MCU14/0109 QIC Cover Letter to support application

 

Level 5 Central Plaza Two, 66 Eagle Street
GPO Box 2242 Brisbane, Qld 4001 Australia

16 December 2014

Mr Brett de Chastel
Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Council

PO Box 141

Tewantin Qld 4565

Dear Mr de Chastel

This letter accompanies an application for the further development of Noosa Civic, within the Noosa Shire
Business Centre.

Noosa Civic is owned and operated by QIC Noosa Civic Pty Ltd, which is part of the QIC Global Real Estate
group. The portfolio of this group includes centres in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.
The group has a reputation for its long term ownership, competent management and continued investment
in the improvement of its assets.

QIC purchased Noosa Civic in May 2012 and since acquisition has invested in ongoing improvements to the
operation and appearance of the centre.

Sustainability initiatives have been introduced, including rainwater re-use to amenities and air conditioner
chillers, resulting in savings of 3.2ML in town water consumption per annum. Recycling bins have been
installed throughout the centre, which has resulted in a reduction of 13 tonnes of general waste being
dumped at landfill per annum. Cardboard recycling bins have been provided at the centre, resulting in
approximately 113 tonnes of cardboard recycling per annum. Building Management Systems have been
upgraded and safety initiatives have been implemented, including CCTV system enhancements and the
introduction of a bushfire clearing maintenance programme.

Presentation improvements have been implemented including the respraying of the front fagade and
upgrades to planters, greenery and common mall furniture. The customer experience has been enhanced
within the centre through the installation of free WiFi, electronic directories, installation of a free children’s
play centre in the food court, and the centre has been rebranded in local Noosa bushland colours. The offer
at the centre has been diversified and improved through higher quality fit-outs and the introduction of a
diverse range of new retailers, both local and national.

QIC takes an active role supporting local community groups and businesses. This takes many forms and
since QIC acquired the centre , QIC has donated in excess of $100,000 to the community in the form of
donations, sponsorship and fundraisers. In addition, QIC’s local approach to procurement for centre
Operations and marketing has resulted in over $2 million per annum being directed to locally based
businesses. In addition, Noosa Civic prides itself on having 46 small businesses operating at the centre with
the majority of these being locally owned. Noosa Civic is a hub for employment, providing approximately
952 permanent, part-time and casual jobs, which is anticipated to increase by an additional 800 permanent
and part time jobs with the proposed Noosa Civic expansion.