2021-08-10 Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 10 AUGUST 2021


2.    COVID Recovery Funding Program
The $4.6m received by Council from COVID stimulus funding (Works for Queensland & Unite and
Recover) has been allocated to a total of 25 projects across the Shire. Of the total 25 projects, 24
are either completed or nearing completion. Expenditure actuals and commitments exceed $4.16m
as at 30 June 2021. Time extensions have been secured from the state government for a number
of projects, which ensures that funding will be retained to complete these projects.
Additionally, $1m in funding from the Local Roads Community Infrastructure (LRCI) grant program
was applied to sealing and resurfacing works at Ely Street Noosaville, Tinbeerwah Road,
Tinbeerwah and David Low Way, Peregian Beach, with works completed in early June 2021.

3.    Completed Projects
A significant achievement for Noosa Council was the delivery of $24 million (77%) of capital
expenditure in the 2020/21 financial year. This is a noteworthy outcome in the current pandemic
environment, as material shortages, pricing increases, as well as contractor availability have
presented challenges for Council with respect to program delivery.
The value of the capital program delivered is in line with the value of programs delivered for the
past two years. Given the challenges presented in 2020/21, this demonstrates that Council is
maturing in order to deliver large capital programs with consistency. This can be credited to
organisational efficiencies from the current capital framework. Project Control Groups and the
Capital Works Executive have continued to enable staff & Councillors to make informed decisions
that relate to projects being delivered throughout the year.
Single and multi-year projects delivered in 2020/21 include but are not limited to the following:
     Peregian Beach, Boardwalk Renewal.
     Noosaville, Sea Eagle Drive Pathway Upgrade.
     Tewantin Netball Courts Upgrade.
     Shine House - Stand Alone Unit Construction.
     Sunrise Beach, Orealla Bridge Renewal.
     Tewantin, Hilton Terrace Intersection Upgrade.
In addition to the above-mentioned completed projects, delivery of the 2020/21 Road Reseal
Program of $4.6m was completed across both coastal and hinterland sealed road networks.
Significant works included the reseal of Maple Street, Cooroy and the Reef Street/Eenie Creek
Road Roundabout.

Peregian Beach Boardwalk




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