OPERATIONAL PLAN 2024-25 Q3 QUARTERLY REPORTING · Report

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING                                                10 JUNE 2025


REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the progress of the
implementation of the annual Operational Plan, status of initiatives and details of Council’s quarterly
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

1. Noosa Council Operational Plan 2024-25

The Operational Plan 2024–25 was formally adopted by Council on 28 June 2024 as part of the
annual budget process. The Plan is structured to align with the five strategic Themes and Objectives
outlined in the Corporate Plan 2023–28: Environment, Liveability, Prosperity, Future, and
Excellence. It outlines key initiatives to be delivered during the financial year, as well as ongoing
business-as-usual activities, which are further detailed in individual Branch Plans and Service
Profiles.
Council's progress in delivering the Operational Plan is monitored and transparently reported to the
community through quarterly performance reports and the Annual Report. The Operational Plan
2024–25 Q2 Progress Report - Attachment 1 - provides a detailed update on the status of 107
initiatives, both overall and by Theme, that are either completed or scheduled for completion within
the current financial year. Each initiative is assigned to a specific operational area and responsible
officer within Council’s organisational structure. The format of the Progress Report is to identify those
initiatives that are ‘Completed’, ‘On Track’, or experiencing a ‘Minor Disruption’ or a ‘Major
Disruption'.

 Status               Environment     Liveability   Prosperity     Future     Excellence       Total
 Complete                   3              5            2             1            6            17
 On Track                   15            17            7            12            13           64
 Minor Disruption           1              4            3             3            7            18
 Major Disruption           2              1            0             0            5             8
 Total                      21            27            12           16            31           107


Overall, Council initiatives are progressing well, with several key milestones achieved in this
reporting period:
   •     Yurol Ringtail State Forest transitioned to National Park status ahead of schedule, ensuring
         permanent protection of the corridor between Tewantin and Cooloola National Parks.
   •     Funding secured through the Resilient Rivers SEQ Program for a Noosa River Catchment
         Action Management Plan, including a Catchment Coordinator role.
   •     DDA compliance audits completed on community halls and centres to inform future access
         and amenity upgrades.
   •     Housing Monitoring Program established to collect and analyse data on housing
         conditions, availability, and affordability.
   •     New Public Art Policy adopted to guide the management of public art in the Noosa Council
         area.
   •     Revised Community Grants Policy endorsed to align funding programs with strategic
         objectives.
   •     Noosa Aquatic Centre Upgrade Plan finalised to guide long-term, compliant improvements
         over the next 20 years.
   •     Noosa Plan 2020 Amendment No. 2 submitted to the State for approval.