2018-04-10 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 4 - Local Disaster Recovery Subplan

Step 2: Initiate a post-disaster economic recovery assessment and planning process

The LRC should take the lead in initiating the economic recovery planning process with support
and engagement from state government agencies, Council, other businesses, industry groups,
civic and community organisations (see Terms of Reference for the Economic Subgroup). This
process should begin as soon as possible after the disaster event to take advantage of the sense
of urgency and unity following a disaster and to ensure strategies and resources of economic
recovery can be planned for and acquired.

Step 2a: Identify the roles and responsibilities of all economic recovery stakeholders
Confirm roles and responsibilities among partner organisations for all phases of recovery.

Step 2b: Establish local or industry advisory groups to gather relevant data and
information
Local Economic advisory groups should be established to cover major topics e.g. business
retention, small business assistance, tourism promotion etc. Each advisory group should have
a chairperson and be responsible for compiling relevant data. The Group can also begin
identifying major issues and suggesting strategies and resources to address those issues.

Step 2c: Produce a complete economic analysis, including financial assessments
This economic analysis needs to include a detailed look at key industries and anchors and
specific quantitative and qualitative data on how they have been impacted by the disaster. This
analysis will provide insight into the current state of the economy including whether economic
development targets should be re-evaluated, a better understanding of competitive positioning;
and will lay the foundation for a long-term economic development strategy for the community.

It may be beneficial to have a third party conduct this economic analysis, due to:
 Limited local capacity issues
 Assurance of a speedy planning process
 The need for a fresh perspective on the situation

The following steps will assist with the economic analysis:
 Reviewing existing strategic plans and studies for relevancy, evaluate existing business
   development targets and revisit economic issues
 Solicit information and input from local advisory groups
 Conduct additional focus groups around key topics and help identify specific challenges and
   opportunities
 Conduct economic development forums with various stakeholders (economic developers,
   planners, local government, businesses, citizens etc) to focus on specific geographic areas
   such as Noosa Heads, the eastern beaches, industrial areas, shopping centres, rural towns
   and rural residential areas; or functional areas like tourism precincts or primary production

Step 3: Fully assess the situation on the ground

It is important to take the time to really understand the post-disaster economic analysis before
any actions are proposed or implemented. A deep understanding of the current situation will
provide critical insight on how the community should move forward.

Step 4: Create an action plan outlining strategies, programs and activities to be
undertaken to achieve economic recovery

Create action plans to provide direction on economic recovery priorities. The plans should be
updated as needed.




Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Subplan 2018                                              Page 67