2016 08 09 - S&O Agenda - Item 8, Att 2 - AEC Noosa Convention & Performing Arts Centre Pre-feasibility Review

PRE-FEASIBILITY OF CONVENTION AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRES


The CCIQ Noosa proposal (p.4) indicates that “…the construction phase should work around established
performance timetable demands so as to minimise disruption to established schedules”, however it is unclear as
to how this can occur in practice particularly given safety requirements during construction.

During this period, existing leases may also be impacted at financial cost to Council.

The costs of business interruption are not included in this assessment but represent a broader consideration for
Council should it pursue the CCIQ Noosa proposal further.

5.7.2     Ownership and Operating Structure
There are options available to Council to consider whether Council owns and operates or owns and contracts out
operations to a specialist venues company. At this early stage, it is assumed that Council will own and operate the
centres, given that it would be required to subsidise them in any case.

5.7.3     Site Impacts
CCIQ Noosa identifies a range of site risks associated with the proposed expansion of facility provision on The J’s
site, including:

   Lighting.

   Noise from Building.

   Noise from Performances.

   Noise from patrons for performances, e.g. to/from car, lingering pre/post event.

   Traffic management.

CCIQ Noosa also highlight that considerations are required towards maximum building height, flood levels and
engaging with Council’s 20-year Transport Plan in the provision of any new facilities.

These considerations are excluded from this pre-feasibility assessment.




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