2021-08-16 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    16 AUGUST 2021


     Council continued to support the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation which is continuing to
      work closely with the community in developing signature projects that will maintain the balance
      between people and the environment. NBRF continues to identify projects and seek funding that
      are consistent with its objectives.
     The Noosa River catchment maintained its A- rating in the 2020 Healthy Land and Water Report
      Card, with the river also scoring a five-star economic and social benefit rating.
     Council commenced work on a new Waste Strategy to guide responsible waste management
      over the long term. Eleven additional methane extraction wells were installed in March 2021 and
      further capping works are being undertaken to any methane escaping from the site. Options are
      being explored to utilise methane for power generation on site.
     Council supported Climate Week in March 2021 with over 20 events being held throughout the
      shire.



1.2     Corporate Plan Theme 2: The Noosa Community
“Our community is connected, safe and happy and able to meet their potential”

Key achievements as we work towards our long term goal include:

Specific Operational Plan Priorities
     Council continued implementation of Council’s Social Strategy including the Cultural Plan, Sport
      and Active Recreation Plan and Health and Wellbeing Plan. Council endorsed a 2020/21 Action
      Plan to progress implementation of the Cultural Plan.
     Our Community Facilities (Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Leisure Centre and The J) had difficult
      trading conditions due to closures associated with the pandemic. Nevertheless, while open, they
      continued to play an important role in the social fabric of our community and have performed well
      given the COVID-19 context.
     Planning approval was obtained and tenders let for the construction of the Hinterland Adventure
      Playground at Cooroy. Construction has
      started with the new all abilities playground
      scheduled to open by the end of 2021.
     Council sourced funding and assisted with
      the construction of additional crisis housing
      as part of the Shine Housing project.
     A consultant was engaged to investigate the
      needs and opportunities for a new Regional
      Art Gallery including an examination of other
      successful regional galleries. This work is
      part of a long term strategy to establish a new
      Regional Art Gallery for Noosa.
     Council researched the best options for the replacement of our aging mobile library truck. A new
      service model has been adopted that will provide more options for our community to access
      library resources from locations other than Council’s two permanent libraries. The tender has
      been let for the new mobile Library which will come into operation in 2021/22.
     Master Plans for the Noosa District Sports Complex and the Cooroy Sports Complex were
      adopted by Council last year and implementation is now underway. New lighting was installed
      at the Noosa District complex and detailed design for internal roads completed and concept plans
      for the well-being hub have been developed.


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