2022-06-28 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                   28 JUNE 2022

Graph 3 – Summary of Combined Submissions – Operational Budget




The following table summarises the key operational priorities identified in the consultation and
subsequent actions taken to finalise the budget.

Table 2 – Key Outcomes from Review of Operational Budget Submissions
 Priority                Budget   Outcome
                        Amended
 Roads Bridges and         No     •   $600k (9.6%) increase to roads, bridges and stormwater
 Stormwater                           maintenance already included in the draft budget for improved
                                      maintenance services to Council infrastructure
 Environment     and      Yes     •   Environment Grants: an additional $95k included
 Natural Areas                    •   Bushland Reserves: A new community bushcare officer position
                                      added to the budget
 Waste Management         No      •   $1 million of additional investment in waste management initiatives
                                      already included in the draft budget including:
                                      o Review of alternative waste treatment options for the landfill,
                                          including landfill-to-gas / electricity, anaerobic digestion,
                                          organics options.
                                      o Marketing and education on waste recovery including bin
                                          labels and tagging
                                      o Polystyrene processing to remove it from going to landfill
                                      o Continuation of the annual textile drive initiative
 Foreshores, Beaches      No      •   Funding has already been included in the draft budget to
 and Canals                           commence additional work on foreshore and coastal reserves
                                      management plans, including eastern beaches and Lake Doonella
 Sustainable              No      •   A number of key new initiatives already proposed for 2022/23,
 Transport                            including transit hub investigation, Noosa Woods ferry stop
                                      investigation, finalisation of design on Noosa Heads Multi-Modal
                                      bus stop and a parking technology trial.
 Strategic Planning       No      •   Funding already included in the draft budget for:
 (including   Housing                 o A detailed site-based feasibility investigations for progressing
 and Climate Change)                      affordable and social housing including partnership
                                          opportunities
                                      o Climate change project acceleration
                                      o Strategic planning and support staff resourcing also included
                                          to support the progression of strategic land use planning,
                                          climate change and affordable housing initiatives.

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