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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 13 OCTOBER 2017
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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 13 OCTOBER 2017
PROJECT RISK REGISTER: YUROL AND RINGTAIL FOREST PROPOSAL pate oF REVIEW: 5 OCTOBER 2017 —_ <>
|Description of Risk and impact on project | Risk movement Expected timeline
|(movement in or future
risk rating from treatment’ or next
Political will at the State Government level [Project Risk that f project momentum is not maintained Election issues may arse impact State No change Sep-17 |Continue to progress all aspects of the project in Nov-17| Council / CEO
Risk of an election announcement would move |deliverables Govemment's ability and willingness to proceed. Also, significant delay may also reduce will of ‘Council's control / responsibilities to ensure
government into caretaker mode and HQP. Council is ready to proceed as soon as possible.
subsequent government may not wish to
proceed with project. Currently, State Government and HOP remain committed to the project. Councd has raised issue The signing of a formal MOU provides some
with current State Member of Parliament (who is part of the current opposition government) and security for the project (whilst acknowledging it is
obtained informal support for the project should the government change prior to MOU and legal not legally binding).
agreement signoffs.
|The sooner parties can sign off an MOU and make
In any event, the commencement of caretaker mode of the current govt and a change in media releases the more difficult it will be from a
‘Government will no doubt delay progress of the project. political perspective for any Govt to stop the
project
Financial risks associated with reliance on Risks associated with this component of the agreement have been identified and included in Possible No change Sep-17 |Confirmation from NPA that its members are Nov-17| Project Group
NPA for future funding financial modelling scenarios. Financial analysis of NPA financial statements have been formally on-board with the project would provide
Inherent risks with entering into agreement with undertaken, which indicate contributions beyond the initial $500K are not assured. lsome comfort that the organisation is committed to
NFP organisation that is high value and extends ithe long term nature of this project. which will
lover multiple financial years. Formal draft funding agreement has been drafted by Council's Lawyers for assessment. Despite utilise a significant portion of its finances.
this, Council must be aware that when signing off this project that financial contributions of NPA
beyond the initial $500K to the State are not certain and options for Council to enforce funding
agreement are limited.
Failure to address Native Title implications | Project Legal advice has confirmed that Native Title is not extinguished over the project area. Sep-17 |Future discussions with Indigenous Groups and Ongoing] Project Group
and other future land use matters including |deliverables Accordingly, it is consider that the area will form part of regional Indigenous Land Use Agreement State Departments required to determine desired and Transition
failure to identify opportunities to promote negotiations. These are not considered to be high impact on the area. use for the site once protected. E.g. Mountain Committee
responsible community use of the area Biking, Indigenous Food trails etc.
Failure to identify and promote opportunities for
responsible Community Use of the project area PEO to liaise with National Parks re future
reduce value to the Community of the project recreational use particularly in relation to Noosa
Trail network and Noosa Bird Trail.
Draft management plan for site will need to be
developed and should involve community
[consultation etc. and link with Council's Sport and
Recreation Plan.
Risk of cost shifting from State Government |Financial / From negotiations undertaken between State, Counc”, NPA and HOP it is confirmed that but for Possible Decrease Sep-17 |Education to the community via media release etc. Ongoing] Project Group
to Council or perceptions of cost shifting - |Reputational the financial contribution of Council and NPA for the project the project would not proceed. if formal signoff is obtain to proceed should be
|Given that the ultimate aim of the project is for undertaken to counter any negative perceptions.
project land to be transferred to National Park The project accelerates the protection of the land, which otherwise may not be protected fora
there is a risk of the perception that Council via significant amount of time.
taking on the responsibility for rehabilitation is
cost shifting by the State Government to
‘support its National Park Strategy.
Physical Environmental Risks impacting on Risk of bushfires, drought, pest etc. could impact significantly on Council's Rehab timeline and Decrease Sep-17 |Ensure fire trails are maintained throughout life of Ongoing] Environmental
(Council's Rehab effectiveness. Limited controls available to reduce this risk however, it should be noted for ithe project and rehab is monitored closely to Services/ Parks
Risk of environmental factors on rehab completeness. Considered that Council's active rehab obligations end at 5 years after becoming maximise environmental benefits. and Natural
component timelines. trustee. Also considered that such events are part of the natural cycle and difficult to avoid. Areas.
Desired Koala Outcomes associated with the |Environmental / | |nitial investigation indicate that project area is in the regional Koala corridor and interest on funds Possible Sep-17 |It is considered important that Koala research Ongoing] Principal
Project are not achieved Reputational held in trust for 5 years will be utilised for Koala projects in the area. projects are commenced early in the project so Environment
Given the Koala focus of this project there is a that benefits can be realised as soon as possible. Officer /
high reputational risk for project parties if Transition
Koala's are not benefited by the rehab and Noted that the State has proposed to utilise Committee
protection of the land. interest eared on partner funds held in trust to be
used only for Koala related grant projects in the
Noosa area.
Education component with respect to management
community expectations is also important. Note
that the environmental benefits of the project go
beyond Koalas.
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