2022-07-21 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                21 JULY 2022


      importance of maintaining ‘green’ open spaces especially during drought periods.
2.    Erosion prevention/fire prevention and maintenance of soil quality especially during drought
      periods.
3.    Complete an exhaustive list for uses of wastewater- firefighting, street cleaning, watering green
      spaces, golf courses.
Emerging issues:
     Urban growth, stormwater, climate change, carbon free 2032 Olympics… as population and
      climate change increases, water as a resource will become more important.
     Need to improve and increase the uses for water… Water is a valuable resource and water
      scarcity and shortages are spreading throughout the world.
     Sustainable water management is important, and it is critical that we conserve and protect
      water resources.
Therefore, a cost/benefit analysis and detailed market analysis of possible use of reused wastewater
is developed by the State Government of Queensland through the LGAQ to assist councils in
producing business cases for water re-use.
The LGAQ Motions template will be completed for submission upon resolution of Noosa Council.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil
Finance
Nil
Risks & Opportunities
Nil risk
Numerous opportunities for water reuse supported by business case analysis should the proposed
motion be delivered upon.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
     Eastern Beaches Protection Association
     Community Members
Internal Consultation
     Chief Executive Officer
     Acting Manager Environment

MOTION E – State Government Housing Needs Assessment – Cr Clare Stewart, Mayor
“That the LGAQ advocate to the State Government of Queensland:
1.    For a holistic review of all State property assets for their potential for short to medium term
      housing outcomes, including crisis housing, social housing and affordable housing; and
2.    To work with Councils to identify new opportunities for State Government of Queensland
      housing investment across Local Government in Queensland.”
Background
Noosa Council has recognised the Shire as being gripped by a housing crisis, which is having a
significant social and economic impact on the community. In December 2021, Noosa Council
endorsed a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA), a comprehensive technical report on the context of
housing and households in Noosa Shire. The HNA, as well as other Council strategies and plans,
has informed the drafting of a Housing Strategy for the Shire of Noosa, which has been endorsed by
Council for the purpose of community consultation. The Housing Strategy seeks to set a clear plan
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