2022-02-08 Planning and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                8 FEBRUARY 2022


19. Undertake a stormwater quality            Not planned to begin in 2019/20 FY.
    improvement program that includes an
                                              An audit of the effectiveness of 50 Bio-basins has been programmed for the 2021/22 FY to inform
    audit      of   stormwater      quality
                                              ongoing work.
    improvement      devices,    analysing
    current infrastructure, current best
    practice and options to improve
    infrastructure as it is due for
    replacement.
20. Work in partnership with a range of       Noosa Integrated Catchment Association deliver a long standing program, funded by Council
    stakeholders including Kabi Kabi to       that addresses this action item. Some of the programs objectives are:
    provide an on-river presence to deliver
    a range of environmental and                  •   Assist in the implementation of local, catchment and regional strategies
    education programs, and support               •   Provide information to facilitate education and awareness on catchment, river,
    compliance with regulations on the                biodiversity, water quality , ecosystem health and fisheries
    Noosa River.                                  •   Provide assistance to institutional, government and industry based research
                                                  •   Identify environmental issues and potential project sites
                                                  •   Coordinate litter collection and assist with pollution control
                                                  •   Promote community discussion and participation

                                              It is noted that currently, there is no active Kabi Kabi participation.


THEME:              SUSTAINABLE
LIVING
Actions: Reduce waste to
landfill
21. Work with other agencies on a             Regional MoU with Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council’s with Unitywater has been
    Regional Waste Strategy to develop        completed and a joint venture under that MoU was deemed as not feasible. Currently there is
    broader regional solutions to local       discussion with Sunshine Coast Council on joint initiatives, these are in their early stages. The
    waste management problems.                Waste Manager to now join the COMSEQ waste group to discuss opportunities in South East
                                              Queensland. Previously we were not able to do this as Noosa Shire Council was not a member
                                              of COMSEQ.
22. Improve rates of commercial recycling     Green waste bins are now available to all residents resulting in 16,000 tonnes of green waste
    and green waste diversion through         being diverted from the landfill.
    implementation of bulk green waste
                                              Education and behaviour change programs targeted at commercial operators have been stalled
    bins and targeted education and
                                              due to COVID-19. No further progress for this reporting period.

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