014/15 capital program delivery review highlights the key achievements and issues that
occurred throughout the delivery of the 2014/2015 capital projects. The report provides an
overview of some recently completed projects as well as identifying projects that were not
completed within the designated timeframe.

The report also provides some “lessons learnt” and how staff will take those lessons to improve
on the activities associated with the delivery of projects into future years.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Asset Planning Coordinator to the Infrastructure and Services
Committee meeting dated 18 August 2015 providing a review of the project delivery activities for
the 2014/2015 Capital Works Program.


REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the delivery of the 2014/2015 Capital
Works Program. The report provides an opportunity to highlight and discuss projects that were
delivered within the program and also confirm the completion of projects that were delivered
throughout the 2014/2015 financial year.

1.                       Challenges

There were some significant challenges throughout the delivery of the 2014/15 capital program
resulting in a slower than expected start to commencing project delivery, mainly due to the need
to appoint key positions in the design and delivery teams. The 2014/15 capital program was the
first full year program for Noosa Council and whilst the intent was to complete the program as
close to 100% as possible, there were some fundamental constraints surrounding the key
elements of project delivery of resourcing, timing and funding that staff had to carefully manage.
The new staff members also needed to be brought up to speed with Council systems and
processes before they could begin delivering projects.

The program had a number of new and amended projects being delivered that needed to be
carefully planned before design and construction activities commenced. The planning phase for a
number of these projects was far greater than expected which caused delays in commencing the
design and delivery stages of projects.


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Federal and State grant funding opportunities throughout the 2014/15 program were limited so
wherever possible grant applications were aligned to projects to maximise external funding
opportunities. However, as a result of this, delays in the announcements of grant outcomes
caused further delays in commencing projects, an example of this being Munna Point Bridge
rehabilitation which could not commence any activities until the announcement of the grants was
made.

2.   Lessons Learnt

From the challenges imposed on the project delivery team in the first full financial year of Noosa
Council there were a number of lessons learnt. These lessons have now been implemented into
the delivery framework for the 2015/16 capital program and include:

   Creation of a Forward design program for “shovel ready” projects;
   A reduction in the volume of design and construct projects in a single year;
   Improved planning processes for projects;
   Detailed resourcing and scheduling of all projects;
   Improved reporting capabilities;
   Project working groups;
   Ensuring that key project delivery staff positions are not vacant;
   Regular project reviews; and
   Improving the overall project management discipline across the organisation.

As a result of the implementation of the above, the 2015/16 has already been completely
scheduled and resources allocated across the entire capital program.

3.   Projects

A number of projects were delivered throughout the year and some of these include:

   Multiple – Bus Stop Shelter Upgrades
   Noosaville – Wallace Park Pathways
   Noosaville – Gibson Road – Road Safety improvements
   Tewantin – Cooroy Noosa Road Stage 1
   Tewantin – Primary School safety improvements
   Noosaville – Primary School safety improvements
   Tewantin – River Walk Pathway & Lighting Upgrade
   Sunshine Beach – Ben Lexcen Drive safety Improvement – Design
   Noosaville – Noosa Waters Scour protection Stage 2
   Whole of Shire BBQ renewals
   Whole of Shire Park Shelter renewals
   Noosaville – Gympie Terrace, Lions Park, Pirate Playground




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Tewantin - River Walk Pathway & Lighting Upgrade




Noosaville - Wallace Park Pathway Improvements.




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Noosaville - Lions Park - Pirate Playground




Whole of Shire - Bus Shelter Upgrades




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INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                             18 AUGUST 2015


As previously reported, throughout 2014/15, there are some major projects that will continue on
into the 2015/16 capital program. These projects have significant budget amounts totalling $3.8m
and impact on the overall project delivery and completion results. These projects include:

    Noosaville        Munna Point Bridge Stage 2        $1.4m
    Pomona            Rifle Street Flood Mitigation     $1.4m
    Whole of Shire    Pavement reseal and rehab         $1.0m

Planning and design works continue with these projects and they are proposed to be completed
within the 2016/16 financial year. The pavement reseal and rehabilitation project was primarily
delayed due to further condition data and pavement design requirements before works could
commence.

4.    Summary

The delivery and completion of projects for the capital program increased rapidly throughout the
last 5 months of the financial year. A total of 46 projects were completed prior to the end of the
financial year. Against a total budget of $24.4m there was a spend of $14.8m in actuals plus
$1.8m commitments (these include unpaid invoices and works in progress) to reach a 68%
spend against the budget.

However, if the Munna Point Bridge - $1.4m, Pavement Reseal and rehabilitation program -
$1m, Rifle Street flood mitigation - $1.4m and the Emergent Works Allocation of $700k are taken
into account, this reduces the final budget allocation by $4.5m to $19.9m. This adjustment
indicates that a true reflection of what was delivered against the program was 83% including
actuals and commitments.

The continual improvement of capital delivery activities for the 2015/16 program will see great
improvement in the forecasting of projects to achieve the deliverables of the capital program.

Previous Council Consideration

The capital works program has previously been distributed to Councillors (document titled
“Capital Works Programme 2014/2015”).

Finance & Risk

Nil

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Nil

Internal Consultation

Project delivery staff within the Planning and Infrastructure Department were consulted in the
preparation of this report.




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INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                          18 AUGUST 2015


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                  X   Asset Design & Investigations
                                        X   Asset Planning
                                            Civil Operations
                                            Environment
   Executive Office                     x   Corporate Services
   Community Engagement                 x   Finance
   Customer Service                         ICT
   Executive Support                        Procurement & Fleet
   Governance                               Property & Facilities
   Human Resources                          Revenue Services




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2                        WHOLE OF SHIRE FORWARD PLANNING & DESIGN PROGRAM
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                              Acting Design Services Team Leader, Craig Eldridge
                                    Planning & Infrastructure Department

Index                               ECM/ Subject /45.15 Traffic & Transport
                                    ECM/ Subject /45.12 Roads
                                    ECM/ Subject /59.04 - Commercial Bus Routes / Bus Stops / Bus Shelters

Attachments                         Nil


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In order to deliver an effective and efficient capital program, it is important to have “shovel ready”
designs prepared prior to works commencing on the ground. The benefit of this principle is that it
will result in projects not having to be planned, surveyed, designed and delivered in one financial
year. Planning, surveying and designing projects ahead of time will allow for better on-time
delivery in the following financial years, reducing overall risks to Council.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Acting Design Services Team Leader to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 18 August 2015 and approve the proposed forward planning
project allocations for the 2015/2016 Whole of Shire Forward Planning & Design Program.


REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council of the proposed projects to be
funded from the 2015/2016 Whole of Shire Forward Planning & Design Program to enable
“shovel ready” designs to be completed ahead of time for future capital works.

A total allocation of $300,000 has been provided in the Whole of Shire Forward Planning &
Design Program.

It is proposed that this funding be allocated on the following basis:

                       Coastal Bus Shelter Design, $10,000
                         Revision of existing design to look at ways of reducing the overall base cost.

                       Rural Bus Shelter Design, $10,000
                         Delivery of rural prototype including manufacturing.

                       2016/2017 PTAIP Bus Stop Disability Upgrade program, $20,000
                         Scoping for 2016/2017 programme grant application.

                       Ernest St, Goodchap St and Hilton Tce, Noosaville intersection (Traffic Study - Priority 1),
                         $50,000
                         Planning, survey and design for intersection upgrade.

                       Poinciana Ave and Moorindil St, Tewantin intersection (Traffic Study - Priority 2), $50,000
                         Planning, survey and design for intersection upgrade



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    Main Beach Boardwalk, Noosa Heads, $40,000
      Revision of existing documentation, design and cost estimate for remaining pathway
      linkage in front of Netyana Resort.

    Lake Weyba Dr, Noosaville, $20,000
      Planning and preliminary design for bus turnaround facilities.

    Pomona Precinct, Pedestrian linkages, $20,000
      Planning.

    Cooroy Town Centre, Pedestrian linkages, $10,000
      Planning.

    Tewantin Bypass - Beckmans Rd, Noosaville, $10,000
      Assisting DTMR planning for duplication and intersection upgrade.

    Myall St and Elm St, Cooroy intersection, $10,000
      Assisting DTMR planning for intersection upgrade.

    David Low Way, Castaways Beach car park, $20,000
      Planning, survey and preliminary design for car parking, pedestrian and bus stop safety
      improvements.

    Station Rd, Pomona School, $20,000
      Planning, survey and preliminary design for car parking, pedestrian and bus turnaround
      safety improvements.

    James St, Cooran School, $10,000
      Planning for Cooran School pathways upgrade.

Ongoing progress monitoring will be provided for these renewal and upgrade design projects
through the Capital Delivery Program quarterly reporting.

Previous Council Consideration

Capital Works Program 2015/16 adopted at Council’s Special Meeting on Monday, 29 June
2015.

Finance & Risk

Creation of financial efficiencies by reducing lead times
Reduce delivery risks by designing projects ahead of delivery program.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Nil




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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                  X   Asset Design & Investigations
                                        X   Asset Planning
                                            Civil Operations
                                            Environment

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




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Section 12

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                      18 AUGUST 2015


3                        DR PAGES RD - KINMOND CREEK RD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                             Acting Design Services Team Leader, Craig Eldridge
                                   Planning & Infrastructure Department

Index                              ECM/ Dr Pages Rd & Kinmond Ck Rd Construction - CAP.WORK – 500544
                                   45.12 Roads

Attachments                        1.   Flood Modelling Map & Sections
                                   2.   Road Cross Section


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides an update on the planning, design and preparation work to support the
invitation of tenders for the construction of Dr Pages Road. It also provides Council with
information regarding an identified problem of artificially elevated flood levels apparently caused
by unapproved earthwork embankments constructed along Kin Kin Creek in private property.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Acting Design Services Team Leader to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 18 August 2015 providing an update on the progress of the
planning and design for the upgrade of the unsealed section of Dr Pages Road and Kinmond
Creek Road.


REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the progress of planning and design for the
upgrade of the unsealed section of Dr Pages Road and Kinmond Creek Road.

1.                       Background

Council has allocated $4,700,000 for construction and design checking in its 2015/16 budget for
this project.

The detailed design is being prepared in-house with assistance from specialist consultants where
required.

2.                       Standard and Objectives of Design

The draft design is being prepared to achieve the following:
   Upgrade the "missing link" on Dr Pages Road and Kinmond Creek Road to 8.5m wide two
     lane sealed standard, with a local rural collector road feel
   Upgrade road levels and drainage facilities to meet a 5 or 10 year ARI recurrence interval
     (hydraulic modelling is underway)
   Achieve a design speed environment of 60-80 kph. The posted speed limit will be 80 kph
     and curves will have consistent advisory signs of 60 kph to suit the geometry achievable
     within the existing road reserve
   Provide for 8.5m total roadway width which includes shoulder allowances for cyclists
   Ensure that flood water flows surcharging over the road are managed to meet relevant
     safety standards and to ensure appropriate erosion protection is provided for the road


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   Retain vegetation outside of the road footprint where safe and also endeavour to retain
     significant trees where possible
   Ensure afflux (raised flood levels upstream of the new road and culverts) is within
     reasonable limits for the properties affected

3.   Investigations in Progress

The following investigations are being carried out concurrently as part of the planning and design
process:
    Flood modelling and hydraulic design of culverts
    Geotechnical testing
    Flora and Fauna assessment
    Tree assessment
    Cultural Heritage assessment
    Erosion and sediment control management
    Traffic forecasting
    Service location and potholing
    Sourcing of pavement and embankment materials

4.   Issues

4.1. Optic Fibre Telstra Cable

A commercial optic fibre Telstra cable is located on the western side of Dr Pages Road, in
some locations it is within the proposed road footprint and will dictate the new road alignment
being located towards the eastern side of the road reserve to prevent major cable relocation
costs.

4.2. Sourcing of Road Pavement and Embankment Fill Materials

In order to minimise material and haulage costs and impacts of haulage trucks, arrangements are
being made to source sub-base crushed rock from Council's Ringtail Quarry as well as bulk fill
for embankment earthworks.

Options for supply of base-course crushed rock from Ringtail Quarry are also being investigated.
Top-course crushed rock will need to be sourced by the construction contractor from other
sources.

4.3. Artificially Elevated Flood Levels Due to an Existing unapproved Embankment in
     Private Property

A major problem has been found concerning flood levels predicted by modelling towards
the north western end of Dr Pages Road, as highlighted on attachment 1. It has been identified
that the levels are conflicting by about 1.8m with observed flood level markings and observations
of local property owners.

After considerable investigation, a possible cause has been traced to sections of earthwork
embankments resembling a levee constructed along the edge of Kin Kin Creek in Yalanga
Station.

The sections of embankment could have caused artificially elevated flood levels in other
private properties and Dr Pages Road for some time, resulting in disruption to the public using Dr
Pages Road due to prolonged and extended flooding, and extra maintenance costs to Council.

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This finding has required extra flood modelling to be carried out, with slight delays in the design
process.

Staff are investigating the history of this embankment and will be meeting with the property
owners to see if the problem can be resolved co-operatively.

Attachment 2 shows the typical road formation required to comply with the artificially elevated
flood levels, compared with the current draft design formation. If the road formation is designed to
comply with the artificially elevated flood levels, it is estimated that this will add around $100,000
to the cost of the construction.

5.       Program and Next Steps

Design review and preparation of documentation for an invitation to tender is programmed to be
completed by the end of August 2015. Resolution of issues set out in Section 4 of this report will
also be completed to allow for public tender in September 2015 with construction programmed to
commence in October 2015.

Previous Council Consideration

Nil.

Finance & Risk

The budget allocation for this project is $4,700,000.

From the design and estimating carried out to date it appears that the project is on budget,
subject to resolution of flood levels.

This also will depend greatly on tender prices received when the project is put to open tender.
Tender conditions appear to be favourable at this time.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Adjoining property owners.

Internal Consultation
Planning: Embankment issues, Cultural Heritage, Regulatory issues.

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                      x   Asset Design & Investigations
                                                    Asset Planning
                                                    Civil Operations
                                                    Environment

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



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Section 19

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                             18 AUGUST 2015


COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORTS


Community Development & Sport & Recreation
4                        FESTIVE SEASON GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS - 2015 -2016
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                              Community Development Coordinator, Alison Hamblin
                                    Community Services Department

Index                               ECM/Subject/Community Development Grants Scheme

Attachments                         1.   Festive Season Grant recommendations




EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the Infrastructure
and Services Committee dated 18 August 2015 and adopt the Festive Season Grant
recommendations for the financial year 2015/16 as set out in Attachment 1 to the report.


REPORT
Purpose

The purpose of this report is for Council to consider the Festive Season Grant recommendations
for the 2015/2016 financial year as set out in Attachment 1 to this report.

Background

Following Council’s endorsement of a Festive Season Event Grants Policy in May 2015, the
2015/16 Festive Season Grants program was advertised in the local media and through
community networks with a closing date of 12 noon 31st July 2015.

Following the closure of the round applications were assessed using the following process:
                       Applications were first checked for eligibility against the Noosa Council Festive Season
                         Grants policy and guidelines
                       Applications were then reviewed and commented on by staff.
                       The applications and staff comments were then discussed and assessed by the grants
                         assessment panel. The grants assessment panel was made up of:
                          Director, Community Services
                          Community Development Coordinator
                          Financial Services Manager
                          Community Engagement Manager
                          Executive Officer to the Mayor and CEO




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As per the Noosa Council Festive Season Event Grants Policy, assessment panel members
declared any actual or potential conflicts of interest and following any such declaration the panel
members were not involved in any discussions on matters relating to that application.

The assessment panel are recommending 10 applications and funding to the value of $40,000.

Implementation

Following endorsement of this report, grant applicants will be notified of the outcomes. Funding to
successful applicants will be distributed in September 2015 providing they have no outstanding
debt to Council.

Previous Council Consideration

Ordinary Meeting, 15 January 2015, Item 16, Page 19
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12th January 2015 and:
A.   Repeal the existing Community Grants Policy and adopt the revised Community Grants
     Policy (Attachment 1);
B.   Repeal the existing Community Grants Framework and Criteria and adopt the revised
     Community Grants Framework and Criteria (Attachment 2); and
C.   Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the development of a Festive Season Strategy.

Ordinary Meeting 7 May 2015, Item 2, Page 11
That Council note the report by the Community Engagement Manager to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 28 April 2015 and:
A.   Repeal the Festive Season Strategy and Minor Grants Program Policy that transferred to
     Noosa Council from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council under the Local Government
     (De-amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013; and
B.   Adopt the Noosa Council Festive Season Event Grants Policy (provided at Attachment 1 to
     the report) with the following amendments:
     Eligible Festive Season Events, page 2, dot point 3:
         New Year’s Eve events open to the public.
     Ineligible Expenses, page 3, dot point 4:
         Fireworks other than New Year’s Eve events and Balloons.

Finance & Risk

Funding for the 2015/16 Festive Season Grants Program has been allocated as part of the
2015/16 Budget process.

Noosa Council’s Festive Season Event Grants Policy has been developed in order to comply with
the following Queensland Government Legislation:

 Local Government Act 2009
 Local Government Regulation 2012
 Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982




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Section 21

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                18 AUGUST 2015


Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Previous applicants of Festive Season Grants were notified of this funding opportunity.

Internal Consultation

This report has been developed in consultation with the following internal stakeholders across
various departments and branches of Noosa Council:

 Executive Office
 Community Services
 Financial Services

Departments/Sections Consulted:

x   Community Services                            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




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Section 22

ATTACHMENT 1




 Page 22 of 22

Recommendations- 2015-16 Festive Season Event Grant                                                     [|                                                    ATTACHMENT 1
                                                                                                                                              Conditions of funding
       ar                                          Fj    7                                                  ,                Assessment Panel
 Organisation name                              Project Title                                          Location                            ,
                                                                                                                             Recommendation

 Noosaville Business Association                Noosaville Christmas Lights Festival                ee                                ee
                                                                                                                                              Both Australia day events need to be jointly run;
                                                                                                                                              both organisations are vital to the actual event.
                                                                                                                                              All advertising to be done jointly. Both
 Tewantin Noosa Lions Club Inc.                 Australia Day Event                                    Noosaville                      $5,000 organisations are to meet with Noosa Council staff
                                                                                                                                              to ensure the success to the event. Expenditure
                                                                                                                                              items to be shared where applicable.

                                                                                                                                              Both Australia day events need to be jointly run;
                                                                                                                                              both organisations are vital to the actual event.
                                                                                                                                              All advertising to be done jointly. Both
 Rotary Club of Noosa Heads Inc.                Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony Rotary Breakfast    Noosaville                      $5,000]organisations are to meet with Noosa Council staff
                                                                                                                                              to ensure the success to the event. Expenditure
                                                                                                                                              items to be shared where applicable.
Cooroy/Pomona tons Clap inc                     Pomona Ment of Lents                                                                     500 Pe
                                                                                                                                              Event to be held on a separate night to RSL Annual
                                                                                                                                              Gala Christmas Carnival at Tewantin
 Noosa Christian Outreach Church                Noosa Carols on the River 2015                         Noosaville                      $7,500

                                                                                                                                              Event to be held on a separate night to Noosa Carols of
        .                                                            .          .                             .                               River (Noosa Christian Outreach Church)
 Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch                  20th Annual Gala Christmas Carnival                    Tewantin                        $3,500

 Lions Club of Peregian                         Christmas Carols in the Park 2015                      Peregian Beach                  $3,500 pe
 Kin Kin Community Group Inc.                   Kin Kin Community Christmas 2015                       kinkin                            $500 PO
                                                                                                                                              Event to be a family orientated event that is open
 Quadrant Holdings Pty Ltd. T/A Noosa Marina.   |Noosa Marina NYE Event                                Tewantin                        $5,000]to the public
 wm eee                                         “ wm                                                                                   ma BC
 Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club Inc.              New Years Eve@ the Lake                                                                $2,500 BS
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