Meeting papers

     Key Achievements
     CEO’s Top 10 Highlights

              Rebuilding our flood-impacted communities                                                                      SPARC Values Implementation

              The rain event in early 2022 severely impacted Noosa roads, resulting in issues such as landslides,            Developed by our staff, Council implemented new corporate values that showcase the positive
       1      damaged water crossings and storm water outlets, plus other road damage. As a priority, Council
              has issued the largest ever reconstruction tender to assist in the Black Mountain landslide. This is a
                                                                                                                        6    culture at our Council. The values – Supportive, Passionate, Authentic, Respectful and Committed,
                                                                                                                             are embedded and embraced in our daily activities and interactions with the community.
              significant area of work to be carried out in the aftermath of the natural disaster.



              Corporate Plan 2023 - 2028                                                                                     Housing Strategy

              In consultation with our community, Council delivered its long term strategic direction and vision over        Like many other local government areas in Queensland, Noosa Shire is facing a housing crisis making
       2      the next five years for the Noosa Shire. Importantly, signature projects and key actions are identified
                                                                                                                        7    it hard for members of our community to keep a home in our Shire. To address the current housing




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Noosa Council Annual Report 2022 - 2023
              that will advance us towards our goals while performance measures will enable us to track our success.         crisis, Council adopted the Noosa Housing Strategy. This strategy is designed to ensure our community
                                                                                                                             continues to prosper and thrive as an inclusive community with accessible, diverse, and affordable
                                                                                                                             homes for people to live in.


              Infrastructure Achievements                                                                                    Fire Management

              Council delivered its largest capital works program of $43 million which included the completion of            Council has 178 bushland reserves covering an area of 3,469ha and the bushland reserves protect
       3      significant projects including the new roundabout intersection of the Tewantin Bypass, replacement
              of the original Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge and upgrading Noosa Parade as part of our Cycling and
                                                                                                                        8    a diversity of vegetation and fauna types. In accordance with Council’s Bushland Reserve Fire
                                                                                                                             Management Plan, Council conducted four planned burns to reduce Noosa’s bushland reserve fire risk.
              Walking Strategy.



              New Council Brand                                                                                              Living Well Noosa

              After 30 years and to complement the new Corporate Plan, Council undertook a refresh of its Council            Council launched its successful Living Well Noosa program which offers residents free and low-cost
       4      brand. The brand refresh was designed to respect the integrity of the iconic Boronia wildflower
              while delivering an image and identity that clearly portrays a modern, agile and customer-centric
                                                                                                                        9    access to a range of health and wellbeing activities across our Shire, such as yoga, strength training,
                                                                                                                             breath work and pilates. Council is focused on continuing to expand the activities on offer to improve
              organisation.                                                                                                  the physical, social, mental and spiritual wellbeing of our community members.



              Stable Financial Management                                                                                    Climate Change Resilience

              In consultation with our community, Council delivered a prudent and responsible financial budget.              Council continues to have a strong commitment to zero net emissions by 2026. In partnership with
       5      Council kept the minimum general rate increase to five percent while continuing to boost the local
              economy, protecting our environment, and maintaining levels of service for the Shire.
                                                                                                                        10   Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) and Zero Emissions Noosa Inc., Council successfully secured a
                                                                                                                             $500,000 federal government Batteries for Household Solar grant. This grant allows Council to be a
                                                                                                                             step closer in owning one of Queensland’s first community batteries which could reduce power grid
                                                                                                                             pressures while ensuring renewable energy stays local for our community.

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