Operational Plan 2025-2026

                                                                OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025 - 2026


Our Sustainability Principles

Noosa Council is proud to uphold our seven sustainability principles, which serve as the foundation
for all aspects of our operations—from strategic planning and decision-making through to the delivery
of services and infrastructure. These principles reflect our long-term commitment to environmental
stewardship, social wellbeing, and economic resilience.

They have been integral in shaping Council’s Corporate Plan and other key strategic documents,
ensuring that sustainability is embedded across all facets of Council business. By applying these
principles consistently, we aim to deliver balanced, forward-thinking outcomes that support the
wellbeing of our community today and into the future.

      Resources are sustainably managed so that the lifestyle and wellbeing of the community is
       enhanced whilst safeguarding our natural systems and without compromising the ability of
       future generations to meet their own needs.

      Noosa’s environment is protected, preserved, and managed in a manner that is nature
       positive, low carbon and climate resilient and respects our traditional owners spiritual and
       cultural connection to Country.

      Noosa’s economy is prosperous, resilient, circular, diverse, and protective of its unique
       environment, culture and heritage.

      Noosa residents belong to a community that values and respects its diversity, accessibility,
       and affordability.

      Noosa’s community is inclusive, safe, connected, and resilient and encourages participation
       and involvement across all life stages.

      Noosa’s community benefits from quality places, good asset management, services and
       programs that enhance wellbeing, and support creative, active, and healthy lifestyles.

      Good governance and policy are achieved through forward planning, effective, efficient and
       collaborative decision making, made in the interests of the community.

Our Core Services

Arts and Culture – Delivery of facilities & services which feed the mind, inspire the imagination,
celebrate the Noosa Story and connect the community including venues like The J theatre and
Noosa Regional Gallery; Public Art collections; Heritage and Noosa Libraries. Services also include
supporting creative industries, cultural programs, and community initiatives through resource
support, professional development and grant initiatives.

Beaches, Foreshores, Coastal Infrastructure and Canals – Management and maintenance of
coastal and waterway assets, including dredging and sand replenishment, dune fencing, revetment
walls, jetties, boat ramps, groynes, beach access points, canal lock and weir.

Building and Development - Ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable growth across the Shire
through the assessment and regulation of development applications, building works and plumbing
systems. This includes development assessment and compliance to uphold planning requirements,
building and swimming pool compliance to enforce safety standards, and Plumbing services to
regulate water and wastewater systems in accordance with legislation.

Bushland Conservation and Habitat Management – Delivery of community partnerships and
education programs aimed at protecting and enhancing biodiversity; implementation of pest plant

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