Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                   26 OCTOBER 2023


             Question 2.
             Who will compensate everyone that will lose income?

             Response by Larry Sengstock, Acting Chief Executive Officer

             As mentioned above a comprehensive assessment and consultation is required
             as part of any consideration of a Conservation Park over parts of the river




    11.3.   HAYLEY HASS

             Question 1.
             What specific role and/or involvement does the SEQ Council of Mayors
             Resilient Rivers Initiative have in the formulation and/or execution of the Noosa
             River Catchment Management Plan?

             Response by Larry Sengstock, Acting Chief Executive Officer
             Council of Mayors South East Queensland (COMSEQ) has indicated its South
             East Queensland Waterways and Wetlands Investment Strategy, which Council
             provided input to, is likely to be endorsed by the Resilient Rivers Taskforce in
             December.

             Council has formulated the Noosa River Catchment Management Plan taking
             into account the framework for Catchment Action Plans already endorsed by
             other Councils. Catchment action plans can be developed by Councils, or the
             Resilient Rivers Initiative in partnership with Council and key stakeholders.

             If Council has an existing plan for its catchment it will expedite funding
             decisions, but the absence of one will not preclude funding for projects, simply
             delay it until a plan is developed.

             COMSEQ’s strategy includes a multi criteria analysis for potential projects and
             sets a vision for funding for the future of the region’s waterways and wetlands.

             COMSEQ has invited Council to put forward high priority projects. Funding for
             projects is not guaranteed however co-contributions for projects which utilise
             good science and engineering will be well-received.

             Question 2.
             Can council please outline what community consultation occurred before Noosa
             Council decided and/or resolved to join the SEQ Council of Mayors?

             Response by Larry Sengstock, Acting Chief Executive Officer
             The decision to join the SEQ Council of Mayors was made at the Council
             Meeting on 16 September 2021. The decision to join COMSEQ has already
             proven to be advantageous to the shire of Noosa with the access to a range of
             funding opportunities that Noosa Council would not ordinarily have access
             to. With the advent of the 2032 Olympic Games it is important to have a seat at
             the table to be aware of, and utilise opportunities as they emerge.