Meeting papers

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                       6 OCTOBER 2026



Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.




Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The Noosa Aquatic Facilities Strategic Plan and Noosa Aquatic Centre Upgrade Plan have been
informed by a comprehensive consultation program undertaken through both the Needs Assessment
and Demand Analysis process and the subsequent Strategic Plan development process. The Needs
Assessment established the evidence base for the Strategic Plan through facility analysis,
demographic assessment, stakeholder engagement, industry benchmarking and service demand
forecasting. The findings were subsequently used to inform strategic directions, priorities and
recommended improvements across the aquatic network.

Consultation undertaken during the project included:
   •   Community open days and customer engagement activities at the Noosa Aquatic Centre.
   •   Councillor workshops and internal staff consultation.
   •   Noosa Swim Club.
   •   Noosa Masters Swimming Club.
   •   Noosa Water Polo Association.
   •   Noosa Tri Club.
   •   Noosa Boardriders Club.
   •   Noosa Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
   •   Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
   •   Swimming Queensland.
   •   Diving Queensland.
   •   Sunshine Butterflies Swim and Recreation Club.
   •   Tewantin State School Pool lessee.is this the same as last dot point
   •   Noosa District State High School (Cooroy).
   •   St Thomas More Primary School.
   •   Sunshine Beach State School.
   •   Sunshine Beach State High School.
   •   Noosa Hospital.
   •   Department of Education representatives and community pool operators at Tewantin, Cooroy
       and Pomona.



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