2021-06-30 SM - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - 2021-22 Budget Document

Revenue Statement - 2021/22


6.2      Sustainable Transport Levy
         Basis of Charge
The Sustainable Transport Levy, a separate charge, will be made and levied for the 2021/22 financial
year on all rateable land in the Noosa Shire local government area to meet the costs of a range of
services and initiatives related to transport and transport related initiatives that have the purpose of
reducing traffic congestion and demand on the Noosa road network. The funding is primarily aimed
at sustainably managing congestion and reducing demand for increased capacity on the road
network and car parking. Initiatives may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
     Entering into partnerships with other tiers of Government to investigate, trial and / or deliver
      sustainable transport services.
     Supporting public transport services through the provision of new or improvements to existing
      kerb-side and public transport infrastructure such as bus shelters and facilities at transport
      hubs.
     Establishing and operating transport systems such as park and ride facilities or shuttle bus
      services.
     Investigating, acquiring and operating intelligent transport systems to manage congestion and
      inform motorists and transport users.
     Provision of behaviour change programs including, for example, school based programs to
      reduce congestion.
     Provision of flexible transport services to meet demonstrated community need.

         Charge to Apply
The charge for the financial year ended 30th June 2022 shall be $30.00 per rateable property.

         Basis of Charge Calculation
Council considers that the benefit to any particular rateable land from the funding of sustainable
transport services and initiatives cannot be distinguished from the benefit to any other particular
rateable land. All rateable land in the Shire will benefit from the range of services and initiatives that
are funded by the charge. Accordingly the separate charge will be levied equally on all rateable land
in the shire.

         Discounts
An early payment discount as shown in section 2.3 and Council pensioner concessions as shown in
section 2.4 will not apply to this charge.




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