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

SITE-SPECIFIC ACTIONS
Site                                  Action                                                                                                      Timeframe
                                      Deliver staged improvements in line with the NAC Upgrade Plan and Priority Implementation Plan, subject to
                                                                                                                                                 Short-medium-long term
                                      available funding.
                                      Maintain the NAC’s role as the Shire’s primary aquatic facility by maintaining annual visitation rates of
                                      270,000 and continue to target a 95% customer satisfaction rate through triennial CERM benchmarking         Ongoing
                                      survey process.
                                      Explore and secure any external funding opportunities to deliver projects within the NAC Upgrade Plan and
Noosa Aquatic Centre                                                                                                                              Short-medium term
                                      Prioritised Implementation Plan.
                                      Expand wellness and rehabilitation programming through partnerships with local health providers, and
                                                                                                                                                  Long term
                                      increase facility use by allied health professionals.
                                      Minimise disruption during upgrades through clear communication, phased works and alternative
                                                                                                                                                  Short term
                                      programming options.
                                      Assess feasibility of a warm water pool for rehabilitation and allied health use.                           Long term
                                      Support lessee-managed operations at Tewantin, Cooroy and Pomona pools under tripartite MOUs that
                                                                                                                                                  Ongoing
                                      define financial, safety and access standards.
                                      Review Council’s annual financial contributions to lessee-managed pools to ensure sustainable and safe
Department of Education (DoE) Pools   community access and operator cost recovery.
                                                                                                                                                  Ongoing

                                      Coordinate joint marketing and programming across the network to optimise participation and reduce
                                                                                                                                                  Medium term
                                      duplication.
                                      Explore possible data usage tools to better inform decision making and asset management to support
                                                                                                                                                  Ongoing
                                      Council’s asset management program.
Tewantin Splash Park                  Undertake design and renewal assessment to ensure compliance and functionality.                             Medium term
                                      Promote inclusive water play and integration with nearby open space and recreation facilities.              Short term




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