2015-07-21 Infrastructure and Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                21 JULY 2015


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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