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

there is cross-Council and government support and responsibility for the Plan’s strategic directions and implementation
actions.

Project Aims
The core objectives for the CHAP are to:

       Improve Noosa Council and the community’s understanding of current and future risks from coastal hazards and
        how they might change through time as a result of climate change;
       Consult with the community clearly and sensitively throughout key stages of the project so the community
        understands the implications and contributes to the decision making;
       Identify what actions are required to avoid, reduce or adapt to these risks to people, property, assets and the
        environment;
       Provide mapping and visual products and deliverables that are useful for a range of purposes across Council
        departments and functions and within the community (e.g. planning scheme, asset management, community
        awareness, disaster management and financial planning); and
       Provide direction for a coordinated approach for Council and the community to adapt to climate change and
        coastal hazards.

The community engagement outcomes sought are:

       Consult the community and key stakeholders on the content and proposed outcomes of the CHAP
       Gauge community and stakeholder support for the adaptation plan and seek feedback on any suggested changes
       Raise awareness and increase understanding of future risks and impacts associated with coastal hazards.



Identification of key stakeholders, groups and individuals of influence
Key Internal Stakeholders:
      o Council
      o Executive Team
      o Environment and Sustainable Development Department
      o Infrastructure Services Department
      o Community Services Department
      o Corporate Services Department
      o Executive Office
      o Climate Change Response Project Control Group (PCG)
      o Councillors

Key External Stakeholders:
     o LGAQ
     o State Department of Environment and Science
     o Unitywater, Energex and other infrastructure providers
     o Local primary and secondary schools
     o Residents and ratepayers groups and various other community and environment groups
     o Business associations
     o Surf clubs
     o Media