2020-06-09 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                          9 JUNE 2020


B.     Survey Area 2: 1 October to 31 December in each of the four years from 2016 to 2020 for
       the localities of Black Mountain, Federal, and those parts of Ridgewood and Eerwah Vale
       that are within the Noosa Council boundary;
C.     Survey Area 3: 1 January to 31 March in each of the four years from 2016 to 2020 for the
       localities of Kin Kin, Pinbarren, Cooran and that part of Como that is within the Noosa
       Council boundary; and
D.     Survey Area 4: 1 April to 30 June in each of the four years from 2016 to 2020 for the
       localities of Pomona, Lake MacDonald, Ringtail Creek, Cootharaba and Boreen Point.
Finance
Property inspections will require approximately 1 day per week of an officer’s time, or
approximately 12 days in total, to complete each quarterly survey area for the four-year duration
of the surveillance program. The work is considered core business of the Pest Management
Team and is funded as part of the operational budget.
Risks & Opportunities
Early detection of new invasive species in our region is critical for preventing them from
becoming established and has significant benefits in terms of reducing their impact on our
environment, economy and social amenity. The costs associated with managing invasive species
increase significantly as they become more established and widespread.
With an increasing number of residents moving to the region (particularly the hinterland areas)
with sometimes limited understanding of rural lifestyles, invasive plants and animals can present
a problem on large and small acreage as well as urban fringe areas.
Failure to deliver the nominated surveillance program could:
•      put at risk the control of invasive plants and animals throughout the region, causing
       environmental damage, loss of biodiversity, agricultural productivity and community
       amenity; and
•      result in Council failing to meet its obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2014 to ensure
       prohibited and restricted matter is managed in accordance with the Act.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Upon approval of the Biosecurity Surveillance Program by Council, a copy of the program will be
posted on Council’s website and copies will be made available through Council’s Customer
Service Centre.
Internal Consultation
Consultation with the Environment Services Team
Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                      Corporate Services
     Executive Officer             Director                                Director
     Executive Support             Community Development                   Financial Services
                                   Community Facilities                    ICT
                                   Libraries & Galleries                   Procurement & Fleet
                                   Local Laws                              Property
                                   Waste & Environmental Health            Revenue Services

     Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services
     Director                      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
                                   Strategic Land Use Planning             Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                           Design and Delivery


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