2018-19 A Year in Review

Corporate Plan Theme 1: The Noosa Environment
“Our environment is protected and enhanced and is valued by the community”

Key achievements as we work towards our long term goal include:

Specific Operational Plan Priorities
 Council finalised an extensive consultation process in relation to its
   proposed Environment Strategy and adopted a new Environment Strategy
   and Action Plan.
 Council consulted with the community on a first draft of the Noosa River
   Management Plan. Based on that feedback, further work was undertaken
   in relation to fisheries. Council has finalised that additional research and
   will consult further with the community on the second draft of the Noosa
   River Management Plan. Council has also made a submission to the State
   Government of their fisheries reform program.
 Council is continuing to implement its Zero Emissions Strategy focused on
   achieving net zero emissions by 2026. Council has rolled out the
   installation of over 1,100 solar panels across major Council buildings. Other
   energy efficiency initiatives have included retrofitting light fittings. These
   actions have already reduced Council’s emissions and significantly
   reduced electricity costs. Solar has been installed at the following locations:
   o Tewantin Administration building
   o Noosaville Depot
   o Noosa Leisure Centre
   o Pomona Depot
   o Cooroy Library
   o Noosa Aquatic Centre
   o The J
   o The Respite Centre

   Work on our Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan has continued in 2018/19. This included significant
    media coverage and school education sessions. Council also opened its Education Centre at the
    Eumundi Rd Resource Recovery Centre to support the education and behavior change of students
    and community members regarding waste management, re-use and recycling.
   Council has successfully prepared for the introduction of the State government $70 per tonne landfill
    levy that commenced on 1 July 2019.
   Council signed binding contracts with the State government,
    HQPlantations and the Noosa Parks Association for the
    protection and restoration of major parts of the Yurol and
    Ringtail Forest areas.         This is the most significant
    environmental project in recent years and will see almost
    2,400 ha of land transition to protected conservation tenure
    over the next 10 years providing regional scale environmental
    connectivity, particularly for koala corridors. This project has
    also won both a State and National Local Government Award
    for Excellence in Collaboration.