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2019-05-07 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda
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OPERATIONAL PLAN 2018-19 PROGRESS REPORT
THE NOOSA ECONOMY
No. Project Responsibility Update TEL
1 Finalise tenure and operating arrangements for the Economic Development Manager Following the official opening in September 2018, the lease tenants are On track @
Peregian Digital Hub settled upstairs and a growing number of co-workers are established
downstairs. The March quarter has been strong for co-worker demand with 8
new members signed-up. Four technology meetup groups are now
headquartered at the hub. School holiday programs planned for Easter
Holidays are sold out.
2 Continue implementation of Local Economic Plan with a Economic Development Manager A Local Economic Plan (LEP) Scorecard was published in March 2019. This On track @
focus on the priority sectors of rural enterprise, digital, Scorecard included details of the status of 68 actions included in the LEP,
sustainable tourism and health and wellness (including with 53 or 77% either completed or progressing well. Recent highlights
aged care) include the continued strengthening of the Noosa Education and Training
Alliance (NETA), the launch of a new economic reporting tool (id.economy)
and the extensive engagement of businesses as part of the New Planning
Scheme consultation.
3 Continue collaboration with Tourism Noosa on Chief Executive Officer The Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group is continuing to meet On track @
Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group to work through issues raised. A separate report on the Group's progress was
reported to Council in February 2019. The group are working towards a joint
declaration/statement that articulates a joint vision for sustainable tourism.
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