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AGENDA
Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 21 July 2015
commencing at 9.00am
Committee Room, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Sandy Bolton (Chair), Bob Abbot, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford
“Engagement with our community to protect and enhance our lifestyle”
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Section 2
INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 21 JULY 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES -
PRESENTATIONS -
PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT REPORTS 3
1 PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER
2014-15 3
Infrastructure Planning & Design 8
2 PARK ROAD BOARDWALK - DESIGN PRINCIPLES 8
3 TRAFFIC ADVISORY SPEED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE JUNE 2015 11
4 RESULTS OF CONSULTATION PROCESS, BLANFORDS COURT 15
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORTS 17
5 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2014-15 17
Community Facilities 29
6 NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE (NAC) UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2015 29
7 THE J AND BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE REPORT TO 30
JUNE 2015 33
8 NOOSA COMMUNITY CARE UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2015 39
9 NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE (NLC) UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2015 44
CLOSED SESSION -
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PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
(Infrastructure Services only)
1 PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2014-15
CUMENT INF ORM ATION
Author Director, Planning & Infrastructure, Martin Drydale
Planning and Infrastructure Department
Index Subject/Branch Management/Internal Departmental Meetings/Planning &
Infrastructure
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Director, Planning and Infrastructure to the Infrastructure and
Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on operations of the
Planning and Infrastructure Department for the period 1 March 2015 to 30 June 2015.
REPORT
The Planning and Infrastructure Department consists of the following Branches and teams:
Planning & Environment
Strategic Land Use Planning
Infrastructure Planning & Design (including Asset Management Planning)
Civil Operations
Building & Plumbing Services
This following table provides an update on the activities undertaken in the Planning and
Infrastructure Department during the quarter March to June 2015.
Information is also provided on activities that are currently being worked on and provides an
indication of future activities to be undertaken.
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PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Planning & Pest Management Plan endorsed by Application for Weyba Creek Bank Implementation of Service Review
Environment Council in May 2015 Stabilisation project recommendations
Environment Levy Guideline completed Drafting of Land Conservation Plan Implementation of Pest Management
Your Say Noosa consultation Preparation of Information Pack for next Plan actions
undertaken for Koala Policy community jury on Noosa River Develop Environment Profile web pages
Audit of Businesses in Noosaville Management Development of more detailed trading
Industrial Area and Register completed Development of LGIP (i.e. update PIP) activity reports for Council
Report to Council on Environmental consistent with state Statutory Commence Audit of Stormwater
Offsets Guidelines Detention Basins
Agreement with DTMR to undertake Review of applicant’s response to Review of current water quality testing
Cooroy-Curra offsets in Noosa Council’s Information Request for for Noosa’s waterways
Recovered $25,000 in DEHP application to extend Noosa Civic Development of internal guideline for
application fees for prescribed tidal Coordinate a Hosted Property visit for use of Infringement Notices and
works Voluntary Conservation Areas – July compliance procedures
Identify suitable land for Koala Habitat Kin Kin quarry compliance action
offset relating to Settlers Cove financial
settlement
Environment advice on Council’s capital
works projects
Drafting of Koala Policy
Strategic Land Use Ministerial signoff on planning scheme Planning scheme amendments to be New Planning legislation implications
Planning amendments received following a advertised and community engagement Next SEQ Regional Plan
protracted State Interest Review project undertaken Strategies to inform next planning
Resolution on koala habitat protection Finalisation of Council’s Policy scheme
Reported on Qld Planning Reform and Framework, Sustainability Principles Identify priorities for climate change
made submissions and measurable targets planning across Council
Community Profile reported to Council Finalisation of Business Distribution and
and factsheets published on website Land Needs study (first draft reviewed)
Review of Economic Profile completed Agriculture and Agricultural Lands
for feedback to consultant Study nearing completion
Housing Needs analysis commencing
with profile of dwelling approvals for 1
Jan 2014 – 30 June 2015
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Strategic Land Use Noosa River Hydrodynamic modelling
Planning (cont.) to be tendered
Flood management strategy
Assistance with Social Plan
Assistance with Local Economic Plan
SEQ Regional Planning Committee
GIS review including consistent
templates and processes
Asset Management Implementation of the Technology One Asset management plan development Further development of work order
Planning (T1) mobility system for Revetment Wall continues. management system to improve asset
inspections. Further implementation of mobility management outcomes
Finalisation of the capital works budget capability across other asset classes The development of a storm-water
development for 2015/16 and business areas asset renewal and pipe relining
Asset condition assessment of the Development of reporting capabilities programme.
sealed road network is completed and within the T1 asset system and time-
data is currently being loaded into sheeting by Work Order.
pavement management system for Development of a 10 year capital
development of a reseal programme. programme.
Infrastructure Designs and documentation of new Supply & installation of Noosa style Development of new rural bus shelter
Planning & Design Noosa style bus shelters coastal bus shelters prototype
Tender awarded for supply ad Finalisation of PTAIP 2014/15 – bus Planning and design of PTAIP 2015/16
installation of new Noosa style bus stop disability compliance (now bus stop disability compliance
shelters confirmed) Planning and design of 2015/16 capital
Gibson Road – design & documentation Design and documentation of Dr Pages works programme
Cooroy Noosa Road Stage 1 – design Road Road directional signage review
and documentation Survey, design, consultation and Hilton Terrace and Ernest Street
Wallace Park Shared Pathway – documentation of Park Road Boardwalk (Goodchap St) intersection planning
detailed design, documentation & Design and documentation of Cooroy and design
construction Noosa Road Stages 2-6 Standard Drawings review
Tewantin Park Shared Pathway – William Street geotechnical
detailed design, documentation & investigation, design and
construction documentation
Ben Lexcen Drive school crossing
improvements design & documentation
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Civil Operations 2015/16 Budget development Develop 2015/16 Road Reseal & Development of Noosa Tree Policy
Delivery of significant road works Rehabilitation Programme guidelines
projects including resurfacing on Gibson Commence works identified in the Fire Develop a Fire Management Strategy
Road, Noosaville; Cooroy-Noosa Road, Management Plan for Noosa Shire. for Bushland Reserves and Road
Tewantin and David Low Way, Sunrise Implementation of recommendations Reserves
Beach from both the Natural Areas and Parks Delivery of 2015/16 Renewal
Fire Management Plan for Noosa Shire. Service Reviews Programmes including: Gravel Road,
Remediation of heritage fig tree in New tender/panel arrangements for Re-sheeting Road Surfacing &
Poinciana Ave fronting RSL Park, expiring materials and services Rehabilitation, Stormwater Pit
Tewantin contracts Replacement
Recruitment of Parks and Natural Areas Review the strategic direction and
Co-ordinator associated structural arrangements
within the Civil Works and Maintenance
section
Building & Plumbing Met legislative time frames for Plumbing Compliance Certificates received and Maintain legislative time frames with
Services approvals. processed within two business days. existing resources
Met response timeframe for plumbing (average turnaround = 1 day) Development of more detailed trading
information request. (legislative Compliance Permits received are being activity reports for Council
requirement 10 days) process within twenty days (average Certification sign off (QFRS) of
Met response timeframe Referral turnaround = 7 days) Council’s electrical fire system
Agency Building. (legislative Referral Agency Buildings being Development and implementation of
requirement 10 days) processed within 6 days (decision new access system to Council
Preparations for transfer of Building and and/or request for info) Libraries.
Facilities Functions and Resourcing Installation of Fire control system at
Council Noosaville Depot
Introduction of the new electronic
access system to Council’s
Administration Building and Noosaville
Depot
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Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
All the activities identified are covered under the approved budget for the Planning and
Infrastructure Department.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Nil.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order X Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health X DA Planning
Community Facilities X Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities X Asset Design & Investigations
X Asset Planning
X Civil Operations
Environment
X
Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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Section 8
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Infrastructure Planning & Design
2 PARK ROAD BOARDWALK - DESIGN PRINCIPLES
OCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Project Manager, Adam Britton & Designer - Projects, Mara Ellis
Planning and Infrastructure
Index ECM/Project T1/Noosa Heads Park Road Boardwalk Design (500526)
Subject/Asset Management/Footbridge
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by Project Manager and Designer - Projects to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and;
A. Approve the objectives for the project as set out in the report;
B. Note that staff will re-establish the Project Reference Group used for the previously
constructed stages of the Park Road Boardwalk; and
C. Authorise staff to engage with the Project Reference Group to further develop concept
designs and to bring those designs to a future Council meeting prior to proceeding to
detailed design.
REPORT
1. BACKGROUND
Previous sections of the Park Road Boardwalk from Hastings Street to Little Cove were replaced
under the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. It is understood that these sections were a priority
due to unstable ground conditions. The solution resulted in construction of micro piles stabilising
the roadway and a cantilevered boardwalk ranging in widths from 2.5 meters to 5 metres at
viewing locations. During the previous stages a Project Reference Group (PRG) comprising
representatives from the community and business groups was established to help guide the
project.
The remaining 400 metre (approx.) section of timber elevated boardwalk from Little Cove to the
National Park is in a deteriorated condition with many footings exposed, uneven levels, and
decaying timber. There are also sections where the boardwalk is adjacent to the road, that may
require road stabilisation. The boardwalk structure has effectively passed its serviceable life and
is due for replacement.
2. OBJECTIVES
The Park Road Boardwalk replacement is a significant and high profile capital works project and
as such it has the opportunity to reflect Noosa Council values and the principles recently adopted
in the “Noosa Design Principles” document.
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The following broad project objectives have been drawn from these principles.
Engage with the community through the PRG to collaboratively develop the design and
planning.
Achieve a Noosa ‘Look and Feel’ that reflects Noosa’s values for protection of the
environment and provision of quality infrastructure.
Recognise the high usage and potential future demand on this boardwalk but not cater for
maximum demand at the expense of the natural environment;
Utilise materials and features that enhance the unique and natural experience of the site.
Explore innovative solutions to deal with the engineering constraints such as poor
geotechnical conditions.
3. INVESTIGATIONS IN PROGRESS
As part of scoping the project, extensive investigation is in progress to inform the project, this
includes but is not limited to:
Review of previous stages from Hastings Street to Little Cove;
Review of previous community submissions;
Undertaking a survey of the site (in process);
Carrying out geotechnical investigations (in process);
Carrying out flora fauna investigations; and
Reviewing legislation and planning processes that apply.
4. NEXT TASKS
Whilst in the progress of carrying out initial investigations, staff propose to carry out the following
tasks:
1 Establish an internal project control group;
2 Re-establish and engage with the Park Road Boardwalk PRG to develop the concept
design, noting the previous PRG comprised representatives from the following:
Tourism Noosa
Noosa Biosphere Association
Noosa Parks Association
Friends of Noosa
Koala Diaries
Hastings St Association
Noosa Residents and Rate Payers Association
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
2 x Residents from Little Cove;
3 Engage with Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi representatives, local environmental groups and the
surfing community seeking input into how cultural heritage can be incorporated into the
design;
4 Complete geotechnical investigations and survey;
5 Complete flora and fauna investigations; and
6 Engage with the Project Reference Group to further develop concept designs and bring
designs back to Council for endorsement to proceed to detailed design.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil
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Finance & Risk
Budget allocated in 2015/16 for design is $200,000 with carry over funds from 2014/15 of
approximately $150,000 and is currently listed in the 2016/17 works program for construction at
$5.8M.
The summary of the main project risks include the following:
Description of risk / issue Mitigation / Treatment
Public image risk by not developing a Commence engagement with stakeholder group
design that aligns with community values. early.
Geotechnical investigation reveals high risk Ensure accurate geotechnical investigations
and expensive solution. carried out.
Project to be procured on a design and construct
basis (with Principal supplied design option) to
allow industry to apply most cost effective
engineering solution.
Vegetation clearing required to construct Arborist to assist to inform design process.
project. Adjust design.
Project cost Continually monitor cost estimates ensuring design
aligns with Council endorsed scope.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
National Parks and Wildlife Services
GHD – consultation on geotechnical investigations
TOD Consulting – early stage structural engineering
Noosa Jetty Builders – constructability and site access requirements
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services x Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities x Asset Design & Investigations
x Asset Planning
x Civil Operations
Environment
x
x Executive Office x Corporate Services
x Community Engagement x Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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3 TRAFFIC ADVISORY SPEED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE JUNE 2015
CUMENT INF ORM ATION
Author Technical Officer – Transport & Traffic, Lewis Moes
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Subject/Traffic Management/Speed Management Committee
ECM/Subject/Traffic Management/Traffic Advisory Committee
Attachments 1. Action Matrix
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Technical Officer, Transport and Traffic to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 detailing the key outcomes of the Noosa Traffic
Advisory Committee and Speed Management Committee meeting dated 18 June 2015.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to update Council on the key outcomes of the Noosa Traffic
Advisory and Speed Management Committee meeting held on 18 June 2015.
A number of issues were discussed, however a number of traffic investigations are still being
undertaken by the committee before any final conclusions can be made. These are listed in the
Action Matrix included at Attachment 1.
The key issue that was finalised at the meeting is in relation to a speed limit reduction on
Eumundi Noosa Road as set out below.
1. Speed Review – Eumundi Noosa Road
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) undertook a review of the 100km/h speed
limit on Eumundi Noosa Road (generally between Emu Mountain Road and Beckmans Road)
and recommended at the previous traffic advisory committee meeting that the speed be reduced
to 80km/h. This review was not supported by the committee at the time and more evidence was
requested in relation to the crash data and speed statistics.
Crash data was subsequently provided by DTMR to allow further assessment. At the same time
Council staff undertook an investigation of the speed statistics gathered from our traffic counters.
This investigation suggested that 90km/h would be appropriate as there was no evidence of
speed being a contributing factor to accidents, rather road side vegetation being the primary
concern, and 90km/h would better reflect existing driving speeds.
The merits of changing the speed limit to either 80km/h or 90km/h were discussed in detail at the
recent meeting and the committee voted in favour of reducing the speed limit to 80km/h. This
comprised 3 votes in favour (1 x DTMR Road Operations, 1 x DTMR Road Safety and 1 x QPS)
to 1 vote against (Council).
DTMR will now have the speed limit reduced to 80km/h and change all necessary signage at no
cost to Council.
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Previous Council Consideration
Nil
Finance & Risk
There are no direct financial implications to Noosa Council from the final outcomes of the recent
Noosa Traffic Advisory Committee and Speed Management Committee meeting held on 18 June.
There are however ongoing costs associated with traffic investigations in order to ensure a safe
road environment for our community. In most cases safety improvements determined from these
investigations will be funded from operational budgets or referred for consideration in future
budget deliberations.
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Qld Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Operations and Road Safety)
Qld Police Service
Internal Consultation
Nil
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services x Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities X Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 21 JULY 2015 ATTACHMENT 1
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INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 21 JULY 2015 ATTACHMENT 1
i NOOSA Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) & Speed Management Committee (SMC)
m MESoewets Action Matrix
As of 18/6/2015
Tom Meeting Na TTT Actions & Notes Who Current
Date No. Status
13/2/2014 2.2 Hasting Street — Segway Use . QPS trails of Segways in Queensland has finished Council Ongoing
Council wishes to discourage use for in all location expect Noosa (Scott)
pedestrian safety reasons Council to follow up trail with Noosa Police
15/5/2014 Black Mountain Range Road - Council e DTMR (Dan) has driven the road and believes the Council Ongoing
Speed Reviews entire road needs a full speed limit review as there (Lewis)
Speed reviews generated from customer are areas of inconsistency
request regarding speeding and requests to e Council (Lewis) to complete a full speed limit
lower the speed limits. Customer requests review of Black Mountain Range Road
(RM2014/04481, 12366 & 00432)
3. 5/3/2015 Lorikeet Dr, Peregian - Speed signage Council (Scott) updated committee on the outcome Council Completed
- - of the traffic counters and the committee support (Scott)
ne a ie in Beregian een 40km/h signs on the current speed limit of 40km/h in place, based
on the results
« Committee discussed a possible traffic calming
solution but was not supported by the committee
5/3/2015 Exhibition Street, Pomona e The committee support the current speed limit of DTMR Completed
Request for speed reduction from 60km/h to 6Okmvh (Dan)
50km/h « DTMR (Dan) drove the road and confirmed the
current speed limit of 60km/h is appropriate
5. 5/3/2015 Weyba Rd Noosaville — speed limit on e Council (Scott & Nick) to discuss with Council Council Ongoing
market day planners and put the issue back to the event (Scott & Nick)
. - - - I to review and produce a traffic
Merits of variable speed limit signage fronting organisers - .
the Farmers Market on Sunday momings 6am management plan to deal with speed, parking and
— 1.00pm pedestrian movements along Weyba Road
5/3/2015 47 Eumundi Noosa Road, Noosaville (from near | Committee voted on this issue of lowering the DTMR Complete
the Refuse Station to Noosaville) speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h along (Dan)
_ - - Eumundi Noosa Road 3 votes in favour (Road
Speed limit review on Eumundi-Noosa Rd - -
(from near the tip to Noosaville — currently Nowe: Road aes & QPS) to 1 vote against
100km/h) oosa
e DTMR (Dan) will be producing a work order to
have the signs changed on siteSection 14
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7. 5/3/2015 Mill Street & Summit Road, Pomona e¢ DTMR (Dan) drove the intersection and believes Council Ongoing
- - there is a need to upgrade the intersection. This will (Lewis)
Intersection review/upgrade of the current left- on -
- - - be based on a priority system, as it was noted the
in/left-out to a standard T-intersection intersection has been like that for a number of
years
e Council (Lewis) to complete a project initiation to
upgrade the intersection for future budget
considerations
18/6/2015 3.2 Moorhen Place, Noosaville ¢ Council (Lewis) to produce a revised plan of the Council Ongoing
Customer requestforthespeedtobe | Propose kmh ara n Doone Esme wDertend | (Lews)
reviewed and a review of the current signage
in the area to comply
18/6/2015 Hill Street, Pomona ¢ Council (Scott & Nick) to investigate development Council Ongoing
oe lication and produce a plan to present to a (Scott & Nick)
Proposed development application with app - .
possible int tion redesign with Sut DTMR (Dan Koch) / Council working group
Avenue
18/6/2015 Eumundi Noosa Rd, Noosaville « Council (Scott & Nick) to tie the project into the Council Ongoing
Customer request for a pedestrian crossing eS Road duplication discussions with (Scott & Nick)
point, possibly near Bunnings
18/6/2015 Eenie Creek Rd/Reef St Noosaville « QPS (Steve) to check QPrime and their mapping QPS Ongoing
Roundabout system with crash details and locations to see if (Steve)
Customer concerned with pavement of the there is any pattem at that imtersection
rouandabout and wants Council to investigate
crashes. Lewis to discuss with Police
WebCrash details
12. 18/6/2015 3.7 Cooroy Township « Council (Scott & Nick) to tie in project with future Council Ongoing
Pedestrian accessibility from east to west den ecnenartnre ae & Elm (Scott & Nick)
across railway line and improved pedestrian cuss
crossing points in town
13. 18/6/2015 Middle Creek Rd Federal ¢ Council (Lewis) to check safety reports and do a Council Ongoing
ee __ speed review as well as email QPS (Steve) to (Lewis)
Reduction in speed limit (from 80km/h to check background and follow up with Dan QPS
60km/h). This road has had several fatal McN DTMR (Dan) to drive the road and (Steve)
accidents in the last 3 years and is a normally che k eonditions (Dan) to drive the a DTMR
quiet country road but is unmarked, with blind (Dan)
corners
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4 RESULTS OF CONSULTATION PROCESS, BLANFORDS COURT
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Project Officer, Beth Potter
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/Street/Blanfords Court
ECM/Subject/ Names Roads, Streets, Parks Structures
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the Infrastructure & Services Committee
Meeting dated 21 July 2015 and resolve to retain the spelling of Blanfords Court.
REPORT
This report is to inform Council of the results of consultation undertaken regarding a proposed
name change of Blanfords Court to Blandford Court to address a mis-spelling of the family name.
Letters detailing the proposal were sent to the 18 affected property owners. Six property owners
contacted Council with feedback to the proposal and none were in favour of a name change.
Comments included:
Inconvenience to property owners to change address details on numerous documents such
as vehicle registration, wills etc;
Additional costs when selling the property if it has a different name from when it was
purchased;
Inconvenience and expense in informing overseas banks, pension funds, changes to
stationery;
Costs incurred in changing legal papers.
Given that a number of property-owners object to changing the name it is considered
unreasonable to place such an inconvenience on these owners to correct a mis-spelling.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 9 April, 2015, Item 7, Page 4
That Council note the report by the Heritage Librarian to the Infrastructure & Services Committee
Meeting dated 31 March 2015 and agree to:
A. Recognise the Fenwick family for their contributions and longstanding connection to the
Cooroy district and, more specifically, the Cooroy Mill Site by way of a placenaming;
B. Adopt Fenwick Park as the name for the park on Straker Drive Cooroy (in the Greenwood
Grove estate between Stage 1 and Stage 3 of the development); and
C. Undertake a consultation process to address the mis-spelling of Blanfords Court
(Greenwood Grove Estate Cooroy) to Blandford Court.
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Finance & Risk
Cost of installation of new street sign if name is changed.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
All property owners in Blanfords Court, Cooroy
Internal Consultation
Heritage Librarian, Community Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Community Services x Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORTS
5 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2014-15
OCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Director Community Services, Alan (Fox) Rogers
Community Services Department
Index ECM/Subject/Branch Management/Community Services Section
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Director Community Services to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on the operations of the Community
Services Department for the period 1 April 2015 to 30 June 2015.
REPORT
The Community Services Department consists of the following sections and teams:
Community Development, and Community Grants
Community Facilities (including Noosa Community Care, The J, The Bicentennial Centre,
The Noosa Aquatic Centre, and The Noosa Leisure Centre);
Disaster Management and Public Order;
Libraries and Galleries; and
Waste, Environmental Health and Cemeteries.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Waste Management Development of the 2015/2016 Development of a draft 5 year Capital Finalisation of the Towards Zero Waste
Waste Management Budget. Works program. Strategy following consideration of the
Responding to requests for Removal of stormwater accumulated Community Jury deliberations.
information from the Community Jury. in Cell 2.2 Eumundi Rd Landfill. Finalisation of the Business Continuity
Completed concrete crushing of a large Delivery of Annual Kerbside Bulk Waste Plan
stockpile of concrete. Collection Service commencing in Tendering the 2015/16 Capital Works
Called an RFQ for the collection of August. Program.
hazardous chemicals collected at Waste Include separate mattress collection Preparation of new Waste Management
Transfer Stations and Eumundi Rd service in annual bulk kerbside service Contract.
landfill. Reporting to Council on Commencing development of Asset
Improved monitoring of methane at the Recommendations of the Community Management Plan.
th
landfill and recapped small areas where Jury received 15 July 2015. Develop In-house Waste Education
methane is escaping from capped areas Reviewing the Provisions fund for future Campaign.
due to dry conditions. landfill costs with Michael Shave. Preparing for the use of the first section
Secured a contractor to mulch Reviewing the current waste of cell 2.2 at Landfill approx. Dec 2015.
accumulation of green waste due to management contract with Cleanaway
absence of contractor in north and compliance conditions at landfill.
Queensland following tropical cyclone. Reviewing quotations for the collection
Extension of the Green waste mulching and removal of Hazardous waste.
contract with ARG.
Attendance at presentation by JFE
Technologies (Japan) with Unitywater -
advanced waste treatment and energy
recovery options.
Implemented weekly landfill audit
inspections with Cleanaway.
Substantially completed capital project
Sedimentation Pond upgrade and Bio
Basin
Prepared Emergency Debris Storage &
Disposal Sub Plan for Noosa Disaster
Management Plan
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Environmental Health Environmental Health Officers and Service Review of Environmental Undertake an audit of Child care centres
Coordinator completed two day Health, Pest Management and food preparation and storage-handling.
Asbestos Removal and Supervising Cemeteries. Develop a regular Food safety
Removal training in Brisbane Commence annual inspection program newsletter for distribution to licenced
Annual licenced premise inspection of licenced premises premises
program competed on schedule at end Recreational water monitoring Undertake a food safety compliance
of the financial year Participate in a joint project to audit project at regulated premises that have
Approx. 500 Licence Renewal notices school and recreational camping their own private water supplies. E.g. not
have been issued to licenced premises grounds in the prevention and reticulated from Unity water.
prior to June 30 deadline. management of gastroenteritis Develop meeting schedule with State
outbreaks with Sunshine Coast Public Authorities –Qld Health – Safe Food –
Health. Council will only be involved with DEHP- and WH&S to foster improved
Camp Grounds currently licenced by working relationships.
Council.
Research options for the monitoring of
stormwater outlet Noosa Industrial
Estate for pollutants.
Maximise the use of “Toolbox” first
response system to manage designated
customer requests.
Where possible manage Customer
requests by phone to minimise costs
and maximise customer service
experience.
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Pest Management Completed the fourth quarter pest Implementing the first Quarter Pest Improvement in fox control on the North
survey of rural properties. Survey for 2015/16. Shore.
Quad bike operator safety procedure Revise methodology for the delivery of Develop electronic field recording device
developed by John McCarron pest plant control program and priority (Tablet) to create efficiencies
Rotary ditcher purchased for the areas for control. Investigate the potential for the
reinstatement of habitat modifications Continue cross training of Pest and development of a feral deer tagging
when conditions permit Vector team to maximise output, assist program with Dept. of Agriculture,
with seasonal spikes in all three areas Fisheries and Forestry to map deer
Obtain licence for Vector Officer to movements in the Tinbeerwah area.
enable him to undertake gassing of fox
dens.
Liaise with National Parks management
to enhance wild animal control activities
– possible joint programs – improved
coordination.
Pest Plant Animal and Vector control
Officers to undertake safe
handling/operation of quad bike course.
Coordinated by WH&S Officer, John
McCarron.
Undertake runnelling of existing habitat
modifications when tidal areas are totally
dry.
Cemeteries Small truck currently being replaced with Prepare plaque display on level 1 to Enter all existing Cemetery plots into T1
an extra cab utility and trailer to reduce allow bereaved families to make choices as staff resources permit
operational costs. Electronically scanning cemetery burial Creation of cemetery web site.
and ashes records into ECM.
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Public Order The new suite of Local Laws for the Finalise Service Review Implement Service review outcomes
Noosa Shire commenced from July 1 Develop partnership with RSPCA to Completion of work to achieve animal
201 . achieve desexing and microchipping of compliance at Johns Landing
The 2015 house to house dog animals at Johns Landing. Reduce the number of unregistered
inspection program has concluded with Continue random patrols to keep dog dogs in our pound.
1770 unregistered dogs being identified. owners from going into restricted areas. Continue to promote Responsible Pet
90% of dogs registered are desexed. Re-establish daily patrols to identify any ownership, including Cats, message to
This believed to be the highest ration in illegal campers and move offenders on. community
the state. Develop new contract arrangement with Roll out new dog off leash and dog on
Established new working relationship RSPCA. leash areas and educate dog owners on
with Community Development Officers Development of a new strategy to deal the rules around dogs.
to achieve better outcomes in the with Illegal camping by way of night time Investigate the use of new mobile
community parking restrictions in high profile areas technologies to achieve operational
Retirement of long standing Manager efficiencies.
Ron Thomas.
Disaster Management The Noosa Local Disaster Management Finalisation of Threat Specific sub plans Annual training exercise scheduled for
Plan 2015/16 and Noosa Local Disaster in conjunction with QFES November 4 and 5, 2015
Recovery Plan 2015/16 were adopted The development of a set of Standard
by Council on July 2 2015. Operating Procedures for Council’s
Transfer of disaster management Emergency Response Operations
responsibilities from Director Community Ongoing Guardian training
Services to Director Planning and Next LDMG meeting September 9 2015
Infrastructure completed.
A call for new volunteers for the Local
Disaster Coordination Centre resulted in
13 new volunteers
LDMG and various sub committees
continue to meet regularly
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Noosa Community Tender for refurbishment works Recruitment of Team Leader Business Finalisation of rebranding roll out
Care awarded Development Leveraging the new business
Sunshine Butterflies partnership Commencement of refurbishment development role to develop business
extended for 2015/16 works, including temporary relocation of and marketing plans
centre Continue update of policies and
Continue planning for funding changes procedures manuals
as Government’s implement consumer-
directed care
Noosa Leisure Centre Health & Wellbeing Show held at NLC Finalise arrangements for Noosa Long Progress refurbishment of Reception
over 2 days in April – with approx. 1300 Week End Festival Opera and Orchestra area.
people attending the event. events at NLC in July Explore recycling options inside NLC.
Rotary Club held their first Bookfest at Marketing strategy for new Kids Play Work with NLC clubs to improve centre
the NLC in May (previously held at Room / Birthday Parties. facilities at NLC (e.g. storage,
Bicentennial). Organisers advised that scoreboards, etc.)
the event was very successful at the
new venue – and raised approx.
$25,000 for associated charities.
Completion of all 14/15 scheduled
maintenance works.
Noosa Aquatic Centre Achieved an ambitious revenue target Finalise Café lease Refining the Community pools Funding
Visits in excess of 235,000 for the 14/15 Plan for & deliver major capital Works program
financial year including retiling and repairing the 25m Further explore energy saving initiatives
Olympic Gold medallist Brittany Elmslie pool commencing 20 July – eg, Micro Hydro
returned to where she learnt to swim & Develop Quality Assurance Program for
ring the ‘Victory Bell’ – a promotional NAC Contractors
initiative of the NAC Condition Audit and development of an
asset management plan
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
The J & The J The J The J
Bicentennial Ticketing Noosa International Food & Service Review- Progress outcomes Progress actions from Business Plan.
Community Centre Wine – Record result for The J /directives Facility Maintenance schedule - further
(BCC) Facility Maintenance – current schedule Complete - Business Plan develop 2015/16
complete for 2014/15 Entrepreneurial Programming – further BCC
Events statistics for the quarter develop Demountable Building - Permanent
11 ticketed events, 6 Dark days, 16,938 Regular Hirers/Events – coordinate tenure/lease
attendances bookings/hire schedule
Draft business plan developed
BCC
BCC Consolidate - Regular Venue Hirers
Noosa Gymnastics - Finalise Lease for
Main Hall
Enhanced safety of amenity and
surrounds, parking & access
Maintenance – schedule complete for
2014/15
Butter Factory Pop Up exhibitions at the Butter Factory Finalising Butter Factory inventory. Transfer of management responsibility
a great success. Moving Gallery equipment back to to Lower Mill Board anticipated in the
Opening on Sundays has dramatically NRG. last quarter 2015.
reduced Vandalism. Continuing to develop Butter Factory
Butter Factory is now operated solely by Business Plan in consultation with the
Friends of Mill Place volunteers. The Lower Mill Board, U3A and the Centre
Butter Factory is opened and closed for Ceramic Excellence.
daily by Cooroy Library Staff.
Gathering data for Butter Factory
Business Plan.
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Regional Gallery Expression of Interest process Further development of the Floating Floating Land 2015: Reflect & Re-
completed for artists to create works for Land 2015 program which currently imagine: marketing and promotional
Floating Land 2015: includes: material. Events and exhibitions.
o The selection panel have o a seven-week retrospective Noosa Long Weekend Festival, Concert
commissioned nine artists: exhibition at the Noosa Regional at Cooran Hall, proceeds from the
Elizabeth Poole; Kari & Ross Gallery concert will contribute towards the NRG
Annels; Kris Martin; Leah Barclay; o nine sculptural works to be installed children’s program.
Rene Bahloo; Simon McVerry; along the foreshores of Tewantin Friends of the Gallery 30th anniversary.
Lyndon Davis; Lisa Brummel and and Boreen Point Continue work on marketing strategy for
Julie Wall. o a long weekend of activities at 2016 exhibitions.
Delivery of GOMA children’s program Boreen Point Noosa Art Award.
Pattern Bandits. o a forum at the J on the Future of Finalising applications and works for
Successful delivery of Tales from the environmental art SQUEEZE. (The Squeeze exhibition is
Eastern Highlands and From Here and Preparing for important lecture, by held on a biennial basis and Squeeze
There exhibitions. Tarun Nagesh on 15 July in conjunction 2015 will be the 6th biennial exhibition of
Successful opening and exhibition with Indo Pop exhibition visual art educators’ work from the
presentation of national Touring Preparation for incoming exhibitions: region.)
exhibition Indo Pop. Exhibition was From Sense to Sensuality and Wax and
officially opened by Chris Saines, Wabi Sabi.
Director QAGOMA. Gallery staff participation in Noosa Long
Excellent outcome from Volunteer drive, Weekend public programs.
we have been able to recruit many new
volunteers.
Delivery of June School Holiday
programs.
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Libraries Cooroy Library Café tender closed. Finalise the Service Review of opening Development of Library Strategic Plan.
Applicant selected (United Synergies). hours, the Mobile Library stops and Planning for Library Literary events for
Initial condition assessment of staffing. 2016
Noosaville and Cooroy Library Transfer of café operations to United
completed. Report in development. Synergies.
General repair and maintenance works Complete Mill Place Boiler House report
completed at all branches (Cooroy to seek approval to complete
Library – internal walkways sanded and recommended works.
polished and lounge seating re-covered; Transfer Mill Place Boiler House works
Noosaville Library – blinds in meeting responsibility to Planning &
room replaced, meeting room wall Infrastructure.
repainted; Mobile Library – bench Development of 2015/16 Branch Plans.
sanded and polished). Finalise members for the Library
Awarded an SLQ Technology Strategic Plan Reference group.
Trendsetters Grant for Robots for Develop cleaning contract specifications
Everyone –a coding and robotics and tender documents.
program, centred around a fully Continued investigation and purchase of
programmable NAO humanoid robot. resources needed for the outreach
Total = $18,824 programs within Best Start (funded
Awarded a State Library Q Anzac 100 through State Library of Queensland)
Historypin grant to present WWI stories Continued investigation and review of
of the Noosa community. Total = the library website.
$10,000
Our first fee based Book Club Winter
Soiree event with author Sarah
Armstrong was a great success with 50
people attending at $8 p/p
First stand-alone pilot e-news distributed
with positive outcomes – headline event
booked out within 24 hours.
1800 people visited the library and
Butter Factory during the Cooroy
Fusion Festival.
Successful winter school holiday
program for children, young adults and
families. Total attendance: approx. 350.
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Libraries (cont.) Contract finalised for Borrow Box -a new
e-platform that will contain 300 eAudio
books and 300 eBooks
Our first series of IPhone and Android
programs were booked out with over 80
people in attendance and positive
feedback
Rachel Shields and Janet McGuinness
have both been awarded places in State
Library of Queensland’s Library
Leadership 2015 training program.
Community Relocation of Community Development Workshop with Councilors re Social First draft of Social Plan due August
Development Team from Doonella House to Level 2 Plan 2015.
main building Employment of a new Sport and Reduction in graffiti offences through
Not for Profit Community organization Recreation Development Officer (due to partnership, education and
survey conducted with 92 responses. the resignation of Wendy Guthrie). development strategies.
Information analysis being undertaken Negotiate lease for Tait-Duke Cottage, Negotiate expired leases on community
to inform development activities. identify funding and partnership halls, centres and sports complexes
Community Grants assessed (Sports opportunities with community Continue to work with the State
Field maintenance, Community Halls stakeholders. Government (Department of National
and Centre’s, Operational and Project Preparation of discussion paper for Parks, Sport and Racing) to deliver
Grants). Recommendations made to reduction of graffiti. events in Noosa as part of the Building
Council 2 July 2015 Implementation of Dept. Communities Active Communities program
RADF Grants assessed. Grant for Community Drought Support
nd
2 round of Community Grants -
Recommendations made to council ($40k). Projects to open in August 2015
June 2015. Continue payment coordination and Partnership with Tourism Noosa to
4 x Social Plan Reference Group acquittals/compliance for last produce promotional material for
meetings held. Community Grants and RADF rounds attracting sports events to the Shire.
3rd edition of Not for Profit e-newsletter Outcome Report to Arts Qld for 2014-15
released to not for profit community RADF funding
groups in June 2015. Develop a process to pay the fixed
Tenure guidelines prepared (in water and sewerage annual access
partnership with Property and charges for eligible not for profit
Facilities). organisations in the Shire.
MCU for Tait Duke Cottage approved.
Relocation delayed due to weather.
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SECTION RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES LOOKING AHEAD
Community Cooran Sports Ground lighting project Assist Noosa-Cooroy Genealogical and
Development (cont.) commenced Historical Group to finalise MCU for
Festive Season Grants opened utilising lodgment.
the new Smartygrants on line software. Negotiate with Council stakeholders
Applications close 31 July 2015 and Noosa parkrun organisers to
RADF submission to Arts Qld for source funding and permission to install
matching $ completed – waiting on permanent course markers.
outcome Establish an internal Working Group to
Completion of Community Development develop policy and processes to
Branch Plan for 15/16 inc. Operational optimise external grant opportunities.
and Capital Works budgets
Lightning damage repairs completed at
Girraween Sports Complex (insurance)
Sports events held in Noosa this quarter
included:
- FFA Cup held at Girraween Sports
Complex
- Under 15 Boys State Softball
Championships held at Tewantin
- Sunshine Coast Tour – Criterion
Track, Girraween
Provided stakeholder management for
Wallace Park Pathways project.
Negotiated joint partnership with Red
Cross Noosa Branch and Noosa
Leisure Centre for the establishment of
drop-in service.
Assisted Men’s Shed Pomona to lodge
MCU and seek external funding for
facility development.
Participated in community consultation
and Design Charette for Rufous Street
Precinct.
RDA Sunshine Coast briefing on
Federal Government's National
Stronger Regions Fund - for Council
and Community
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Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
The interim June financial statements indicate that the Department’s budget position will be
favourable with revenue slightly above budget and expenditure below budget.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Nil
Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office x Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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Section 29
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Community Facilities
6 NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE (NAC) UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2015
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Noosa Aquatic Centre Coordinator, Stephen James
Community Services
Index ECM/ Subject/ 51.04 Sporting Facilities
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Noosa Aquatic Centre Coordinator to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on the activities of the
Noosa Aquatic Centre to 30 June 2015.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to advise Council of the Noosa Aquatic Centre’s (NAC) activities for
the year ending 30 June 2015.
The NAC comprises a 50m Olympic Pool, 25m Pool, Warm Down Pool/ Learn to Swim Pool,
Toddlers Wading Pool, Fitness Studio, Change Rooms and Amenities Operation. The
maintenance of the Sunshine Beach Skate Park is also overseen by the NAC.
The NAC provides a broad range of aquatic and leisure programs including recreational
swimming, Learn to Swim (LTS) programs, elite squad training, aqua aerobics and water polo, as
well as circuit classes and general gym usage in the Fitness Studio.
1. FINANCE
The objective of all services within the Community Facilities Branch is to balance the demands of
access, equity and community service obligations with sound financial management and
improving revenue through innovative and entrepreneurial approaches, while at the same time
seeking to minimise operational costs.
NAC 2014/15 financial performance *
Actual Budget Variance
YTD YTD (YTD)
Total Revenue $1,571,519 $1,546,236 $25,283
Total Expenditure $1,675,002 $1,712,871 $37,869
Net Operating Surplus/Deficit -$103,483 -$166,635 $63,152
Depreciation $150,466 $150,466 $0
Internal Charges $331,615 $330,266 -$1,349
Total Surplus/Deficit -$585,564 -$647,367 $61,803
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*Please note figures shown are June end of month figures and not final end of financial
year figures as these were not available in time for this report.
NAC 2014/15 financial performance
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
Actual YTD
Budget YTD
$500,000
$0
Total Revenue Total Expenditure Net Operating
Surplus/Deficit
-$500,000
The NAC’s full year performance saw a positive variance to budget of $61,803. Tight financial
management practices as well as favourable weather conditions contributed to this result.
Revenue finished $25,283 in front of a challenging budget target, with expenses coming in at
$36,520 under budget.
Revenue benefited from a 4% increase in participants of the Learn to Swim program (LTS) with
cumulative annual enrolments growing from 3,242 in 2013/14 to 3,324 this year. This coupled
with improved collection of LTS fees as a result of the implementation of the direct debit payment
process saw LTS revenue exceed budget by $51,183.
General admission revenue was down on budget by $38,825, in part due to patrons shifting their
purchasing preference from visit passes to the more economical option of monthly passes as the
warm summer extended longer into the year than expected.
The positive variance in expenditure is mainly attributed to a saving of $18,299 in annual
electricity costs. Ongoing tracking and profiling of electricity use will allow for greater accuracy for
future budgeting cycles. The final end of year figure for expenditure will increase when wages
and other operating expenses for the last 10 days of June are taken into account.
The Gym has a current membership of 142 which is on par with previous winters. A marketing
campaign encouraging squad participants to utilise the gym as their swimming frequency drops
off is aimed at improving this seasonal reduction. The Gym produced a favourable net result of
$87,523 however the need to update ageing equipment remains. A review of the operation of the
Gym remains ongoing with the outcome being the subject of a separate report.
Group Fitness revenue exceeded budget by $8,281, finishing the year at $73,169. Attendance
numbers for the year were up by 11% at 12,164 compared to 10,898 for 2013/14.
Retail Operations continued to perform very well with a net operating result of $71,715. The
introduction of SPEEDO products drove strong sales performance and the NAC team will
continue to trial and review new retail initiatives throughout 2015/16 to aid the Centre’s financial
performance.
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2. CUSTOMERS
The NAC has seen a record 249,090 attendances for the year. This is an increase of 1,335 from
the 247,755 visits recorded for the 2013/14 financial period. The slow start recorded in Quarter 1
has been compensated for by solid patronage over the following three quarters.
NAC full year attendance comparison
2013/14 to 2014/15
250000
245000
240000
Attendances
235000
230000
225000
2013/14 2014/15
The NAC continues to have limited capacity during most weekday afternoons due to the
increased popularity of water polo. While lanes are open to the public, these are generally limited
to one or two during the peak times of 3.30pm – 6pm.
3. STAFFING
The NAC has a large percentage of casual staff and staff numbers have reduced significantly
throughout Terms 2 and 3 of school whilst patrons move onto winter pastimes. Scheduled
maintenance of the 25 metre pool and the Learn To Swim pool will further impact staffing levels
during the upcoming year.
A review is underway regarding the feasibility of converting a number of key positions - which are
currently filled by long term casuals into permanent positions.
4. SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
Night swim squads were successfully introduced during summer on a Tuesday and Thursday in
an effort to alleviate some pressure on the availability of water space during the daytime. These
have been suspended until September when the general public return to swimming more
frequently. The suspended squads will be replaced by two indoor circuit classes in the Gym,
commencing 9 July.
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5. FUTURE DIRECTION
The review of the NAC gym operations is ongoing and will be the subject of a separate report to
Council.
A hydraulics audit is scheduled for Quarter 1 2015/16. The primary focus of this audit is to
determine the life expectancy of the ageing 50 meter pool filtration. It has been in use since the
centre’s opening in 1999 and is displaying signs of deterioration. The outcome of this audit will
determine the requirement for and urgency of any future works.
As reported previously, a section of wall tiles of the 25 metre pool have separated from the
concrete shell. This will require emptying of the 25 metre pool and retiling of the affected section.
The full extent of the damage will not be known until the pool is emptied and inspected. This
project has been rolled over from the 2014/15 capital works program after bad weather delayed
the contractor’s ability to commence the works until late July 2015.
A review of the payment structure for the Junior Squad program will be undertaken as the
existing ‘two payment’ system is disliked by customers and also negatively affects the retention
of participants between programs.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
Refer to Section 1 of this report.
Consultation
Nil
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Management Accountant, Corporate Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office x Corporate Services
Community Engagement x Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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7 THE J AND BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE
2015
OCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author The J Coordinator, Scott Braby
Community Services
Index ECM/ Subject/ 72.01 The J
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by The J Coordinator to the Infrastructure & Services Committee
Meeting dated 21 July 2015.providing an update on the activities of The J and Bicentennial
Community Centre to 30 June 2015.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to advise Council of The J and Bicentennial Community Centre’s
(BCC) activities for the year ending 30 June 2015.
The J continues to operate as a versatile, multi-use community venue. It hosts a wide range of
activities, performances and live entertainment. It is also home to current tenants the University
of the Sunshine Coast (and TAFE) and Noosa Community Radio.
The J is the venue of choice for a number of community groups including but not limited to;
Noosa Chorale, Noosa Heads Jazz Club, Noosa Music Society, Independent Retirees
Association, Queensland Arts Alliance, Hillsong Church, as well as numerous school groups that
conduct a range of activities such as performances and awards and presentation ceremonies.
The J is a unique facility that includes a 330 seat theatre with a new optional inclusion of 45
additional seats in the upper mezzanine section. It also offers a combination of flexible meeting
spaces, conference rooms and facilities for hire which are complemented by covered outdoor
areas and stylish open foyers.
The Bicentennial Community Centre (BCC) includes the Main Hall, Annexe and Demountable
buildings. The BCC is used for a variety of community, sporting and cultural activities by
individual community members and organisations for activities such as classes, meetings,
rehearsals and workshops. The BCC Main Hall is now the permanent home of Noosa
Gymnastics. The adjacent demountable building is also home to a regular tenant with Little
Seeds Theatre Group having permanent residency.
1. FINANCE
The objective of all services within the Community Facilities Branch is to balance the demands of
access, equity and community service obligations with sound financial management, and
improving revenue through innovative and entrepreneurial approaches, whilst minimising
operational costs.
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The J 2014/15 financial performance *
Actual YTD Budget YTD Variance
Total Revenue $460,177 $418,572 $41,605
Total Expenditure $714,320 $737,529 $23,209
Net Operating Surplus/Deficit -$254,143 -$318,957 $64,814
Depreciation $278,013 $278,013 $0
Internal Charges $200,067 $199,385 -$682
Total Surplus/Deficit -$732,223 -$796,355 $64,132
*Please note figures shown are June end of month figures and not final end of financial
year figures as these were not available in time for this report.
The J 2014/15 financial performance
800,000
600,000
400,000
Actual
200,000
Budget
0
Total Revenue Total Expenditure Net Operating
-200,000 Surplus/Deficit
-400,000
With a positive variance to budget of $41,605 in revenue and expenditure finishing $23,209
under budget, The J is currently $64,814 in front of its budgeted operating position for the year,
however the final end of year figure for expenditure will increase when wages and other
operating expenses for the last 10 days of June are taken into account.
Greater than budgeted performance in equipment and venue hire were the main contributors to
strong revenue performance, collectively finishing the year $24,147 ahead of budget. On the
expenditure side of the ledger maintenance was $12,455 under budget, water and sewerage
charges came in $15,593 lower than budgeted and electricity charges were $10,789 below
budget. All of these areas have been revised to more accurate levels under the 2015/16 budget.
BCC
BCC 2014/15 financial performance *
Actual YTD Budget YTD Variance
Total Revenue $74,535 $72,000 $2,535
Total Expenditure $77,052 $105,040 $27,988
Net Operating Surplus/Deficit -$2,517 -$33,040 $30,523
Depreciation $50,866 $50,866 $0
Internal Charges $17,715 $17,678 -$37
Total Surplus/Deficit -$71,098 -$101,584 $30,486
*Please note figures shown are June end of month figures and not final end of financial
year figures as these were not available in time for this report.
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BCC 2014/15 financial performance
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
Actual YTD
$20,000
Budget YTD
$0
Total Revenue Total Expenditure Net Operating
($20,000) Surplus/Deficit
($40,000)
BCC revenue finished slightly ahead of budget while expenditure savings were made mostly as a
result of overestimated electricity ($8,731 under budget), sewerage and water charges ($7,337
under budget) and reduced contract cleaning ($7,319 under budget as a result of bringing on a
new contract cleaner). Once again all of these areas have been revised to more accurate levels
under the 2015/16 budget.
2. CUSTOMERS
The J
An overview of users and events accommodated at The J over the past 12 months is as
follows:Education/schools - performances and presentations
Noosa Christian College
St Thomas More Primary School
St Teresa’s Catholic College
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Peregian Community College
Coolum High School
Fitness Rox School Aerobics
Noosa Professional Dance Academy
Performing Arts Factory
Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre
SCU
CQU
Community groups
Noosa Chorale
Noosa Heads Jazz Club
Noosa Music Society
Noosa Chamber of Commerce
Tewantin Noosa Lions Club
Noosa Heads SLSC
Sunshine Beach SLSC
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Special events
TEDx
Noosa Long Weekend Festival
Noosa International Food & Wine (ticketing)
Regen- Ag
Australian Citizenship Ceremonies
Comedy
Melbourne International Road Show
Sydney Comedy Festival
Jimeoin
Dave Hughes
Kitty Flanagan
Live music/bands
James Blundell
Australian Springsteen Show
Hat Fitz & Cara
Open Ended Mic night (monthly event)
Theatre
Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre
Divine Miss Bette
Jobs Right
Pirates of Penzance
Film
Flickerfest
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Last Paradise
Overall attendance at The J reached 65,752 which was an increase of 4,014 or 6.5% on 2013/14.
These figures include people attending the site for venue hire bookings, performances,
Xbox/Lounge use, USC, TAFE, radio station attendance and general public use.
The J annual attendance comparison
70000
65000
60000
55000
50000
2013/14 2014/15
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BCC
The Main Hall lease was recently finalised with Noosa Gymnastics Club, who have since
indicated they are extremely happy with their new home. The entire centre is now well utilised by
a range of users, including but not limited to the following:
Little Seeds Theatre Company
Noosa Folk Dancers
Zumba
Kids Fitness
Yoga
Kings House Church
GANG Ministries
Hillsong Church
3. STAFFING
The J staff also oversee BCC’s operations, therefore this component of the report is combined for
both venues. Staffing levels are currently at 4.7 FTE which is considered extremely efficient when
compared to like venues. Staff are multi-skilled and are required to cover a variety of duties. The
team has experienced some change of late with one of the main casual employees being
seconded to Branch Management for the past few months and Venue Support Officer set to
leave the team on 31 July.
As a result of the permanent employee’s departure, staff training has been highlighted as a need
for remaining staff in order to upskill and quickly cover any knowledge gaps.
SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
Regular reviews and updating of operational systems and processes is ongoing and will continue
as such as the actions from the recently developed business plan begin to be rolled out.
4. FUTURE DIRECTION
Following the recent Service Review a draft business plan has been developed for The J and a
priority for over the coming months will be the completion and implementation of The J business
plan in order to continue to improve operational performance.
Another priority will be to update agreements with all major user groups for 2015/16 and beyond
at both The J and BCC.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
Refer to Section 1 of this report.
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Management Accountant, Corporate Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office x Corporate Services
Community Engagement x Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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8 NOOSA COMMUNITY CARE UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2015
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Noosa Community Care Coordinator, Greg Tucker
Community Services
Index ECM/ Subject/ 1.05 Community Care Management
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Noosa Community Care Coordinator to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on the activities of Noosa
Community Care to 30 June 2015.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to advise Council of the Noosa Community Care activities for the full
year ending 30 June 2015.
The services provided under the HACC (Federal & State) funding are:
Domestic Assistance
Social support
Allied Health Care
Personal Care
Centre Based Day Care
In Home Respite Care
Case Management
Client Care Coordination
Counselling /Support, Information & Advocacy
Transport
Home Maintenance
Home Modifications
The services provided under the HAS (State) funding are:
Information and Referrals regarding home safety and security
Home Maintenance
Home Modifications
1. FINANCE
The objective of all services within the Community Facilities Branch is to balance the demands of
access, equity and community service obligations with sound financial management and
improving revenue through innovative and entrepreneurial approaches, whilst minimising
operational costs.
Noosa Community Care operates under funding agreements with both the State and Federal
Governments.
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Noosa Community Care 2014/15 financial performance *
Actual YTD Budget YTD Variance (YTD)
Total Revenue $2,677,677 $2,720,787 -$43,110
Total Expenditure $2,092,065 $2,312,156 $220,091
Net Operating Surplus/Deficit $585,612 $408,631 $176,981
Depreciation $31,151 $31,151 $0
Internal Charges $451,542 $451,542 $0
Total Surplus/Deficit $102,919 -$74,062 $176,981
*Please note figures shown are June end of month figures and not final end of financial
year figures as these were not available in time for this report.
Noosa Community Care 2014/15
financial performance
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000 Actual YTD
$1,000,000 Budget YTD
$500,000
$0
Total Revenue Total Expenditure Net Operating
Surplus/Deficit
The budget position sees NCC operating within the funding grants for the full year with operating
surplus to go into reserves for future operation.
Reduced client numbers due to sickness, higher service needs and natural attrition have resulted
in slightly lower revenue than budgeted.
In terms of expenditure significant savings were made in the area of staff labour while reviews
and restructures took place. During this period there were a number of positions left unfilled. The
permanent structure has now been finalised and the budgeted labour cost for 2015/16 has been
adjusted to reflect the revised structure.
The final end of year figure for expenditure will increase when wages and other operating
expenses for the last 10 days of June are taken into account.
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2. CUSTOMERS
Noosa Community Care
Summary outputs for the period - July 2014 to June 2015
Services Provided Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Transport 4130 3693 3781 3634 15238
Centre Based Care 2651 2404 2214 2251 9520
Domestic Assistance 810 739 774 891 3214
Home Maintenance 600 591 509 406 2106
Social Support 600 495 498 486 2079
Counselling/ Suport 212 251 143 135 741
Personal Care 171 251 191 183 796
Allied Health Care 194 217 151 177 739
In Home Respite 150 201 183 150 684
Home Mods 100 93 77 90 360
Client Care Coord 32 105 37 48 222
Case Mgmt 13 25 10 27 75
Annual summary of Community Care outputs
Home Mods, 360 Client Care Coord, 222
Allied Health Care, 739 In Home
Respite, Case Mgmt, 75
Personal Care, 796 684
Counselling/ Suport,
741
Social
Support,
2079
Home
Maintenance,
2106
Transport, 15238
Domestic Assistance,
3214
Centre Based Care,
9520
These 12 services equate to 77,728 hours of service delivery provided to clients through Noosa
Community Care.
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NOOSA HOME ASSIST
Summary outputs - July 2014 to June 2015
Services Provided Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Information & Referral
Information & Referral 188 176 268 285 917
Home Maintenance
Critical Health & Safety resolved 176 175 118 177 646
Improved physical access 140 119 169 177 605
Standard Maintenance Inspections 123 129 162 167 581
Annual summary of Home Assist outputs
Standard
Maintenance
Inspections, 581 Information &
Referral, 917
Improved physical
access, 605
Critical Health &
Safety resolved,
646
These services equate to 3945 hours of service delivery provided to clients through Noosa Home
Assist Secure.
3. STAFFING
Staff position descriptions (PDs) were finalised and distributed following the approval of the
Noosa Community Care organisational structure. Additional casual Community Care Assistants
have been employed to fill a permanent role vacated in May.
Recruitment of the vacant Team Leader Business Development position under a 12 month
arrangement is expected within the next month. This position will assist in enhancing business
systems and readiness for the funding model changes commencing throughout 2015/16.
4. SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
A newly developed debtor invoice system now allows clients to pay accounts through Council’s
EFTPOS terminals, providing greater flexibility for clients and Council alike.
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5. FUTURE DIRECTION
The tender for the refurbishment of the Centre has been awarded to local company Midson
Constructions. Initial works have commenced with a proposed completion date of 31
August 2015.
The refurbishment works will require the Centre’s operations to transfer from Wallace Park
to the Pirates at the Noosa Sports Complex for approximately a month in August.
The partnership arrangement with Sunshine Butterflies to provide services to people with
disabilities has been extended for 2015/16
Continue progressing NCC rebranding.
Continue preparation and planning for funding model changes.
Fees and charges will be reviewed in light of the Commonwealth Home Support
Programme fees framework which outlines principles for providers to adopt as they move
toward a nationally consistent approach over time.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
Refer to Section 1 of this report.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Management Accountant, Corporate Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office x Corporate Services
Community Engagement x Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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9 NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE (NLC) UPDATE REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2015
OCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Noosa Leisure Centre Coordinator, Cathy Simon
Community Services
Index ECM/ Subject/ 51.04 Sporting Facilities
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Noosa Leisure Centre Coordinator to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 21 July 2015 providing an update on the activities of the
Noosa Leisure Centre to 30 June 2015.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to advise Council of the Noosa Leisure Centre’s (NLC) activities for
the year ending 30 June 2015.
The NLC caters for Badminton, Futsal (Indoor Soccer), Netball, Basketball, Volleyball, Jump
Bunch (children’s gymnastics), Group Fitness classes, Indoor Rock Climbing, corporate training
inclusive of Council programs and school sessions, special events and venue hire. Meeting and
conference rooms are available for meetings/training and TAFE classes, etc. The indoor rock
climbing and yoga classes are managed by outsourced operators.
1. FINANCE
The objective of all services within the Community Facilities Branch is to balance the demands of
access, equity and community service obligations with sound financial management, and
improving revenue through innovative and entrepreneurial approaches, whilst minimising
operational costs.
NLC 2014/15 financial performance *
Actual YTD Budget YTD Variance (YTD)
Total Revenue $455,059 $468,013 -$12,954
Total Expenditure $683,192 $741,755 $58,563
Net Operating Surplus/Deficit -$228,133 -$273,742 $45,609
Depreciation $142,828 $142,828 $0
Internal Charges $145,954 $145,276 -$678
Total Surplus/Deficit -$516,915 -$561,846 $44,931
*Please note figures shown are June end of month figures and not final end of financial
year figures as these were not available in time for this report.
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NLC 2014/15 financial performance
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
Actual YTD
$200,000
Budget YTD
$0
Total Revenue Total Expenditure Net Operating
Surplus/Deficit
($200,000)
($400,000)
The NLC has four major operating streams, being:
Program operations
Group fitness program
Café/retail operations
General operations
Revenue shortfalls were predominately seen in the group fitness, jump bunch and birthday party
programs, collectively totalling $55,916 behind budget. However increases in venue hire
bookings and centre-run programs, including volleyball and netball, helped to minimise this
impact by exceeding budget by a cumulative amount of $38,744.
Underspend associated with programing changes, together with the delay of some maintenance
works which were unable to be completed prior to the end of the year, saw total expenditure
savings of $58,563. The final end of year figure for expenditure will increase when wages and
other operating expenses for the last 10 days of June are taken into account.
Whilst the Group Fitness program missed revenue targets by $18,310, the net profitability of the
program remained favourable. The last two quarters showed an increase in attendance numbers
compared to the same period in 2013/14 and in light of the recent major changes to this program,
this is encouraging. The program will remain closely monitored throughout 2015/16 financial year
in order to identify further improvements.
The Jump Bunch program suffered, following the departure of a popular instructor and was also
affected by the growing popularity of the Noosa Gymnastics program which directly competes
with the Jump Bunch target market. The end of year result indicates a need for further analysis of
the program to determine its future at the Centre.
Birthday parties were unable to be initiated as hoped due to the unavailability of quality hosts.
The Centre still has a strong belief in the potential for this program, particularly given the lack of
party venues for the target age group in the Noosa area. Therefore the program will be pursued
in 2015/16 with a comprehensive plan accompanying its roll out.
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Sales of Goods & Major Services ended the year $38,744 above budget, due mainly to increases
in venue hire as a result of the following factors:
Noosa Yoga – committed to an annual hire agreement of two rooms at NLC
New user groups commencing in 2014/15, including the Noosa Table Tennis Club and the
Mums and Bubs Markets
Major bookings including Little Light Fair and Hillsong Church group
Increase in regular user groups including the Noosa District Basketball Association (NDBA)
and local school groups.
2. CUSTOMERS
The following table shows the comparison of facility usage hours in 2013/14 against that of
2014/15.
NLC facility usage (hours) comparison
16000
14000
12000
Hours Booked
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
2013/14 2014/15
Hours Booked 8354.75 14221.25
Together with a significant increase in facility utilisation as shown above, the NLC has seen a
6.24% increase in visits to the Centre with 86,582 recorded visits in 2014/15 compared to 81,494
visits in 2013/14.
NLC attendance comparison
90,000
85,000
80,000
75,000
70,000
65,000
60,000
55,000
50,000
2013/14 2014/15
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The Health & Wellbeing Festival saw approximately 1,300 people attend the Centre over two
days in April. The Centre was transformed into an exhibition arena as shown in the pictures
below:
Rotary Club held their first Bookfest at the NLC in May and organisers advise this was a great
success and look forward to continuing this event in 15/16 at the NLC.
3. STAFFING
Staff training has been identified for key staff members to further develop necessary
administration skills.
4. SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
Design for the refurbishment of the Reception area has been completed by WD Architects. The
next stage of this project is to seek quotes for the completion of the works. Reception re-design
will better utilise space within the centre and will also improve the process and accuracy of
recording attendances to the centre.
5. FUTURE DIRECTION
Two major event bookings will be held at the NLC in July as part of the Noosa Long
Weekend Festival (NLWF). Centre staff have spent significant time and effort over the past
several months planning and preparing for Opera Australia’s production of The Magic Flute
on July 14 and the NLWF Orchestra’s anniversary performance, presented in association
with Noosa Orchestra and Brisbane Symphony Orchestra, on 26 July.
The Jump Bunch Room will be available for birthday parties commencing in the first quarter
of 2015/16.
The Australian Badminton Championships will be held at the Centre in October 2015.
The NLC Coordinator will work with NLC Clubs to enhance facilities, including
improvements to scoreboards and storage.
A review of fees and charges and consideration of the current membership strategy.
Installation of recycling bins for patrons inside the Centre.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance & Risk
Refer to Section 1 of this report.
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Management Accountant, Corporate Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office x Corporate Services
Community Engagement x Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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