2022-02-08 Planning and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    8 FEBRUARY 2022


Previous Council Consideration
In regard to the review of Environmental Values and Water Quality Objectives for Noosa River
basin, at its 16 December 2021 Ordinary Meeting Council resolved to
      Note the report by the Acting Manager Environment Services to the Planning & Environment
      Committee Meeting dated 7 December and note the information concerning the review by
      the Department of Environment and Science on the Environmental Values and Water Quality
      Objectives for the Noosa River Basin.
For completeness key issues in that report have been summarised in the table at Attachment 1.
Finance
Water management underpins the environmental and economic prosperity of Noosa
Shire, specifically the water supply significance of the Mary River due to Lake Macdonald and
water intake on the Mary River, as well as the ecological, recreational and tourism significance of
the Noosa River. Undesirable outcomes from water planning process have the potential to
significantly impact upon the Noosa economy.
It is proposed that the Principal Environment Officer – River Strategy and Engagement co-ordinate
the involvement in these processes, a position which is funded until 2024. A budget amount has
been additionally proposed in the Environment Services budget for 22/23FY to support any
research or advocacy activities for this co-ordination work.
Risks & Opportunities
Risks and opportunities are outlined in detail for each water planning process underway as
included in Attachment 1.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The proposal as recommended in this report for an Environmental Round Table on water strategy
is to provide a cohesive consultation approach with key stakeholders on Council’s approach on
this management issues. To date limited consultation only has occurred on specific water
management topics outlined in this paper with some groups including Noosa River Stakeholder
Advisory Committee, Noosa Integrated Catchment Association, Mary River Catchment Co-
ordinating Committee, Noosa and District Landcare and the Noosa Biosphere.
Internal Consultation


Departments/Sections Consulted:
 √   Chief Executive Officer   √   Community Services                          Corporate Services
     Executive Support             Director                                    Director
                                   Community Development                       Financial Services
                                   Community Facilities                        Fleet
                                   Libraries & Galleries                       ICT
                                   Local Laws                                  Procurement
                                   Waste & Environmental Health                Property
                                                                               Revenue Services

     Executive Services        √   Environment & Sustainable Development   √   Infrastructure Services
     Director                      Director                                    Director
     Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                Asset Management
     Customer Service              Development Assessment                      Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                    Economic Development                        Civil Operations
     People and Culture            Environmental Services                      Disaster Management
                                   Strategic Land Use Planning                 Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                               Design and Delivery




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