2016-03-01 Infrastructure and Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   1 MARCH 2016



                           The J YTD Attendances
                           as at 31 January 2016 *
     45000                                                        40,786
     40000
     35000                30,723
     30000
     25000
     20000
     15000
     10000
     5000
         0
                         2014/15                                  2015/16


Attendance figures at The J for the reporting period were significantly higher than the same
period in 2014/15. This result was enhanced by increased attendance to events, as well as the
increased number of end of year performances by theatre, dance and school groups. A higher
number of internal Council meetings and events also contributed to the growth.
*Please note: Attendance figures include people attending the site for venue hire, bookings and
performances. The figures exclude Xbox/Lounge use, University of the Sunshine Coast, TAFE,
radio station attendance and general public use.

BCC

The Main Hall is permanently leased to the Noosa Gymnastics Club who have reported ongoing
positive membership growth. Noosa Gymnastics are currently seeking grant funding for proposed
extensions to the BCC Main Hall to ensure future demands are met.

There are a consistent number of regular hirers within the BCC Annex and Demountable
buildings, including:
      Little Seeds Theatre Company (Demountable building)
      Noosa Folk Dancers
      Zumba
      Kids Fitness
      Yoga
      Meditation
      Kings House Church
      GANG Ministries
      Hillsong Youth Group

3. STAFFING

The J staff also oversee the BCC, with total staffing levels to cover both facilities remaining at 4.7
FTE. This includes 3 full-time staff and 1.7 FTE casual staff engaged as required. The J staff are
required to perform a range of duties, hence they are multi-skilled and flexible in their working
arrangements. The vacant Venue Support Officer’s position has been advertised and will be filled
shortly.

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