2021-04-23 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                               23 APRIL 2021


Submission Topic   Detail
                   We recommend that Noosa Council explore and enact simple ways of conveying to the public the
                   message explicit in our submission above – that, indeed, ‘you’ can consider using an e-bike to
                   take many of the everyday trips you usually take by car. And, that in so doing, you’ll be contributing
                   to the environmental and social well-being of the communities of Noosa Shire. For example, could
                   simple, striking signs be placed near supermarket/shop entrances stating ‘I came here by e-bike
                   today. Could you?’ – and providing a simple story in a couple of sentences: ‘We live three
                   kilometres from here, at the top of a ridge. We used to come by car. Now, our e-bikes let us do it
                   easily, conveniently and sustainably. That’s just one idea. We hope that there would be an
                   appropriate Noosa Council officer who could undertake the type of initiative we have described
                   above within a broader portfolio related to environment, transport, community and sustainability.
                   We have appreciated the opportunity to make this submission to Noosa Council.

                   Email 4 - Draft Noosa Council 10 Year Capital Works Program Submission

                   As an interested community member, rate payer of the Kin Kin Community Group Inc. I recently
                   reviewed the ‘draft’ Noosa Council 10 year Capital Works Program with anticipation and too gain
                   an understanding of what Council may had considered as important capital works projects to
                   improve our community infrastructure in Kin Kin over the next decade.

                   Other than rural road maintenance and the replacement of Wahpunga Lane bridge (which was in
                   the pipeline for some years), there is no ‘other’ programmed capital works for Kin Kin ie, skatepark
                   expansion, streetscaping, footpaths, improvements. It is very disappointing that Council have not
                   embarked on a relationship with the Kin Kin Community to gain an understanding or listen to what
                   ‘we’ suggest would be promising projects for our town moving into the future. The KKCG Inc.
                   expressed an interest with Council to be involved in Strategic Planning for Kin Kin (which we were
                   told we had missed out’ and have communicated through various liaison, emails and discussions
                   with Council over a period of time, which all but seem to have been ignored. It has been over 15
                   years since we received our first roundabout in Main Street and over a decade since KKCG Inc.
                   instigated the request and led community consultation for our skatepark on the oval. Other than
                   these two works, there is little that has been provided for our community.

                   Well, to say the least, the proposed (or lack of) capital works projects reflects broadly on the
                   relationship that Noosa Council lacks with our community. The KKCG Inc. has worked tirelessly
                   to express (with many levels of Council; Councillors, Property Officers and Administration) our
                   community need for the Kin Kin Sportsground Community Centre to be made available to the
                   community to support the wellbeing, cultural, sporting, social aspects and facilities that it once did,
                   since it has been closed by council by a Public Health Order on 18 September 2019. Numerous
                   engagements, meetings with council about this issue has provided little to NO support,
                   understanding or acknowledgement of our community needs. We have been asking for answers
                   for over 18 months, ‘a way forward’ with no resolve. On Friday 9 April 2021, a resident of Kin Kin
                   posted the question on social media to the Mayor ‘asking why the community house has been
                   closed for so long and why the water supply was turned off instead of putting filters on taps’, that
                   same afternoon the Major was able to respond with ‘It has been closed because of a bat infestation
                   and money has been allocated by our property department in this year’s budget to clean up the
                   mess left by the bats and as well as the addition of a new water supply system’. How is it that we
                   have been waiting for answers for some time and as soon as the question is posted on social
                   media, an answer is provided by the Major. Whilst I appreciate that this issue is ‘finally’ moving
                   forward, why isn’t the proposed funding for ‘Expansion Upgrade to Oval Facilities and Amenities’
                   programmed for delivery in the 2027 / 2028 be given immediate priority so that sportsground
                   buildings works can be undertaken at the same time so that the facilities are adequate for our
                   community and not just a ‘fix up job’ proposed this year.

                   I urgently request that Council reassess their priorities for Kin Kin capital works and create a
                   relationship with the community, an opportunity to provide input, suggestions and ambitions for
                   our town. Simply, to wait another 10 years is not fair, nor responsible of Council. What can Council
                   provide to enhance the town for our children, elderly and visitors?. Why is funding for projects to
                   the north of the shire, non existent. We deserve an explanation and further consideration prior to
                   Council finalising the capital works for next 10 years.




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