2022-11-30 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                   30 NOVEMBER 2022


                                                         •    There will be times when the lock is not
                                                              traversable to residents and this will be factored
                                                              into all mitigation strategies.

 Modifications to the lock and weir system may           •    The works are renewal only, with no upgrades
 change operational requirements for residents or             planned - all scope of works are “like-for-like”
 create issues for future maintenance.                        only.



 Environmental Risk

 The local marine environment is damaged by the          •    Construction methodology outlines a process of
 works.                                                       risk mitigation and water quality monitoring to
                                                              avoid negative impacts on the surrounding
                                                              waters.
                                                         •    Fish relocation, managed by a suitably qualified
                                                              expert while the lock is being drained, has been
                                                              included in the scope of works and budget.

 Project requires extensive environmental permits        •    Council staff commissioned a report outlining
 for works to proceed.                                        the regulatory and other approvals needed for
                                                              works to proceed.
                                                         •    As works are to be undertaken in an artificial
                                                              waterway there are few approvals needed for
                                                              construction to proceed. Regardless, the scope
                                                              of works still includes a number of risk mitigation
                                                              strategies in order to minimise impacts on the
                                                              local environment.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The Noosa Waters Residents Association (NWRA) were consulted on non-confidential aspects of
the tender at their Annual General Meeting on 13 November 2022. Elements discussed included the
price increase and schedule for construction. A follow-up consultation with the President of the
Noosa Water Residents Association will be undertaken by the Director of Infrastructure Services
shortly.

Internal Consultation
Chief Executive Officer; Corporate Services (Procurement, Finance); Infrastructure Services (IPDD,
Assets); Environmental & Sustainable Development (Environmental Services) Teams

Departments/Sections Consulted:

 X   Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                           X    Corporate Services
 X   Executive Support             Director                                     X    Director
                                   Community Development                        X    Financial Services
                                   Community Facilities                              Fleet
                                   Libraries & Galleries                             ICT
                                   Local Laws                                   X    Procurement
                                   Waste & Environmental Health                      Property
                                                                                X    Revenue Services

     Executive Services        X   Environment & Sustainable Development        X    Infrastructure Services
     Director                      Director                                     X    Director
     Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                 X    Asset Management
     Customer Service              Development Assessment                            Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                    Economic Development                              Civil Operations
     People and Culture        X   Environmental Services                            Disaster Management
                                   Strategic Land Use Planning                  X    Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                     Design and Delivery


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