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AGENDA
Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
commencing at 9:30 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Tom Wegener (Chair), Karen Finzel, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. DEPUTATIONS
5. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
5.1. TENDER CONSIDERATION PLAN - COMMUNITY BATTERY
5.2. CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ROUND 3 - 2023/24
ENVIRONMENT GRANTS - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 18),
MULTI-YEAR ENVIRONMENT COLLABORATIVE (MEC) GRANTS (ROUND 2:
5.3.
2023-2026) AND ENVIRONMENT ORGANISATION ALLIANCE GRANTS (2023-
2026)
6. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
6.1. NOOSA RIVER STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUMMARY REPORT
6.2. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY APRIL 2023
7. CLOSED SESSION
8. MEETING CLOSURE
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5.1 TENDER CONSIDERATION PLAN - COMMUNITY BATTERY
Author Carbon Reduction Officer, Anne Nolan
Environmental Services Department
Index Subject/21.42 - Carbon Emission Reduction
Attachments 1. Attachment 1 - Tender Consideration Plan - Community Battery Grant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Noosa Council identified an opportunity to take the lead in applying for grant funding for the
installation and operation of a Community Battery as a pilot to determine the benefits of such an
initiative to both the community and Council. It is intended that this pilot will enable Council to make
informed decisions moving forward regarding further rollout of batteries across the Noosa
Shire. Noosa Council, applied for funding under the Federal Government’s Community Batteries for
Household Solar - Delivery of Election Commitments Stream 1, which stipulated Noosaville as the
location for the community battery.
Initial research identified that community batteries are an innovative emerging piece of infrastructure,
and a number of trials are being undertaken to determine the operational parameters and revenue
models. Council recognised it would need to partner with an experienced industry expert to
successfully apply for the grant funding and if successful, install and operate the community battery
to achieve the most beneficial outcome for the Noosa community. Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF)
is currently the only not for profit organisation operating an 'in front of the meter' community battery
for community benefit and emissions reduction. Zero Emission Noosa Inc (ZEN Inc) is Noosa’s
community group focussed on achieving net zero emissions for the Noosa LGA.
Noosa Council was advised they were successful in their application for the Federal Government’s
Community Batteries for Household Solar - Delivery of Election Commitments Stream 1, and, subject
to the acceptance of the grant agreement, will be awarded $500,000 for the completion of the
installation of a community battery in Noosaville.
Generally, for a procurement of this value a public tender would be required under Chapter 6
Contract - Part 3 – Default contract procedures - Local Government Regulation 2012, as the value
exceeds $200,000 ex GST. However, community batteries are a new and complicated piece of
infrastructure and as such there are very few entities within Australia that have installed and operated
an ‘in front of the meter’ community battery for the purpose of community benefit and emissions
reduction. Council recognised that it does not have the resources to be able to execute a project of
this nature on its own, largely due to the specialised expertise required. Therefore, an alternative
procurement strategy is proposed.
Under Chapter 6 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 a Tender Consideration Plan (TCP) is
an exception that enables Council to enter into medium sized (ex. GST $15, 000 - $200,000) and
large sized (ex GST. $200,000+) contracts without first inviting written quotes or tenders.
Accordingly, this report recommends the preparation of a TCP as an appropriate procurement
strategy for the establishment of a Community Battery in the Noosa Shire.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Carbon Reduction Project Officer for Tender Consideration
Plan - Community Battery to the Services and Organisation Committee dated 6 June 2023 and:
A. Resolve to prepare a Tender Consideration Plan, substantially in accordance with the draft
plan in Attachment 1 for the procurement of the supply, installation and operation of a
Community Battery, under section 230 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to:
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i. Prepare and adopt the Tender Consideration plan;
ii. Approve the negotiation and enter into contracts, within the Chief Executive Officer’s
financial delegation, in order to achieve the objectives of the Tender Consideration
Plan.
REPORT
BACKGROUND
Noosa Council Environment Strategy 2019 and Climate Change Response Plan sets an ambitious
target for the Noosa Council and Community to achieve net zero emissions by 2026. Around 58% of
Noosa LGA emissions comprise stationary electricity. Noosa has over 83.3MW of rooftop solar
installed in residential and business premises across the Shire.
The Australian’s Government Community Batteries for Household Solar grant program enables
excess solar generated during the day to be stored in a community battery for use during peak times.
Noosaville was identified as an eligible location in Stream 1 of this program to be allocated funding
for the installation of a community battery.
The grant application required the applicant to identify the technology and the project implementation
partners for this battery. Following considerable research into community battery implementation
and operating models for community benefit and emission reduction, Council identified YEF, a Not
for Profit organisation, as an appropriate partner in its application for the funding, largely in
recognition of their expertise in the implementation of batteries for the primary purpose of community
benefit and emissions reduction. This includes YEF having successfully installed, and is currently
operating, the only community 'in front of the meter' battery in North Fitzroy Victoria.
The grant application also required community engagement to be undertaken to involve the local
community in understanding the need for the battery, its operations and any risks associated with
the location of the battery in the local area. ZEN Inc had undertaken considerable work to identify
potential locations in Noosaville and commenced community consultation with residents throughout
the Shire. Therefore, it was logical for Council to partner with ZEN Inc for the battery application to
utilise ZEN Inc expertise in community consultation and site selection.
Noosa Council was recently advised they were successful in their application for the Federal
Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar - Delivery of Election Commitments Stream
1, and, subject to the acceptance of the grant agreement, will be awarded $500,000 for the
completion of the installation of a community battery in Noosaville. A procurement strategy has been
developed in partnership with Council’s Procurement Team to utilise proven experience and
expertise in the establishment of the community battery in Noosaville and to provide value for money
for the grant funding.
PROCUREMENT PROCESS
Due to the complexity of the project, Council identified a need to engage with expertise for both the
grant application and the subsequent delivery of the community battery to the community. As such,
and in accordance with Section 230 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, a Tender
Consideration Plan (draft attached- Attachment 1) was considered the most appropriate method of
procurement as it covers a range of key elements and considerations of the procurement.
Subsequently, in accordance with the Section 230 (2) of the Regulation the draft Tender
Consideration Plan (TCP) addresses the following:
1. The objectives of the Plan
2. How the objectives are to be achieved
3. How the achievements of the objectives will be measured
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4. Alternative ways of achieving the objectives
5. Proposed Terms of the Contract
6. Risk analysis of the market.
Considering an initial market analysis undertaken by the Carbon Reduction Project Officer, and
considering the elements of the draft TCP, a proposal to undertake the installation and operation of
the battery in accordance with the grant application was sought from YEF.
FINANCE
Capital Funding for the Community Battery
Funding of $500,000 for the purchase and installation of the Noosaville Community Battery has been
provided by the Federal Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar grant program.
Ongoing operational costs
Ongoing operational costs will be incurred for the following activities:
• IT Support
• Dispatch control and performance monitoring
• Battery Maintenance
• Site Maintenance
• Retailer feed for the provision of electricity market access services for both transaction and
Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS).
Revenue
The battery will generate revenue by participating in the electricity market via a licenced
retailer/aggregator. Initial financial modelling shows an average conservative profit of $3900 per
annum. However, it should be noted that these estimates are based on current considerations of the
wholesale electricity market over the next decade and it is likely that new revenue streams may
become available as the transition to renewable energy, away from coal fired power increases.
It is proposed that profit from the battery is reinvested in further community emission reduction
initiatives.
Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 4. - Future
Objective 4.7 - Fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council,
community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to
achieve net-zero emissions by 2026.
Objective 4.8 - Deliver best practice approaches to combat and plan for natural disasters and
climate change including supporting safety, preparedness, resilience and recovery capacity.
Key Actions
Identify and implement a contemporary revenue diversification and strategic investment approach
that identifies innovative and alternate revenue streams for Council.
Previous Council Consideration
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Nil
Finance
Funding of $500,000 under the Federal Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar -
Delivery of Election Commitments Stream 1, subject to acceptance of the Grant Agreement.
Risk & Opportunities
Program Risks Mitigation
Council does not have the expertise to The TCP mitigates this risk by utilising the expertise of YEF
go directly to market and assess
tenders
Project does not meet the required The TCP has been identified as the most expedient method
timeframes stipulated in the grant to achieve the timelines stipulated in the grant funding
agreement agreement by direct engagement with YEF.
The TCP has been identified as the most likely method to
Project deliverables deviate from
achieve the deliverables of the grant agreement as YEF has
those stipulated in the grant
experience and expertise in delivering a community battery
agreement
in accordance with grant deliverables
Financial Risks Mitigation
Indicative costs of similar projects informed the grant
Installation of the Noosaville
application. The TCP enables the opportunity to engage YEF
community battery exceeds grant
to deliver the project in accordance with the budget and
allocation funding
deliverables stated in the grant application
All other jurisdictions in Australia have trial battery tariffs.
Commercial returns not realised and Energex is currently determining their battery tariffs to
community benefit fund limited accommodate the forthcoming community batteries into Qld.
The financial risk is low.
Insurance Cost of battery could Insurance will be provided as part of Council’s general
exceed budget and therefore insurance for assets.
community benefit fund could be
limited
Resource Risks Mitigation
The TCP enables direct engagement of YEF to manage
resources and subcontractors in accordance with the project
Quality, safety, and service are plan stated in the grant application. YEF is a highly
affected due to resource shortages experienced team with experience in implementing
community batteries for community benefit and emission
reduction.
Legislative Compliance Risks Mitigation
The Tender Consideration Plan is an appropriate
procurement exception under the Regulation, for a
Compliance issues
procurement of this nature, including due to this being a pilot
project for Council.
Safety Risks Mitigation
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Injury or illness to contractors or the The TCP allows for the direct engagement of YEF to conduct
public as a result of the project. the project in accordance the risk management plan outlined
in the grant application
Community acceptance Mitigation
The community does not accept the The TCP allows for the engagement of YEF who has
battery in their local area. considerable experience in community engagement to gain
acceptance of Victoria’s first in front of the meter community
battery
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Yarra Energy Foundation
Zero Emissions Noosa Inc.
Community representatives
Energex
ZEN Inc has undertaken considerable work to identify potential locations in Noosaville and
commenced community consultation with residents throughout the Shire.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Mayor Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors X Director X Director
Community Development X Financial Services
X Chief Executive Officer Community Facilities Fleet
Executive Support Libraries & Galleries ICT
Local Laws X Procurement
Waste & Environmental Health X Property
Revenue Services
Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
X Director X Director X Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture X Environmental Services Disaster Management
X Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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Tender Consideration Plan
Noosaville Community Battery
Contract No: CN00386
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Tender Consideration Plan
Noosaville Community Battery
Contract No: CNO0386
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Contents
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1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION ........................................................................................1
2. OBJECTIVE OF THE TENDER CONSIDERATION PLAN............................................................2
3. HOW THE OBJECTIVE IS TO BE ACHIEVED..............................................................................2
4. HOW THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVE WILL BE MEASURED ...................................2
5. ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVE...........................................................3
6. PROPOSED TERMS OF THE CONTRACT...................................................................................4
7. RISK ANALYSIS OF THE MARKET..............................................................................................4
SCHEDULE 1 PROPOSED CONTRACT TERMS.............................................................................1
Tender Consideration Plan
Issue: 1.0
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Background:
Noosa Council applied for grant funding under the Federal Government’s Community Batteries for
Household Solar - Delivery of Election Commitments Stream 1, in partnership with Zero Emissions
Noosa Inc (ZEN Inc.) and Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) for the installation of community battery in
Noosaville. Applications for the grant were open from 30th January until 24th February 2023.
The grant application required the battery technology and proposed project partners to be specified.
Subsequently, Council obtained assistance with its grant application from YEF and identified YEF in
the grant application as a proposed partner for their expertise in the implementation of batteries for
community benefit.
This project is a pilot to consider how a community battery could potentially operate within the Noosa
LGA and provide benefit to the community.
Noosa Council was advised they were successful in their grant application on May 15, 2023 and,
subject to the acceptance of the grant agreement, will be awarded $500,000 for the completion of the
project.
Community batteries are relatively new infrastructure in moving energy transition to renewable supply.
Further to this grant round, The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has recently opened
Expressions of Interest for the remaining 342 batteries under the Federal Government’s commitment
with applications for this closing June 30th 2023. This recently awarded funding for the community
battery in Noosaville will provide a template for further opportunities for Council, or other stakeholders,
in future grant funding rounds or other sources of investment.
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 Definitions
In this Tender Consideration Plan, unless inconsistent with the context or subject matter:
(a) Act means the Local Government Act 2009;
(b) Council means Noosa Shire Council;
(c) YEF means Yarra Energy Foundation
(d) Objectives means the objective set out in Clause 2 of this Tender Consideration
Plan;
(e) Regulation means the Local Government Regulation 2012;
(f) Tender Consideration Plan means this tender consideration plan, which Council has
prepared and adopted pursuant to section 230 of the Regulation.
(g) Grant funding means the Community Batteries for Household Solar - Delivery of
Election Commitments Stream 1 “the grant”
1.2 Interpretation
In this Tender Consideration Plan, unless inconsistent with the context or subject matter:
(a) a reference to a person includes any other legal entity;
(b) a reference to a legal entity includes a person;
(c) words importing the singular number include the plural number;
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(d) words importing the plural number include the singular number;
(e) headings are for reference purposes only and must not be used in interpretation;
(f) where any word or phrase is given a defined meaning any other part of speech or
other grammatical form concerning the word or phrase has a corresponding meaning;
(g) a reference to a statute includes all regulations and subordinate legislation and
amendments; and
(h) references to writing include any mode of representing or reproducing words in
tangible and permanently visible form and includes e-mail and fax.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE TENDER CONSIDERATION PLAN
2.1 The objective of this Tender Consideration Plan is to document a procurement strategy that
will enable Council to effectively:
(a) deliver a community battery in Noosaville in accordance with the conditions of the
grant agreement;
(b) utilise the pilot to learn lessons and gain knowledge which can assist Council to
deliver subsequent projects with potentially less reliance on project partners.
(c) Utilise the pilot to assess the community benefit provided by the battery in terms of
emission reduction, and revenue that could be utilised for further community emission
reduction initiatives.
(d) utilise the pilot to determine the emission reduction potential of community batteries
for Noosa Shire.
3. HOW THE OBJECTIVES ARE TO BE ACHIEVED
3.1 The Objectives will be achieved by directly engaging YEF as follows:
(a) for the delivery of the community battery in Noosaville in accordance with the
milestones set out in the grant application and agreement, and;
(b) for the operation and maintenance of the community battery for an initial 5 years;
(c) for the execution of the battery operations into the National Energy Market to
generate a revenue source in accordance with the relevant rules and conditions of the
Australian Energy Market Operations and Energex as the Distributed Network Service
Provider (DNSP).
(d) YEF will develop a project plan for the manufacture, installation and commissioning of
the community battery in Noosaville in accordance with the Milestones stated in the
grant application and the agreement. This will include all relevant approvals required
from Energex, Council and other relevant authorities.
(e) YEF will procure the stated technology for the battery, in consultation with Council, in
accordance with the proposal and budget set out in the grant application and
agreement.
(f) YEF will develop a community engagement plan. to ensure community understanding
and acceptance of the community battery in the proposed location
(g) YEF will develop a management plan for the operation and maintenance of the
community battery to achieve the greatest benefit to the community in terms of
emission reduction and return on investment. This will include the establishment of a
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community benefit fund to use any profit from the community battery operation for
further emission reduction initiatives in the Noosa LGA.
4. HOW THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES WILL BE MEASURED
4.1 The Objectives will be measured as follows:
(a) Council will measure the achievement of the Objective in clause 3.1(a) by assessing
whether the milestones in the grant application and agreement have been
consistently met and the community battery has been successfully delivered.
(b) Additionally, Council will measure the achievement of the Objective in clause 3.1(a)
by developing a lessons learned and future options report at the conclusion of the
process and assessing whether Council is in a better position to deliver subsequent
projects with less reliance on project partner.
(c) Council will measure the achievements of Objective in clause 3.1(b) and (g) through
the implementation of an Operations contract/agreement with YEF. As part of this
YEF will provide regular reports on the operational metrics of the battery including
emissions reduction.
(d) Council will measure the achievements of Objectives in clauses 3.1(c), (d), (e)
through the assignment of a Council Project Manager who will monitor the
performance of YEF under the agreed contract/agreement for this pilot.
(e) Council, in partnership with ZEN Inc., and supported by YEF as required, will
measure Community satisfaction during this pilot utilising appropriate metrics.
5. ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVES
5.1 Alternative ways of achieving the Objectives
(a) Council could conduct one or more open requests for tender pursuant to section 228 of
the Regulation for the engagement of one or more suitable contractors to undertake
the manufacture, design, installation and/or operation and maintenance of the
community battery.
5.2 Why the alternative ways were not adopted
(a) An open request for tender process was not undertaken because:
(i) Council does not have adequate knowledge or expertise in this industry to
make the grant application or properly scope and assess tenders and is
heavily reliant on YEF to provide the necessary expertise;
(ii) this is a pilot project for a very new piece of infrastructure that will benefit the
community and assist in meeting Council’s Environment Strategy 2019 and
Climate Change Response Plan 2021 for Noosa LGA to achieve net zero
emissions by 2026;
(iii) as can be seen from the risk analysis in clause 7:
A. whilst there are other providers of “in front of the meter batteries”
operating to soak up excess solar, other providers such as
Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSP) or for profit
companies operate the batteries to meet their own objectives such as
grid stabilisation and/or profit.
B. to our current knoweledge YEF is the only organisation that is not for
profit and has successfully installed and operated an “in front of the
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meter battery” with the sole purpose of community benefit and
emission reduction;
C. YEF successfully installed the first community battery not owned by a
DNSP in Fitzroy North, Victoria through the Victorian Government’s
Neighbourhood Battery Initiative (NBI) and are progressing a second
implementation project through the second round of the NBI. The
experience from these projects gives Noosa Council strong
confidence in YEF’s project management capabilities, resourcing,
procurement processes, and stakeholder and community
engagement strategies.
D. ZEN Inc has undertaken considerable community engagement in the
limited time that was available within the identified area of the
proposed battery location
(iv) it is more likely that the Objectives will be achieved if Council partners with a
not-for-profit organisation which has market leading expertise and a
willingness to share its knowledge and expertise with Council rather than a for
profit company with objectives that are likely not aligned with Council’s net
zero emission targets.
6. PROPOSED TERMS OF THE CONTRACT
6.1 The proposed terms of the Contract are contained in Schedule 1.
7. RISK ANALYSIS OF THE MARKET
(a) Community batteries are a very recent piece of infrastructure and are currently
expensive and complicated. There are several trials being conducted throughout
Australia utilising different participation models. Noosa Council conducted a risk
analysis of the market through publicly available information on the web, discussions
with community groups, industry experts and universities. Council provided funding
for ZEN Inc to commission a report to investigate the issues and potential for a
Battery Storage System located on the local Energex Network in Noosa (2021).
Council has also considered the ANU Knowledge Hub of Battery Storage and Grid
Integration and the City of Melbourne Power Melbourne Project, as well as
discussions with Energex and industry expertise. The operating models of community
batteries is still being explored and understood. As of 2022, there was around 20
community batteries installed in Eastern Australia. https://bsgip.com/knowledge-
hub/neighbourhood-battery-trials-programs-in-australia/).
Neighbourhood batteries are predominantly being installed in front of the meter by
Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs). DNSPs are primarily interested in
community batteries for grid support, frequency stability and reducing the need to
replace inadequate infrastructure to support the emerging two-way electricity system,
The DNSP focus is not necessarily on emissions reduction. There are a number of
different models for participation in community batteries. Some trial battery programs
require participating residents to subscribe to use the battery to deposit solar during
the day and utilise in the evening (Powerbank WA). Other programs such as the
Ausgrid Battery Trial reward the solar participants individually for depositing solar into
the battery, however this widens the solar divide and rewards those who can afford
solar. City of Melbourne (CoM) is currently developing the Power Melbourne Program
to provide residents and small business with access to affordable renewable
electricity in line with the CoM’s commitments to emission reduction across the LGA.
City of Melbourne recently issued an Expression of Interest to potential solution
providers to test the market to deliver, install and operate the community batteries and
retail the electricity to interested participants on behalf of City of Melbourne. This
process commenced in December 2022 and has not yet concluded.
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YEF successfully installed the first community battery not owned by a DNSP in Fitzroy
North, Victoria through the Victorian Government’s Neighbourhood Battery Initiative
(NBI) and are progressing a second implementation project through the second round
of the NBI. The experience from these projects gives Noosa Council strong
confidence in YEF’s project management capabilities, resourcing, procurement
processes, and stakeholder and community engagement strategies. YEF has also
developed a strong understanding of, and ensured compliance with, relevant laws
and standards. The YEF community battery operational model was the simplest in
terms of community participation. ZEN Inc has undertaken considerable community
engagement in the limited time that was available within the identified area of the
proposed battery location.
(b) YEF has successfully installed and currently operating Victoria’s first in fromt of the
meter community battery. https://www.yef.org.au/community-batteries/ As part of this
process they undertook significant market analysis to identify the battery technology
and management systems. YEF rigorously tested the market by engaging with two
dozen battery manufacturers to meet the environmental requirement (least embodied
carbon emissions, noise emissions safety and recyclability) and commercial
considerations. YEF utilises the Pixii PowerShaper Battery Technology.
(c) Pad Mounted community batteries less than 15m2 are not considered assessable
development under Schedule 6 Queensland Planning Regulation. YEF also
recognised that despite the planning exemption, community acceptance is crucial to
the success of the installation of a community battery. YEF and ZEN Inc have
significant experience in community engagement for the placement of the community
battery and have developed an extensive community engagement plan for the
selection of the battery site and bringing the community on board with understanding
and acceptance of the community battery.
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Schedule 1 Proposed Contract Terms
Noosa Shire Council Community Battery Project
Development Agreement Key Terms
Background and purpose
The terms sheet below summarises the key terms and positions proposed by Council in relation to a Development Agreement (Agreement) for the proposed
installation, operation and maintenance of a community battery in Noosaville for the provision of energy to local households and into the grid (Project). This is not an
offer from Council to any other party or vice versa. A legally binding agreement will not exist until a written contract is formally executed by the parties.
Project generally
Item Issue Term
1. Purpose of these This project is a pilot project to consider how a community battery could operate within the Noosa Local Government Area and
contractual provide benefit to the community.
arrangements
We think the contracting structure should be kept as simple as possible, given the nature of the Project.
2. Structure of contractual This document assumes that there will only be one contract i.e. a Development Agreement that will:
arrangements
• establish a contractual relationship between the Council and YEF;
• cover supply and installation of the community battery by YEF; and
• cover operation and maintenance by YEF for five years.
Regarding other stakeholders under the Development Agreement:
• ZEN will be a subcontractor directly engaged by YEF as the Public Relations Consultant;
• Acacia Energy will be directly engaged by YEF as the Energy Retailer
The proposed key terms of the Development Agreement are set out below.
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Development Agreement – Proposed Key Terms
Item Issue Term
3. Parties Noosa Shire Council (Council)
Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF)
4. Cooperation The Parties are committed to working together in a cooperative and collaborative manner with a view to:
Commitment
(a) encouraging cooperation and innovation;
(b) establishing and maintaining an environment which encourages honest, open and timely sharing of information; and
(c) sharing and transferring such behavioural aspects to all persons associated with the Project to achieve a successful
outcome in all respects.
The parties warrant that they shall perform all duties and act in good faith.
Acting in good faith includes:
(a) being fair, reasonable and honest;
(b) doing all things reasonably expected by the other party and by the Agreement; and
(c) not impeding or restricting the other party's performance.
5. Documents comprising The Agreement will comprise agreed documents, likely:
Development
Agreement • Bespoke Development Agreement terms and conditions
• Any Existing Design (Technical Specifications and Drawings)
• Specification
• Price Schedule (including milestone payment schedule if used)
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Item Issue Term
• Program
• Reliance information (Principal Supplied Information upon which the Contractor can rely, if any)
This can be adjusted to reflect the relevant documents required for this project.
6. Project Objectives The objectives of the Project are to:
(a) deliver a community battery in Noosaville in accordance with the conditions of the Grant Agreement;
(b) utilise this pilot Project to learn lessons and gain knowledge which can assist Council to deliver subsequent projects
more efficiently and where possible, with less reliance on project partners;
(c) utilise the pilot to assess the community benefit provided by the battery in terms of emission reduction, and revenue
utilised for further community emission reduction initiatives;
(d) utilise the pilot to determine the emission reduction potential of community batteries for Noosa Shire.
The Agreement will contain clear obligations on each of the parties but it is intended that risk will lie where it is best able to be
managed and neutral risks will be shared.
7. Project Group (PG) Each Party will have a Representative who will manage the day to day running of the Project
Composition of PG has been established by ZEN.
PG to be chaired by Council Representative
Scope of role and functions of PG to be agreed
8. Key definitions Act means the Local Government Act 2009
Agreement
Approvals
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Item Issue Term
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
Community Benefit Fund
Construction Completion (ie when the battery is on site on its pad)
• Mechanical Completion (ie when the battery is plugged in to the grid and operating)
• Practical Completion (ie when the battery has passed all tests and is working to the standards expected)
• Final Completion (ie after the DLP has expired)
Construction Period
Council means Noosa Shire Council
Council Representative is [Anne Nolan]
Defects
Deliverables
Design life
Distributed Network Service Provider or DNSP means Energex
Electricity Distribution Network means the electricity distribution network owned by Energex
Electricity Retailer means Acacia Energy, the nominated electrical retailer and aggregator of electricity sold in the
electricity market.
Equipment means the community battery and all related components, including items needed for Grid Connection
Fees means the fees payable to YEF for operation and maintenance of the Equipment during the O&M Period
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Grant Agreement means the agreement arising from the successful application prepared by ZEN on behalf of the
Council for grant funding under the Federal Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar - Delivery
of Election Commitments Stream 1
Grid Connection
Grid Connection Approval means Energex Connection Approval
Good industry practice means:
• utilizing those practices, methods, techniques and acts that, as at the date of the Agreement; and
• exercising that degree of skill, diligence, prudence and foresight,
that would reasonably be expected of experienced and competent contractors experienced in the design, engineering,
supply, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation and maintenance of facilities similar to the facility and
complying with all law;
Law
Liability limit
Manufacturers’ warranties
Milestone
National Energy Grid
Objectives means the objectives for the Project set out in Item 6 above
O&M Period
Party
Performance guarantees means the performance guarantees identified in the specification
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Performance guarantee tests means the tests set out in the specification to determine whether the performance
guarantees have been achieved.
Price means amount(s) payable to YEF for supply and installation of the Equipment
Principal supplied information
Project Group
Project Plan
Public Relation Consultant means ZEN Energy
Regulation means the Local Government Regulation 2012
Representative
Services
Site
Superintendent TBC
Warranty period means warranty period for a particular item of equipment as stated in the specification, or where there
is no applicable warranty period stated in the specification, means 12 months from the date of [practical completion].
WHS Laws
WUC
the Works
9. Boilerplate There will be standard boilerplate provisions relating to interpretation including:
• Governing Law - Queensland
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• Notices
• No assignment or Change of Control
• No waiver
• Counterparts
• Electronic execution
10. Confidentiality Subject to reasonable exceptions (including Council’s statutory disclosure obligations) each Party shall keep the other Party’s
information confidential.
11. Performance and Supply and installation under the Agreement will be a lump sum Price.
Payment
The Agreement will clarify items that have been allowed for in the Price.
The Agreement will contain reasonable mechanisms for the adjustment of the Price for circumstances beyond the control of
YEF, such as variations, changes in law, delays caused by Council etc.
During the O&M Period, Council will pay YEF Fees for operation and maintenance of the Equipment.
Rise and Fall items subject to the Grant Agreement.
12. Battery Site Selection The preferred site is Jack Morgan Park. Final site selection process to be identified .
13. Customers YEF is responsible for engagement and management. Similar to the FN1 Project model.
14. YEF’s Obligations YEF will:
a) deliver and install the community battery (Equipment) in Noosaville in accordance with the Milestones set out in the
Grant Agreement and this Agreement;
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(b) operate and maintain the community battery (Equipment) for an initial suggest 5 years
(c) connect the Equipment into the National Energy Grid to generate a revenue source in accordance with the relevant
rules and conditions of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and Energex as the Distributed Network Service
Provider (DNSP)
(d) YEF will develop Project Plans for the manufacture, installation and commissioning of the community battery in
Noosaville in accordance with the Milestones stated in the Grant Agreement. This will include all relevant approvals required
from Energex, Council and other relevant authorities
(e) YEF will procure the stated technology for the battery, in consultation with Council, in accordance with the proposal
and budget set out in the Grant Agreement.
(f) YEF will develop a Community Engagement Plan to be implemented by ZEN to ensure community understanding and
acceptance of the community battery in the proposed location
(g) YEF will develop a Management Plan for the operation and maintenance of the Works to achieve the greatest benefit
to the community in terms of emission reduction and return on investment. This will include the establishment of a community
benefit fund to use any profit from operation of the Works for further emission reduction initiatives in the Noosa Local
Government Area.
15. Warranties The Agreement will include appropriate warranties in respect of:
• YEF’s design obligations;
• YEF’s obligations to carry out the work under the Contract and to engineer, supply, install, test and commission the Works
(including the Equipment);
• the documents provided by YEF (such as management plans, O&M manuals etc)
• the Works when completed, including in relation to:
o design life and rate of deterioration;
o the works being structurally and mechanically sound and complying with legislative requirements;
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• timing, including adherence to the program and the date for practical completion;
• the equipment to be supplied, including as to compliance with the contract, fitness for purpose and installation, calibration
and configuration (with a corresponding agreed warranty period);
• the expertise, qualifications, licences etc of YEF and YEF’s key personnel.
The warranties will include an obligation to utilise Good Industry Practice.
16. Principal Supplied The Agreement will clarify which information provided by Council can be relied upon by YEF and which information must
Information be independently verified by YEF.
17. Security YEF is a not-for-profit organisation.
YEF to provide Security for defects and general performance (reduced at practical completion, balance released at end of
DLP or resolution of disputes).
18. Compensable The Agreement will provide clarity as to when a direction in respect of an error in a document forming part of the Agreement
directions will entitle YEF to additional costs.
19. Existing design YEF is required to warrant and represent that any existing design documents / specifications prepared by or on behalf of YEF
are suitable, adequate and appropriate.
YEF will not be permitted to alter anything in the existing design except to the extent necessary to overcome any buildability
issues, and subject to certain appropriate restrictions around the permissible impact of those changes on the design.
20. Construction records YEF will have to:
• keep a complete record of work under the contract (and compliance against funding body requirements);
• allow Council and Superintendent to access such records;
• provide a copy of such records to the Superintendent as a requirement of practical completion and (updated records at the
end of the defects liability period).
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21. Project Plans YEF will be required to prepare, obtain approval of and comply with appropriate Project Plans.
22. Manuals YEF to prepare O&M Plan in accordance with the Agreement (YEF will be required to comply with it).
23. Manufacturer and YEF must provide manufacturers’ warranties for relevant equipment and warranties commonly provided by its subcontractors.
subcontractor
warranties
For certain key equipment identified in the Agreement, YEF may be required to arrange for the manufacturer to attend the site
to inspect the and certify that the Equipment has been installed, configured and calibrated in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
YEF will do everything reasonably necessary to ensure that Equipment warranties will not be or become void during the
warranty period. YEF to be liable for any act or omissions (including any of its subcontractors) that would void any Equipment
warranty.
24. Intellectual property Each Party keeps own Background IP, licences it to the other party
rights
Project IP is owned by YEF, licenced to Council
Any IP developed during the Project vests with the party that managed the development of it
Standard warranty and indemnity for IP infringement
Potential obligations on YEF to “cure” or “remedy” a breach by YEF of the intellectual property rights of a third party
Moral rights clause
25. Law The Agreement will clearly define each party’s responsibility for obtaining approvals
YEF must comply with all Law and Approvals (eg licences, permits etc).
YEF will be required to comply with relevant requirements imposed by State Government funding deeds (Local Government
Grants and Subsidies program and the Building Our Regions program) including the Grant Agreement and which may also
include compliance with certain State Government policies
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YEF will be entitled to claim an adjustment of the Price (and an extension of time) for certain changes in law occurring after
the date of the Agreement. Notice requirements will apply.
Specific obligations will be included (if applicable) in relation to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017
(Qld) (including Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act, Heavy Vehicle National Law, labour hire licensing,
environmental management.
YEF will be required to indemnify Council in respect of breaches by YEF of Laws.
26. Work Health and During the Construction Period, YEF will be appointed as the ‘principal contractor’ for the Site, if one is required.
Safety
YEF must:
• comply with its obligations under WHS Law including its obligations as principal contractor;
• prepare and adopt a WHS plan (as part of the Project Plans) and other documentation which addresses all WHS hazards
and issues relevant to YEF’s obligations under the Agreement
• provide information to Council
• comply with Council’s directions relating to health and safety
27. Care of the work and YEF will be responsible for the care and protection of WUC and will be required to effect insurance of the Works from
reinstatement of the date of commencement of WUC on the Site until 4:00pm on the date of Practical Completion.
damage
YEF must rectify loss or damage that occurs to WUC (other than loss or damage caused by certain agreed excepted
risks) during the period of YEF’s care.
28. Title Title of the Equipment passes to the Council upon payment for the Equipment by the Council.
YEF must warrant that title in the Equipment, when it passes to the Council will be free and clear of any and all liens,
restrictions, reservations, security interests and encumbrances.
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29. Liability and YEF to indemnify Council against loss or damage Council incurs, with a carve out for loss or damage caused or contributed to
indemnity by Council
Each party’s liability will be limited to an agreed limit.
None of the Parties will be liable for specified consequential losses.
Limit of liability and exclusion of consequential loss will be subject to certain standard carve outs
30. Insurances During the Construction Period, [YEF] to effect and maintain the following insurances:
• Insurance of the Works
• Public liability
• Professional indemnity
• Workcover
• (possibly) industrial special risks
During the O&M Period, [YEF] to effect and maintain the following insurances:
• Public liability
• Professional indemnity
• Workcover
• (possibly) industrial special risks
Evidence of insurance to be provided prior to accessing the site and otherwise as requested by Council.
Failure to insure will allow Council to effect insurances and deduct premiums from payments to Contractor
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Council to be named as an insured or as an interested party (as appropriate)
31. Superintendent Council must appoint a Superintendent and ensure that when acting as certifier, valuer or assessor, the Superintendent fulfils
all aspects of the role and functions honestly, independently, and in accordance with the Contract.
32. Key Personnel YEF must provide the nominated key personnel and back up key personnel identified in the Agreement for the duration of the
Agreement
33. Site Council to allow YEF possession of and non-exclusive access to the Site
YEF to allow Council access to any place where it is performing WUC
YEF to allow access to the Site to the Superintendent, Council and Council’s personnel after reasonable written notice for any
purpose.
34. Latent Conditions YEF will be entitled to an extension of time and costs in connection with a latent condition. Notice requirements will
apply.
35. Defective work Defective work and services to be rectified by YEF in the usual manner, including removal, demolishing, redesigning,
reconstructing, replacing or correcting the work, or re-performing the services.
Council will be entitled to rectify the work or services itself if YEF fails to comply with a reasonable direction in relation
to defective work or services.
36. Testing The Agreement will detail required tests, who conducts, conditions under which the tests will be undertaken who bears
the cost. The Superintendent may direct further tests.
37. Working hours Working days and hours will be agreed and documented in the Agreement.
38. Program YEF will be required to provide a program in the form agreed with Council
YEF must update the program at agreed times and when reasonably directed by the Superintendent.
39. Suspension The Superintendent may suspend WUC during the Construction Period. If the suspension is not the fault of YEF, YEF
will be entitled to an adjustment of the Price and an extension of time.
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40. Time and progress WUC may be divided into stages of completion to accommodate:
• return of security for unfixed plant and material (if applicable);
• commissioning;
• any performance testing, including all pre-commissioning tests;
• completion of all of YEF’s obligations (Practical Completion).
YEF will be required to complete the relevant stage by the date stated in the Agreement (as extended under the Agreement).
YEF shall be entitled to claim an extension of time for a standard list of qualifying causes of delay.
YEF shall be entitled to claim costs in certain situations if it is delayed by Council or Council’s personnel.
YEF will be liable for liquidated damages if it does not reach practical completion by the date for practical completion (as
extended under the Agreement). Liquidated damages to be capped at an agreed amount
The parties may agree on a provision for acceleration of the work.
Notice requirements will apply.
41. Performance TBC
Guarantees
42. Defects liability There will be a 12-month defects liability period commencing on Practical Completion.
Defects identified in the works during the defects liability period must be rectified [at YEF’s expense??].
YEF and Council may agree on a defects liability plan which provides for the processes, procedures and timeframes for the
rectification of defects.
43. Services YEF to perform Services during O&M Phase in accordance with:
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• this Agreement
• Law and Approvals (expressly including Licence)
• Good Operating Practice
• Project Plans, including O&M Plan [and any relevant Asset Management Plan if Council is to own Equipment]
• Key Performance Indicator
44. Scheduled Maintenance YEF to maintain Equipment in accordance with:
• O&M Manual
• O&M Plan
• Asset Management Plan (if any)
45. Force Majeure Notice
Parties to meet
Affected obligations are suspended during FM Event
Payment obligation for O&M Fee is not suspended for Services that can still be performed, but is otherwise suspended
Parties to recommence performance as soon as possible once FM Event is ended
Termination by either party after [6 months] continuous suspension. To be linked to payment on termination clause
46. Variations The Superintendent may direct variations and may request an estimate or a quote for variations.
Variations will be valued by agreement or failing agreement in accordance with an agreed order of precedence. YEF may
claim an extension of time for delay caused by variations.
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Notice requirements will apply.
YEF may request a variation for its convenience.
47. Progress claims Payment may be claimed at the times stated in the Agreement (either clearly agreed milestones or monthly progress
payments, but consistent with the drawdown provisions in the Grant Agreement (if any)).
Payment for unfixed plant may be permitted subject to agreement on appropriate form of security for Council.
The Agreement shall clearly identify amounts which may be claimed and amounts which may be deducted from payments.
The Superintendent shall certify the amount payable in respect of a claim within an agreed timeframe.
A final construction payment claim may be made by YEF and a final certificate issued by the Superintendent at the end of the
defects liability period.
48. Default and termination A standard default and termination provision will be included which allows an appropriate time for a party to show cause.
Substantial breaches will be the standard breaches.
If YEF does not show cause (or YEF becomes insolvent), Council will have the right to take work out of YEF’s hands or
terminate.
Council will have a right to terminate for convenience on the giving of written notice, subject to certain payments being made
to YEF.
Council will have a general step-in right in respect of a failure by YEF to comply with an obligation under the Agreement.
The Agreement will contain a standard provision regarding frustration of contract.
49. Notification of claims Certain notices must be given by YEF within time limits under the Agreement to ensure that Council receives prompt notice of
potential claims so that Council can manage those potential claims. All notice requirements will be clear, reasonable and
achievable. There will be a time limit on disputing directions of the Superintendent, so that potential disagreements are
identified early.
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50. Dispute resolution Disputes to be initially resolved at Project level.
Parties to negotiate for specified period
If cannot agree within time, dispute referred to Project Group for second stage of commercial discussions
If still no resolution, dispute will be referred to expert determination
Expert decision is final and binding
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5.2 CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ROUND 3 - 2023/24
Author Carbon Reduction Officer, Anne Nolan
Environmental Services Department
Index Subject/26.04
Attachments 1. Attachment 1 - Climate Change Response Project Recomendations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the submissions received for the Climate
Change Response Grants for 2023/24.
This report also recommends allocation of funding for the various initiatives proposed including 6
projects that are detailed in Attachment 1.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Carbon Reduction Project Officer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 regarding the Climate Change Response Grants, and:
A. Award grant funding for the various initiatives totalling the following amounts:
1. Climate Change Project Grants $59,836 (outlined in Attachment 1);
B. Authorise the CEO to enter Funding Deeds for the Climate Change Project grants.
REPORT
Climate Change Response Grants are included under the Environment Grant Policy to assist in the
implementation of the Climate Change Response Plan and achieve the outcomes of the Sustainable
Living and Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience strategies under the Environment Strategy
2019.
The purpose of this report is to present recommendations for the latest round of the Climate Change
Response Grants.
CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ROUND 3 2023/24
The 2023/24 Noosa Council Budget allocates $50,000 to the Climate Change Response Plan Grants
program. In addition, $17,773 residual grant funding from 2022/23 was carried over to the 2023/24
Climate Change Response Grants as noted in the Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 15 December. The
available grant funding available for this round was $67,773.
Promotion
The Climate Change Response Grants were included as part of the Environment Grants and opened
for applications on 1 March and closed 12 April 2023.
The promotion of the grants included:
• weekly social media posts
• 2 x Newspaper advertisements
• individual officer contact with community groups
• emails from the Smartygrants system
• presentation at the Community grants Forum - 8 February 2023.
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Applications
Six (6) applications were received from the following organisations:
• Cooroy Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group
• Zero Emissions Noosa Inc (2 applications)
• Kin Kin Community Group Inc.
• SevGen Indigenous Corporation
• Permaculture Noosa.
Assessment
Each application was checked for eligibility against the relevant Noosa Council Grants Policy and
the Climate Change Response Plan Guidelines. Applications were then reviewed and assessed
individually by members of the Climate Change Team and the Environment Services Team with
experience assessing grants and climate change expertise. These recommendations were
moderated collectively by the assessment team including the Environment Manager and Director
Environment and Sustainable Development.
Each application was assessed according to the following criteria:
Contribution to priority outcomes of the Climate Change Response Plan/Environment Strategy
1. Likelihood of success
2. Magnitude of impact of emissions reduction/adaptation and resilience
3. Value for money
4. Demonstrated need for the project
5. Demonstrated need for the funding
6. Contributions, financial or in kind, toward the project
7. Capability of the organisation to deliver the project.
8. Benefit to the community
Assessment Outcomes
Attachment 1 outlines the Climate Change Response projects, the requested funding and Council’s
funding recommendation and rationale for the funding decision.
Full funding for all projects is recommended.
Alliance Grants
An application for funding under the Environmental Alliance Agreement was received from Zero
Emissions Inc (ZEN Inc). This is being considered under a separate budget initiative.
Link to Corporate Plan
4. Future
Focus areas include climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster preparedness and response,
and sustainable solutions.
Objective 4.7: Fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council,
community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to
achieve net-zero emissions by 2026.
Previous Council Consideration
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Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 15 December 2022, Page 7
That Council note the report by the Carbon Reduction Project Officer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 6 December 2022 and
A. Approve the Climate Change Response Grants recommendations as outlined in this report;
and
B. Retain available grant funds for the next funding round scheduled to be released in early
2023.
Finance
Funding is provided in the 2023/24 budget of $50,000 and a carryover of $17,773 from 2022/23
budget, plus the $18,000 Alliance funds for ZEN Inc.
Risk & Opportunities
The risks associated with these Climate Change Response Grants are low. All projects have been
assessed against the application criteria and align with the Climate Change Response Plan and
Environment Strategy. All applicants have experience in managing previous grant projects.
Any conflicts of interest arising during the assessment or mediation process were noted.
All successful applicants will be required to report project/program outcomes in accordance with the
relevant grant guideline, policies and agreements.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Applicants were encouraged to contact a Council officer prior to application and meetings and advice
were provided to some of the applicants where needed.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Mayor Community Services Corporate Services
X Councillors Director Director
Community Development X Financial Services
Chief Executive Officer Community Facilities Fleet
Executive Support Libraries & Galleries ICT
Local Laws Procurement
Waste & Environmental Health Property
Revenue Services
Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director x Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
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Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture X Environmental Services Disaster Management
x Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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Attachment 1 Climate Change Response Project Recommendations
Project Applicant Project description Amount requested Recommended Comments
Funding
Solar installation for Cooroy Noosa The installation off a 6.6kw $ 3,326 $ 3,326 Fully funded.
the Genealogical Genealogical & Solar System at the Heritage Conditions: Noosa Council
Heritage Centre Historical Research Centre. To reduce electricity Owners consent obtained
Group Inc costs and emissions
Solar for Strata Stage Zero Emissions Creation of a "How to video" to $ 7,169 $ 7,169 Fully funded.
3: Supporting Solar Noosa Inc assist strata champions engage Excellent project building on
Champions with their body corporate previous project phases to
bodies on the opportunities, assist strata reduce emissions.
revenues and processes for
installing solar on a strata
building
Kin Kin Solar Project Kin Kin Community Installation of 27 Kw solar $ 13,665 $ 13,665 Fully funded.
Group Inc system at the Kin Kin Terrific project to reduce
Community House and the 10 emissions and electricity costs.
kW solar system at Kin Kin
School of Arts buildings
including structural and
switchboard assessment
Out with the Old in SevGen Indigenous Upgrade of 1.5kW solar system $ 13,596 $ 13,596 Fully funded.
with the Energy Corporation to 16.72kW solar system with Well thought out project which
Efficient 12.8 battery storage will reduce emissions and
electricity costs
Cooroy Community Permaculture Noosa Installation of 6.6 kW solar $ 2,625 $ 2,625 Fully funded.
Pavilion Solar Panels Inc system Project will reduce emissions
and increase renewable energy
in the local area.
Rewiring Noosa Shire Zero Emissions Electrify everything – business $ 19,455 $ 19,455 Fully funded - terrific project
- Household Noosa Inc case, tool kit, education , targeted at reducing emissions
Electrification Stage advocacy and economic and costs
1 development opportunities
TOTAL FUNDING $59,836 $59,836
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5.3 ENVIRONMENT GRANTS - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 18), MULTI-
YEAR ENVIRONMENT COLLABORATIVE (MEC) GRANTS (ROUND 2: 2023-2026)
AND ENVIRONMENT ORGANISATION ALLIANCE GRANTS (2023-2026)
Author Principal Environment Officer , Camille Oliver
Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index Subject/26.04/Environment Grants
Attachments 1. Attachment 1 - Env Project Grants Summary and Recommendations
2. Attachment 2 - MEC Grants Summary and Recommendations Rev 2
3. Attachment 3 - Alliance Grants Summary and Recommendations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the submissions received for the Environment
Project Grants (Round 18), Multi-year Environment Collaborative (MEC) Grants (Round 2:2023-
2026) and Environment Organisation Alliance Grants (2023-2026).
This report also recommends allocation of funding for the environmental initiatives for the three
Environment Grant streams as detailed in:
• Attachment 1: Environment Project Grant (Round 18) Recommendations
• Attachment 2: Multi-year Environment Collaborative (MEC) Grant (Round 2: 2023-2026)
Recommendations
• Attachment 3: Environment Organisation Alliance Grant (2023-2026) Recommendations.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer - Policy and Planning to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 regarding the Environment Project
Grants, MEC Grants and Environment Organisation Alliance Grants and:
A. Award the Environment Project grants, Multi Year Environment Collaborative (MEC) grants and
Alliance grants, for the initiatives recommended in Attachments 1 – 3 for funding totalling the
amounts below:
i. Environment Project Grants (Attachment 1) = $24,030.00 (one year)
ii. MEC Grants (Attachment 2) = $261,518.20 (per year) totalling $784,554.61 (over three
years)
iii. Environment Organisation Alliance Grants (Attachment 3) = $88,900 (per year) totalling
$266,700.00 (over three years);
B. Support the reallocation of $50,970 from the Environment Project grants to the Alliance grants
for the next three financial years (2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26);
C. Authorise the CEO to enter Funding Deeds for the Environment Project grants, MEC grants and
Alliance grants with successful organisations, as per the recommended funding amount; and
D. Support the review of the Environment Grants Policy and Environment Levy Policy and
associated guidelines by Environmental Services to identify areas for improvement in future
grant rounds.
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REPORT
The Environment Grants Program is funded by the Environmental Levy and supports the
implementation of the Noosa Environment Strategy, as well as Council’s other key environment
strategies and plans. The Environment Grant Program is designed to enable collaboration with the
community in initiatives that work towards the outcomes and targets identified in the Noosa
Environment Strategy. All initiatives funded by the Environment Grants Program must have tangible
and measurable outcomes. The current total annual budget for the 3 Environment Grants
is $375,000.
There are three types of grants currently available under the Environment Grants Program:
1. Environment Project Grants (Round 18): 1-year grants for projects, programs or events
that align with the Noosa Environment Strategy, as well as Council’s other key environment
strategies and plans, and have a positive impact on the environment.
2. Multi-year Environment Collaborative (MEC) Grants (Round 2: 2023 - 2026): 3-year
grants that support longer-term, larger-scale strategic initiatives that align with the Noosa
Environment Strategy and have a significant positive impact on the Noosa environment.
3. Environment Organisation Alliance Grants (2023-2026): 3-year grants that provide
organisational support to community groups that are primarily focused on environment
activities.
Applications for the Environment Grants were open for the following dates:
1. Environment Project Grants (Round 18): 1 March 2023 until 17 April 2023
2. Multi-year Environment Collaborative (MEC) Grants (Round 2: 2023 - 2026): 1 March 2023
until 17 April 2023
3. Environment Organisation Alliance Grants (2023-2026): 20 March 2023 until 1 May 2023
Promotion for the grants included:
• An advertisement in Noosa Today
• Social media advertising
• Presentation at the Noosa Council's Grants Connect 2023 community grants networking
event.
• Specific email to all non-for-profit community groups previously applied for the grants or may
be interested in applying for the grants
• Direct conversations with NRM Groups to ensure awareness
• Details published on Noosa Council’s website.
The following applications and funding were received for the Environment Grants:
1. Environment Project Grants: Two (2) were received totalling $24,030.00 over 12 months.
Attachment 1 provides an overview of the project and applicant details.
2. MEC Grants: Seven (7) applications were received totalling $886,311.61 over the three
years. Attachment 2 provides an overview of the project and applicant details.
3. Environment Organisation Alliance Grants: Nine (9) applications were received totalling
$183,269.00 over three years. Attachment 3 provides an overview of the project and
applicant details.
The applications were checked for eligibility against the relevant grants policy and guidelines.
Applications were then reviewed and assessed by senior staff in the Environment Services Team
with experience assessing grants and environmental subject-matter expertise. These
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recommendations were moderated by the Environment Services Manager.
A summary of the grant assessment recommendations are provided below.
Environment Project Grants
Fully fund 2 applications received totalling $24,030.00 (one year). For further information regarding
the applications and individual funding recommended refer to Attachment 1.
MEC Grants
Fully fund five (5) and partially fund two (2) of the applications received totalling $261,518.20 (per
year) and $784,554.61 (over three years) . For further information regarding the applications and
individual funding recommended refer to Attachment 2.
Environment Organisation Alliance Grants
Fully fund four (4) and partially fund three (3) of the applications received totalling $88,900 (per year)
and $266,700.0 (over three years). The Environment Organisational Alliance Grant application for
Hinterland Bush Links was not supported as they were successful in their MEC application for the
same funding amount. The application from ZEN Inc is subject to a separate budget consideration.
For further information regarding the applications and individual funding recommended refer to
Attachment 3.
Overall, most applications scored highly against the relevant grant criteria and Noosa Council was
grateful for the time invested by applicants to apply for the three Environment Grants.
Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No 1. - Environment
Focus areas include the natural environment, built environment, waterways and coasts and conservation
and heritage.
Objective 1.1: Maintain and improve water quality and the health of waterways, wetlands and catchments
Objective 1.2: Partner with landowners and community groups to manage, protect and regenerate
natural environment assets, improve resilience, and incorporate Indigenous knowledge.
Objective 1.5: Deliver expanded vegetation networks, rehabilitation and habitat across the Shire and
advocate to the State and Federal Governments to assist funding environmental actions.
Objective 1.6: Partner with community to improve the health and water quality management of Noosa
and Mary Rivers and Eastern Beaches through whole of catchment management to protect
environmental values while enabling sustainable public access, recreation, and commercial uses.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes – 16 June 2022, Item 2, Page 26/27
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager (Acting) to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 June 2022 and
A. Approve the Environment Project Grants as outlined in Table 1 – Revised Project Grants
below;
B. Approve the Environment Organisation Alliance Grants as outlined in Table 2 – Revised
Alliance Grants below, noting that the Environment Organisation Alliance Grants will be
awarded for a one-year period to allow reconsideration for future years when the entire
funding pool for Environment Grants is available in FY23/24; and
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C. Amend the allocation of grant funding for Environment Grants in the draft 2022/2023 Budget
accordingly.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes – 20 February 2020, Item 7, Page 4
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 11 February 2020 and:
A. Award the 3 year Multi-year environment grants to the initiatives recommended for funding
as identified in table 1 of the report; and
B. Authorise the CEO to enter into three-year Funding Deeds with successful organisations, as
per the recommended funding amount.
Finance
Funding for the Environment Project grants, MEC grants and Environment Organisation Alliance
grants, for the initiatives recommended in Attachments 1 – 3 has been allocated as part of the
2023/24 budget process. The Environment Grants program is funded by the Environment Levy.
The budget allocation for the Environment Organisation Alliance Grants (3-year grants) is over
subscribed for the 2023/24 financial year. The Environment Project Grants is undersubscribed for
the 2023/24 and it is requested that the underspent budget from the Environment Project Grants
($50,970.00) for the 2023/2024 financial year is reallocated to the Alliance grants for the 2023/24,
and for the subsequent 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years. This will reduce the budget for the
Environment Project grants for the next two financial years; however, applicants seem to prefer
longer term funding over the three years rather than the 1-year Environment Grants.
Risk & Opportunities
All applications were assessed in accordance with the relevant grant guidelines. Any conflicts of
interest arising during the assessment or mediation process were noted.
All successful applicants will be required to report project/program outcomes in accordance with the
relevant grant guideline, policies and agreements.
A number of opportunities for improvement were noted during the assessment of the Environment
Grants, including:
• Applicants are looking for longer term project funding, rather than 12-month project grants as
shown with the small number of applications for the Environment Project Grants.
• Applicants are confused about the different types of grants available and which one they
should apply for.
To improve the success and outcomes of the Environmental Grants the following actions are
recommended:
1. Ensure future grant rounds include a longer application time (2 months minimum), wider
stakeholder engagement and promotion, such as an Environment Grant breakfast,
identification and engagement with a wider range of stakeholders in the Noosa Shire.
2. Determine if there is a need for a base level of ongoing funding of certain programs funded
under the Environment Grants currently. This may include longer term partnership
agreements with some community groups where there is strong program alignment with
Environment Service Branch activities and projects.
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3. Review the Environment Grants Policy and Environment Levy Policy and associated
guidelines and funding allocations to identify areas for improved outcomes and delivery.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Applicants were requested to contact a Council officer prior to application. Meetings and advice were
provided to some of the applicants.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted: An internal Councillor workshop was undertaken with Councillors
to present the grant proposals, assessment outcomes and recommendations in detail on the 11 May
2023.
x Mayor Community Services Corporate Services
x Councillors Director Director
Community Development Financial Services
Chief Executive Officer Community Facilities Fleet
Executive Support Libraries & Galleries ICT
Local Laws Procurement
Waste & Environmental Health Property
Revenue Services
Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director x Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture x Environmental Services Disaster Management
x Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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Attachment 1: Environment Project Grant applications 2023 – 2024 – Summary
Applicant Project name Project overview
NICA Girraween Nature Refuge (GNR) • This project extends the existing rehabilitation works which have been around the perimeter of GNR and the
Rescue adjoining perimeter of the Weyba Link/ Girraween section of Noosa National Park (2013-2023).
• NICA will hold monthly volunteer working bees to remove invasive weeds from the GNR. They will work
systematically through critically affected areas to ensure a healthy and biodiverse wildlife corridor and
protection for the vulnerable Wallum ecosystem.
• Contractors will work on the heavier infestations, particularly woody weeds, vines and large grasses.
Noosa Environment Grassroots Foreshore Management • The Noosa EE Hub in collaboration with Peregian Beach Bush Care will deliver a grassroots program of
Educational (EE) Hub "Custodians of Place" - Peregian foreshore management best practice education.
Chapter • The project is designed to help underpin the Eastern Foreshore Management Plan by contextualizing the plan
for the local community. Noosa EE Hub are packaging the work completed by Peregian Beach Bush Care into
a context that makes it understandable and relevant to locals.
• The program will be innovative, hands on and practical in its approach to target locals in their patch, while
building a sense of pride in their natural assets as a collective space managed by the whole of community.
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Attachment 1: Environment Project Grant applications 2023 – 2024 –
Recommendations
Applicant Project name Application score Requested funding Recommended Comment on application
(%) amount funding amount
Noosa Integrated Catchment Girraween Nature Refuge 69.50% $19,500.00 $19,500.00 Fully fund – aligns with Environment
Association Inc (NICA) (GNR) Rescue Strategy outcomes and builds on the
successes of previous projects.
Noosa Environment Grassroots Foreshore 70.50% $4,530.00 $4,530.00 Fully fund – aligns with the Environment
Educational Hub Management "Custodians Strategy outcomes and applicant has
of Place" - Peregian capacity to successfully complete the
Chapter proposed project.
Total $24,030.00 $24,030.00
Recommended funding (23-24) $24,030.00
Funding available (23-24) $75,000.00
Underspent (23-24) $50,970.00 It is recommended
that this $50,970 to
the Alliance Grant
which is over
subscribed
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Attachment 2: MEC Grant applications 2023-26 – Summary
Applicant Project name Project overview
Noosa Noosa Cat's Claw • This project will strategically manage infestations of Cats Claw Creeper and Madeira Vine at high priority sites at Six Mile and Kin Kin
Landcare Crusade Creek catchments in the Noosa Shire.
• Over 3 years vines will be treated and eradicated where possible, using best practices by Noosa and District Landcare, Kabi Kabi Cert III
Skilling Queenslanders for Work trainees.
MRCCC Noosa hinterland • The aim of the Noosa hinterland rural extension program is to provide extension services and on-ground incentives to rural landholders in
rural extension high priority sub-catchments to improve downstream water quality through the adoption of best land and water management practices.
program
Noosa Kicking on with • The project seeks to address the key threat of soil condition decline, loss and sediment movement by riparian erosion, gully erosion and
Landcare Keeping it in Kin Kin land slips in the Kin Kin Catchment.
• The project includes on-ground remediation works of currently unstable sites, improvements to pasture management and soil health on
farms and the protection and treatment of incidental invasive transformer vine weeds in the riparian TEC rainforest community.
MRCCC Biodiversity This program consists of three related projects:
Resilience in the 1. Find a Frog in February annual citizen science event.
Noosa Shire 2. Long-term monitoring of threatened stream frogs in the Six Mile Creek catchment (Cooroora Creek and Six Mile Creek).
3. Long-term monitoring of Wallum wetland sites collecting pre- and post-fire data within Noosa Shire.
Hinterland Noosa Roving • The Noosa Roving Restorers Program regenerates bush in strategic wildlife corridors in the Noosa District by carrying out environmental
Bush Links Restorers weeding and tree planting on private and public land.
• Weeding and planting will be undertaken twice a month by community volunteers, led by an experienced Project Officer.
Tourism Plastic Free Noosa • Working with Noosa Council Waste department with behavioural change mechanisms for all used and waste materials.
Noosa Pty Ltd • Working with visitors through the Tread Lightly - Plastic Free Noosa beach clean-ups program.
• Increased schedule of working with schools and sporting clubs for waste reduction plans and include KPI's and clear outcomes with waste
warrior and ambassador projects.
• Working with local businesses, events and people to form circular economy strategies which are based on three principles of: eliminate
waste and pollution, circulate products and materials and regenerate nature.
MRCCC Citizen Science • Citizen Scientists across the Noosa Shire collect water quality data on a monthly basis across three different community based NRM
Waterwatch groups. Over the past 20 years, each of the collaborators has operated water quality monitoring projects in isolation. This project proposes
Program to undertake this monitoring as a partnership.
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Attachment 2: MEC Grant applications 2023-26 – Recommendations
Applicant Project name Application Requested funding Funding Funding Comments on application
score (%) amount (total for 3 recommendation recommendation per
years) (total for 3 years) year
Noosa Noosa Cat's Claw 90% $78,371.00 $78,371.00 $26,123.67 Fully funded
Landcare Crusade
MRCCC Noosa hinterland rural 70% $66,240.00 $66,240.00 $22,080.00 Fully funded
extension program
Noosa Kicking on with 89% $273,638.61 $273,638.61 $91,212.87 Fully funded
Landcare Keeping it in Kin Kin
MRCCC Biodiversity Resilience 83% $43,115.00 $43,115.00 $14,371.67 Partial funding – Projects 1 and 2
in the Noosa Shire funded. Project 3 not supported as
(frog monitoring) project could be funded from
alternative grant programs.
Hinterland Bush Noosa Roving 70% $74,346.00 $74,346.00 $24,782.00 Fully funded
Links Restorers
Tourism Noosa Plastic Free Noosa 80% $200,844.00 $200,844.00 $66,948.00 Fully funded
Pty Ltd
MRCCC Citizen Science 75% $149,757.00 $48,000.00 $16,000.00 Partial funding – Project is similar
Waterwatch Program to work being undertaken by
Noosa Council. Support
recommended for continuation of
on-ground monitoring, technical
advice on annual report cards and
3 x training workshops with
Landcare & NICA.
Total $886,311.61 $784,554.61 $261,518.20
Recommended funding per year $261,518.20
Total funding available annually $261,574.00
Underspend annually $55.80
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Attachment 3: Alliance Grant applications 2023-26 – Summary
Applicant Funding request Application overview
details
Wildlife Noosa LTD Wildlife rescue • Wildlife Noosa Ltd conducts approximately 1,000 animal rescues in the Noosa Region each year - 7 days per week, day and night, on land and on water. The rescues are
entirely conducted by dedicated volunteers including the use of their vehicles, boats, kayak, cages and other essential equipment.
NICA The Urban Wildlife • The UWG is a community engagement program which provides a resource and service for urban landowners wishing to enhance urban ecology by using native plants,
Gardens (UWG) increase their understanding of biodiversity values of their property and promote their enjoyment of their garden. The program includes a garden visit and expert advice on
ways to improve the biodiversity and remove weeds in private gardens, as well as several free native plants that suit the area.
Noosa Environmental • Noosa EE Hub’s purpose is to connect youth to our ecosystems. By partnering with our local environment groups, they provide a pathway to new members and to
Environmental Education (EE) community engagement and behaviour change within our community.
Education (EE) Hub • Noosa EE Hub support the development of a real time database of flora and fauna species and actively promote engaging Citizen Science programs to support this.
Noosa & District Operational cost • NDLG aims to educate and raise awareness of environmental concerns within the community through a series of community programs and events, informative and
Landcare (NDLG) interactive workshops, and a successful traineeship program.
• NDLG provide a range of services including carbon and biodiversity offsets, ecosystem restoration, catchment health monitoring as well as community education and
training.
Hinterland Hinterland Bush Links • Hinterland Bush Links is an independent, not-for-profit and community-based environmental organisation.
Bushlinks Inc • They support local landholders to connect, restore and protect native vegetation. The work they do improves landscape-scale wildlife corridors and helps secure
biodiversity on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
• They help local landholders by securing funding to bring volunteers together, remove weeds, plant trees and run educational events.
NICA Operational cost • As a volunteer-led active participation community organisation focused on the Noosa River catchment, NICA fulfills a key role in the delivery of cost-effective environmental
conservation, restoration and awareness services. These services, targeting best-in-class citizen science outcomes, include both terrestrial and aquatic monitoring,
restoration and education / awareness programs.
NICA Riverwatch • NICA's Riverwatch program includes water and nutrient monitoring, threatened species monitoring and conservation, wetland restoration, marine debris and pollution
management, hazard and social use monitoring.
Wildcare Australia Wildlife rescue • Wildcare Australia Inc. rescue and care for sick, injured, orphaned and displaced native wildlife with the intention of returning them to the wild.
• Wildcare only wildlife group-based Trauma Care Service Network across SEQ – where trained specialist wildlife rehabilitators with Qld Health Drug Permits and darting
equipment can humanely sedate and / or euthanize severely injured wildlife after-hours (when local vets are not available) and on-location (for large animals). Noosa Shire
is serviced by this network and support for this service is requested in this grant application.
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Attachment 3: Alliance Grant applications 2023-26 – Recommendations
Application Requested funding amount Funding recommendation
Applicant Project name Comments on application
score (%) (per year) (per year)
Fully funded – to allow ongoing support of the great work this
Wildlife Noosa LTD Wildlife rescue 87 $9,800 $9,800
organisation provides to the Noosa Shire.
Partial funding – funding recommendation aligns with previous
The Urban Wildlife
NICA 73 $8,141 $7,500 allocation. Opportunities for applicant to source funding from
Gardens (UWG)
other grants and private investment.
Noosa Environmental Environmental Partial funding – maximum amount of funding has been
90 $25,500 $23,600
Education Hub Education provided within budget constraints.
$ 32,482 (approx. based on Partial funding – applicant can source balance of requested
Noosa District Landcare Operational cost 97.5 $15,000
operating costs) funding from fee for service and other grants.
Fully funded – to allow ongoing support of the great work this
NICA Operational cost 97 $15,000 $15,000
organisation provides to the Noosa Shire.
Fully funded – to allow ongoing support of the great outcomes
NICA Riverwatch 94 $7,500 $7,500 this project provides to Noosa Council and the wider
community.
Hinterland Bush Links Inc Operational costs 88 $74,346 $0 Not funded – funded under the MEC grant program
Fully funded– to allow ongoing support of the great work this
Wild Care Australia Wildlife rescue 96 $10,500 $ 10,500
organisation provides to the Noosa Shire.
$104,000 (average over 3 Subject to separate budget deliberations. $18,000 allocated in
ZEN Inc Operational costs 90 $0
years) base budget 23/24 (cost centre 2404)
Total $212,923 $88,900
Recommended funding (yearly) $88,900
Funding available (22/23) $38,000
Underspent funding from Env. Projects (22/23) $50,970
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6.1 NOOSA RIVER STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUMMARY REPORT
Author Principal Environment Officer - River Strategy & Engagement, Amy Kimber
Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index Waterways/ Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee/ 63.08/
22419832
Attachments None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report summarises the achievements of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee
during its two-year term from April 2021 to March 2023, and sets out a path forward for completion
of a Noosa River Catchment Management Plan, which is recognised as a signature project in Noosa
Council’s Corporate Plan 2023-2026.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee Summary Report by the
Principal Environment Officer – River Strategy and Engagement to the Planning and Environment
Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023, and:
A. Note the achievements and outcomes of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee
and Maritime Safety Queensland, as well as next steps for Noosa River planning; and
B. Request that a Thank You letter be sent to Committee members from the Mayor.
REPORT
At the 7 July 2020 Planning & Environment Committee meeting a Council resolution was carried to,
“Establish a Noosa River Stakeholder Reference Group to provide strategic input, local knowledge
and expertise into river management initiatives, initially providing input into the Shellfish Restoration
project and more broadly into finalisation and implementation of the Noosa River Plan.”
An expression of interest (EOI) process was conducted to invite representatives from a range of
sectors including commercial and recreational fishing, commercial and recreational boating,
conservation and natural resource management, commercial operators on the river, tourism
operators, and Traditional Owners/Indigenous community (Kabi Kabi).
Representatives from all sectors apart from the Kabi Kabi submitted EOIs, and the Noosa River
Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NRSAC) was subsequently established with its first meeting held
on 14 April 2021. The Committee was co-chaired by Noosa Council’s CEO and the General Manager
of Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ).
The Committee was united on a request for MSQ to implement an overall vessel reduction strategy
by implementing a 28-day limit in any financial year on anchoring in the Noosa River.
After several rounds of consultation with the Committee, MSQ presented a proposed approach and
released this for broad public consultation throughout December 2022 and January 2023.
More than 800 submissions were received across the State and MSQ is now considering the
feedback with hopes to implement broad-ranging reforms before the end of 2023. The legislative
mechanism proposed to bring about these reforms is an amendment to the Noosa River Marine
Zone, Schedule 5 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016.
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Achievements
At its first meeting, of the NRSAC, MSQ noted that management of the Noosa River was now, “a
key focus of MSQ”. This included delivering on a range of current initiatives including:
• Appointment of a dedicated Noosa River Patrol Officer and dedicated MSQ office.
• Speeding in the Noosa River including collecting and analysing speeding data and
addressing behaviour.
• Promotion of an education brochure “Know your Waterway”.
• Updates to navigation aids including beacons and buoys.
• War on Wrecks program – removal of multiple abandoned vessels from the Noosa River.
• Boat ramp education signage.
• Regulations governing “liveaboard” vessels, limitations and management options including
anchoring restrictions.
At subsequent meetings, Committee members alongside Council and MSQ presented various
material to assist with joint initiatives, including, but not limited to:
• Discussion papers and recommendations on anchoring and mooring.
• Proposed river strategy and management frameworks.
• Noosa River datasets including vessel and trailer numbers.
• Advice on speed limits.
• Advice on the Environmental Values and Water Quality Objectives for the Noosa River
system.
• A project plan to support clean up and removal of unlawful structures and stored vessels,
and rehabilitation along the North Shore of the river next to Frying Pan Track.
• A Seagrass Distribution Study.
• An Options Paper, proposed management plan and maps for review of Noosa River
regulations.
• A vessel audit to assist with the proposed management plan.
• Noosa River Estuary Assessment of Urban Land-Use Pressures.
The significant voluntary contribution of NRSAC members throughout the Committee’s two-year
term, and MSQ’s efforts, are noted and appreciated.
Noosa River Planning - next steps
Following community feedback on the draft Noosa River Plan in 2019, the plan was put on hold to
allow for the creation of a river stakeholder committee to provide advice on the priorities of the final
plan. The NRSAC provided important feedback on a range of matters with specific focus on
anchoring and mooring reforms via MSQ.
An audit of all actions outlined in the 2019 draft Noosa River Plan has been completed and is being
reviewed and refined. It is intended that an updated plan be developed to provide a clear plan and
framework for all stakeholders with an interest in contributing to the health, safety and amenity of the
river and broader catchment.
A report on an updated draft Noosa River Catchment Management Plan will be brought to a future
meeting of Council in the coming months and will outline resource requirements for implementation
of the plan.
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Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No 1. - Environment
• Objective 1.1: Maintain and improve water quality and the health of waterways, wetlands and
catchments
• Objective 1.2: Partner with landowners and community groups to manage, protect and
regenerate natural environment assets, improve resilience, and incorporate Indigenous
knowledge.
• Objective 1.5: Deliver expanded vegetation networks, rehabilitation and habitat across the Shire
and advocate to the State and Federal Government to assist funding environmental action.
Previous Council Consideration
While there is a long history of Council consideration of Noosa River management options, the
following resolutions relate to the NRSAC.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 16 July 2020, Item 8, Page 8 (Oyster Reef Restoration)
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the Planning & Environment
Committee meeting dated 7 July 2020 and:
A. Approve the Project Management Plan (provided as Attachment 1 to the report) as meeting
the requirement of the Project Implementation Plan outlined in the Alliance & Funding
Agreement subject to Council appointing an independent scientific expert to provide a review
of the project’s Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Plan. The review is to include an
assessment of the effectiveness of the methodology, project’s goals, measures, outputs and
outcomes within the context of ecological restoration and the terms of the three year contract,
and recommendations (if any) for improvement to be included in the Monitoring and
Evaluation Plan; and
B. Note the Terms of Reference of the Noosa River Oyster Restoration Project Technical
Advisory Group (provided as Attachment 2 to the report); and
C. Establish a Noosa River Stakeholder Reference Group to provide strategic input, local
knowledge and expertise into River Management initiatives, initially providing input into this
Shellfish Restoration project and more broadly into finalisation and implementation of the
Noosa River Plan, and
D. Delegate to the CEO to determine the Terms of Reference and undertake a process to
establish the Noosa River Stakeholder Reference Group together with the appropriate role
for Councillor representation on that Group.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 21 January 2021, Item 8, Page 6
That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager and Environment Officer (Rivers
and Coast) to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021
and:
A. Note the consultation reports for the two periods of public consultation on the Noosa River
Plan, from 20 July to 26 August 2018 and 02 December to 10 January 2020.
B. Note the Draft Terms of Reference for the joint Noosa Shire Council and Maritime Safety
Queensland Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and
1. Request Maritime Safety Queensland to agree to amend the draft terms of reference to
increase the number of committee members up to 12; and
2. Further note that the Draft Terms of Reference will be reviewed by the Noosa River
Stakeholder Advisory Committee at its first meeting.
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C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make amendments to the Terms of Reference for
the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee in consultation with Maritime Safety
Queensland following any feedback from the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
D. Request the CEO to report back to Council in March 2021 on the proposed membership of
the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and further, request Maritime Safety
Queensland to work with Council to ensure that the first meeting of the committee occurs
within one month of the finalisation of the committee membership.
E. Appoint Councillor Stewart to be an observer at meetings of the Noosa River Stakeholder
Advisory Committee.
F. Acknowledge and welcome the permanent presence of Maritime Safety Queensland in
Noosa and resolve that, while MSQ maintains an active presence, Noosa Shire Council no
longer seeks to take over management of anchoring, mooring and living on board on the
Noosa River.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 18 March 2021, Item 9, Page 24
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated
18 March 2021 about the outcome of the Expression of Interest process for the Noosa River
Stakeholder Advisory Committee; and
A. Request that MSQ agree to add to the Committee the 2 highest scoring shortlisted women,
Agnes Reed and Jo-Anne Daley, to ensure better gender balance on the Committee; and
B. Request that MSQ agree to amend the Terms of Reference to allow for 14 members on the
Committee.
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Minutes 10 August 2021, Item 6, Page 24
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 August 2021 providing an update on outcomes of the recently formed
Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
Finance
Funding has been sought through the 2023/24 budget to progress priority actions for the Noosa
River and this forms part of budget deliberations. External funding opportunities will also be actively
pursued.
Risk & Opportunities
A key opportunity now exists to finalise the Noosa River Catchment plan, as authorised in Council’s
Corporate Plan, to provide a clear blueprint for management activities and priorities in the new
financial year.
Council will also continue to seek opportunities to involve Kabi Kabi representatives in river
management and cultural awareness activities.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee provided useful input and advice on river related
management issues and were instrumental in driving MSQ the draft anchoring and mooring reforms.
The Committee completed its two year term as set out in the Terms of Reference and Council will
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continue to explore future opportunities for stakeholders input as part of the finalising of the Noosa
River Catchment Management Plan.
Internal Consultation
Consultation with relevant departments and officers has been ongoing.
Internal consultation with all departments will be held in the lead up to the Councillor workshop.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Mayor Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors Director Director
Community Development Financial Services
Chief Executive Officer Community Facilities Fleet
Executive Support Libraries & Galleries ICT
Local Laws Procurement
Waste & Environmental Health Property
Revenue Services
Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director X Director X Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture X Environmental Services Disaster Management
X Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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6.2 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY APRIL 2023
Author Development Assessment Manager, Patrick Murphy
Development & Regulation Department
Index ECM/Subject/All Applications
Attachments 1. ATTACHMENT 1 - LIST OF APPLICATIONS APPROVED BY
DELEGATED AUTHORITY - APRIL 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager, Development Assessment to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 regarding planning applications that have been
decided by delegated authority.
REPORT
The Local Government Act 2009 allows, by resolution, a local government to delegate its powers to
the Mayor, CEO, a standing committee or a joint standing committee and the CEO to delegate those
powers to another employee of Council.
Under the current delegations for the Planning Act 2016 the ability to manage, assess and decide a
range of development applications are delegated to officers with the exception of the following which
are reported to Council for a decision:
a. an application for a variation request mentioned in section 61 of the Planning Act 2016 to
vary the effect of the planning scheme;
b. the approval of an application where there is substantial non-compliance with a stated policy
of the Council or a high order provision of the Planning Scheme being a desired
environmental outcome, or an overall outcome of a code;
c. the refusal of any application where Council is the assessment manager;
d. requests for change representations, and change applications to change or delete conditions
that were imposed by Council at an Ordinary Meeting or a Special Meeting;
e. and an application for a proposed development of significant community interest.
It should be noted though that due to the strict time frames of the Planning Act 2016, officers under
the current delegations have the ability to decide an application where the application has the
potential for 'deemed approval'.
In accordance with the current delegations, a wide range of development applications are decided
by Council officers each month, with a limited number of applications reported to Council for a
decision.
Attachment 1 lists applications that are decided by delegated authority during the month of April
2023 (excluding applications seeking to remove a tree(s) adjacent to a building or structure).
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Link to Corporate Plan
Not applicable
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance
Nil.
Risk & Opportunities
Nil.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Mayor Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors Director Director
Community Development Financial Services
Chief Executive Officer Community Facilities Fleet
Executive Support Libraries & Galleries ICT
Local Laws Procurement
Waste & Environmental Health Property
Revenue Services
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Decision Issued Under Delegated Authority
1 Application ID: 132004.240083.2
Application Type: Material Change of Use - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Gary McGuire
Registered Plan: Lot 36 RP 126838
Location: 54 Tingira Crescent, Sunrise Beach
Proposal: 23780 DA - Change to Development Approval (Alterations & Additions to Dwelling
House) - Gary Maguire - Pivotal Perspective Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 03/04/2023
2 Application ID: 51987.2895.01
Application Type: Material Change of Use - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Body Corporate - Pacific Villas CTS 5360
Registered Plan: BUP 9979
Location: Pacific Villas 16 Bryan Street, Sunshine Beach
Proposal: TPC 1974 - Change to Development Approval - Enclose Carports for All Units - Body
Corporate for Pacific Villas Community Title Scheme 5360 - Pivotal Perspective Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 27/04/2023
3 Application ID: 51987.2949.5
Application Type: Material Change of Use - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Body Corp - Number 1 CTS 5908
Registered Plan: Lot 2 BUP 9411, BUP 9411
Location: Number 1 2/1 Morwong Drive, Noosa Heads
Proposal: TPC 1920 - Change to Development Approval - Convert 2 x 1 Bedroom Units to 1 x 2
Bedroom Unit & Car Parking - Body Corporate of Number 1 CTS5908 - Martoo Consulting
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 19/04/2023
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4 Application ID: 51994.1391.01
Application Type: Material Change of Use - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Janine C Mason, Zbigniew Kivior
Registered Plan: Lot 2 BUP 105473, BUP 105473
Location: Belle De Jour 2/24 Edgar Bennett Avenue, Noosa Heads
Proposal: TPC 2742 - Change to Development Approval - Additions to Unit 2 (Enclose Terrace) -
Janine Mason & Zak Kivior - Brennan Planning
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 26/04/2023
5 Application ID: 51997.2256.02
Application Type: Material Change of Use - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Mitch Noosa P/L TTE
Registered Plan: Lot 6 SP 108904, SP 108902,SP 108895
Location: Bella Casa 6/40 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
Proposal: 11852 TC - Change to Development Approval - Create Additional Lot by Splitting
Reception from Managers Residence - Mitch Noosa Pty Ltd - RG Strategic
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 18/04/2023
6 Application ID: DBW22/0083
Application Type: Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme - Code
Applicant: Richard Alan Henderson
Registered Plan: Lot 601 MCH 4885
Location: 7 Ben Lexcen Drive, Sunrise Beach
Proposal: Additions to Dwelling House (Secondary Dwelling Exceeding 65m & Setbacks) -
Richard Henderson - JDBA Certifiers
Decision: Refused
Decision Made Date: 04/04/2023
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7 Application ID: DBW22/0135
Application Type: Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme - Code
Applicant: Building Approvals United QLD
Registered Plan: Lot 293 RP 136796
Location: 4 Woodlark Rise, Sunrise Beach
Proposal: Additions to Dwelling House (Cut & Fill, Setbacks & Landslide)
- Building Approvals United Qld
Decision: Refused
Decision Made Date: 04/04/2023
8 Application ID: DBW22/0141
Application Type: Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme - Code
Applicant: Pure Building Approvals
Registered Plan: Lot 148 P 93135
Location: 52 Kestrel Crescent, Peregian Beach
Proposal: Alterations & Additions to Dwelling House (Cut & Fill) - Pure Building Approvals
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 13/04/2023
9 Application ID: DBW22/0186
Application Type: Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme - Code
Applicant: Julian Jay Haber, Nikala Veronica Haber
Registered Plan: Lot 209 N 21857
Location: 35 Cooran Court, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Dwelling House (Excavation exceeding 100 m³) - Julian & Nikala Haber - Brennan
Planning Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 12/04/2023
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10 Application ID: DBW23/0012
Application Type: Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme - Code
Applicant: Matthew McGee
Registered Plan: Lot 83 MCH 3546
Location: 157 Lawnville Road, Black Mountain
Proposal: Additions to Dwelling House (Biodiversity & Ag Land) - Mathew McGee - Brennan
Planning Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 03/04/2023
11 Application ID: DBW23/0014
Application Type: Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme - Code
Applicant: Project BA
Registered Plan: Lot 2 RP 183954
Location: 70 Evans Road, Black Mountain
Proposal: Shed (Landslide & Setbacks) - Project BA
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 14/04/2023
12 Application ID: DBW23/0015
Application Type: Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme - Code
Applicant: Jasemri P/L TTE
Registered Plan: Lot 1 SP 108094
Location: 305 Lake Macdonald Drive, Lake Macdonald
Proposal: Additions to Dwelling House (Pool in Riparian Buffer Area) - Jasemri Pty Ltd - Brennan
Planning Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 04/04/2023
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13 Application ID: DBW23/0023
Application Type: Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme - Code
Applicant: Partha Kar, Nicole Louise Kar
Registered Plan: Lot 1 SP 106184
Location: 6 Belmore Terrace, Sunshine Beach
Proposal: Additions to Dwelling House (Coastal Protection) - P & N Kar - Pivotal Perspective Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 27/04/2023
14 Application ID: EXE23/0007
Application Type: Exemption Certificate - Planning Act Request
Applicant: Brent Neal Clark
Registered Plan: Lot 11 RP 59170
Location: 1 Wygani Drive, Noosa North Shore
Proposal: Exemption from Code Assessment for Flooding - Brent Clark - Fluid Building Approvals
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 27/04/2023
15 Application ID: EXE23/0008
Application Type: Exemption Certificate - Planning Act Request
Applicant: EarthCert Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: Lot 3 SP 241381 & Lot 2 SP 241381
Location: 315 Sister Tree Creek Road, Kin Kin
Proposal: Exemption from Code Assessment for Shed in Landslide - EarthCert
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 26/04/2023
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16 Application ID: MCU20/0021.01 & RAL20/0002.01
Application Type: Combined Application Material Change of Use & Reconfiguring of a Lot - Minor
Change to Approval
Applicant: Roger Parkin Project Architect
Registered Plan: Lot 121 RP 70296, Lot 1 RP 117315
Location: 53 & 55 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin
Proposal: Change to Development Approval - Increase bedroom size & additional roof terrace
(Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex (x2) & Reconfiguring a Lot - Access Easement) - Roger
Parkin Project Architect
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 17/04/2023
17 Application ID: MCU20/0150.03
Application Type: Material Change of Use - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Altum Properties No 9 Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: Lot 1 RP 849431, Lot 1 RP 230931 & Lot 61 RP 69404
Location: 99, 101 & 105 Eumundi Noosa Road, Noosaville
Proposal: Change to Development Approval - Change Staging from 4 Stages to 3 (Multiple
Dwellings (34 units) - Altum Properties No 9 Pty Ltd C/- JFP Urban Consultants
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 14/04/2023
18 Application ID: MCU21/0231.01
Application Type: Material Change of Use - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Mark Bain Constructions Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: Lot 2 RP 122891 & Lot 135 RP 92518
Location: 10 Natasha Avenue & 24 Katharina Street Noosa Heads
Proposal: Change to Development Approval - Condition 5 - Mark Bain Constructions Pty Ltd -
Pivotal Perspective Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 12/04/2023
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19 Application ID: MCU22/0082.01 & OPW22/0134.01
Application Type: Material Change of Use & Operational Works - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Taylor Court Development P/L
Registered Plan: Lot 1 SP 324340
Location: 1 Taylor Court, Cooroy.
Proposal: Change to Development Approval - Height (Low Impact Industry - 2 Tenancies (Changed to
3) - Taylor Court Development Pty Ltd C/- Building Suncoast Green
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 14/04/2023
20 Application ID: MCU22/0171
Application Type: Material Change of Use
Applicant: Caroline Elizabeth Cullen, Michael Cullen
Registered Plan: Lot 1 MCH 3881
Location: 128 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Proposal: Dual Occupancy - Michael & Caroline Cullen - Mallee Group
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 14/04/2023
21 Application ID: MCU22/0207 & OPW22/0314
Application Type: Material Change of Use & Operational Works
Applicant: Robert David Martyr, Catherine Ellen Martyr
Registered Plan: Lot 45 N 21844
Location: 24 Wesley Court, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Landing & Jetty - Robert & Catherine Matyr C/- Fluid Building Approvals
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 12/04/2023
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22 Application ID: OPW22/0241.01
Application Type: Operational Works - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Robert Richardson
Registered Plan: Lot 26 RP 891766 & Lot 26 RP 891766
Location: 117 Woodhaven Way, Cooroibah
Proposal: Minor Change Vehicle Crossover - Professional Certification Group Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 17/04/2023
23 Application ID: OPW22/0303
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Stockwell NC P/L TTE
Registered Plan: Lot 22 SP 322201
Location: 26 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville
Proposal: Road work, Drainage work, Landscaping, Stormwater, Earthworks - Stockwell
Development Group Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 21/04/2023
24 Application ID: OPW22/0319
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Riverport Properties Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: Lot 25 SP 339668, Lot 25 SP 339668
Location: 25 & 27 Toolar Street, Tewantin
Proposal: Earthworks, Landscaping, Stormwater - Riverport Properties Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 26/04/2023
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25 Application ID: OPW23/0025
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Projex Partners
Registered Plan: Lot 157 SP 143417
Location: 2 Russell Street, Noosaville
Proposal: Extension to Boat Ramp Prescribed Tidal Works - Projex Partners
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 12/04/2023
26 Application ID: OPW23/0042
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Matthew Morellie
Registered Plan: Lot 4 RP 67833
Location: 6 Mitti Street, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Vehicle Crossover - Matthew Morellie C/- JDBA Certifiers
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 12/04/2023
27 Application ID: OPW23/0043
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Richard Dean Klinge TTE
Registered Plan: Lot 12 SP 216079
Location: 62 Gateway Drive, Noosaville
Proposal: Stormwater, Landscaping, Car Parking, Access, External Work - Richard Dean Klinge TTE
C/- Brennan Planning Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 04/04/2023
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28 Application ID: OPW23/0056
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Ingrid Ann McLeod Hutton, Dr NJ Hutton
Registered Plan: Lot 5 P 9313
Location: 24 Plover Street, Peregian Beach
Proposal: Vehicle Crossover & Landscaping - Ms IAM & Dr NJ Hutton C/- Westera Partners Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 19/04/2023
29 Application ID: OPW23/0060
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Jorge Luis Horta Mendez, J Horta
Registered Plan: Lot 28 N 21839
Location: 18 Netherby Rise Sunrirse Beach
Proposal: Vehicle Crossover & Landscaping - J Horta C/- Westera Partners Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 27/04/2023
30 Application ID: RAL22/0018
Application Type: Reconfiguring a Lot
Applicant: Natalie Anne Godwin, Shawn Godwin
Registered Plan: Lot 3 SP 186019, Lot 2 SP 186019
Location: 43 & 45 Summit Road, Pomona
Proposal: Lot Reconfiguration (1 lot into 2 & Access/Services Easement) - Natalie & Shawn Godwin -
Property Projects Australia
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 13/04/2023
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31 Application ID: RAL23/0004
Application Type: Reconfiguring a Lot
Applicant: Brian Anthony Tomczyk
Registered Plan: Lot 17 RP 59216, Lot 18 RP 59216
Location: 28 Boreen Parade & 27 Mango Lane Boreen Point
Proposal: Boundary Realignment (2 Lots into 2) - Brian Anthony Tomczyk - Brennan Planning Pty Ltd
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 26/04/2023
32 Application ID: RAP20/0003.01
Application Type: Referral Agency Planning - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Julie Anne Osborne, Scott David MacLean
Registered Plan: Lot 1 N 21830
Location: 2 Kareela Avenue, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Minor Change to Referral Agency Planning - Stormwater Management Plan
(Detached House (Roof Form, Height, Setback) - J Osborne & S Maclean
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 20/04/2023
33 Application ID: RAP22/0010
Application Type: Referral Agency Planning - Referral Agency Response - Planning
Applicant: Samantha Ann Drury
Registered Plan: Lot 115 P 93138
Location: 335 David Low Way, Peregian Beach
Proposal: Dwelling House (Height & Setbacks) - Samantha Drury - Brennan Planning Pty Ltd
Decision: Refused
Decision Made Date: 12/04/2023
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34 Application ID: RAP22/0020
Application Type: Referral Agency Planning - Referral Agency Response - Planning
Applicant: Scott Matthew Prasser
Registered Plan: Lot 175 P 93134
Location: 4 Bustard Street, Peregian Beach
Proposal: Dwelling House (Height, Site Cover & Setbacks) & Demolition - Scott Prasser - Adapt
Town Planning + Development Management
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 04/04/2023
35 Application ID: RAP22/0034
Application Type: Referral Agency Planning - Referral Agency Response - Planning
Applicant: Ashburton Pastoral Company P/L TTE
Registered Plan: Lots 13 RP 28714
Location: 130 Moorindil Street, Tewantin
Proposal: Dwelling House (Site Cover & Setbacks) - Ashburton Pastoral Company - Sunshine Coast
Building Approvals
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 18/04/2023
36 Application ID: RAP22/0035
Application Type: Referral Agency Planning - Referral Agency Response - Planning
Applicant: Ashburton Pastoral Company P/L TTE
Registered Plan: Lot 14 RP 28714
Location: 128 Moorindil Street, Tewatin
Proposal: Dwelling House (Site Cover & Setbacks) - Ashburton Pastoral Company - Sunshine Coast
Building Approvals
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 18/04/2023
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37 Application ID: RAP23/0005
Application Type: Referral Agency Planning - Referral Agency Response - Planning
Applicant: Jodie Croker
Registered Plan: Lot 152 N 21859
Location: 24 Mossman Court, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Additions to Dwelling House (Site Cover & Setbacks) - Jodie Croker - CadCon Surveying &
Town Planning
Decision: Approved
Decision Made Date: 05/04/2023
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