ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT INCLUDING Q4 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2023-24 PROGRESS REPORT · Attachment 1 - Annual Progress Report to 30 June 2024, incorporating the Q4 progress Report (1 April to 30 June 2024)

Disrupted Initiatives
OP      Initiative                                                    Service/Mgr       Status   Reason for Status
Ref                                                                   Responsible
4.1     Initiate the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan      Strategy &                 This project has not formally commenced however regular engagement is occurring with
        including develop and complete the Reflect phase.             Enviro Director            Kabi Kabi including the development of an Engagement Protocol and workshops on major
                                                                      / Community                initiatives including Pomona Place, Noosa Regional Gallery and Noosa Foreshore
                                                                      Services                   Masterplan.
                                                                      Director                   Note-initiative to continue to engage with our traditional owners is relisted in the new
                                                                                                 24/25 Operational Plan

4.2.1   Progress the development of the Destination Management        Economic                   Deep Dive Analysis completed. Community Engagement Phase 2 scheduled for
        Plan to incorporate community engagement feedback on          Development                August/September 2024.
        the draft plan for Council endorsement.                                                  Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

4.3     Develop initiatives/concept to facilitate youth engagement    Comms &                    Ongoing discussions occurring with Executive Team as it is challenging to get agreement
        in CE and decision making with the goal of increasing         Community                  on how best to facilitate this. Initial discussions planned with Principal School Network to
        youth representation.                                         Engagement                 ascertain whether this is a possible initial first step.
                                                                                                 Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

4.4.1   Initiate preparation of an Advocacy Plan that addresses top   Strategy &                 This was not delivered last year due to competing priorities however a list of key
        10 Shire wide issues and infrastructure needs.                Enviro Director            advocacy issues was prepared for the Mayor for the Comseq Ministerial delegation.
                                                                                                 Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

4.7.3   Deliver the community battery for Noosaville and identify     Economic Dev               A minor disruption to the community battery progress, awaiting outcomes of advocacy
        further strategic locations across Noosa LGA for              / Project                  around Energex tariff structure to ensure the viability of the project.
        Community Batteries, microgrid opportunities, EV charging     Officer Carbon             Note-Ongoing and part of BAU
        in readiness for future grant funding.                        Reduction

4.7.6   Finalise the Noosa Design Principles update to embed          Strategy &                 Graphics being prepared to support final draft document for publishing.
        climate resilience, nature positive and low carbon            Sustainability             Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan under the Environment Theme 1.8.1
        considerations into the principles.(also relates to 1.8.2 &
        4.5.3)

4.7.7   Develop the Emissions Offset strategy/plan for council        Project Officer            On track for preparation late 2024.
        emissions.                                                    Carbon                     Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
                                                                      Reduction
4.8.3   Launch the Climate Wise Communities Program in                Disaster                   Delivery of the Climate Wise Communities website has experienced technical challenges.
        partnership with Disaster Management.                         Management                 Staff continue with the contractor to resolve these issues with launch expected later in
                                                                      Project Officer            2024.
                                                                                                 Noosa’s Local Resilience Action Plan (LRAP) continues to be developed in consultation
                                                                                                 with QRA with delivery by the end of 2024. Finalisation of this plan will inform future
                                                                                                 funding opportunities.
                                                                                                 Note-considered part of the initiative 'to deliver disaster preparedness, resilience and
                                                                                                 recovery activities to support council and the broader community’. Relisted in the new
                                                                                                 24/25 Operational Plan