Meeting minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 6 OCTOBER 2026


        G. Note that implementation of the Noosa Events Strategic Framework 2026-
           2031 will assist to inform future event funding, sponsorship, investment and
           program design to ensure alignment with Council's strategic priorities and a
           balanced events portfolio.
        H. Delegate to the CEO to make minor amendments or corrections if required
           prior to final design and publishing of Noosa Events Strategic Framework
           2026-2031
        I. Subject to Council endorsement of recommendation D, the new Noosa Events
           Management Policy contained in Attachment 3 repeals and replaces the
           Events Policy adopted in 2019 and the Noosa Main Beach Events Policy
           adopted in 2018.
        J. Request that the Chief Executive Officer provide an annual report to Council
           on the implementation and performance of the Noosa Events Strategic
           Framework 2026-2031, including progress towards the framework's
           objectives and any recommendations for improvement.
        K. That upon its establishment, the Events Executive Group review current event
           limits in the Events Policy to determine sustainable limits for event approvals,
           having regard to cumulative impacts, including the duration for which parking
           areas and recreational spaces are unavailable for public use, as well as
           broader impacts on the community.

     Carried.
     For:             Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
                      Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
     Against:         Cr Nicola Wilson


7.2.6 NOOSA AQUATICS CENTRE UPGRADE PLAN AND NOOSA AQUATICS
      FACILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:            Cr Frank Wilkie
     Seconded:         Cr Karen Finzel
     That Council
        A. Note the report by the Sport and Active Lifestyles Manager to the General
           Committee dated 6 October 2026 regarding the Noosa Aquatic Facilities
           Strategic Plan and NAC Upgrade Plan,
        B. Endorse the Noosa Aquatic Facilities Strategic Plan and the Noosa Aquatic
           Centre Upgrade Plan, including the Prioritised Implementation Plan (PIP);
        C. Refer the findings, recommendations and priority actions identified within the
           Strategic Plan and PIP for consideration through future Corporate Planning,
           Annual Budget, Long Term Financial Planning and Capital Works Program
           processes;
        D. Note that endorsement of the Strategic Plan and PIP does not constitute
           approval or funding allocation for individual projects, with implementation
           remaining subject to future detailed investigation and assessment, operational
           requirements, funding availability and future Council consideration;
        E. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to pursue external funding opportunities,
           partnerships and grant programs to support implementation of priority actions
           identified within the Strategic Plan and PIP; and
        F. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make minor changes or administrative
           amendments prior to publishing the final document.


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