2016-11-08 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

       9
                               Objective: Ensure the provision of infrastructure is appropriate
                               to meet the needs of business and visitors.

                               Who:
                               Council, in partnerships with other levels of government, plays a lead role in
      Essential                delivering and maintaining essential community infrastructure. Meanwhile
   Infrastructure              the private sector invests heavily to enable commercial development.

                               What:
                               The provision of infrastructure is important to support business growth and
COMMUNITY SENTIMENT
                               development and should take into account the rapid evolution and advances in
There is a lack of broadband   infrastructure provision. This includes: transport infrastructure that supports
connectivity in Noosa.         efficient delivery of product and services; effective public transport for employees
                               and customers; and business infrastructure such as digital connectivity, centre
                               of excellence, business incubators and accelerators.

                               In a locale such as Noosa, where lifestyle is a key competitive advantage, high
                               standards of community infrastructure are inevitably prioritised.

                               How:
                               Infrastructure needs and priorities will continue to be identified in consultation
                               with the community and via stakeholder partnerships.