2022-05-16 GC Agenda - Item 7 - Attachment 2 - Noosa Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project - Project Restoration Plan

                 by 30th September 2022. The terms of the partnership will be reviewed prior to July 2022. Funds for
                 this project are provided by Noosa Shire Council (NSC), TNC, The Thomas Foundation (TTF) and
                 Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS).

                 In September 2020, Noosa Shire Council formally endorsed the Project Management Plan for this
                 project. The plan presents the project measures, general construction methodologies, risk assessment
                 and broad monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan. This Project Restoration Plan operationalises the
                 project management plan.

                 The project is led by TNC.

                 The Project is overseen by an executive level forum comprising two key Contact Officers, those being
                 the Lead Scientist (TNC) and Director of Environment & Sustainable Development (NSC). The
                 governance of the activities for the project are the responsibility of the Executives of TNC and NSC, or
                 their nominated delegate/s and day-to-day operations the responsibility of TNC and its appointed
                 Project Manager for that purpose.

                 The TNC-contracted Project Manager is supported by the Noosa Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The
                 TAG’s purpose is to:

                     •    Support detailed project planning for the Noosa Oyster Reef Restoration Project that will see
                          reefs re-established in the Noosa River estuary by June 2022.
                     •    Provide ongoing expert advice on the implementation of the Project Plan, and support in
                          overcoming legislative, scientific and practical barriers that occur during the term of the
                          project.
                     •    Ensure that the Project meets all technical, statutory and policy requirements in a timely
                          manner to the satisfaction of relevant decision-making authorities.
                     •    Ensure actions within the Project Plan are effectively delivered and communicated to all
                          stakeholders.

                 The composition of the Noosa TAG is:

                     •    Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (3) – aquaculture, marine plants and biosecurity experts
                     •    Maritime Safety Queensland (1) – Regional Manager
                     •    Kabi Kabi Traditional Owner (1) – For technical expertise
                     •    Independent aquatic ecologist/biologist (1) – With in depth ecological knowledge of the Noosa
                          River estuary (from Ecological Service Professionals Pty Ltd).
                     •    Noosa Shire Council (1) – Environmental Services Manager
                     •    The Nature Conservancy (3) – Oceans Operations Manager + Oceans Restoration Scientist +
                          QLD Oceans Coordinator (Chair)

                 The Noosa TAG held its inaugural meeting on the 15th May 2020. TAG meetings are held on a semi-
                 regular basis, as required to drive the project forward. Specialised work is often undertaken out of
                 session including providing advice to TNC QLD Oceans Coordinator on all aspects project
                 implementation.




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