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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 11 MAY 2021
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 11 MAY 2021
OPERATIONAL PLAN 2020-21 PROGRESS REPORT
THE NOOSA ECONOMY
No. Project Responsibility Update PE LAU Ey
1 Support business recovery efforts post COVID-19 Economic Development Manager Most Business Precincts in the Noosa Shire report a strong recovery. The On track @
accommodation sector is particularly strong, and the evidence points to high
demand for remote workers relocating from metro areas.
2 Undertake a review of the Local Economic Plan and Economic Development Manager Following workshop sessions with Councillors and Business Roundtable On track @
develop a new five year Plan members an Economic Strategy 2021 Discussion Paper is under
development.
3 Continue to progress Councils Industry Development Economic Development Manager Noosa Council is continuing to facilitate the Noosa Education and Training On track @
Program across our priority sectors focussing on digital, Alliance, with this group now an incorporated group. The Peregian Digital
education and training, and rural enterprise Hub and associated programs such as the $2m FireTech Connect program
continue to drive the technology sector. FireTech Living Lab program has
received $1.8m of federal funding to establish Noosa as the centre of
excellence for Fire Technology development and testing.
4 Finalise the design of the Peregian Digital Hub extension Economic Development Manager The Digital Hub expansion plans have been drawn-up and the FireTech Behind Schedule O
(refit of Community House) as part of the Stage 3 Rufous datalab funding of approximately $800k will support additional high-tech fitout
Street project of the old community house
5 Deliver economic stimulus projects funded by Director Infrastructure Services Continuation of the COVID Works for Qid and Unite and Recover projects, Ontrack @
Commonwealth and State Government COVID-19 grants the majority of projects are on track for completion within the guidelines of
the grant funding and negotiations with State Government have commenced
on those projects that may require time and cost extensions. Quotes have
been awarded for remaining projects to be completed in 4th Quarter.
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