2021-01-18 GC - Item 3 - Attachment 5 - Community Engagement and Communications Plan

Understand context & scope project
Context for engagement
Political
     The CHAP will be of considerable interest to some key interests and it is important to keep these stakeholders and
         the broader community engaged throughout the project.
     Noosa Council is often seen to be at the forefront of taking action on climate change, providing a positive example
         for others to follow. This project provides opportunities to build on this positive momentum, leveraging a range of
         economic, community and environment benefits.
     Council will support building understanding and capacity of the community and key sectors in addressing coastal
         hazard risks, rather than concentrating on the few that wish to debate the science.
     It is expected that the majority of the community accepts the science underpinning sea level rise projections, is
         committed to improving knowledge and understanding overtime, and thus would support Council’s objectives with
         regard to the development of the Plan.

Economic / financial
     Economic impacts on Noosa’s local economy and tourism industry as a result of coastal hazard risks have been an
       important consideration in developed proposed coastal hazard adaptation pathways. Communicating these
       aspects of the CHAP will require close engagement with key business and tourism representatives to encourage
       knowledge sharing and participation.
     Some adaptation responses may involve significant capital expenditure. For capital projects with a long lead in
       time, this may require long term financial planning and clear triggers to be set in place. Community input into
       implementation actions, including questions around who should pay and when, may be required.
Social
     Impacts to private property and community assets will be an important consideration for the project.
     Seeking to engaging with different elements of the community (including those with low interest) to raise
       awareness of coastal hazard risks and facilitate increased preparedness is an important social outcome of this
       engagement.

Technological
    Methods of communicating using digital technology will be employed and will be tailored to meet Covid-19
       restrictions
    Adoption of interactive and dynamic visual aids will be used to communicate coastal hazard risks and
       consequences where possible including mapping, webinars and videos.

Legal
       There are legal implications for Council to consider regarding legal liability and fiduciary duty concerning disclosure.

Historical
     A Noosa Shire Climate Change Adaptation Strategy was prepared by SEQ Catchments and NICA some 5 years ago
        and included considerable community consultation. This served as a first pass assessment of adaptation actions
        and a useful reference for this project.
     Council endorsed a Climate Change Response Policy in 2017.
     The CHAP will likely influence other existing relevant planning studies, plans and strategies, and the implications for
        the Noosa Plan 2020.

The objective of this consultation plan is to test and seek feedback on the content of the Draft Noosa Costal Hazard
Adaptation Plan with the community and stakeholders and identify opportunities for their continued involvement in its
implementation. The QCoast2100 Minimum Standards and Guidelines require that the Draft Plan is publicly exhibited for a
minimum of 28 days prior to adoption and lodgement with LGAQ.

During this stage, engagement will be undertaken with key stakeholders to inform the development and refinement of the
Draft Coastal Hazards input. This is proposed to include small group workshops or one-on-one meetings with key internal
stakeholders and government authorities. These sessions will provide the project team with an opportunity to ensure that