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                       AGENDA


            Ordinary Meeting

          Thursday, 18 October 2018

                    commencing at 6pm
           Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin




Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie



                   “Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                    18 OCTOBER 2018


TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM                                                                  PAGE

1      ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES                                             3

2      CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES                                            3

3      MAYORAL MINUTES                                                    3

4      PETITIONS                                                          3

5      NOTIFIED MOTIONS                                                   3

6      CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS                         4

       PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS                   4

       SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS                  6

       AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS                             8

       GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS                                  9

7      ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS                                          24

       1   PEAK PERIOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018/2019                 24

       2   PROPOSED MEMORUNDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - ORGANIC WASTE
           PROCESSING                                                    39

8      CLOSED SESSION                                              42

9      NEXT MEETING                                                      42

10     MEETING CLOSURE                                                   42




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Section 3

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                 18 OCTOBER 2018



1   ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES




2   CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 20 September 2018 be received and confirmed.




3   MAYORAL MINUTES




4   PETITIONS




5   NOTIFIED MOTIONS

    Nil.




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Section 4

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                       18 OCTOBER 2018


6    CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
9 OCTOBER 2018 - Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Ingrid Jackson and Frank Wilkie
(Acting Mayor)
Apologies: Crs. Tony Wellington and Jess Glasgow
Other Councillors in attendance: Cr Joe Jurisevic

1    MCU16/0079.02 FURTHER REPORT - REQUEST TO CHANGE A DEVELOPMENT
     APPROVAL FOR 5 MEMORIAL DRIVE, TEWANTIN
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:            Cr Wilkie
     Seconded:         Cr Jackson
     That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 1 be referred to the General
     Committee for further consideration.
                                                                            Carried.

2    MCU15/0086.02 REQUEST TO CHANGE AN EXISTING APPROVAL FOR MATERIAL
     CHANGE OF USE FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING BUSINESS TYPE 1, FOOD AND
     BEVERAGES AT 2 BOTTLEBRUSH AVE, NOOSA HEADS
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:        Cr Wilkie
     Seconded:     Cr Jackson
     That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
     Committee Meeting dated 9 October 2018 regarding Application No. MCU15/0086.02 to
     make a minor change to an existing approval for Material Change of Use of Premises -
     Entertainment & Dining Business Type 1 - Food & Beverages situated at 2 Bottlebrush Ave,
     Noosa Heads and:
     A.    Refuse to delete Conditions 3 and 7 for the following reasons:
           1.    The proposed change to the condition 3 is likely to have a detrimental effect on
                 the amenity of local residents contrary to the Noosa Heads Locality Code and
                 the Business Uses Code.
           2.    Condition 7 is necessary to allow for ongoing review of the outdoor dining area
                 operations to ensure the area continues to be appropriately managed and noise
                 impacts are not exacerbated over time, given the proximity of the site to
                 residential properties, the open aired nature of the dining area, permitted patron
                 numbers and the complaints received by Office of Liquor and Gaming
                 Regulation.
     B.    Amend conditions 3 and 7 to read as follows:
           3.    The approved use must not operate outside the hours of 5am to 12am, with use
                 of outdoor dining area permitted after 10pm only on Friday to Monday nights
                 inclusive.
           7.    This development permit lapses on 18 October 2020, unless written consent is
                 provided by Council’s delegate to extend the approval. In assessing an extension
                 to the approval, Council will have regard to any breach details available from the
                 Office of Liquor & Gaming Regulation and any other relevant matters.
     C.    Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
                                                                                         Carried.

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Section 5

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                           18 OCTOBER 2018


3    MCU18/0019 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE
     FOR MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 3 - RETIREMENT & SPECIAL NEEDS (90 BED AGED
     CARE FACILITY) AT 52 - 62 GOODCHAP STREET AND 3 - 11 VAL CRESCENT,
     NOOSAVILLE
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:         Cr Wilkie
     Seconded:      Cr Jackson
     That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 3 be referred to the General
     Committee for a further report.
                                                                            Carried.




Recommendation

The Planning & Environment Committee recommendations dated 9 October 2018 be adopted
except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.




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Section 6

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                        18 OCTOBER 2018


SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
9 OCTOBER 2018 – Crs Joe Jurisevic (Chair), Frank Pardon & Frank Wilkie
Apology: Cr Tony Wellington
Other Councillors in attendance: Crs Ingrid Jackson and Brian Stockwell



1    COOROY HINTERLAND PLAYGROUND PROJECT UPDATE & ESTABLISHMENT OF
     PROJECT GROUPS
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:            Cr Pardon
     Seconded:         Cr Wilkie
     That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 1 be referred to the General
     Committee due to the significance of the issue.
                                                                             Carried.


2    REGIONAL FACILITIES PLAN FOR DIFFICULT TO LOCATE SPORTS
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:            Cr Wilkie
     Seconded:         Cr Pardon
     That Council note the report by the Community Development Officer – Sport and Recreation
     to the Services and Organisation Committee dated 9 October 2018 and:
     A.    Approve the Draft Regional Facilities Plan for Difficult to Locate Sports, included at
           Attachment 1 of this report, for the purposes of community consultation; and
     B.    Request the Chief Executive Officer to collate and consider this feedback for the
           purposes of developing a final Regional Facilities Plan for Difficult to Locate Sports for
           the future consideration of Council.
                                                                                            Carried.


3    APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATIVE TO NOOSACARE DEMENTIA
     FRIENDLY COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:            Cr Wilkie
     Seconded:         Cr Pardon
     That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation
     Committee Meeting dated 9 October 2018 and appoint Cr Jackson as Council’s
     representative on the NoosaCare Dementia Friendly Community Advisory Board.
                                                                                      Carried.




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Section 7

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                 18 OCTOBER 2018


4    COUNCILLORS EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT POLICY - AMENDMENT
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:           Cr Pardon
     Seconded:        Cr Wilkie
     That Council note the report by the Director Executive Services to the Services &
     Organisation Committee Meeting dated 9 October 2018 and adopt, pursuant to section
     250(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the updated version of the Councillors’
     Expenses Reimbursement Policy provided at Attachment 1 to the report.
                                                                                  Carried.


5    JULY 2018 RATE LEVY OVERVIEW
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:          Cr Pardon
     Seconded:       Cr Wilkie
     That Council note the report by the Manager Revenue Services to the Planning &
     Organisation Committee Meeting dated 9 October 2018 providing an overview of the July
     2018 Rate Levy.
                                                                                 Carried.




Recommendation

The Services & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 9 October 2018 be adopted
except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.




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Section 8

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                  18 OCTOBER 2018


AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
12 OCTOBER 2018 - Cr Frank Wilkie (Acting Mayor), Cr Joe Jurisevic, Scott Williams,
Cameron Jaggers (attended via teleconference)
Apology: Cr Tony Wellington


1    QUEENSLAND AUDIT OFFICE BRIEFING NOTE
     That Council note the Audit Closing Report provided by the Queensland Audit Office (QAO)
     to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 12 October 2018.


2    2017/18 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
     That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Audit and Risk
     Committee dated 12 October 2018 and approve the 2017/18 Annual Financial Statements
     for signature by the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer.


3    DRAFT NOOSA COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018
     That Council note the report by the Director Executive Services to the Audit & Risk
     Committee Meeting dated 12 October 2018 regarding the draft Noosa Council Annual Report
     2017/18.




Recommendation

The Audit & Risk Committee recommendations dated 12 October 2018 be adopted except where
dealt with or held over by separate resolution.




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Section 9

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                 18 OCTOBER 2018


GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
15 OCTOBER 2018 – Crs. Frank Wilkie (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon and Brian Stockwell
Apologies: Cr Tony Wellington


1    MCU16/0079.02 FURTHER REPORT – REQUEST TO CHANGE A DEVELOPMENT
     APPROVAL FOR 5 MEMORIAL DRIVE, TEWANTIN
     Cr Pardon declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
     Local Government Act 2009) due to his being a life member of the RSL Sub-branch. Cr Pardon left
     the meeting room for the debate and decision on this matter.
     Cr Stockwell declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
     Local Government Act 2009) due to the applicant being a sponsor of the Noosa Lions Football Club
     of which Cr Stockwell is the Vice President. Cr Stockwell believed that he could consider this item
     impartially and in the public interest and requested to remain in the meeting room to participate in the
     debate and vote on this matter.
     Pursuant to section 175E(4) of the Local Government Act 2009, the remaining Councillors gave
     consideration to whether the conflict was a real conflict or perceived conflict and whether Cr Stockwell
     may participate in the meeting for the debate and vote on this matter or whether he must leave the
     meeting for the debate and vote on this matter.
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:              Cr Glasgow
     Seconded:           Cr Jurisevic
     That Councillors note the conflict of interest declaration of Cr Stockwell and resolve that this represents
     a perceived conflict of interest in this matter and Cr Stockwell may remain in the meeting room to
     participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
                                                                                                      Carried.


     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:              Cr Jurisevic
     Seconded:           Cr Stockwell
     That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning &
     Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 October 2018 regarding Application No.
     MCU16/0079.02 for a minor change to Development Permit for Material Change of Use for
     extensions to RSL Club situated at 5 Memorial Avenue, Tewantin, described as Lot 10 on
     SP 273411 and:
     A.    Agree to amend condition 3 to read as follows:
           3.     The proposed development provides for an extension to the Gaming Area
                  (providing for a maximum of 195 gaming machines and limited to a maximum
                  floor area of 565m2), Smokers Terrace, Store, Children’s Lounge, basement
                  carpark area and other internal modifications as shown on the approved plans.
     B.    Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
                                                                                                      Carried.
     Cr Stockwell voted against the motion.
     Cr Pardon returned to the meeting.




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Section 10

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                    18 OCTOBER 2018


2   MCU18/0019 – DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE
    FOR MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 3 – RETIREMENT & SPECIAL NEEDS (90 BED AGED
    CARE FACILITY) AT 52 – 62 GOODCHAP STREET AND 3 – 11 VAL CRESCENT,
    NOOSAVILLE
    Refer to further report at Item 4.




3   COOROY HINTERLAND PLAYGROUND PROJECT UPDATE & ESTABLISHMENT OF
    PROJECT GROUPS
    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:            Cr Stockwell
    Seconded:         Cr Pardon
    That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee
    Meeting dated 9 October 2018 regarding the Cooroy Hinterland Playground update and
    establishment of project groups and:
    A.    Note the project update;
    B.    Approve the establishment and membership of an Internal Working Group for the
          remainder of the project; and
    C.    Appoint Councillors Pardon and Wilkie to the Cooroy Hinterland Playground External
          Reference Group.; and
    D.    Request that a further report be brought back to a future round of Council meetings
          detailing the associated works, maintenance and whole of life costs related to the
          Playground project.
                                                                                       Carried.




4   FURTHER REPORT - MCU18/0019 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL
    CHANGE OF USE FOR MULTIPLE HOUSING - TYPE 3 RETIREMENT AND SPECIAL
    NEEDS (90 BED AGED CARE FACILITY) AT 52 - 62 GOODCHAP STREET AND 3 - 11
    VAL CRESCENT, NOOSAVILLE
    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:            Cr Glasgow
    Seconded:         Cr Jackson
    That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
    Committee Meeting dated 9 October 2018 and the General Committee Meeting dated 15
    October 2018 regarding Application No. MCU18/0019 for a Development Permit for Material
    Change of Use - Multiple Housing –Type 3 Retirement & Special Needs (90 bed aged care
    facility) situated at 52 – 62 Goodchap Street & 3 - 11 Val Crescent, Noosaville and:
    A.    Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
                PLANNING
                When Conditions must be Complied With
          1.    Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
                with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
                while the use continues.

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Section 11

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                     18 OCTOBER 2018


             Approved Plans
        2.   Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
             with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
             following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
              Plan No.         Rev.   Plan/Document Name
              A-DA-01.01       D      Site Plan, prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-03.01       K      Basement GA       Floor   Plan,   prepared      by   Elevation
                                      Architecture
              A-DA-03.02       K      Basement GA       Floor   Plan,   prepared      by   Elevation
                                      Architecture
              A-DA-03.03       I      Level 1 GA Floor Plan, prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-04.01       F      Roof Plan, prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-09.01       G      Elevations Plan, prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-10.01       G      Site Sections, prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-10.02       F      Site Sections (Sheet 02), prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-22.01       G      Goodchap Street       (south),    prepared   by      Elevation
                                      Architecture
              A-DA-22.02       E      Goodchap Street (east), prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-22.03       E      Porte Cochere (Goodchap St), prepared by Elevation
                                      Architecture
              A-DA-22.04       G      Goodchap Street (north), prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-22.05       G      Val Crescent (north), prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-22.06       G      Val Crescent (west), prepared by Elevation Architecture
              A-DA-22.07       F      Val Crescent (south), prepared by Elevation Architecture

        3.   The Approved Plans must be amended to incorporate the amendments listed
             within this Decision Notice and resubmitted to Council prior to the issue of any
             Development Permit for Operational Works.
             Nature and Extent of Approved Use
        4.   The ‘café’ must be used for residents and their guests only and not be for general
             public use. No external signage advertising the café is permitted.
             Building Height
        5.   The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8 metres above the
             finished ground level and the natural ground surface except for the lift overruns
             and the centrally located skillion roof eaves which must not exceed the height
             indicated on the approved plans and not exceed 8.8m above the natural ground
             level.
        6.   The maximum height of the development must be 2 storeys. A 0.75m wide
             garden must be provided for the full length of the plant room wall near the
             driveway to a height of a maximum of 1m below the ground floor so as to not
             constitute a storey pursuant to The Noosa Plan. Amended plans must be
             submitted to Council prior to the issue of an operational works approval
             demonstrating compliance with the maximum height.
        7.   Certification must be submitted to Council from a Licensed Surveyor which
             certifies that the building does not exceed the maximum height requirements of
             this Decision Notice.

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Section 12

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                     18 OCTOBER 2018


              Performance Bond
        8.    Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of
              $50,000 must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of
              this approval, prior to the pre-start meeting. The cash bond or trading bank
              guarantee will be returned on performance of the conditions of approval less any
              costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing performance of this permit.
              Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum to effect
              compliance with conditions.
              Street Identification
        9.    The street address of the development must be clearly visible and discernible
              from the primary frontage of the site by the provision of a street number and,
              where appropriate, the building name.
              Building Appearance
        10.   External finishes must consist of a mix of materials in accordance with the
              approved plans. The parapet facing Goodchap Street must be articulated to
              break up its length and present a more domestic scale and appearance.
        11.   All air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment must be fully enclosed
              or screened such that they are not visible from the street frontages or adjoining
              properties.
              Protection of Privacy
        12.   To ensure privacy is protected between adjoining properties all windows and
              glass doors located on the upper level of the southern building face must either:
                    have a minimum window sill height or 1.5 metres above floor level
                    be fitted with translucent glazing
                    be fitted with a fixed external screen
              ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
              Amenity
        13.   The development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no
              detrimental effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the
              creation of excessive noise, lighting, air-borne hazards, atmospheric pollutants
              (including dust or odours) nuisance or any other emissions in accordance with
              the nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
              Noise Nuisance
        14.   Noise emission from mechanical equipment must comply with the following
              requirements:
                    Air-conditioning, refrigeration, fans including mechanical           exhaust
                    fans/ventilation, plant rooms and refuse compactors:
                        7am to 10pm: Maximum background + 5dB(A)
                        10pm to 7am: Maximum background + 3dB(A)
        15.   Submission of written certification from a suitably qualified person confirming that
              the noise levels from all mechanical equipment comply with the noise
              requirements of this Decision Notice when measured at either the residential
              boundary or outside the most exposed part of an affected building, whichever is
              the closest to the equipment.



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Section 13

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                    18 OCTOBER 2018


              The assessment and certification is required immediately after installation of the
              equipment and prior to any occupation of the building, and in a format approved
              by Council. All equipment should be operating at the same time to test the overall
              noise level created.
              Kitchen Exhaust
        16.   Kitchen exhaust points for the development must be located and operated in
              accordance with Australian Standard AS1668.2-2002 “The use of ventilation and
              air-conditioning in buildings” (specifically Section 5.10 – Air Discharges).
        17.   The development must be constructed with reticulated ducting inside the building
              to transfer kitchen exhaust fumes to a discharge point on the roof.
        18.   Submission of written certification must be provided from a suitably qualified
              person confirming that the kitchen exhaust is constructed, installed and is
              operating in accordance with Australian Standard AS1668.2-2002.
              The assessment and certification is required immediately after installation of the
              equipment and prior to any occupation of the building, and in a format approved
              by Council.
              Service Vehicles
        19.   Deliveries to the site must be between 7.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Saturday
              and not permitted on Sunday or public holidays.
              Building Demolition/Removal/Relocation
        20.   Where the development involves the removal, relocation or demolition of a
              building, a Waste Management Plan (construction and demolition) in accordance
              with Planning Scheme Policy 11, Waste Management Plans must be submitted
              and approved by Council’s Environmental Health Officer prior to issue of a
              development permit for operational works for demolition, removal or relocation of
              any building other than a shed.
              The purpose of the Waste Management Plan is to facilitate the segregation of
              waste for the effective reuse and recycling of such materials. Segregated wastes
              attract significantly reduced disposal fees at the landfill with some items free.
              Higher gate fees are charged for mixed waste.
              Waste storage areas must provide adequate separation of all reusable,
              recyclable and waste materials. These must be located so that they are
              convenient and safe to use.
              The Plan must contain the following information:
                   The site area for the storage and separation of waste is to be shown on the
                   plan drawings accompanying the application
                   A waste management table as indicated below is to be completed showing
                   how waste material is to be segregated - recycled – reused or disposed.
                   Table – Waste Management Table




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Section 14

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                     18 OCTOBER 2018


               MATERIALS ON-SITE              DESTINATION
                                              Re-use and Recycling                     Disposal
               Expected          Estimated    On-site             Off-site             *specify contractor
               waste             volume(m³)   *specify proposed   *specify             and landfill site or
               materials                      re-use or on-site   contractor     and   other disposal site
                                              recycling methods   recycling outlet
               Excavation
               material
               Green waste
               Bricks
               Concrete
               Timber-please
               specify
               Plasterboard
               Metals - please
               specify
               Asbestos
               Other - please
               specify

              Note * If a demolition contractor is undertaking works, then the Waste
              Management table is to be completed by the demolition contractor.
              Waste Storage & Disposal
        21.   The developer must provide waste storage and disposal facilities in accordance
              with Planning Scheme Policy 9, Waste Management, including an external
              imperviously paved area correctly sized for all refuse and recycling containers
              and suitably screened from public places and neighbouring properties.
        22.   Waste collection services are limited to between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to
              Saturday and not permitted on Sunday or public holidays.
              Outdoor Lighting Devices
        23.   Lighting associated with the use must be designed, sited, installed and tested to
              comply with Table 2.1 & 2.2 of Australian Standard AS4282-1997 “Control of the
              obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting” using a control level of 1.
        24.   Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person which certifies
              that all outdoor lighting devices comply with the requirements of this Decision
              Notice at the time of commissioning.
              For the purpose of certifying outdoor lighting devices for the development, a
              qualified person is:
                   a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland;
                   an environmental or electrical design consultant with a minimum of 3 years
                   current experience in the field of outdoor lighting.
              LANDSCAPING
        25.   The development site must be landscaped in accordance with Planning Scheme
              Policy PSP 3 – Landscaping Plants and Guidelines and an Operational Works
              approval and must include local native species and in particular:



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Section 15

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                     18 OCTOBER 2018


                   any boundary fencing must be setback a minimum of 1m from the boundary
                   and/or covenant areas. The area of land between the boundary or covenant
                   areas and the fence must be densely landscaped to screen the fence from
                   the street. The landscaped area must include 1 feature tree every 3m;
                   dense landscaping must be provided along the southern boundary to
                   effectively screen the development from the adjoining residential dwellings;
                   dense landscaping must be planted for the full frontage of Val Crescent to
                   screen the development. The plantings must include a mix of low, medium
                   and tall shrubs and trees and in particular;
                   i.    include 12 x 100 litre native tree species along the Val Crescent
                         frontage between the driveway and the southern boundary of the site.
                         Proposed species must be submitted for operational works approval;
                   shrubs and trees along the Goodchap Street frontage must have a
                   minimum pot size of 200mm and must include 5 feature trees with a pot
                   size of 100 litres;
                   2 x 100 litre feature trees planted in each garden located near the building
                   either side of the porte cochere. The tree species chosen must have a
                   mature height of 8m or more;
                    provision of 1 street tree with a pot size of 100 litres for every 8 metres of
                   frontage;
                   provide a survey plan prepared by a suitably qualified person which
                   identifies the mature trees on site and their possible retention in particular
                   the trees near the site boundaries;
                   the large eucalypt tree near the proposed driveway in Val Crescent must
                   be retained. In this regard, an arborist report outlining measures to maintain
                   the health of the tree during the design, construction and operational phase
                   of the development must be submitted for operational works approval;
                   any vegetated water quality treatment system must be located to allow for
                   landscape screening of the development.
              ENGINEERING
              External Works
        26.   Goodchap Street and Val Crescent must be upgraded for the length of their
              frontage to the subject site. The works must be undertaken in accordance with
              an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
                   reconstruction of any damaged kerb and channelling;
                   construction of pedestrian footpaths in accordance with the conditions of
                   this Decision Notice;
                   removal of the existing property accesses and reinstatement of the kerb,
                   footpath and verge area to match the balance of the site frontage, including
                   the provision of topsoil and turf where the existing verge is grassed;
                   relocation/reinstatement of existing on-street parking bays required as a
                   result of development works;
                   linemarking for any potential additional on street parking spaces.
              This Condition is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being non-
              trunk infrastructure and s128 being necessary trunk infrastructure identified by
              Council’s LGIP to service the development.


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Section 16

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                    18 OCTOBER 2018


        27.   The existing formation in Val Crescent must be upgraded from the existing
              formation in Goodchap Street and extending to the tangent point in the kerb line
              adjacent to the northern boundary of No 3 Val Crescent. The works must be
              undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include
              but not be limited to:
                   works designed and constructed in accordance with Council’s Planning
                   Scheme Policy PSP 5 – Engineering Design Standards – Roads, Drainage
                   and Earthworks (section 3.19(d) – Industrial/Commercial – Local road);
                   the full width of the formation in Val Crescent;
                   reinstatement of existing linemarking.
              This Condition is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being non-
              trunk infrastructure.
              Bus Stop relocation
        28.   The bus stop and associated infrastructure must be relocated in accordance with
              Translink’s requirements. These works must also include the installation of a new
              shelter in accordance with Council’s standard drawings. In this regard please
              note that Council has a contract with a 3rd party to manufacture and install bus
              shelters. The developer must:
                   carryout adjustment works to the kerb line and/or road linemarking along
                   the new bus stop bay as necessary to achieve compliance with the
                   applicable standards for cycle lanes requirements. The works must be
                   included as part of the Operational Works application.
                   liaise with the bus shelter manufacturer/installer and create all necessary
                   conditions for their works (i.e. concrete slab, etc.);
                   advise Council of timing for the installation of the bus shelter and report as
                   soon as possible any changes to the programme.
              This condition is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being non-
              trunk infrastructure. The relocation of the bus stop is only to facilitate the
              development and therefore no offset of the Infrastructure Charges is applicable.
        29.   Written approval from Translink’s Temporary Closures Team must be provided
              as part of the Operational Works application, confirming that the application for
              impact to the public transport bus network has been accepted and complies with
              DTMR’s “Industry Guideline: A guide to managing public transport impacts”.
              Site Access and Driveways
        30.   Sealed access driveways must be provided from Goodchap Street and Val
              Crescent to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development. The works
              must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must
              include in particular:
                   driveway crossovers generally in accordance with Council’s standard
                   drawing RS-051
                   suitable safety measures, including warning signage, to improve driver
                   awareness of pedestrians and enhance pedestrian safety. Warning
                   signage must be provided near the exit driveways to warn motorists of
                   pedestrian movement along the frontage street




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              Car Parking
        31.   A minimum of 523 car parking spaces and 4 motorcycle spaces must be provided
              and marked on the site and made available and accessible at all times while the
              use is open for business. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an
              Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
                    523 visitor and staff parking spaces within the total and 4 motorcycle
                    spaces, which are clearly marked for that purpose and accessible at all
                    times for visitor use
                    1 disabled parking space within the total
                    1 space for an emergency vehicle
                    crossfalls, dimensions and gradients in accordance with Australian
                    Standard AS2890: Parking Facilities
        32.   All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for
              vehicle parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
        33.   Directional signage must be provided to direct visitors and customers to the car
              parking spaces provided on site.
              Paving Treatment of Vehicle Movement Areas
        34.   Alternative materials, patterns, or threshold treatments must be used to articulate
              the pavement treatment of vehicle movement areas.
              Service Vehicles
        35.   Service vehicle parking, manoeuvring and standing spaces must be provided on
              the site. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works
              approval.
              Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
        36.   Pedestrian and bicycle facilities must be provided for the development. The
              works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval
              and must include in particular:
                    a 2.0 metre wide concrete footpath within the road verge for the entire
                    length of the site’s frontage to Goodchap Street including a new pram ramp
                    at the intersection with Val Crescent
                    a 1.5 metre wide concrete footpath within the road verge for the entire
                    length of the site’s frontage to Val Crescent. This path must be widened to
                    1.8m where not constrained by services or vegetation in the road reserve.
                    adequate separation of all specific pedestrian routes from vehicle access
                    and manoeuvring areas, and clear demarcation by pavement marking,
                    signposts or changes in surface materials or levels
                    signage and lighting at strategic locations to direct people to building
                    entries and public toilet facilities
                    A pram crossing at the southern end of the path in Val Crescent
                    Joining smoothly to existing paths, services and verge areas
                    10 bicycle spaces provided in accordance with AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking
                    Facilities; and AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice, Part 14
                    – Bicycles, Section 10.
                    end of trip facilities of one locker per two bicycle space and one shower
                    cubicle with ancillary change room per 10 bicycle spaces or part thereof.


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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                    18 OCTOBER 2018


              Condition a is imposed pursuant to s128 of the Planning Act 2016 being
              necessary trunk infrastructure identified by Council’s LGIP to service the
              development.
              Condition b is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being non-
              trunk infrastructure.
              Stormwater Drainage
        37.   The site must be provided with a stormwater drainage system connecting to a
              lawful point of discharge. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an
              Operational Works approval that is issued only where the Operational Works
              application demonstrates the following in particular:
                   Stormwater quantity managed as described in section 4 of the Site Based
                   Stormwater Management Plan for Knowles Group Proposed Aged Care
                   Facility at Goodchap Street by Empire Engineering Revision B dated 3 May
                   2018, with the exception of the following:
                   i.    a stormwater quality treatment system designed in accordance with
                         a MUSIC model prepared in accordance with the Water By Design
                         Guidelines which demonstrates that pollutant reduction targets of
                         90% reduction in Gross Pollutants, 80% reduction in Total
                         Suspended Solids, 60% reduction in Total Phosphorous and 45%
                         reduction in Total Nitrogen can be achieved.
                   ii.   To satisfy Section 4.8 of the MUSIC modelling Guidelines, the nodes
                         provided in the MUSIC model for any proprietary stormwater quality
                         treatment device must be verified by Stormwater Australia as
                         achieving the pollutant reduction and design parameters attributed to
                         the node included in the MUSIC model. Where Stormwater Australia
                         is unable to endorse the node for the proprietary stormwater quality
                         treatment device, the industry accepted bioretention basin node must
                         be provided in the MUSIC model, and redesign of landscaping layout
                         to incorporate any required bio retention device must be provided.
        38.   All vegetated stormwater quality treatment devices must be:
                   designed consistent with the Bioretention Technical Design Guidelines
                   (Water by Design, 2012); and
                   maintained in accordance with the Water by Design (2009) - Maintaining
                   Vegetated Stormwater Assets (Version 1). A copy of this document must
                   be retained on the site together with the approved Operational Works
                   drawings for the stormwater quality treatment system and a detailed life
                   cycle costing of the system attached as an addendum. Records of all
                   maintenance activities undertaken must be kept and made available to
                   Council upon request.
        39.   Any proprietary stormwater quality treatment devices must be routinely checked,
              serviced and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
              Records of all maintenance activities undertaken must be kept and made
              available to Council upon request. Where replacement cartridges or other
              necessary components for the system become unavailable, an alternative
              system is required to be retrofitted into the development to achieve an equivalent
              pollutant reduction outcome.
        40.   Any Site Operator Management Strategy must include the Water by Design
              (2009) – Maintaining Vegetated Stormwater Assets (Version 1) document and/or
              maintenance manual for the proprietary device as appropriate and must include
              the full cost of maintaining the system in accordance with that document.

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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                      18 OCTOBER 2018


        41.   Where proprietary devices are endorsed as part of the Operational Works
              Approval, a copy of a signed supply agreement between the body corporate/site
              operator and the stormwater filtration system supplier for the maintenance of the
              proprietary devices must be provided to Council prior to the pre-start meeting for
              the development. The supply agreement must be for at least 10 years.
              Acid Sulfate Soils
        42.   All works must be carried out in accordance with an Acid Sulfate Soil and
              Groundwater Management Plan for the development prepared by a qualified
              person* and provided in the application for the Development Permit for
              Operational Works.
        43.   All waters, including stormwater runoff, groundwater seepage and leachate from
              acid sulfate soils must achieve the following quality prior to release from the site:
                    a pH range of 6.5-8.5 pH units;
                    50mg/L maximum total suspended solids concentration;
                    0.3mg/L maximum total iron concentration;
                    0.2mg/L maximum total aluminium concentration;
                    no visible plume at either the point of release from the site or within a
                    waterway.
        44.   The basement must be designed and constructed as a water excluding structure
              in accordance with Australian Standard AS3735 “Concrete Structures for
              Retaining Liquids” to ensure groundwater does not enter the basement after
              construction is completed.
        45.   All treated material must undergo verification undertaken by a qualified person*
              using the SPOCAS or Chromium Reducible Sulphur testing suite, and the results
              must be submitted to Council for appraisal.
        46.   The application for Operational Works must demonstrate that continual
              dewatering of groundwater’s will not occur as a result of groundwater movement
              along any bedding material associated with pipes and around the basement of
              the development.
              Electricity and Telecommunication Services
        47.   Unless otherwise stipulated by telecommunications legislation at the time of
              construction, the development must be provided with all necessary conduits, pits
              and pipes to accommodate the future connection of optic fibre technology
              telecommunications.
        48.   Certification must be submitted to Council from all relevant service providers
              which certifies that the development has met the requirements of this Decision
              Notice and all applicable legislation at the time of construction.
              Easements/Covenants
        49.   Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or
              third party infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an
              easement registered against the title of the property.
        50.   All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and
              granted at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service
              authority, the easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s
              standard easement terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to
              Council for endorsement.



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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                    18 OCTOBER 2018


        51.   All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the
              subject land, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
        52.   Covenants for the preservation of sight lines distances must be created at the
              intersection of Goodchap Street and Val Crescent and at the bend in Val
              Crescent. The covenant areas must be generally in accordance with the QTraffic
              plan SK.01A in the report dated 3 August 2018, and as modified in red by Council
              in the reference documents. The covenant must be in favour of Council and the
              terms must include but not be limited to:
                   No structures or fencing
                   No landscaping other than grasses, excluding the existing gum tree
                   The areas to be maintained at all times by the property owner.
              Earthworks and Retaining Walls
        53.   All earthworks and associated batters must be undertaken in accordance with an
              Operational Works approval, and contained entirely within the subject site (both
              above and below ground) unless written permission from the respective
              landowner(s) is provided to Council.
        54.   All retaining walls must be designed and constructed in accordance with the
              planning scheme and must be certified by an RPEQ where exceeding 1.0m in
              height. All retaining walls that are publicly accessible and exceed 1.0m in height
              must be fitted with a commercial grade safety fence.
              Preparation of a Preliminary Construction Management Plan
        55.   A preliminary Construction Management Plan must be submitted with the
              Operational Works application and must address the following:
                   traffic management during all aspects of the construction phase including:
                   i.     a Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with the Manual of
                          Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary
                          signage and traffic control measures prior to construction
                   ii.    maintenance of safe pedestrian access for the areas affected by the
                          works during and after daily construction has ceased
                   iii.   proposed fencing to the site during the construction phase of the
                          development
                   iv.    approval of the Traffic Management Control Plan by the Department
                          of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) for any works on State
                          controlled roads
                   v.     provision for worker car parking
                   maintenance and protection of water quality and existing drainage lines
                   through the construction site, through the implementation of appropriate
                   erosion and sediment control measures
                   works programme identifying key components of the works and their
                   respective durations
                   establishment of a communication protocol with the general public,
                   adjoining owners, emergency services and local businesses to advise of
                   agreed construction times, impacts on traffic, services and other relevant
                   issues




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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                       18 OCTOBER 2018


                     identification of complaint management procedures including:
                     i.    contact details for the on-site manager
                     ii.   dispute resolution procedures
                     details on the location of external fill/dump sites, the haulage route, type of
                     vehicle to be utilised during filling operations and frequency of usage. NB
                     any damage to the existing road system as a result of haulage operations
                     shall be fully repaired at the applicant’s expense
                     it is acknowledged that the preliminary Construction Management Plan will
                     be a draft document requiring finalisation upon appointment of the Principal
                     Contractor employed to construct the works and a final document will be
                     required to be submitted at the Pre-Start Meeting for the project.
               Damage to Services and Assets
         56.   Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the
               development works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the
               following times:
                     where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety,
                     immediately; or
                     where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the
                     development.
         57.   Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services
               and assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval
    B.   Find the following are sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict with
         the Planning Scheme:
         1.    There is a significant need for aged care facilities within the Noosa region and
               the proposal will in part satisfy this need.
         2.    The use is compatible with surrounding residential uses and will not significantly
               impact on the amenity of the area. Further conditions are proposed to mitigate
               and address any potential amenity impacts.
         3.    The proposal being low rise and articulated with a variety of external finishes will
               sit reasonably well within the streetscape without being overly dominant.
         4.    The proposal provides extensive landscaping to the Val Crescent frontage to
               screen the development from the street.
         5.    There are limited opportunities of appropriately zoned land for the development
               of aged care facilities and overall the proposal is a good response for this site,
               considering the Noosa Hospital opposite and Goodchap Street medical centre
               nearby.
         6.    The applicant has demonstrated that vehicles can enter and exit the Val Crescent
               driveway safely.
         7.    The development will not adversely affect the broader road network.
    C.   Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
                                                                                           Carried.




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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                         18 OCTOBER 2018


5   MCU18/0094 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE -
    MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 4 (4 DWELLING UNITS), 15 GARNET STREET, COOROY
    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:             Cr Jackson
    Seconded:          Cr Pardon
    That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting
    dated 15 October 2018 regarding Application No. MCU18/0094 for a Development Permit for
    Material Change of Use for Multiple Housing - Type 4 Conventional. (4 Dwelling Units)
    situated at 15 Garnet St, Cooroy and:
    A.    Approve the application subject to the following conditions contained in the General
          Committee Agenda dated 15 October 2018.:
    B.    Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
                                                                                            Carried.




6   NOOSA GYMNASTICS CLUB CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION PAYMENT AND NEW LEASE
    Cr Wilkie declared a conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the Local
    Government Act 2009) due to his role as Secretary of the Noosa Gymnastics Club. Cr Wilkie left the
    meeting room for the debate and decision on this matter.
    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:             Cr Stockwell
    Seconded:          Cr Jurisevic
    That Council note the report by the Community Facilities Manager to the General Committee
    Meeting dated 15 October 2018 and:
    A.    Authorise a one-off capital contribution payment of $100,000 to Noosa Gymnastics
          Club to assist with the unexpected cost of rectifying the non-compliant fire booster
          pump at the Bicentennial Community Centre.
    B.    Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a new lease with Noosa Gymnastics
          Club for the expanded main hall with an initial term of 10 years and two further options
          of five years each.
    C.    Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering of this lease under Section 236
          (1) (b) (ii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as the site will be leased to a
          community organisation.
                                                                                            Carried.
    Cr Wilkie returned to the meeting.




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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                    18 OCTOBER 2018


7    CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS - SEPTEMBER 2018
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:           Cr Glasgow
     Seconded:        Cr Jurisevic
     That Council note the report by the Asset Planning Manager and the Infrastructure Planning,
     Design and Delivery Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 October 2018
     providing an update on the projects being delivered throughout the 2018/19 Capital Program.
                                                                                       Carried.




8    FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2018
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:           Cr Jackson
     Seconded:        Cr Stockwell
     That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
     Meeting dated 15 October 2018 outlining September 2018 year to date financial performance
     against budget.
                                                                                       Carried.




Recommendation

The General Committee recommendations dated 15 October 2018 be adopted except where dealt
with or held over by separate resolution.




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Section 24

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                            18 OCTOBER 2018


7                        ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
1                        PEAK PERIOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018/2019
Document i nformati on




Author                               Project Manager, Adam Britton &
                                     Project Officer – Transport Innovation, Joanna Ferris
                                     Infrastructure Services Department

Index                                ECM/ Subject / Transport Policy
                                     ECM / Project & Contract / Transport Strategy

Attachments                          1.    Peak Period Traffic Management Plan – Alignment with Transport
                                           Strategy principles and key short-term initiatives


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Project Manager and Project Officer – Transport Innovation to
the Ordinary Meeting dated 18 October 2018 and:
A.                       Approve the use of peak period free holiday buses for TransLink Routes 626, 627, 628, 629
                         and 632 and the Boreen Point - Tewantin Flexilink and Council Cabs from 26 December
                         2018 to 6 January 2019;
B.                       Approve the use of Transit Australia Group’s (Sunbus) shuttle service between Peregian
                         Beach and Noosa Heads from 26 December 2018 to 6 January 2019;
C.                       Approve the use of Queensland school holiday free buses for TransLink Routes 626, 627,
                         628, 629 & 632 from 15-25 December 2018 and 7-28 January 2019;
D.                       Approve the use of Queensland school holiday free buses for Transit Australia Group’s
                         (Sunbus) shuttle service between Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads from 15-25 December
                         2018 and 7-28 January 2019;
E.                       Approve the use of an Information Management System at four key entry points to Noosa
                         during the Queensland school holiday period from 15 December 2018 to 28 January 2019
                         for the purpose of informing motorists of alternative travel modes and car parking availability;
F.                       Approve the use of traffic control and wayfinding in the Hastings Street precinct to prioritise
                         bus and pedestrian movements from 26 December 2018 to 28 January 2019;
G.                       Approve the temporary conversion of 16 parallel car parks on the southern side of Hastings
                         Street from the Hastings Street roundabout to the Sofitel Hotel to other uses including bicycle
                         and scooter parking, from 15 December 2018 to 28 January 2019;
H.                       Approve the establishment of a 12-month ride sharing App for Hastings Street staff including
                         the dedication of five “Rideshare carpool only” bays in Noosa Heads Lions Park & five
                         “Rideshare carpool only” bays in Noosa Woods; and
I.                       Approve the use of Noosa Heads Lions Park as a paid public car park for the peak period of
                         26 December 2018 to 13 January 2019 and the weekends of the Queensland School
                         holidays (15-16 December 2018, 22-23 December 2018 and 26-27-28 January 2019) to be
                         managed by the Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club at rate of $20 per car per day with a 60/40
                         percent share of the car parking revenue to be provided to Noosa Council and the Tewantin
                         Noosa Lions Club respectively.



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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                           18 OCTOBER 2018


REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide details and options of the proposed peak period traffic
management plan between 15 December 2018 and 28 January 2019.

It is recognised that the peak holiday period traffic congestion is a major cause of frustration to
both residents and visitors entering and departing the Noosa Heads area. These short term
proposals align with the 2017-2027 Transport Strategy principles and are designed as short term
initiatives to trial managing peak period traffic whilst maintaining a Noosa look and feel.

1.      Free Holiday Buses

Peak holiday period - 26 December 2018 to 6 January 2019

Consistent with previous years, the following five Noosa-specific TransLink services are
recommended for inclusion in the peak period free holiday buses initiative from 26 December 2018
to 6 January 2019:
     Route 626 – Tewantin to Sunrise Beach via Noosa Heads
     Route 627 – Tewantin to Sunshine Beach via Noosa Heads
     Route 628 – Noosa Parklands to Noosa Junction, via Noosa Civic
     Route 629 – Tewantin to Noosa Junction via Noosa Civic
     Route 632 – Noosa to Cooran via Cooroy and Pomona
In order to offer a free service to residents between Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads, the
following additional bus service is recommended:
     064 – Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads bus from 8am to 6pm
In previous years, the Boreen Point - Tewantin Flexilink and Council Cabs services have been
included in the program and provided free of charge to passengers. It is proposed to again include
these services as part of the program

Statistics for this service have identified that the use of the Free Holiday Buses are increasing and
they are a key initiative for providing residents and visitors with an alternative experience to vehicle
use with likely peak period congestion. Refer figures below:

    Year      Services         Dates             Total              Daily        Top 3 routes
                                                 Passengers         average

    2017/18   5 Translink      26 Dec – 5 Jan    45,725             4,157        626 - 18,679 passengers
              services & 1     11 days           (13% increase                   627 - 15,699 passengers
              Peregian bus                       on previous                     064 - 4,074 passengers
                                                 year)
    2016/17   5 Translink      26 Dec – 4 Jan    40,247             4,025        626 - 15,417 passengers
              services & 1     10 days           (13% increase                   627 - 12,553 passengers
              Peregian bus                       on previous                     064 - 5,074 passengers
                                                 year)
    2015/16   5 Translink      26 Dec – 3 Jan    35,338             3,926        626 - 13,788 passengers
              services & 1     9 days                                            627 - 12,465 passengers
              Peregian bus                                                       629 - 3,728 passengers




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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                            18 OCTOBER 2018


Queensland School Holiday Free Buses 15-25 December 2018 and 7-28 January 2019

The patronage growth and success of the Free Holiday Buses (with survey feedback) suggests
that the extension of the Free Holiday Buses service to include the whole Queensland school
holiday period will be well utilised and would incentivise an alternative to the use of cars. In addition
to the previous core Christmas Free Holiday bus period, the proposed additional free bus dates for
the Queensland School holidays include 15-25 December 2018 and 7-28 January 2019.

In addition, TransLink is conducting an extensive Noosa specific marketing campaign from October
to December to promote the high frequency of Routes 626 & 627. The campaign includes print,
radio and digital ads as well as face to face educational sessions.

2.     Information Systems - Park & Ride and Car Parking Availability

It is proposed to provide real time park and ride and parking availability information for residents
and visitors wishing to enter the Noosa Heads area by installing high resolution video variable
message signs (VMS) at the main vehicle entry points including:
 Walter Hay Drive;
 Eumundi Noosa Road;
 David Low Way (Sunshine Beach end), and
 Cooroy Noosa Road.

In previous years standard roadworks type variable message signs (VMS) have been used to
inform people of the Free Holiday Buses dates. With the improvement of message board
technology and ability to update messages in real time it is proposed that the information systems
be utilised to:
 Encourage people to park at Noosa Junction and catch a free bus.
 Alert people to real time parking availability (green, yellow, red).

It is proposed that the VMS signs be detailed in a way that provides a Noosa ‘Look and Feel’
holiday theme rather than appearing as roadworks signs. The system would be in place from 15
December 2018 to 28 January 2019. The message would be tailored to suit the specific activities.

Temporary signage will be installed at Noosa Junction informing people of the location of long stay
car parking. Other messaging systems such as Facebook and Council’s website will also be
utilised.

The one Council owned variable message sign (VMS) will also be used on Noosa Parade.

3.     Traffic Control & Wayfinding

It is proposed to re-establish the former process for managing peak holiday traffic. The key aspects
of the overall philosophy and aims were to:
 improve accessibility to the Noosa Heads – Noosaville areas;
    minimise traffic disruptions in the Noosa Heads – Noosaville areas;
    give priority to buses and pedestrians, and
    keep traffic moving so buses are not sitting in queues.

The intent is to have traffic control in place from 26 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 with an
option to extend between 7 January and 13 January 2019 and include the school holiday
weekends, (which are often the next busiest periods).



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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                          18 OCTOBER 2018


To further assist pedestrians it is proposed to install temporary wayfinding signage at the Noosa
Heads Bus stop to inform people of key attractions including Main Beach, Noosa Junction etc. The
signage will be in place for the duration of the Queensland school holiday period (15 December
2018 – 28 January 2019). It is also proposed to have volunteers to assist people with wayfinding
during the peak period 26 December 2018 – 6 January 2019. The wayfinding signage and
volunteer style will be of a Noosa holiday theme.

The objective is for traffic control to be carried out with a sense of a holiday theme tied in with all
the other proposals.

4.    Temporary Bicycle & Scooter Parking
There are over 2,000 people employed in the Hastings Street precinct. Observations have shown
that parallel parking in Hastings Street during peak periods can exacerbate traffic congestion. In
the past the parallel car parks were converted to loading bays during peak periods. Following
recent consultation with the Hastings Street Association the preference is for 16 parallel car parks
on the southern side of Hastings Street from the Hastings Street roundabout to the Sofitel Hotel to
be temporarily converted to bicycle, electric bike and scooter parking between 15 December 2018
and 28 January 2019.

5.    Hastings Street Staff - Ride Share
Following the proactive request from the Hastings Street Association it is proposed to fund an initial
12-month trial of a ride share carpooling App for Hastings Street staff commencing in mid-
December. There are worldwide and even local Sunshine Coast examples such as Youi Insurance
and Sunshine Coast University where Rideshare Apps have proven to improve accessibility for
users.

Feedback provided from the Hastings Street Association on alternative modes of transport shows
many of the staff working in the Hastings Street precinct work irregular hours which do not fit within
existing public transport timetables and also live away from direct public transport routes.

The Ride Share App allows Hastings Street staff to carpool to the busy precinct reducing the
number of individuals needing to drive and park in the local area. It is proposed that larger
establishments in Hastings Street would support the App by investigating the provision of “carpool
only” parking bays. Council would also assist by dedicating 5 “carpool only” bays at the Noosa
Heads Lions Park car park and 5 “carpool only” bays in the Woods car park to support the App.

The twelve month trial is to be evaluated and pending success may be continued and possibly
expanded.

6.    Noosa Heads Lions Park – Car Park
It is proposed that the Noosa Heads Lions Park be used as a paid car park from Boxing Day (26
December 2018) to Sunday, 13 January 2019 with a recommended option to extend to include the
school holiday weekends, which are often the next busiest periods.

The paid parking proposal details are:
 Vehicles are charged a flat rate of $20 (incl. GST) per day or part thereof;
 The Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club would receive 40% of the parking fees with the remaining
  revenue coming to Council;
 The Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club manages the operation of the car park from 9.00am to 6.00pm
  daily; and
 In wet weather the park would not be opened to vehicles.
In 2017/18 the car park was operational for 13 days and generated $70,000, with 40% of the
parking revenue going to the Tewantin Noosa Heads Lions Club.
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7.     Marketing

To encourage public awareness it is proposed to develop and market a Noosa brand for the peak
period traffic management. It is proposed that the brand will have a “holiday” theme which can be
used across all seasons including Christmas, Easter, July and September school holidays.

Marketing includes but is not limited to:
 Posters;
 Energex pole banners;
 Shirts and or caps for traffic controllers, bus drivers, wayfinding volunteers;
 Bus stop corflute signs identifying key bus routes;
 Wayfinding signage and pavement markers;
 Park and ride signage;
 Radio advertisements; and
 Paid newspaper advertisements outside of Noosa Shire for example Sunshine Coast Daily,
   Courier Mail.

8.     Evaluation

The peak period traffic management plan aligns with the Noosa Transport Strategy principles and
seeks to progress the key short-term strategy initiatives. Refer Attachment 1 “Alignment with
Transport Strategy Principles and key short-term initiatives”.
The impact of the Peak Period Traffic Management Plan will be evaluated using the following
measures:
    Traffic counters (pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle);
    Bus patronage data;
    Survey (face-to-face and online); and
    Stakeholder feedback.

Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 19 October 2017, Item 3, Page 10
That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee
Meeting dated 10 October 2017 and:
A.     Agree to provide Free Holiday Buses for the Christmas (26 December 2017 to 5 January
       2018) and Easter (30 March 2018 to 8 April 2018) periods including the Boreen Point –
       Tewantin FlexiLink and Council Cabs services;
B.     Accept TransLink’s quotation of $35,988 (excl GST) for the Christmas Free Holiday buses
       for Routes 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632;
C.     Accept Transit Australia Group’s (Sunbus) quotation of $35,377 (excl GST) for a shuttle
       service between Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads for both the Christmas and Easter
       periods, with an extension to service additional stops in Noosa Heads and Noosaville;
D.     Approve the installation of temporary decals on the Peregian - Noosa Heads Shuttle at an
       estimated cost of $5,740 (excl GST);
E.     Delegate authority to the CEO to finalise negotiations with TransLink for the provision of the
       Easter Free Holiday buses for Routes 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632;
F.     Approve a marketing budget of $8,440 for the Christmas and Easter Free Holiday Buses;



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G.    Approve a budget of $3,526 for a Sunbus passenger assistant to be located at the Hastings
      Street bus interchange on 30 - 31 December 2017, 31 March 2018, and 7 April 2018;
H.    Approve the use of Noosa Heads Lions Park as a car park for the Christmas (26 December
      2017 to 7 January 2018) and Easter periods with the car park to be managed by the
      Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club, and set the parking fee to $20 per day or part thereof; and
I.      Approve the allocation of 40% of the Noosa Heads Lions Park car parking revenue to the
      Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club with the remaining revenue to come to Council and applied
      towards the regeneration of the park.
J.    That staff consider the viability of traffic and pedestrian management at the Noosa Drive and
      Hastings St intersection during the peak Christmas period.


Finance
It is proposed that the peak period traffic management plan be funded jointly from the Sustainable
Transport Levy and revenue from the Noosa Heads Lions Park paid car parking. Refer details
below:

 Sustainable Transport Levy balance as at 30 September 2018                            $2,739,813
 Peak period traffic management plan cost estimate. Refer details below.                 $325,000
 Contingency 15%                                                                          $48,750
 Lions Park car park revenue estimate                                                    ($84,250)
 Net Costs                                                                               $289,500
 Remaining Sustainable Transport Levy balance                                          $2,450,313




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ORDINARY MEETING REPORT                                                                                                              18 OCTOBER 2018


Peak Period Traffic Management Plan Cost & Revenue Summary

Proposal                                         New /        Dates                                Estimated      Comments
                                                 Existing                                          Cost /
                                                 initiative                                        Revenue
Free Holiday Bus
Core proposal:                                   Existing     26 Dec 2018 to 6 Jan 2019                 $40,000   TransLink is paid for loss of revenue.
Peak period free holiday buses                                                                                    There has been a 1.5% fare increase
(5 TransLink services)                                                                                            in TransLink fares.
                                                                                                                  12 days compared to 11 days last
                                                                                                                  Xmas. Approx $3,300 per day for 5
                                                                                                                  buses
1 Peregian 064 shuttle bus                       Existing     26 Dec 2018 to 6 Jan 2019                 $21,000   Approx $1,750 per day for 1 bus.
Additional Free bus services                     New          15 – 25 Dec 2018 & 7-28 Jan 2019          $70,000   TransLink quote only offers all 5
Queensland school holiday free buses (5                                                                           services together. Cannot select
TransLink services)                                                                                               certain routes. Approx $2,100 per day
                                                                                                                  for 5 buses.
Peregian 064 shuttle bus                                      15 – 25 Dec 2018 & 7-28 Jan 2019          $51,000   Approx $1,500 per day for 1 bus.

Information Management System
Core proposal:                                   Existing     15 Dec 2018 to 28 Jan 2019                $37,000   Propose to have in place for all of Qld
Information Management System                                                                                     holidays.
– Park & Ride and Car parking availability       New
(message & technology)

Traffic Control & Wayfinding
Core Proposal:                                   New          26 Dec 2018 to 6 Jan 2019                 $33,000   Costs include 4 traffic controllers.
Traffic Control                                               Wayfinding signage 15 Dec – 28 Jan                  Also requires use of volunteers.
Temporary wayfinding, scooter and bike parking   Existed
– Hastings St precinct                           prior to
                                                 2016




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 Proposal                                           New /        Dates                        Estimated        Comments
                                                    Existing                                  Cost /
                                                    initiative                                Revenue
 Additional Services :                              New          7 Jan to 13 Jan 2019               $25,200    Advice from Lions volunteers that the
 Align proposal with additional busy days (school                15-16 Dec 2018                                busiest of days after the main peak is
 holiday weekends)                                               22-23 Dec 2018                                typically the school holiday weekends.
                                                                 26-27-28 Jan 2018

 Hastings Street Staff - Ride Share

 Costs associate with development and               New          15 Dec 2018 – 15 Dec 2019          $37,500    HSA to continue following initial 12
 maintenance of RideShare App                                                                                  month trial

 Noosa Heads Lions Park – Car Park

 Use of Lions Park as a temporary paid carpark      Existing     26 Dec to 13 Jan 2019               Costs     Costs for Park restoration
 during peak period and school holiday                           15-16 Dec 2018                      $2,750
 weekends.                                                       22-23 Dec 2018                                Revenue based on previous average
                                                                 26-27-28 Jan 2018               Revenue:      of 270 cars/day @ $20/day = $5,400
                                                                                              Council share:   day for 26 days.
                                                                                                   $84,240
                                                                                                               Funding share;
                                                                                                               60% Council = $3,240/day
                                                                                                               40% Lions = $2,160/day Lions
                                                                                                               =$56,160 (less GST)

 Marketing & evaluation
 Costs for developing and distribution of           New          15 Dec 2018 to 28 Jan 2019         $23,500    Costs include for developing and
 marketing and evaluation of proposals                                                                         marketing. Actual marketing would
                                                                                                               begin ahead of peak period.



Engagement of various suppliers will be by financial delegation.


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Risks & Opportunities
Traffic congestion during peak holiday periods is the cause of significant community concern. This concern has been growing over the past decade and
is one of the reasons that Council has developed its Transport Strategy. Having developed this strategy staff have now prepared a range of actions for
Council to consider.

Before considering the risks associated with each individual action as described below it is important to highlight that there is a significant risk if Council
either takes no action or moves to expensive infrastructure solutions without any evidence of their effectiveness. These trials are aimed at testing a
whole of precinct management approach to the problem of congestion rather than an infrastructure solution. If successful this managed approach could
be significantly cheaper and more effective than building additional road infrastructure.

 Peak period free holiday buses (5 TransLink services & 1 Peregian bus)
                           Risk                                                                Mitigation
 Scope/Deliverables        Risk that bus movements are restricted by heavy congestion.         The use of traffic management will partly mitigate this risk, however
                                                                                               given the road network this risk is not able to be fully mitigated.
 Opportunity               Current 13% year on year patronage growth with additional focus     Liaise with Translink on options for more bus services.
                           for Park & Ride may result in crowding of buses.

 Queensland school holiday free buses (5 TransLink services & 1 Peregian bus)
                           Risk                                                                Mitigation
 Programme                 May create confusion regarding which buses are free                 All marketing material will advertise dates and routes for free travel

 Information Management Systems – Park & Ride and Car parking availability
                           Risk                                                                Mitigation
 Finance                   As systems are not fully developed, risk that costs may be higher   Regularly review solutions to ensure value for money within budget.
                           than estimated.
 Political                 New process of directing more cars to the Junction may result in    Mitigate through consultation with The Junction Traders Association
                           congestion.                                                         with message this years is a trial and learnings are to be made.
                                                                                               In extreme case consider introducing additional park and ride
                                                                                               location.
 Programme                 Short time frame to get systems up and running which may result     Utilise experience from members of GovHack teams to begin
                           in system errors.                                                   systems development asap.



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Information Management Systems – Park & Ride and Car parking availability (cont’d)
                        Risk                                                                  Mitigation
Scope/Deliverables      Risk that sensor technology may not be robust.                        Acknowledge this is a trial.
                                                                                              Develop sign messages to allow flexibility.
                                                                                              Use of people as a back-up.
                        Risk that signs are very effective and direct larger number of cars   Monitor
                        to other areas i.e. Junction causing congestion.

Traffic Control & temporary wayfinding – Hastings St precinct
                        Risk                                                                  Mitigation
Finance                 The scope relies on use of volunteers for the wayfinding              Work with key stakeholders such as Tourism Noosa, Hastings
                        assistance. As volunteers the time is not included in costs.          Street Association and Junction Traders Association to source
                                                                                              volunteers.
                        Several elements are pending quotations.                              Note inclusion of 15% contingency. Monitor.
Political               The introduction of traffic control and wayfinding may receive        Provide messaging that the efforts are short term and will provide
                        criticism that is not effective enough.                               vital input into more long term actions.
Programme               The development of the Noosa holiday theme is very important          Work with key stakeholders such as Tourism Noosa, Hastings
                        to create a positive experience out of the proposals, however,        Street Association and Junction Traders Association to develop the
                        time to develop is limited. Risk that if not done right or in time    most effective brand in short time.
                        may result in a lesser experience.
Scope/Deliverables      The traffic control may not be fully effective if not attended to     Develop procedures that are appropriate and flexible and monitor to
                        diligently and in a fully coordinate approach.                        direct changes when needed.

Temporary scooter and bicycle parking
                        Risk                                                                  Mitigation
Finance                 -                                                                     -
Political               Objection from traders and patrons to replacement of parallel         HSA is agreeable to the temporary replacement of parallel parking.
                        parking with temporary scooter and bike parting                       All marketing material and signage will explain that it is a temporary
                                                                                              change during the peak holiday period.
Scope/Deliverables      People continuing to park in the parallel car parks                   Infringement notices and infrastructure (Bike parking racks, use of
                                                                                              temporary line marking)
Opportunity             Opportunity that electric bike and bike companies may wish to         Note.
                        utilise prime Hastings Street frontage spaces.

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RideShare for Hastings St employees
                       Risk                                                                 Mitigation
Finance                Risk that costs for trial are not seen as value for money, which     Regularly monitor usage and marketing. Maintain regular contact
                       may jeopardise HSA taking over in future years.                      with HSA to monitor the success and future funding sources.
Political              Public questioning as to why Council is funding this proposal        Key stakeholders have endorsed.
                       over other possible cheaper initiatives.                             Proposal is locality focused – the Hastings precinct is the centre of
                                                                                            significant congestion during peak periods.
                                                                                            12 month trial to review success.
                                                                                            Council to message that critical to use a trusted and experienced
                                                                                            provider rather than what is cheapest.
Programme              The short time frame to enable app may result in errors and          Mitigate through procurement of provider with track record and
                       delayed uptake not aligning with peak holiday period.                capability of meeting objectives.
Opportunity            Opportunity risk that uptake is greater than expected and causes     Monitor and consider increasing number of dedicated Rideshare car
                       need for more dedicated Rideshare carparks.                          spaces.

Noosa Heads Lions Park – car park
                       Risk                                                                 Mitigation
Finance                Income generated is weather dependant. Risk that forecast            Weather dependent risk cannot be mitigated.
                       income is not realised.
                       Previous years have required little park restoration. Risk that      Damage to park to be mitigation through monitoring of procedures
                       park is damaged and costs to repair are higher than forecast.        for only using park when rain not forecast.
Political              Objection to use of parkland as a car park.                          Mitigate through messaging that the car park is only temporary
                                                                                            during peak holiday period.
                                                                                            Council may also consider phasing out use of this site for car
                                                                                            parking.
Opportunity            There is an opportunity that income is higher than forecast due to   Note
                       higher usage.




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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                           18 OCTOBER 2018


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Stakeholder one on one consultation:
 Hastings Street Association – Support for Rideshare Application for employees. Preference
   that the 16 parallel parks in Hastings Street not be used temporarily for loading bays.
 Tourism Noosa
 Zero Emissions Noosa
 Noosa Junction Traders Association

Group Co design workshop consultation:
 Tewantin-Noosa Heads Lions Club
 Hastings Street Association
 Tourism Noosa
 Zero Emissions Noosa
 Noosa Junction Traders Association
 Residents and Rate Payers Association
 Sunshine Beach State School
 Noosa Ironman
 Social Deck
 GovHack participant

TransLink – Marketing and Contracts.

Internal Consultation
Finance - Available funds in Sustainable Transport Levy

Departments/Sections Consulted:

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

    Executive Services            Environment & Sustainable Development   x   Infrastructure Services
    Director                      Director                                X   Director
    Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                Asset Management
    Customer Service              Development Assessment                      Buildings and Facilities
    Governance                    Economic Development                        Civil Operations
    People and Culture            Environmental Services                      Disaster Management
                                  Strategic Land Use Planning             X   Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                              Design and Delivery




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                                                                                                                              ATTACHMENT 1
Peak Period Traffic Management Plan – Alignment with Transport Strategy principles and key short-term initiatives
                                         Peak Period    Qld School   IT Systems       Traffic     Temporary     Hastings St     Noosa Heads
                                         Free Holiday    Holiday     Park & Ride    Control &       replace       Staff -        Lions Park
                                            Buses         Buses      Car Parking    Temporary       parallel    Rideshare        - Car Park
                                                                     Availability   Wayfinding   parking with
                                                                                                   Bicycle &
                                                                                                    Scooter
                                                                                                    Parking
 Principle 1
 Encourage transport options that
 meet the needs of both locals and
 visitors.
 Principle 2
 Prioritise our focus on moving people
 and goods rather than on moving
 cars.
 Principle 3
 Provide infrastructure and services
 that are designed to give priority to
 pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and
 public transport over private cars.
 Principle 4
 Improve the safety and amenity of
 pedestrians and cyclists in our
 transport infrastructure.
 Principle 5
 Address peak time traffic congestion
 by reducing traffic rather than
 increasing road capacity.
 Principle 6
 Accommodate          changes       in
 transportation technology.



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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                                                    18 OCTOBER 2018


                                           Peak Period    Qld School   IT Systems       Traffic     Temporary     Hastings St   Noosa Heads
                                           Free Holiday    Holiday     Park & Ride    Control &       replace       Staff -      Lions Park
                                              Buses         Buses      Car Parking    Temporary       parallel    Rideshare      - Car Park
                                                                       Availability   Wayfinding   parking with
                                                                                                     Bicycle &
                                                                                                      Scooter
                                                                                                      Parking
 Principle 7
 Align our organisational transport
 options and usage with Council’s
 Zero Emissions Strategy and the
 above principles.
 Principle 8
 Design for, encourage and facilitate
 transport options that reduce the
 emissions     produced   by      our
 community.
 Short Term Strategies
 Pg 13 Noosa Transport Strategy
 Park & Ride
 Investigate Park-and-Ride services
 and conduct a detailed study to
 determine the demand, preferred
 location, and likely capacity of a
 successful Park-and- Ride facility with
 links to shuttle services.
 Car Parking Management
 Subject to investigation, and in
 keeping with the Noosa look-and-
 feel,    introduce     car    parking
 management        controls  (e.g.paid
 parking) in congested areas. Paid
 parking may allow for variable
 controls for residents and non-
 residents, peak and off-peak periods,
 and paid and free parking at Park-
 and-Ride facilities.

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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                                                    18 OCTOBER 2018


                                           Peak Period    Qld School   IT Systems       Traffic     Temporary     Hastings St   Noosa Heads
                                           Free Holiday    Holiday     Park & Ride    Control &       replace       Staff -      Lions Park
                                              Buses         Buses      Car Parking    Temporary       parallel    Rideshare      - Car Park
                                                                       Availability   Wayfinding   parking with
                                                                                                     Bicycle &
                                                                                                      Scooter
                                                                                                      Parking
 Bus
 Subject     to    discussions     with
 TransLink, trial a high frequency
 Noosa style shuttle bus to service key
 destinations.
 Priority Transport Lane
 Investigate the feasibility of priority
 transport lanes for sustainable
 transport modes (buses, bicycles,
 scooters, electric vehicles etc).




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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                          18 OCTOBER 2018



2                      PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - ORGANIC WASTE PROCESSING
Documnt infor mation




Author                             Manager Waste and Environmental Health, Wayne Schafer
                                   Community Services Department

Index                              ECM/ Subject/ Unitywater & Subject/ Waste Management

Attachments                        Nil


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the Ordinary
Meeting dated 18 October 2018 and agree in principle to:
A.                     Investigate the feasibility of developing an organic waste processing facility within our region
                       in partnership with Unitywater, Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Moreton Bay Regional
                       Council; and
B.                     Commit to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner with the Sunshine Coast
                       Regional Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council and Unitywater to undertake a feasibility
                       study into developing an organic waste processing facility, subject to the signing of the MOU
                       by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).



REPORT
1.                     Background

The Acting CEO and the Manager Waste and Environmental Health attended a meeting on 10
October 2018 with officers from Unitywater, Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Moreton Bay
Regional Council to discuss the feasibility of developing an advanced waste treatment facility within
the region to process organic waste, potentially being funded through Queensland Government
grant funds (generated via the future waste levy).

The attendees at the meeting saw merit in the proposal and agreed that the best way forward was
through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to confirm the commitment of all
parties and to proceed with investigations.

2.                     Preliminary research by Unitywater
Unitywater incurs significant energy costs associated with the processing of sewage and sludge at
its wastewater treatment plants. Preliminary investigations undertaken by Unitywater indicate that
a facility to process organic waste (food and green waste) could generate potential benefits for
Unitywater and its participating local governments. These benefits include:
 Generating methane from anaerobic digestion of organic waste to power the operational costs
    of processing sewage (resulting in potential ongoing savings in energy costs);
 Diverting organic waste from disposal to landfill saving landfill airspace;
 Reducing the participating local government’s waste levy contributions to the Queensland
    Government through a reduction of commercial organic waste to landfill; and
 Generating a potential commercially saleable commodity (compost) to generate a revenue
    stream to offset direct operating costs.

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3.     Proposal

Based on discussions at the meeting on 10 October, Unitywater has agreed to prepare a draft
MOU for perusal by the participating local governments and if acceptable, signing by the respective
CEOs. The MOU would commit the participants to:
 Investigating the feasibility of developing an advanced organic waste treatment process for
   regional food, green waste processing and possibly other waste materials (via an external
   consultant);
 Investigating the potential likelihood of funding of infrastructure costs for the treatment facility
   through a Queensland government grant program (generated via the future waste levy); and
 A commitment from all parties to make available their waste products and feedstock for the
   treatment processes to ensure its future viability.
The consultancy investigation is proposed to be managed by Unitywater and completed by March
2019.

Previous Council Consideration
Nil.

Finance
Signing the MOU will commit Council to contributing towards the consultant costs to investigate
the feasibility study. Initial discussions suggested that the costs (which are unknown at this stage)
would be shared amongst the three participating local government areas as well as a Unitywater
contribution. Noosa Council’s contribution will be funded from the Waste budget.

If the feasibility study demonstrates that the project is viable for all parties, it is anticipated that
funding from the Queensland Government would be explored to proceed with development of one
or more processing facilities.

Risks & Opportunities
Risks
The risks associated with signing an MOU are not significant but it will commit Council to participate
in funding a consultancy investigation of the feasibility of a regional organic waste processing
facility. Should the investigation find the facility to be viable, Council would then need to consider
its position in regard to any funding for the construction and ongoing costs of the facility.

Opportunities
Developing an advanced regional organic waste facility is a potentially significant opportunity for
the broader region. To be successful any applicant will need to be well advanced in their planning
as it is envisaged that competition for this type of infrastructure funding will be fierce when it
becomes available by the Queensland Government in March 2019.

The signing of the MOU will indicate to the government and other parties that the participating local
governments and Unitywater are serious in their intent to develop a regional solution to diverting
organic waste from landfill and using the diverted waste to create a circular economy with the
associated benefits to all parties and the community.

It also indicates that all parties to the MOU acknowledge that infrastructure of this type is best
provided at a regional rather than local scale.

Past investigations into an organic waste solution for Noosa (alone) have resulted in high indicative
capital and operational costs. This proposal allows us to consider sharing in these costs.

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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                            18 OCTOBER 2018


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Unitywater
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Internal Consultation
The proposal was informally discussed with Councillors on 11 October 2018.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

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

     Executive Services            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            Environmental Services                      Disaster Management
                                   Strategic Land Use Planning                 Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                               Design and Delivery




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ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                               18 OCTOBER 2018


8    CLOSED SESSION




9    NEXT MEETING

     The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 15 November 2018 at the Pomona Showgrounds
     Hall, corner of Exhibition Street and Pavillion Street, Pomona commencing at 6pm.




10   MEETING CLOSURE




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