2015-08-18 Planning and Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               18 AUGUST 2015


     o    bus stop design and stage 1 rollout;
     o    other road reseals including Gibson Road, Noosaville and David Low Way,
          Sunrise Beach; and
     o    Cooran sports field lights.
   Looking ahead, substantial work was undertaken in 2014/15 to prepare for the 2015/16
     Capital Works Program. A longer term Capital Works Program has been developed to
     enable better forward planning and design. Forward planning in 2014/15 included
     o    Dr Pages Road;
     o    Noosa Heads Boardwalk;
     o    Rifle Street, Pomona flood mitigation project;
     o    Munna Point erosion remediation; and
     o    Munna Point Bridge tenders and assessment.
   As noted by QTC, Council has still not finalised its Asset Management Plans (AMPs).
     During 2014/15, there was a focus on condition assessment of various asset classes
     (eg roads, drainage and Council buildings). It was anticipated to have a high level
     AMP adopted by Council by 30 June but this is not yet quite complete. It should be
     finalised in the next few weeks. Council adopted an Asset Management Policy in
     2104/15.
   Council has developed a plant and fleet program to enable it to better plan and
     manage its future requirements. This plan includes a three year injection of funding to
     bring Council’s fleet and plant up to standard following the transfer of older items of
     plant following the de-amalgamation. Innovation was also evident in November 2015
     when Council was able to secure a good quality second hand John Deere 670 GP
     Grader by being able to move quickly to secure this item of plant with significant saving
     to Council. Other significant items of plant have also been replaced including a new
     beach cleaner.
   The management of some Council community facilities was reviewed during 2014/15
     to optimise utilisation. For example, negotiations with community groups saw some
     community organisations move from the Bicentennial Centre to either The J or the
     Noosa Leisure Centre and a lease of the Bicentennial Centre was entered into with the
     Gymnastics Club. This improved utilisation and provided a better financial and
     community facility use outcome. Similarly, Council staff were centralised at either the
     Depot or Pelican Street offices with Doonella House (leased to the Biosphere) and the
     former Plumbing Office (leased to the RSL) no longer used for staff accommodation.
   A service review was undertaken of The J which included some additional funding
     being provided in the 2015/16 for some entrepreneurial activity. A service review and
     strategy for our Library Services is yet to be completed. Similarly, while the Council
     made a decision in relation to the future management model for the Butter Factory,
     that management model is still to be finalised due to ongoing discussions between the
     Cooroy Lower Mill Board and U3A.
   Some site specific asset management issues have involved significant liaison with
     relevant community organisations. Examples include:
     o      liaison with the Noosa Waters Residents Association in relation to the completion
            of the revetment wall project and changeover of the Lock and Weir key access
            system; and
     o      Hastings Street Association regarding street lighting, security and the sand
            recycling system.




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