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AGENDA
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 24 August 2015
commencing at 10am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton,
Joe Jurisevic, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford, Tony Wellington
“Engagement with our community to protect and enhance our lifestyle”
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Section 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES -
PRESENTATIONS -
ITEMS REFERRED FROM INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE 2
2 WHOLE OF SHIRE FORWARD PLANNING & DESIGN PROGRAM
(Previously distributed in the Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda, Page 9)
Reason for referral – I&S Committee request further detail on the proposed forward
planning projects.
(Further report provided at Item 1, Page 21)
ITEMS REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE 2
3 APPLICATION FOR SIGNAGE SITUATED AT 1/25 HASTINGS STREET, NOOSA
HEADS OPW15/0118
(Previously distributed in the Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 20)
Reason for referral – Further report requested with further information regarding
shop/window-front signage.
(Further report provided at Item 1, Page 24)
5 PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF KOALA OFFSET CONTRIBUTION - SETTLERS
COVE
(Previously distributed in the Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 55)
Reason for referral – Cr Wellington disagrees with the recommendation.
11 YEAR IN REVIEW - 2014-2015
(Previously distributed in the Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 95)
Reason for referral – Significance of issue.
REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE 3
1 COMMUNITY JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ON MIMINISING ORGANIC WASTE
TO LANDFILL 3
2 WHOLE OF SHIRE FORWARD PLANNING DESIGN PROGRAM - FURTHER
REPORT 21
3 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS FOR SIGNAGE
OPW15/0118 - FURTHER REPORT 24
4 BUDGET REVIEW FOR 2014/15 CARRYOVER EXPENDITURE 28
CLOSED SESSION -
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REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
1 COMMUNITY JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ON MIMINISING ORGANIC WASTE TO
LANDFILL
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Manager Waste and Environmental Health, Wayne Schafer
Community Services Department
Index ECM/Waste Management, Subject: Waste - Council Reports
ECM/Community Engagement, Subject: Community Jury
Attachments 1. Noosa Community Jury’s Verdict – Findings and Recommendations
on the Best Way to Minimise Organic Waste to Landfill (Version 5)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nil
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the General
Committee dated 24 August 2015 and Attachment 1, “Noosa Community Jury’s Verdict –
Findings and Recommendations on the Best Way to Minimise Organic Waste to Landfill”, and:
A. Thank the Community Jury members for participating in the Community Jury Process, for
their dedication and time attending meetings, researching material and finalising their
Report and Recommendations to Council;
B. Agree in principle to the introduction of a mandated Garden Organics Waste Collection
Service to urban areas of Noosa Shire and refer the proposal to a Council workshop to
consider details of who would receive the service, how the service would be implemented
and timing for its introduction;
C. Agree in principle to the introduction of a future Food and Garden Organic waste collection
service to sections of the Noosa Community and refer the proposal to a Council Workshop
to consider who would receive the service, how it would be implemented and timing for its
introduction;
D. Agree in principle to a ban on single use non-biodegradable plastic bags in Noosa and
refer the proposal to a Council Workshop to consider how this might be implemented; and
E. Agree with the Jury recommendations regarding the need for a comprehensive community
education and information campaign to accompany the introduction of any significant
changes to the waste collection services currently provided by Council.
REPORT
Background
Council resolved to consider its future strategic direction for Waste Management in Noosa shortly
after the establishment of the new Noosa Council. Council initially engaged Trevor Lloyd
Consulting to attend a Councillor workshop to discuss the principal elements that should be
considered in Council’s new waste management plan, “Towards Zero Waste”.
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Trevor Lloyd Consulting conducted a Waste Scoping Workshop with Councillors and staff on 11
March 2014.
Following the workshop the consultant was engaged to develop a list of 5 Key Themes for further
investigation. The 5 themes identified were:
Waste Avoidance
Organic Waste
Recycling
Commercial Waste
Fees and Charges.
Golder Associates successfully tendered for the contract to investigate the 5 Themes. They
developed a long list of options under the 5 themes for further consideration by Council.
From the long list of options, a short list of options was selected by Council for detailed
examination. Golders completed a comprehensive draft report to Council in November 2014
which included costs for a range of options, particularly organic waste collection and treatment.
The most significant issue identified was how to reduce organic waste to landfill. Any approach to
managing or reducing organic waste disposal has very significant costs which impact on the
whole community.
In response to the Golders report, Council resolved to establish the first Noosa Community Jury
to consider the organic waste issue. (The Golders report provided essential information to
enable staff to prepare the “Noosa Community Jury Organic Waste Information Pack” as a
briefing document to Jury Members.)
Establishment of a Community Jury
A Community Jury was established by Council early in 2015 and asked to examine the question,
“What is the best option for minimising organic waste sent to landfill?” The Jury commenced its
deliberations on 7 February 2015 and met monthly, producing a final report and a series of 9
major recommendations on 24 July 2015. (A copy of the Community Jury Verdict is attached to
this report – refer Attachment 1).
Council has considered a separate report in this round of meetings reviewing the first Community
Jury process.
Previous Council Consideration
The background information supplied in this report gives the significant history of previous
consideration by Council about Organic Waste and the Jury Process.
Finance & Risk
There are significant financial implications and risks for Council associated with implementation
of the Community Jury’s recommendations, which will affect a wide section of the community.
In response to the financial impacts and risks, the recommendations need to be considered
carefully with regard to who will receive the services proposed by the Jury, how they could be
introduced and the timing for their introduction.
The most suitable method of considering the recommendation is to refer them to a Council
Workshop where the details required to implement the recommendations can be considered in
the context of the introduction of the upcoming new waste contract.
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
There was significant interaction between the Manager Waste and Environmental Health and the
Community Jury during the development of the Jury Report and their recommendations to
Council.
The Jury process and the interaction between other Council staff, external consultants, local
governments, residents and businesses have been fully detailed in a separate report to Council’s
Planning and Organisation Committee 18 August 2015. To avoid duplication this process is not
repeated in this report.
Internal Consultation
The Community Engagement Manager was consulted during the preparation of this report.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health x DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
X Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement X Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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NOOSA COMMUNITY JURY’S VERDICT
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ON THE BEST WAY TO MINIMISE
ORGANIC WASTE TO LANDFILL
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SUMMARY (What are the highlights?)
A first for Queensland
Jurors were selected from 3,000 residents on the electoral roll representing a cross section of Noosa’s
diverse community. The Jury met once a month over six months to reach agreement and prepare this
verdict. The group toured the Eumundi Road Landfill Site, reviewed 30 submissions and heard
presentations from community representatives, industry spokespeople and experts in the field of
waste management.
A strong case for action
The Jury considered a range of forces, risks and factors facing Noosa Council and agreed that
immediate action was required because of:
¢ Political and regulatory forces
¢ Financial risks to Council and ratepayers
¢ The limited life of the Eumundi Road Landfill Site
¢ Increasing waste growth
* Climate change obligations
* National and global trends concerning organic waste management.
Eight guidelines underpin recommendations
The Jury agreed on a set of criteria to guide their thinking and urged Noosa Council to adopt eight
guidelines when considering ways to minimise organic waste going to landfill:
1. Minimise cost to ratepayers: Waste management must be self-funded
2. Aim high: Actions must match Noosa’s global profile and environmental credentials
3. Invest in long term behavioural change: Plan generations ahead to achieve significant benefit
4. Look beyond Council’s borders: Apply national and global best practice
5. Include domestic residents: Residents must be part of the solution
6. Encourage collective action: Centralised organic waste treatment is cost-effective and sustainable
7. Recognise community diversity: Help all sectors of the community to participate
8. Involve commercial producers: Help large producers to prevent organic waste going to landfill
Nine recommendations unanimously supported
The Jury unanimously agreed to urge Council to adopt eight recommendations to minimise organic
waste going to landfill in Noosa, targeting 100% diversion of organic waste by 2030:
1. Expand Noosa’s existing three-bin system in a staged manner to introduce mandatory weekly
organics collection for residential areas, with mandatory green waste collection in 2015/16
2. Minimise cost to ratepayers with cost increases not to exceed $50 per ratepayer for green waste
collection and $70 per ratepayer for full organic waste collection
3. Council to move to fortnightly collection of general waste bins in stage 2
4. Construct a composting facility at Eumundi Road Landfill Site (or another suitable location)
5. Design and implement a grassroots, long-term education and awareness campaign
6. Reward excellent waste management to continue positive behavioural change
7. Monitor compliance with the new waste collection system
8. Ban non-biodegradable plastic bags by 2017
9. Direct large producers to target 100% diversion of organic waste from landfill by 2030
Cover photo: The Noosa Community Jury toured the Eumundi Road Landfill Site in February 2015. The well-managed facility
and its towering piles of green waste provided jurors with a very real understanding of the scale of the challenge. Jurors
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learned that nearly half of the waste collected in general waste bins was found to be “organic”, a term which includes
garden waste, all kitchen scraps, construction timber and, paper and cardboard, Image courtesy of Noosa Council.
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VISION (How did jurors describe Noosa’s perfect future of waste management?)
Noosa will become a leader in organic waste management, targeting zero
organic waste to landfill by 2030.
In 2030, Noosa’s organic waste is no longer sent to landfill. It is too valuable to be wasted. Instead,
large quantities of nutrient rich material are collected from Noosa’s residents and businesses and
brought to the award-winning facility at Eumundi Road where it is converted into high-grade
compost. In our rural areas, residents continue the good work they were doing back in 2015, targeting
100% of organic waste is reused in home composting facilities and worm farms.
The Eumundi Road facility was expected to reach the end of its life by 2048, but now it is the hub of a
profitable new industry for Noosa. The industry employs a large number of people, makes money for
Council and some of its leaders travel the world sharing their experiences with others.
It started with an overhaul of Noosa’s waste collection system and the separation of organic waste,
recyclable waste and inorganic waste into three bins. Today, the Eumundi Road facility produces high
quality mulch and compost that is independently audited and verified to meet stringent Australian
standards. The compost is so good that Council has customers lining up to buy its products including
the National Parks and Wildlife Service and high-end landscapers who are happy to pay a premium.
The Council has continued education and awareness schemes, awarding prizes and recognition for
those residents who strive for stringent waste management and reduction.
Plastic bags are long gone with biodegradable bags now the norm. The local marine life is thriving as a
result, less waste is thrown on the ground and contamination of bins’ contents is negligible. Noosa’s
major commercial food outlets and other large producers of organic waste have implemented best
practice strategies for minimising their waste in consultation with Noosa Council.
You see, the everyday people of Noosa have really taken to the idea of living in a biosphere reserve
where waste is a thing of the past. People from all walks of life are happy to demonstrate ways to
reduce the amount of organic waste they produce. Tourists leave Noosa with a new respect for the
area; it is not just beautiful — it is sustainable and the people who live and work in Noosa want it to
stay that way.
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THE CASE FOR ACTION (why do we need to do anything?)
The following table describes the forces, risks and factors that led the Jury to agree that Noosa
Council should take action to minimise organic waste going to landfill.
Political and The Queensland Waste and Resource Management Strategy’ released in
December 2014 stipulates that Noosa Council must:
regulatory forces
¢ Improve its recycling rate to 45% by 2024.
¢ Reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by 15% by 2024.
Queensland is the only state without a landfill levy after the Newman
Liberal National Party Government repealed it in 2012. A levy could be
reintroduced, especially as the loss of the levy meant a decline in
recycling rates, the loss of jobs and resulted in Queensland becoming an
attractive and cheaper ‘dumping ground’ for rubbish from interstate’”.
The New South Wales levy raises more than $500 million annually,
another incentive for the reintroduction of a waste levy in Queensland’.
‘ ‘ ‘ If the New South Wales waste levy were applied in 2014, Noosa Council
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would have had to pay the State Government more than $2 million. This
equates to approximately $40-S50 a year per domestic ratepayer’,
Reducing organic waste to landfill will also minimise Noosa Council's
exposure to any future governments’ climate change initiatives, such as a
future carbon tax or other price based carbon regulatory system’.
Landfill life The existing Eumundi Landfill Site has a current expected life of 33 years’.
While Noosa Council has land available for future waste disposal, it is
uncertain whether State Government approval can be obtained.
The creation of a new landfill will be expensive for Noosa Council, and
thus probably the ratepayers. The longer the life of the landfill can be
extended, the better. This can be achieved by minimising the amount of
waste that is sent to the landfill.
Food waste has increased in most western societies by around 50% over
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the last 10-15 years and this will continue’. The Australian Bureau of
Statistics predicts waste in Australia to grow by 7% to around
130m metric tonnes by 2020, compared with only a 3% increase in
population over the same timeframe’.
: Organic waste in the Eumundi Landfill Site produces 70% of Council’s
Climate change ie : 73
greenhouse gas emissions’. Reducing this will reduce greenhouse gas
production and any associated financial liability for Noosa Council.
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. Many countries around the world, for example the United Kingdom, have
National and global : . . a
d banned organic waste from landfill and implemented, or are trialling or
trends considering implementing a three bin system”’® in line with the
internationally accepted ‘Hierarchy of Waste Management’.
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Councils across Australia are embracing three bin systems as the most
cost effective way to minimise organic waste to landfill. The uptake of the
three bin system across Australia is currently increasing with councils in
New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia
changing to the system’.
All Australian States and Territories (except Queensland and Western
Australia) have banned non-biodegradable bags. The Queensland
Government recently announced the intention to investigate waste
reduction, and possibly restrict single use plastic bags’.
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GUIDELINES (What should be taken into consideration?)
The Jury agreed ona set of criteria to guide their development of recommendations and urges the
Council to adopt these eight guidelines when considering ways to minimise organic waste to landfill.
1. Minimise cost to ratepayers
The Waste Management Business Unit within Noosa Council must be self-funding’. Revenue
generated from actions implemented to minimise organic waste to landfill must cover the costs of the
business as much as possible. The cost of implementing recommendations address long-term
financial risks, but have a minimal impact on rates.
2. Aim high
Noosa Council's response must match Noosa’s “global profile as a special place to live and visit” ’°.
Noosa is an internationally-acclaimed tourist destination and was the first Queensland town to be
recognised by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. Council's response should enhance our environmental
credentials, increase our appeal as a holiday destination and set us apart from our competitors.
Council’s response should also be consistent with, and reflected in, the Noosa Plan’.
3. Invest in long term behavioural change
Use this opportunity to think generations ahead and plana staged program of actions that delivers
substantial benefits for our community and the environment. A long-term strategy that encompasses
technical solutions and behavioural change will allow Noosa to progress towards a future where 100%
of organic waste is diverted from landfill.
4. Look beyond our borders
Look for proven and effective solutions nationally and globally that could be implemented in Noosa.
Consider national global trends in waste management and potential pending legislation.
5. Include domestic residents
Domestic residents produce the majority of organic waste in Noosa‘. To achieve maximum benefit for
Noosa Council, recommendations must involve residents and encourage lasting behavioural change.
6. Encourage collective action
Previous initiatives in Noosa involving home composting and worm farms were initially successful, but
have proven to be unsustainable over time (e.g. Veggie Village Community Garden in Peregian Beach).
Collective action with centralised treatment of organic waste has been found to be more cost-
effective and sustainable in comparable communities (e.g. Bunbury and Lismore Councils).
7. Recognise community diversity
To be successful, any change in Noosa Council policies needs to encourage all sectors of the
community to participate. Council’s response should acknowledge the special needs of the diverse
Noosa community, including tourists, nappy users, rural residents, high-density accommodation and
commercial businesses. These groups will need help to participate successfully and solutions should
be tailored to the different groups’.
8. Involve commercial producers
Although domestic residents produce the majority of organic waste in Noosa, it is important to ensure
that large commercial producers and any future developments are designed to aim for zero organic
waste to landfill.
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RECOMMENDATIONS (How should Noosa minimise organic waste to landfill?)
The Jury came to the conclusion that a centralised approach would be the most cost-effective way to
achieve behavioural change that results in rapid and significant diversion of organic waste from
landfill. The Jury unanimously agreed on nine recommendations, as described below:
1. Expand Noosa’s existing three-bin system in a staged manner to introduce
mandatory weekly collection of organics in all residential areas.
Mandatory collection of green waste to start in the 2015/16 financial
year, with collection of all organics to be introduced as soon as possible
thereafter. Rural areas should be exempted with the ability to opt-in.
Noosa Council should expand its existing three-bin waste collection system as follows:
Mandatory green-topped bins
¢ Make existing green-topped bins compulsory for all dwellings constructed or purchased in
Noosa’s urban areas before 2017 and ensure all major development applications include
plans for minimising organic waste to landfill.
¢ Make green-topped bins compulsory for ALL Noosa residents in urban areas in 2015/16.
Green-topped bins to take ALL organics
¢ Allow green-topped bins to take ALL organic matter, not only garden waste, as soon as
possible after the introduction of mandatory green waste collection .
¢ Ensure the maximum amount of organic waste can be placed in green-topped bins including:
- Fruit and vegetable scraps (including onion and citrus fruits)
- Meat and fish (including bones and egg shells)
— Pasta, cereals, bread and rice
- Dairy products
- Coffee grinds and tea bags
- Soiled paper and cardboard (including tissues, paper towel and pizza boxes)
- Animal droppings
- Grass clippings and leaves
— Pruned garden waste, twigs and small branches
¢ Provide all residents who have a green-topped organics bin with a complimentary kitchen
caddy and an annual supply of biodegradable bags.
¢ Encourage major supermarkets to stock biodegradable bags.
Monitor the need for general waste bins
Council should monitor the use of general waste bins. If the use of red-topped general waste bins
decreases so much that it becomes uneconomical, Council should phase out the general waste
collection service and move to a two-bin system (ie green-topped bins for organics and yellow-
topped bins for inorganic material). This is considered to be best practice in international waste
management.
BENEFITS
* Reducing organic waste to landfill, answering the question put to the Jury
¢ Producing saleable products
* Reduces total greenhouse gas emissions in Noosa
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¢ Aligns Noosa with National trends towards collection of organic waste, with FOGO systems
adopted by 29 councils in NSW, 30 councils in Victoria and many councils in Adelaide.
2. The Jury recommends that the Council stage the cost to ratepayers and
ensure the total increase in cost does not exceed $50 per ratepayer for
the introduction of green waste collection and $70 per ratepayer for the
collection of all organics. Council must look to minimise the cost to
ratepayers by off-setting costs through the sale of compost.
BENEFITS
¢ = Affordability
3. Council to move to fortnightly collection of general waste bins once full
organic collection is introduced
The volume of waste collected in general waste bins is expected to reduce significantly once
organic matter is removed from the waste destined for landfill. Because of this, Noosa Council
should reduce the frequency of collection for general waste bins from weekly to fortnightly.
Unfortunately, collection of general waste is a regulated activity in Queensland. The Jury
recommends that Noosa Council request a legislative amendment from the Queensland
Government so that it can adopt fortnightly collection of general waste.
BENEFITS
¢ Alignment with best practice
¢ Reduction of costs
* Establishing a routine for the introduction of weekly organic collection
4. Construct a composting system at the Eumundi Road Landfill Site (or
another suitable site) that is best suited to Noosa Council, following an
independent cost-benefit analysis
The Jury urges Noosa Council to select an efficient technical solution for processing organic waste
in a way that is cost-effective and results in minimal methane production. The solution must also
produce high quality, marketable compost that can be sold for a higher price. The Jury notes that
MRA Consulting has offered to conduct a cost benefit analysis of available technologies for a
reduced fee.
Independent experts to certify quality
Council should obtain independent certification of compost produced at the Eumundi facility (or
another suitable site) to ensure it meets Australian standards. To achieve this, Council should
implement, monitor and refine an auditing system with samples regularly tested for quality.
Council to secure customers
Noosa Council should contact commercial compost retailers to identify potential markets and
secure customers for its mulch and compost before weekly organics collection begins. Foundation
customers should include Noosa Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service who have an
enormous need for high quality compost in their respective operations.
BENEFITS
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* Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the composting of all organic matter
* Better solution for organic waste disposal
¢ Successful operation demonstrated at Fraser Coast and other councils including Timaru
Council in New Zealand
5. Design and implement a grass-roots, long-term education and awareness
campaign to help Noosa residents understand the benefits of waste
minimisation and use their bins correctly
Council’s education and awareness campaign should be rolled out across the Noosa community
over several years and well ahead of the start of weekly organics collection. The long lead time
and multi-year duration of the campaign are crucial to ensure broad scale community acceptance
and behavioural change.
The campaign should explain:
¢ The long-term benefits of reducing all waste, but particularly organic waste
¢ The costs and challenges of the current volume of organic waste sent to landfill
¢ What will be collected in the green bins in two separate stages: green waste initially and then
the collection of food and other organic matter
* Correct bin usage for all three bins, including universal symbols, pictures and warnings about
contamination caused by plastic bags
¢ The end product and process of the organic waste recycling.
Learn from successful programs
In developing its campaign, Noosa Council should learn from successful campaigns around
Australia that have achieved behavioural change in waste management with minimal fuss, such as
Lismore City Council and Bunbury’” City Council. Citizens from these councils told the Jury they
were very happy with the education and awareness campaigns associated with the introduction
of organics collection. The award-winning Bunbury program, in particular, was praised because of
its focus on face-to-face interactions with residents at a grass roots level.
Features of successful campaigns include:
¢ Frequent interaction with lots of repetition
¢ Personalised letters from council to residents
¢ Easy to read posters, brochures and websites with lots of graphics, such as those produced by
Lismore City Council’
¢ Staffed displays at local shopping centres and community events to encourage conversation
¢ Advertisements in local newspapers
¢ Anopen day at the landfill with tours of the facility
Be up front with citizens about costs and benefits
Council should clearly explain the costs and benefits of taking action to minimise organic waste.
Research has shown that citizens often overestimate costs because they do not know how much
waste management costs. As a result, they are more sensitive to price changes than if they had a
more accurate estimation’. Research has also shown that citizens will comply with new systems if
the importance is explained to them, they are satisfied the organic waste is being treated
appropriately and they will benefit financially in the long run’.
BENEFITS
* Changes behaviour
¢ Informs the community and increases acceptance
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6. Promote positive behavioural change and reward excellent waste
management
Council should highlight excellent waste management by recognising individuals, streets, groups
or businesses with an annual prize or awards program.
Community engagement campaigns are also recommended to identify, encourage and celebrate
behavioural change and good practice by community members.
Give Noosa residents free mulch and four green waste dumping days a year
Noosa Council should reward residents to offset the extra cost they will incur with the
introduction of compulsory organics collection. This could include free mulch and free dumping of
uncontaminated green waste four times a year at the Eumundi Road Landfill (or another suitable
location), similar to Lismore City Council’s “Tip Free Days”"’
Tax residents from other areas for general waste only
Council should apply a higher surcharge to residents from other local government areas that
dump general waste at the Eumundi Road Landfill (and all Noosa transfer stations) to help offset
the costs of community engagement, education and awareness campaigns.
19 jurors support a levy on general waste only.
2 jurors support a levy on general and green waste
2 jurors do not support a levy
BENEFITS
* ~~ Reduces illegal dumping
¢ — Minimises waste to landfill
¢ Increases revenue and makes additional waste levy more palatable
* Encourages people to come for mulch
* Keeps waste management top of mind and encourages a culture of waste minimisation
7. Monitor and enforce compliance with the new waste collection system
Noosa Council should follow the successful monitoring and compliance model implemented by
Bunbury City Council. The education campaign should clearly explain the process and the
consequences for households that repeatedly contaminate their recycling or organic bins.
Once weekly organics collection is established, the green-topped organic bins should be checked
for contamination. Households that contaminate their bins should be sent a polite letter
explaining how they have not complied. If the contamination continues, or if it cannot reasonably
be assumed to be accidental, then a more stern letter should be sent along with a brochure
outlining what goes in each bin and explaining why it is important.
If contamination continues to occur, then the household’s bin should be collected by Council and
modified to identify it as a serial offender with the cost charged to the household.
Bunbury City Council used this simple approach and only two households had their bins removed.
BENEFITS
¢ Ensures quality of the system
* Encourages household participation and compliance with the rules
* Saves operational costs
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8. Ban non-biodegradable plastic bags by 2017
Noosa Council should phase out the sale and use of non-biodegradable plastic bags in Noosa,
working closely with retailers to “ban the bag”.
The Jury felt the recommendation was an important way to minimise contamination of organic
waste and raise the profile of the organic collection service.
The Jury noted a national trend, with half of Australia’s State’s and Territories already outlawing
plastic bags. In 2009, the South Australian Government was the first in Australia to ban single-use,
lightweight plastic bags. The Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory followed in 2011
and Tasmania passed legislation to ban plastic bags in 2013.
In February 2015, the Greens announced plans to ban plastic bags in New South Wales” and in
June 2015 the Queensland Government announced it would consider the move’
BENEFITS
* Council acknowledges that bags are a big problem for Noosa
* Consistent with national trends
¢ Minimises contamination to ensure high quality products
9. Direct commercial food outlets, supermarkets, schools, hospitals, nursing
homes and other large producers of organic waste to target zero organic
waste to landfill by 2030
Residents should not be the only part of the community to be encouraged to divert organic
matter from landfill. Council should work closely with large producers of organic waste to help
them establish systems that ensure organic waste is diverted from landfill, including performance
indicators to demonstrate progress towards targets.
This could include:
¢ — linking organic waste management to the assessment process for future development
approvals
¢ facilitating partnerships between organic waste producers and organisations (such as
secondbite.org) that distribute food to community groups and other end users such as
farmers
* onsite composting facilities for individual businesses or co-located businesses
If these groups are unwilling to participate, Council should investigate whether by-laws can be
passed to ensure their organic waste is reduced.
BENEFITS
* Diverts large amounts of organic waste from landfill
¢ Sets equal expectations on commercial and residential community members
¢ Provides food for our community’s most vulnerable residents
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REFERENCES
* Queensland Government 2014, ‘Waste—Everyone’s responsibility: Queensland Waste Avoidance
and Resource Productivity Strategy (2014—2024)’, Department of Environment and Heritage
Protection, Queensland Government, December, accessed 12 June 2015.
https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/waste/pdf/qld-waste-strategy. pdf
2 McKenny, L 2012, ‘No Levy Makes Queensland a Tempting Dump’, The Sydney Morning Herald, 12
June, accessed 12 June 2015.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/no-levy-makes-queensland-a-tempting-dump-20120611-
205xp.html
3 MRA Consulting 2015, ‘The State of Waste 2015 the Tipping Point’, MRA Consulting, 10 March,
accessed 12 June 2015.
http://blog.mraconsulting.com.au/2015/03/10/the-state-of-waste-2015/
4 Community Jury Information Pack 2015, Noosa Shire Council, Australia.
3 Refsgaard, K & Magnussen, K 2008, ‘Household Behavior and Attitudes with Respect to Recycling
Food Waste- Experiences from Focus Groups’, Journal of Environmental Management, 90, p.760-771.
® MRA Consulting 2015b, presentation by MRA Consulting to the Noosa Community Jury, 6 May.
7 Noosa Climate Action Plan 2012, Noosa Biosphere Ltd, accessed 12 June 2012.
http://www.noosabiosphere.org.au/_literature_100816/Noosa_Climate_Action_Plan
. Fahy, F, & Davies, A 2007, 'Home Improvements: Household Waste Minimisation and Action
Research’, Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 52, pp. 13-27.
° The State of Queensland (Department of the Premier and Cabinet) 2015, ‘Queensland Government
to Investigate Options to Reduce Packaging Waste’, Queensland Government, 20 May, accessed 12
June 2015.
http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2015/5/20/queensland-government-to-investigate-options-
to-reduce-packaging-waste
1° Noosa Biosphere LTD 2015, ‘UNESCO Man and the Biosphere’ Noosa Biosphere, accessed 12 June
2015. http://www.noosabiosphere.org.au/facts-vision/organisation/unesco
11 Noosa Shire Council 2013, ‘The Noosa Plan’, Noosa Shire Council, 16 September, accessed 12 June
2015. http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/the-noosa-plan
2 Bunbury City Council 2014, Winning, award nomination for the Waste Authority Infinity Awards
entitled ‘Third Bin Bunbury and Capel’, 13 July.
13 | ismore City Council, ‘The Recycling Revolution: A Guide to Recycling Right’ Lismore City Council,
accessed 23 June 2015.
http://issuu.com/lismorecitycouncil/docs/lismore_city_council_recycling_guid?e=7144101/9892795
14 The Greens 2015, ‘Greens move to ban plastic bags in NSW’, 3 February, accessed 23 June 2015.
http://greens.org.au/node/7065
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2 WHOLE OF SHIRE FORWARD PLANNING DESIGN PROGRAM - FURTHER REPORT
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Acting Design Services Team Leader, Craig Eldridge
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Subject/45.15 Traffic & Transport
ECM/Subject/45.12 Roads
ECM/59.04 Commercial Bus Routes/Bus Stops/Bus Shelters
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In order to deliver an effective and efficient capital program, it is important to have “shovel ready”
designs prepared prior to works commencing on the ground. The benefit of this principle is that it
will result in projects not having to be planned, surveyed, designed and delivered in one financial
year. Planning, surveying and designing projects ahead of time will allow for better on-time
delivery in the following financial years, reducing overall risks to Council.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Acting Design Services Team Leader to the Infrastructure
and Services Committee Meeting dated 18 August 2015 and the Further Report to the General
Committee Meeting dated 24 August 2015 and approve the proposed forward planning project
allocations for the 2015/2016 Whole of Shire Forward Planning & Design Program.
REPORT
A report on the Whole of Shire Forward Planning & Design Program was presented to the
Infrastructure and Services Committee on the 18 August 2014. At this meeting, the Councillors
requested a further report be presented to the General Committee on 24 August 2015 with
additional information on the proposed projects to be funded from the 2015/2016 Whole of Shire
Forward Planning & Design Program to enable “shovel ready” designs to be completed ahead of
time for future capital works.
A total allocation of $300,000 has been provided in the Whole of Shire Forward Planning &
Design Program.
It is proposed that this funding be allocated on the following basis:
Project Budget Summary
Revision of existing design to look at ways of
Coastal Bus Shelter Design $10,000 reducing the overall base cost for approved
program.
Rural Bus Shelter Design $10,000 Delivery of rural prototype including manufacture
for approved program.
2016/2017 PTAIP Bus Stop $20,000 Scoping for 2016/2017 programme grant
Disability Upgrade Program application.
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Ernest St, Goodchap St, Hilton Tce, $50,000 This intersection has been identified as the
Noosaville intersection Priority 1 intersection recommended for
upgrading from the Draft Traffic Study. (Detailed
analysis of the intersection upgrade
requirements will be presented at the traffic
workshop in early September 2015)
Poinciana Ave, Moorindil St, $50,000 This intersection has been identified as the
Tewantin intersection Priority 2 intersection recommended for
upgrading from the Draft Traffic Study. (Detailed
analysis of the intersection upgrade
requirements will be presented at the traffic
workshop in early September 2015)
Main Beach Boardwalk, Noosa $40,000 $500,000 was allocated in the 2014/2015 capital
Heads works programme for construction of the
“missing link” section of boardwalk between the
Noosa Heads Surf Club and Park Road (90
metres). These funds have since been
reallocated to the 2016/2017 forward
programme and adjusted to $700,000.
The current design is a timber boardwalk at
ground surface level. Based on feedback and
lessons learnt from previous stages it is being
asked whether this is the most appropriate
design considering the whole of life costs.
It is proposed to review the current design and
look at modifying it to concrete surfacing with
feature and build out sections constructed of
timber boardwalk. This may involve engaging
structural consultants to revise design drawings,
cost estimates and structural details in
collaboration with Council’s Design Team.
Lake Weyba Dr Noosaville $20,000 Planning & preliminary design for proposed bus
turnaround facilities. (A letter has been sent to
TransLink from CEO seeking joint funding)
Pomona Precinct $20,000 Pedestrian linkages planning for town centre
required to match future program.
Cooroy Town Centre $10,000 Pedestrian linkages planning for town centre
required to match future program.
Tewantin Bypass, Beckmans Rd $10,000 Concept, planning and preliminary design for
Noosaville duplication and intersection upgrade to reinforce
Council’s technical position with DTMR and to
drive successful outcome.
Myall St/Elm St Cooroy intersection $10,000 Concept, planning and preliminary design for
duplication and intersection upgrade to reinforce
Council’s technical position with DTMR and to
drive successful outcome.
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David Low Way Castaways Beach $20,000 Planning, survey and preliminary design for car
car park parking, pedestrian and bus stop safety
improvements. As a result of recent traffic
accidents this project has been identified as a
priority location for Black Spot safety upgrading.
This investigation and preliminary design is
required to support a Black Spot funding
application for 2016/2017.
Station Rd Pomona School $20,000 Planning, survey and preliminary design for car
parking, pedestrian and bus turnaround safety
improvements as identified following CRM
requests and to match 2016/2017 programme.
James St Cooran $10,000 Planning for Cooran School pathways upgrade
as identified following CRM requests and to
match 2016/2017 programme.
Ongoing progress monitoring will be provided for these renewal and upgrade design projects
through the Capital Delivery Program quarterly reporting.
Previous Council Consideration
Capital Works Program 2015/16 adopted at Council’s Special Meeting on Monday, 29 June
2015.
Whole of Shire Forward Planning & Design Program presented at the Infrastructure & Services
Committee meeting on Tuesday, 18 August 2015.
Finance & Risk
Creation of financial efficiencies by reducing lead times.
Reduce delivery risks by designing projects ahead of delivery program.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services x Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities x Asset Design & Investigations
x Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office x Corporate Services
Community Engagement x Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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3 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS FOR SIGNAGE
OPW15/0118 - FURTHER REPORT
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Development Planner, Glen Conforti
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM / Application / OPW15/0118
Attachments Nil
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning and Organisation
Committee dated 18 August 2015 and the Further Report to the General Committee Meeting
dated 24 August 2015 and refuse Application No. OPW15/0118 for a Development Permit for
Operational Works (Signage), situated at 25 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads for the following
reasons:
1. The proposed signage is inconsistent with the overall outcomes sought by The Noosa
Plan’s Advertising Devices Code, because it:
a. involves a sign exceeding the maximum sign face area for a single sign;
b. involves a total sign face area exceeding the Code’s limit;
c. will result in a proliferation of signage and visual clutter; and
d. involves signage that detracts from the desirable characteristics of Hastings Street.
2. The proposed signage will adversely impact on the character and amenity of Hastings
Street.
FURTHER REPORT
1. BACKGROUND
A report on this application was considered by the Planning and Organisation Committee on 18
August 2015 as Item 3 on page 20 and was subsequently referred to the General Committee for
further information. During the course of discussions at the Planning and Infrastructure meeting,
Councillors raised concerns around the definition of advertising device including the definition of
a wall and window sign.
2. An Advertising Device
The Advertising Devices Code currently does not regulate sign content. This means the sign may
contain either content for advertising a business or a product sold by or within the business
premises.
The Advertising Code does not provide an overarching definition for an advertising device per se.
The Advertising Devices Code provides a definition for different classes of advertising devices.
For example, some classes of signs are a Hamper sign, Window sign and Wall sign. Figure 1
below visually depicts the above mentioned classes of signs.
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Figure 1 – Definition of individual classes of signs and reference images.
Wall and Window Signs
The proposed display boxes affixed to the stairwell is considered a Wall Sign and the display
boxes adjacent to the entry is considered a Window Sign in accordance with the relevant sign
class definition shown above in Figure 1.
The Macquarie Dictionary states that signage is
“An inscribed board, space, etc., serving for information, advertisement, warning, etc., on a
building, along a street, or the like.’
The display boxes are considered signage as they are advertising, framed, have borders,
architectural trims, are displayed and affixed to a structure, as distinct from a mannequin/clothing
display visible in a shop front. This type of goods displayed for sale visible in a shop front window
is a form of advertising but it is not signage.
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3. Sign face
The definition of sign face area is provided below:
Sign face area means—
a) the area of the smallest rectangle that can wholly contain the advertising device, inclusive
of any decorative lines, stripes, borders and architectural trims that immediately surround
the device;
Figure 2 below shows an architectural rendering of the proposed signage, annotated to show the
elements that are included in the sign face area in accordance with the definition.
Figure 2 – Sign face area
Conclusion
The display boxes affixed to the stairwell are a wall sign and the display boxes adjacent to the
entry are a window sign, in accordance with the relevant definition in the Advertising Devices
Code. All proposed signs have clear borders and/or architectural trims and advertise a business
or product. The Advertising Devices Code does not assess the content of the advertising device
only the class of sign. Given the large sign face area of the wall sign (9m²) and the total sign face
area (all signs combined) proposed, the signs do not meet the Outcomes sought by the
Advertising Devices Code and are recommended for refusal.
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Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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4 BUDGET REVIEW FOR 2014/15 CARRYOVER EXPENDITURE
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Manager Financial Services, Wayne Jensen
Corporate Services Department
Index 7.09 – 2015/2016 Budget
Attachments 1. Proposed Carryover Requests – Operating and Capital
2. Revised Budget Financial Statements
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Local Government Act 2009 and Regulations require Council to undertake regular reviews of
the adopted budget to ensure it remains reflective of planned activities to be funded through the
budget period. At the close of each financial year, any uncompleted projects are considered for
possible carryover into the subsequent budget year.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 24 August 2015 and approve the requested changes to the budget for the 2015/16
financial year as outlined in the attached Revised Budget Financial Statements.
REPORT
The Local Government Regulation 2012, at section 170(3) allows Council, by resolution, to
amend the budget for a financial year at any time before the end of the financial year.
Along with regular quarterly reviews of the adopted budget, in October, January and April of each
year, a full review of uncompleted projects is undertaken in July to consider the carryover of
these projects into the following budget year. To qualify for consideration, there must be an
operating surplus, and there must also be sufficient funds from the original project budget to
complete the works in the new financial year.
Generally, there is no carryover of operational funding unless there is a contractual obligation;
specific funding from operational grants; or a Council resolution.
1. Operating Carryovers Proposed
Attachment 1 shows all of the proposed carryovers, and includes $257,332 in operational
carryovers. This includes projects funded from operational grants; identified in specific Council
resolutions; and projects funded from constrained cash on hand.
2. Capital Project Carryovers Proposed
There is a total of $8,059,208 in proposed capital project carryovers, relating to 46 individual
projects, some of which are eligible for grant funding ($968,722). Attachment 1 provides a
detailed explanation as to the reasons why these projects were not completed and / or the extent
of works to be undertaken.
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Previous Council Consideration
There were changes made to the original 2014/15 budget by resolution at the Ordinary Meeting
held 2 July 2015, following consideration at the Planning & Organisation Committee held 23 June
2015.
Finance & Risk
Operating carryovers will impact on the operational budget through the inclusion of expenditure
($257,332) without any additional revenue, with the funds having been received during the
2014/15 financial year.
Capital carryovers do not impact on the operating position, and nor will they have any significant
impact on the forecast financial position, as the projects were initially anticipated to be complete
by 30 June 2015.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Management accountants have been in contact with all areas of Council.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Community Services x Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
x Executive Office x Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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Capital / Operating Operating
Sum of Proposed Budget Carryover Revenue / Expense
Financial Statement Description Branch Cost Centre / Project Description Details Expense Grand Total
Materials & Services Community Facilities Noosa Community Care Branding There has been a delay in rebranding the Respite Centre due to a 44,760 44,760
naming conflict. It has now been decided to change the name to
Noosa Community Support and proceed to develop a new website,
brochures, signage, and other marketing material in 2015/16.
Noosa Community Care Branding Total 44,760 44,760
Community Facilities Total 44,760 44,760
Executive Manager Noosa Biosphere Reserve This amount was provided for in the Council approved Funding 40,000 40,000
Agreement to cover "start up operational expenses" for the
Biosphere Foundation Ltd. The Agreement was not approved by
Council until May, 2014 so to avoid the requirement for the
Foundation to prepare audited financial statements for 2014/15, the
payment was delayed until after 1 July 2015.
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Total 40,000 40,000
Executive Manager Total 40,000 40,000
Libraries and Galleries Best Start - a family literacy initiative for Queensland Carry over of unspent funds from State Library funded Best Start 46,410 46,410
program - now renamed First Five Forever. Funding received in
2014/15 for program delivery in 2015/16
Best Start - a family literacy initiative for Queensland Total 46,410 46,410
Dollars Making Sense Carry over of unexpended grant funded project. Funding received in 7,177 7,177
2014/15 for project delivery through to end of 2016
Dollars Making Sense Total 7,177 7177
Floating Land Multi-year project initiative from 2014/15 for delivery of Floating Land 16,950 16,950
event Aug - October 2015
Floating Land Total 16,950 16,950
Floating Land Biosphere Completion of externally funded Biosphere Floating Land artist-in- 237 237
residents schools component. For delivery in Aug - Oct 2015
Floating Land Biosphere Total 237 237
Noosa War Front Carry over of unexpended grant funded project. Funding received in 5,032 5,032
2014/15 for project delivery through to end of 2015
Noosa War Front Total 5,032 5,032
Noosa War Front Pinned Carry over of grant received in late June 2015 for project to be 9,091 9,091
conducted in 2015/16
Noosa War Front Pinned Total 9,091 9,091
Libraries and Galleries Total 84,897 84,897
Community Development Community Development Remaining project funds yet to be claimed by the club. 19,362 19,362
Recommendation to Council on the 7th May 2015 A. Agree to adopt
option A as set out in the report as its preferred option to assist the
Pomona Cooran Rugby League Club Inc. to meet the project funding
shortfall to install new competition lights; and B. Refer the additional
funding required to the next Quarterly Budget Review.
Community Development Total 19,362 19,362
Noosa Drought Support Program Funding received from the State in late June 2015. Expediture yet to 40,000 40,000
occur. Funding is to strengthen the resiliance of affected farmers in
the Noosa Shire. Purchase order in place for expediture of funds.
Noosa Drought Support Program Total 40,000 40,000
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Funded by both grant from Arts Qld - $25,000 and Council general 28,313 28,313
rates $25,000. $18,264 includes RADF approved applicants yet to
be paid, $7,500 Floating Land 2015 Boreen Point Activities and
$2,549 for training (as per Council report 4th June 2015)
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Total 28,313 28,313
Community Development Total 87,675 87,675
Materials & Services Total 257,332 257,332
Grand Total 257,332 257,332
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Capital / Operating Capital
Sum of Proposed Budget Carryover Revenue / Expense
CAPEX PROGRAM Cost Centre / Project Description Details Expense Revenue Grand Total
Bridges Noosa Parade Munna Point Bridge - Investigations and interir Project commenced and was delayed due to late announcement of - -
Grant Application.
Noosaville - Munna Point Bridge Stage 2 In progress. Contractor engaged. This project will also have $205k 1,509,774 1,509,774
TIDS funding allocated.
Bridges Total 1,509,774 1,509,774
Coastal Canals and Waterways Gympie Terrace and William Street Revetment wall and pathwa Delays incurred with asset ownership, tenure and approvals. - -
Munna Point Foreshore Stabilisation State Permits have held this project up, Project commenced 28/7/15 49,028 49,028
Noosa River Flood Mitigation Strategy the development of this strategy document is underway and is being 39,184 39,184
prepared by a local flooding consultant, with Strategic Planning
overseeing its preparation and consultation. The strategy will form
part of a suite of planning studies and strategies that will inform the
preparation of the new planning scheme as well as inform a range of
flood management projects and priorities across relevant work
areas of council. The strategy was expected to extend into this
current financial year given its commencement time and expected
delivery date. The project will be completed by the end of this
calendar year.
Noosa River Hydraulic Model This project is currents under tender with a consultant to be 290,052 290,052
commissioned in August. The project has taken additional time to
commence due to the complexities of the project and wanting to
ensure adequate detail in the project brief. The model outputs will
provide new flood levels and flood extents for the Noosa River
catchment and new hydrodynamic information within the Noosa
River itself to assist with erosion management. The project is
expected to be completed early 2016.
Noosaville - Gympie Tce / Williams St Ongoing delays with tenure, approvals and design. 30,861 30,861
Coastal Canals and Waterways Total 409,125 409,125
Community Facilities Noosa Aquatic Centre Tile Regrout & Refurbishment Work commenced in June 2015 which identified an extended scope 30,000 30,000
of refurbishment required
Noosa Library & NLC Plumbing Refurbishment Initial works undertaken and further works scheduled for coming 15,000 15,000
months - scope of works has changed following intiial investigations
Peregian Surf Club Public Amenities planning & design Initial work undertaken but not yet completed as alternatives are 12,777 12,777
considered
Respite Centre Refurbishment Tender awarded late in the financial year and works currently 238,866 238,866
underway
Tait Duke House - relocation Contractor engaged, relocation pending weather. 58,084 58,084
Whole of Shire Light Pole Inspections Stage 1 inspection of sportsgrounds completed with stage 2 70,440 70,440
inspections of parks set to commence in September 2015
Mill Place Boiler House - stage 2 Scope of works to be confirmed - report to Council to follow 97,300 97,300
Community Facilities Total 522,467 522,467
Corporate Buildings Tewantin Council Office - roof rehab Project has been an allocated contingency for some repairs and is 30,000 30,000
needed now that condition assessment has been completed.
Corporate Buildings Total 30,000 30,000
Environmental Assets, Bushland, Ti |Weyba Creek - bank erosion restoration Jan Madden is the responsible officer and these works are requred 8,990 8,990
once the infrastructure is constructed through the 2015/16 year.
Environmental Assets, Bushland, 8,990 8,990
Tracks and Trails Total
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Capital / Operating Capital
Sum of Proposed Budget Carryover Revenue / Expense
CAPEX PROGRAM Cost Centre / Project Description Details Expense Revenue Grand Total
Fleet Whole of Shire Plant Replacement Program Actual replacement program varied throughout the year due to 454 466 454,466
emerging issues and opportunities pursued. Carryover funds to be
used to progress leased vehicle replacement program.
Fleet Total 454,466 454,466
Holiday Parks Cooroy RV Stopover In progress - Not yet complete 32,949 32,949
Noosa River Holiday Park Design phase not complete 13,281 13,281
Holiday Parks Total 46,230 46,230
IT Whole of Shire Tech One HR Module Implementation deferred due to resourcing constraints during 105,990 105,990
2014/15 and focus on other priorities.
IT Total 105,990 105,990
Parks & Playgrounds Re-lining of Ben Lexcen stormwater Initial estimates indicate more funds required and the volume of 28,257 28,257
damaged connected pipes has significantly increased, currently
request for Quotes have recently been received and are being
assessed.
Tewantin Splash Park Playground Renewal This project has commenced planning and quotations and was a 130,000 130,000
late project at the end of the 14/15 financial year.
Parks & Playgrounds Total 158,257 158,257
Pathways & Enabling Facilities Gibson Road (Eumindi Noosa Rd to Thomas St) - On road cy Carryover required for resumption and remaining footpath works yet 15,000 15,000
to be completed - $15,000 to be allocated to outstanding Land
acquisition.
Noosa Heads - Park Road boardwalk design Commenced - Carried over in 15/16 to ensure that Council is 156,865 156,865
construction ready for 16/17.
Sunrise Beach - Ben Lexcen Dr school Grant funded project 2015/2016 and funds will be required to 45,716 45,716
support construction activities.
Pathways & Enabling Facilities Total 217,581 217,581
Public Transport Infrastructure Electric Bus Charging Station and Installation Funds are committed for the installation of the charging stations. 77,910 77,910
Electric Bus Feasibility Study Still outstanding works to be completed before project can be 4366 - (50,000) - (45,634)
completed including commitments that have been raised.
Noosa Bus Station Safer Streets Program Still outstanding works to be completed to have the CCTV 50,291 - (57,900) - (7,609)
operational.
Public Transport Infrastructure Total 132,567 - (107,900) 24,667
Sealed Roads Network Dr Pages - Kinmond Creek Rd Initial Planning & Design Continuation and finalisation of design funds committed - this project 75,055 75,055
was anticipated to continue into 15/16.
Sealed Road Pavement surveys and Investigations Still outstanding work to be completed with condition data as a result 39,064 39,064
in delays with contractor.
Tewantin Cooroy Noosa Rd Stages 2-6 Design Only This project was planned to carryover into 15/16 and has recently 120,986 120,986
attracted grant funding approval.
Whole of Shire - pavement surveys Funds required to undertake more pavement designs once 19,687 19,687
condition analysis is completed.
Whole of Shire - reseal and rehab This amount needs to allocate approx. $318k to Gibson road 1,378,679 1,378,679
project. Remaining funds will be utilised for the projects that were
not completed in 2014/15.
Sealed Roads Network Total 1,633,471 1,633,471
Sports Ground and Facilities Girraween Sports Complex Lighting Still outstanding works to be completed to install the system - this 10,000 10,000
has now been allocated to Council's electrician.
Sports Ground and Facilities Total 10,000 10,000
Stormwater Drainage Gympie Terrace pipe rehabilitation Delays in the specifications and that the pipes could not be religned 194,386 194,386
has extended the length of the design phase.
Gympie Terrace Pipe Rehabilitation - Investigation & Design The Culvert in Thomas street requires a more detailed specifications 10,763 10,763
and method of works before we can commence construction.
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Capital / Operating Capital
Sum of Proposed Budget Carryover Revenue / Expense
CAPEX PROGRAM Cost Centre / Project Description Details Expense Revenue Grand Total
Stormwater Drainage Whole of Shire - Flood mitigation stage Daintree Estate & Pomona Rifle St In progress, carry over funds. 2,097,747 - (802,072) 1,295,675
Daintree nearing completion. Pomona delayed due to property
resumption matters.
Whole of Shire - stormwater structures Delays were incurred due to resourcing staff due staff illness and 47,581 47,581
appointments. Funds will be consolidated with 15/16 program to
deliver a greater volume of structures to be replaced.
Stormwater Drainage Total 2,350,477 - (802,072) 1,548,405
Streetscapes and Road Corridors Cooroy Noosa Road Corridor Improvement Carryover, still outstanding commitments and signage required to 88,554 - (28,750) 59,804
complete this stage.
Peregian Beach - precinct planning Carry over - more community consultation required and impacts on 29,618 29,618
surrounding developments to be considered.
Rufous St Design & Development Phase Carry over funds required to continue the concept planning 13,167 13,167
activities.
Rufous St Precinct Redevelopment Demolition of existing buildings completed. Original estimate - -
insufficient - Additional funds required for demolition including
asbestos removal and temporary fencing. No funds required for
15/16 for this stage of project.
Streetscapes and Road Corridors 131,339 - (28,750) 102,589
Total
Transport and Infrastructure Manag __ Eenie Creek Pathway Stage 1 Signage Project delayed and remaining funds are required to pay for the 19,003 - (10,000) 9,003
works recently completed. This project is also supported by grant
funding.
Noosa Junction Transit Centre - improve Works have been delayed as Council negotiates with translink and 40,000 - (20,000) 20,000
DTMR.
Standards Review - Standard Drawings Ongoing works required for Council to continue and update the suite 13,791 13,791
of standard drawings for our infrastructure.
Whole of Shire Traffic Study Traffic study is ongoing and was delayed due to staff vacancies. 41,201 41,201
Project is progressing and the remaining carryover funds have been
committed.
Weyba Road Reef Street Intersection Improvements - PIP Carry over - this project has attracted TIDS project for 15/16 and 104,480 104,480
also cycle grant funding for 2015/16.
Transport and Infrastructure 218,474 - (30,000) 188,474
Management Total
Waste Management Noosaville Landfill - Dosing & Monitoring Equipment Carry over - pending advice from DEHP / Council Env Officer 120,000 120,000
Waste Management Total 120,000 120,000
Grand Total 8,059,208 - (968,722) 7,090,486
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; ens in soe cea ae ‘a as tite ese pb pe st
FN ENG re Reel ee aS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2015/2016
BUDGET REVIEW 1 - CARRYOVERS
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Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result - Total Council | original | Revised | recast
2016 2016 Pd PE) rah: riyhy) 2021 yi) 2023 yal} Py)
. $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Income
Revenue
Recurrent revenue
Net rates, levies and charges 60,463 60,463 62,348 63,970 65,963 67,676 69,780 71,589 73,811 75,721 78,043
Fees and charges 4,805 4,805 4,926 5,049 5,175 5,304 5,437 5,573 5,712 5,855 6,001
Rental income 1,174 1,174 1,203 1,233 1,264 1,296 1,328 1,361 1,395 1,430 1,466
Interest received 4,568 4,568 4,314 4,492 4,673 4,725 4,981 5,087 5,213 5,332 5,430
Sales revenue 7,290 7,290 7,472 7,659 7,850 8,045 8,246 8,452 8,663 8,879 9,101
Other income 3,613 3,613 3,703 3,796 3,891 3,988 4,088 4,190 4,295 4,402 4,512
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 5,393 5,393 5,406 5,474 5,542 5,611 5,680 5,749 5,819 5,889 5,959
Total recurrent revenue 87,307 87,308 89,373 91,674 94,359 96,647 99,541 102,002 104,909 107,510 110,514
Capital revenue
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 3,678 3,130 4,580 4,035 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
sd
Total revenue 90,985 92,503 96,254 98,394 103,147 106,041 108,502 111,409 114,010 117,014
Capital income
Total capital income - - - - - - - - - -
Total income 90,985 92,503 96,254 98,394 103,147 106,041 108,502 111,409 114,010 117,014
Recurrent expenses f
Employee benefits 27,656 28,568 29,283 30,238 30,994 32,003 32,803 33,870 34,717 35,844
Materials and services 39,083 40,324 41,332 42,365 43,424 45,424 46,560 47,724 48,917 50,140
Finance costs 2,458 2,458 2,335 2,157 1,968 1,770 1,552 1,324 1,082 826 550
Depreciation and amortisation 16,630 16,630 16,665 17,076 17,520 17,800 18,517 19,160 20,137 20,789 21,405
Other expenses 122 122 125 128 131 134 138 141 145 148 152
Total recurrent expenses 85,949 88,018 89,976 92,222 94,123 97,635 99,989 102,957 105,397 108,091
Capital expenses
Total capital expenses - - - - - - - - - -
Total expenses 85,949 88,018 89,976 92,222 94,123 97,635 99,989 102,957 105,397 108,091
Ld
Net result 5,036 5,741 4,485 6,278 6,172 9,024 8,406 8,513 8,452 8,613 8,923
Operating result
Recurrent revenue 87,307 87,308 89,373 91,674 94,359 96,647 99,541 102,002 104,909 107,510 110,514
Recurrent expenses 85,949 88,018 89,976 92,222 94,123 97,635 99,989 102,957 105,397 108,091
Operating result | 1,358] 1,355 1,698 2,137 2,524 1,906 2,013 1,952 2,113 2,423
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Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result [ original | Budget
2016 Pals PA 2018 2019 2020 PLA Puy) Phx) 2024 2025
Statement of Financial Position $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Assets
Current assets p
Cash and cash equivalents 34,278 34,351 32,394 30,608 31,565 31,530 31,861 32,060 31,360 30,482
Trade and other receivables 8,059 8,313 8,521 8,770 8,964 9,251 9,481 9,758 9,974 10,291
Inventories 103 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104
Other current assets 433 668 679 690 701 713 725 737 749 761
Total current assets 42,874 43,436 41,698 40,172 41,334 41,598 42,172 42,659 42,187 41,638
Non-current assets p
Investments 111,234 114,027 114,027 114,027 114,027 114,027 114,027 114,027 114,027 114,027
Property, plant & equipment 931,673 950,123 978,895 1,008,163 1,037,927 1,067,774 1,098,024 1,128,626 1,160,551 1,193,135
Other non-current assets 3,480 3,227 3,130 2,582 2,020 2,092 1,802 1,517 1,335 1,263
Po
Total non-current assets 1,046,387 1,067,376 1,096,053 1,124,772 1,153,974 1,183,893 1,213,853 1,244,170 1,275,913 1,308,425
|
Total assets 1,089,261 1,110,812 1,137,750 1,164,943 1,195,308 1,225,492 1,256,024 1,286,830 1,318,100 1,350,063
Liabilities
Current liabilities f
Trade and other payables 4,280 4,428 4,538 4,660 4,763 4,980 5,104 5,241 5,357 5,515
Borrowings 2,855 2,855 3,033 3,222 3,420 3,638 3,866 4,108 4,364 4,640 4,034
Provisions 4,535 5,139 5,267 5,399 5,534 5,672 5,814 5,959 6,108 6,261
Other current liabilities 801 390 400 410 420 430 441 452 464 475
|
Total current liabilities 12,470 12,989 13,428 13,888 14,355 14,948 15,467 16,016 16,568 16,285
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 35,247 35,247 32,215 28,893 25,573 21,935 18,070 13,961 9,597 4,957 924
Provisions 8,284 8,415 8,624 8,838 9,058 9,283 9,514 9,750 9,993 10,242
Pp
Total non-current liabilities 43,531 40,630 37,616 34,411 30,993 27,353 23,475 19,348 14,950 11,165
a
Total liabilities | 56,001 53,619 51,044 48,300 45,348 42,301 38,942 35,364 31,519 27,450
fd
Net community assets 1,033,260 1,057,193 1,086,706 1,116,644 1,149,960 1,183,191 1,217,082 1,251,466 1,286,582 1,322,613
Community equity
PT
Asset revaluation surplus 44,367 59,469 82,909 106,884 131,392 156,439 182,040 208,204 234,944 262,295
Retained surplus 988,893 997,724 1,003,797 1,009,760 1,018,568 1,026,754 1,035,042 1,043,262 1,051,637 1,060,318
Pp
Total community equity 1,033,260 1,057,193 1,086,706 1,116,644 11,149,960 1,183,191 1,217,082 1,251,466 1,286,582 1,322,613
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Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result | Original |_ Budget
2016 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 PAW 2023 PA 2025
Statement of Cash Flows SAL) SAL) SAL) SAL) Sat) $,000 Aly EAT EAL EAL EY
Cash flows from operating activities
PY
Receipts from customers 72,826 75,111 77,107 79,392 81,500 83,863 86,086 88,630 90,976 93,587
Payments to suppliers and employees (66,913) (68,915) (70,655) (72,632) (74,465) (77,362) (79,389) (81,607) (83,668) (85,975)
Dividend received 3,014 3,014 3,089 3,167 3,246 3,327 3,410 3,495 3,583 3,672 3,764
Interest received 4,568 4,568 4,314 4,492 4,673 4,725 4,981 5,087 5,213 5,332 5,430
Rental income 1,170 1,201 1,231 1,262 1,294 1,325 1,359 1,393 1,428 1,463
Non-capital grants and contributions 5,374 5,405 5,469 5,538 5,608 5,674 5,745 5,814 5,886 5,953
Borrowing costs (2,303) (2,303) (2,180) (2,002) (1,812) (1,615) (1,397) (1,169) (926) (670) (395)
Other cash flows from operating activities (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) (12) (12) (12) (12) (12)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 17,725 18,013 18,799 19,655 20,361 20,483 21,202 22,087 22,944 23,816
Cash flows from investing activities
PY
Payments for property, plant and equipment (22,709) (19,573) (21,939) (22,264) 2249- (22,741) (23,166) (23,941) (25,491) (26,216)
Payments for intangible assets (595) (794) (374) - - (650) (350) (350) (300) (350)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipma - Pe - - - - - - - - -
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 3,678 3,130 4,580 4,035 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Other cash flows from investing activities (702) (702) 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12
Net cash inflow from investing activities (20,328) (17,227) (17,723) = (18,219) (15,984) (16,881) (17,005) (17,780) (19,280) (20,054)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings 1,360 1,360 - - - - - - - - -
Repayment of borrowings (2,638) (2,638) (2,855) (3,033) (3,222) (3,420) (3,638) (3,866) (4,108) (4,364) (4,640)
Net cash inflow from financing activities (1,278) (1,278) (2,855) (3,033) (3,222) (3,420) (3,638) (3,866) (4,108) (4,364) (4,640)
Total cash flows
ee
Net increase in cash and cash equivalent held (3,882) (2,069) (1,957) (1,786) 957 (35) 331 199 (700) (878)
PY
Opening cash and cash equivalents 38,160 36,420 34,351 32,394 30,608 31,565 31,530 31,861 32,060 31,360
po
Closing cash and cash equivalents 34,278 34,351 32,394 30,608 31,565 31,530 31,861 32,060 31,360 30,482
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Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result | Original | Budget | Frecast,
2016 2016 Pl PLE} 2019 2020 2021 PlpP) 2023 Ply 2025
Statement of Changes in Equity Ay AY ely $,000 $,000 EAL EAT SAY $,000 $,000 $,000
Asset revaluation reserve
po
Opening balance 21,798 36,520 59,469 82,909 106,884 131,392 156,437 182,040 208,204 234,944
Increase in asset revaluation surplus 22,569 22,949 23,440 23,975 24,508 25,046 25,603 26,163 26,741 27,351
Closing balance 44,367 59,469 82,909 106,884 131,392 156,437 182,040 208,204 234,944 262,295
Retained surplus
7
Opening balance 984,049 993,439 997,724 1,003,797 1,009,760 1,018,568 1,026,754 1,035,042 1,043,262 1,051,637
Net result 4,843 4,285 6,073 5,963 8,808 8,185 8,288 8,221 8,375 8,680
Closing balance 988,893 997,724 1,003,797 1,009,760 1,018,568 1,026,754 1,035,042 1,043,262 1,051,637 1,060,318
Total
7
Opening balance 1,005,848 1,029,959 1,057,193 1,086,706 1,116,644 1,149,960 1,183,191 1,217,082 1,251,466 1,286,582
Net result 4,843 4,285 6,073 5,963 8,808 8,185 8,288 8,221 8,375 8,680
Increase in asset revaluation surplus 22,569 22,949 23,440 23,975 24,508 25,046 25,603 26,163 26,741 27,351
Closing balance 1,033,260 1,057,193 1,086,706 1,116,644 1,149,960 1,183,191 1,217,082 1,251,466 1,286,582 1,322,613
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Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Pata rath Ls 2017 2018 2019 PAUP) Liye! LIP LIP ru | 2025
Financial Sustainability Ratios AAI A RAUL BAIL A BAU BAU BAU Ae BID AM
Operating Surplus Ratio 1.6% 1.5% 1.9% 2.3% 2.6% 1.9% 2.0% 1.9% 2.0% 2.2%
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio 15.0% 11.4% 10.2% 8.6% 42% 0.7% -3.2% -7.0% -9.9% -12.8%
Asset Sustainability Ratio 99.9% 99.0% 100.1% 100.6% 100.1% 97.8% 97.1% 96.2% 100.0% 100.2%
Operating Surplus Ratio
Measures the extent to which revenues raised cover operational expenses
only or are available for capital funding purposes or other purposes.
Calculation: Net result divided by total operating revenue, expressed as a %.
Target: between 0% and 10%
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio
Measures the extent to which the net financial liabilities of Council can
be repaid from operating revenues.
Calculation: (total liabilities less current assets) divided by
total operating revenue, expressed as a %.
Target: not greater than 60%.
Asset Sustainability Ratio
This ratio reflects the extent to which the infrastructure assets managed by Council
are being replaced as they reach the end of their useful lives.
Calculation: capital expenditure on the replacement of infrastructure assets
(renewals) divided by depreciation expense, expressed as a %.
Target: greater than 90%.
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Noosa Shire Council
2015/16 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
2016 2016
Capital Works Program $,000 $,000
————|
Bridges 290
Cemeteries - a
Coastal, Canals and Waterways 291
Commercial Land & Properties 360
Community Facilities 258
Corporate buildings AF
Environmental Assets, bushland tracks & Trails 100
Fleet - Plant Replacement 1,854
Gravel Road Network 350
Holiday Parks -
Information Technology 195
Parks & Playgrounds 361
Pathways & Enabling Facilities 263
Planning Scheme 400 | = 400 |
Public Transport Infrastructure 1,500
Sealed Road Network 15,071
Sports Grounds & Facilities 30
Stormwater Drainage 550
Streetscapes and Road Corridor -
Transport and Infrastructure Management 1,105
Waste Management 310
Total Capital works Program | 23,304 Leerel
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