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2019-05-07 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda
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ATTACHMENT 1
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OPERATIONAL PLAN 2018-19 PROGRESS REPORT ATTACHMENT 1
THE NOOSA ENVIRONMENT
No. Project Responsibility ter Status
1 Adopt and initiate implementation of Environment Director Environment & Sustainable A draft for community consultation was approved by Council at the February On track @
Strategy Development Ordinary Meeting and community consultation was undertaken in February
and March. The results of this consultation are currently being incorporated
into the draft, and a draft Implementation Plan is being developed to
accompany the final version of the strategy.
2 Finalise contracts for Yurol & Ringtail Forest Chief Executive Officer Transition Committee has met on three occasions to work through details of On track Q
enviornmental project and establish Transition Committee tenure and other issues. The first tranche of State Forest (approx 340ha) is
currenty being transferred into National Park.
3 Adopt and initiate implementation of Noosa River Director Environment & Sustainable Consultation on the draft Noosa River Plan was undertaken from 20/7/18 to On track @
Management Plan Development 26/8/18 with a significant level of engagement and response. The response
was reported back to Council and two follow-up detailed workshops have
been undertaken on Management Responsibilities and Fisheries
Management. Work still in progress on the fisheries aspect, with a
consultancy report on future fishing options due to be completed in April to
inform Council's position. The plan is also being re-drafted strategically to
reflect feedback from the community, as well as issues as they continue to
emerge.
4 Continue implementation of Zero Emissions Action Plan Environmental Services Manager An update was reported to Council in February 2019. The procurement On track @
and review the Zero Emissions Noosa Strategy process is underway for the innovative flexible solar panels for the curved roof
of the Noosaville Library. Retrofitting of inefficient lighting at Tewantin Admin
Building with LEDs has been completed. Procurement process underway for
Solar PV at the Noosa River Holiday Park and the Cooroy Butter Factory.
Meetings have been held with landfill gas experts to consider options to
reduce the emissions at the landfill. Ongoing involvement with ZEN Inc.
activities.
5 Implementation of Council's Zero Waste Strategy Director Environment & Sustainable Survey of all areas of Council business complete and an analysis of impacts Behind Schedule @
- initiate plastic free for Council business operations Development and opportunities underway. Draft policy to be developed and workshopped
with Council. Some areas of the business already eliminating or changing.
Sustainability initiatives also being considered in events policy.
6 Implementation of State government Waste Levy Waste and Environmental Health Domestic Waste volumes provided to Department of Environment and On track Q
Manager Heritage Protection to facilitate advance domestic levy payment to Council.
Automated reporting system using weighbridge software under development
to facilitate monthly waste invoices to be raised by the Department of
Environment & Heritage Protection. Levy to commence 1 July 2019.
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