NOOSA AQUATICS CENTRE UPGRADE PLAN AND NOOSA AQUATICS FACILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN · Attachment 2 Noosa Aquatic Facilities Strategic Plan 2026-2036

      Strategic Actions
      To achieve the vision of safe, inclusive and dynamic aquatic facilities that foster connection, vitality and active lifestyles in Noosa, Council commits to the following
      actions over the 10-year life of this strategic plan (2026–2036).
      SHIRE-WIDE ACTIONS
       Theme                              Action                                                                                                                                   Timeframe
                                         1.1 Deliver accessibility upgrades at the NAC as identified in the NAC Upgrade Plan.                                                      Short-medium-long term
       1. Deliver and support            1.2 Where possible support the Department of Education (DoE) and lessees to work towards ensuring each operational school pool meets
       accessibility and inclusivity     current disability access standards, including compliant amenities, safe entry points and assistive infrastructure.
                                                                                                                                                                              Short-medium-long term
       improvements
                                         1.3 Complete accessibility audits across all Council-managed and supported aquatic assets every five years.                               Every five years
                                         2.1 Partner with lessees, community organisations and other facility providers to deliver new or expanded aquatic programs for seniors,
                                                                                                                                                                                   Short-medium term
                                         people with disabilities and rehabilitation users including aqua therapy, low-impact exercise and hydrotherapy.
       2. Support aquatic
       programming that reflects         2.2 Partner with lessees, schools, and other providers to boost engagement in learn-to-swim programs across all Council-managed and
                                                                                                                                                                                   Ongoing
       Noosa’s demographic profile       supported aquatic facilities.
                                         2.3 Support the delivery of at least one new wellness or social aquatic program.                                                          Short term
                                         3.1 Develop a coordinated programming and scheduling framework across the NAC and DoE school pools to maximise use of available
                                                                                                                                                                                   Short term
       3. Optimise community             water space, reduce congestion at the NAC, and improve community access to school pools.
       access across the network         3.2 Monitor utilisation and community satisfaction across Council-managed and supported aquatic facilities to support equitable access
                                                                                                                                                                                   Ongoing
                                         and improve network efficiency.
                                         4.1 Integrate solar generation, water recycling and smart-metering technologies into all major aquatic facility renewals delivered by
                                                                                                                                                                                   Short-medium term
       4. Ensure environmental and       Council.
       financial sustainability in all   4.2 Consider innovation and emerging technologies that enhance efficiency and deliver improved environmental sustainability outcomes.     Medium-long term
       upgrades and operations
                                         4.3 Review pricing and operational model to support financial sustainability while maintaining affordability for community users.         Short term

       5. Strengthen data,        5.1 Introduce a consistent data reporting framework across all Council-supported aquatic facilities, including lessee-managed pools.             Short term
       performance and governance 5.2 Review this strategic plan and associated performance metrics at regular five-year intervals to ensure relevance and accountability.         Every five years
                                         6.1 Conduct feasibility assessment on the need for further splash park developments across the Shire, to be informed by local demand
       6. Investigate new hinterland and community consultation findings.                                                                                                          Medium-long term
       water play opportunities
                                         6.2 Ensure any proposed infrastructure prioritises accessible design, environmental sustainability and low-maintenance operation.         Medium-long term
       7. Strengthen regional            7.1 Formalise collaborative arrangements with neighbouring Councils, health providers and tourism operators.                              Medium-long term
       partnerships


            Shire-wide initiatives will build stronger approaches to the oversight and operation of aquatic facilities, supporting delivery models that are better aligned
                                                                           with community expectations.
           The core purpose of refining management, infrastructure improvements and governance frameworks is to lift customer outcomes and service performance,
                        while at the same time ensuring that facilities and associated services are delivered in a manner that upholds financial efficiency.


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