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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 AUGUST 2021
ATTACHMENT 1
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 16 AUGUST 2021
ATTACHMENT 1
OPERATIONAL PLAN 2020-21 PROGRESS REPORT
THE NOOSA ENVIRONMENT
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1 Continue the implementation of Council's Fire Director Environment & Sustainable Council is currently implementing on-ground actions related to our existing Completed @
Management Plans Development fire management plans. A new Bushland Reserve Fire Management Plan
was endorsed by Council in June 2021. Site-specific multi-agency plans for
some of our highest risk sites are also being developed, to further
complement and strengthen our existing actions. Advertising for the new
position of Fire Management Officer will be undertaken in July 2021.
2 Implement the Noosa Environment Strategy Environmental Services Manager With an adopted Environment Strategy, appropriate monitoring mechanisms Completed oO
are now being put in place for implementation and actions are progressing.
The first annual report on the progress of the Implementation Plan of the
Environment Strategy was reported to Council in August 2020.
3. Adopt the Noosa River Management Plan and Environmental Services Manager Feedback from both previous Draft River Plan consultation periods has been On track oO
commence implementation collated and was reported to Council in January 2021. The Noosa River
Stakeholder Advisory Committee has been formed with 14 local
representatives following an open EOI process, and met for the first time in
April. This stakeholder group will support the finalisation and implementation
of the Plan, as well as the resolution of other long-standing issues
associated with the Noosa River.
4 Continue to implement and undertake a review of Zero Director Environment & Sustainable The Climate Change Response Plan was open for public comment 19 March On track oO
Emissions Noosa (ZEN) Strategy and Action Plan Development to 30 April 2021. The CCRP is currently being finalised for the August 2021
Council meetings.
5 Finalise the strategic review of landfill emission reduction Waste and Environmental Health Eleven additional methane extraction wells were installed in March 2021. On track @
opportunities Manager Methane capture has increase significantly over the 4th quarter. Extensive
capping works to prevent fugitive emissions to be completed as part of
capital works over the next 18 months. LFG contractor (LMS) currently
exploring options to utilise methane for power generation on site.
6 Continue to partner with The Nature Conservancy to Director Environment & Sustainable The Project Manager has had extensive one-on-one meetings with key Behind Schedule (@))
implement the Oyster Reef Restoration Project in the Development stakeholders. Engineering and bathymetry works have been completed and
Noosa River a pre-lodgement meeting with SARA (State Assessment and Referral
Agency) was held in early June, which identified no significant obstacles to
appovals. TNC are currently working to provide the required follow-up
information following this meeting, prior to final submission of permit
applications.
7 Continue the implementation of the Yurol and Ringtail Chief Executive Officer The Transition Committee met on 7 July 2021. The project is continuing well Completed oO
Forestry Project with timber plantation harvesting continuing and plans for revegetation being
finalized.
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