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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 12 FEBRUARY 2019
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 12 FEBRUARY 2019
OPERATIONAL PLAN 2018-19 PROGRESS REPORT
THE NOOSA ENVIRONMENT
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1 Adopt and initiate implementation of Environment Director Environment & Sustainable Councillor workshop was undertaken in November 2018 and further On track @
Strategy Development community forum held with earlier participants in December to review draft
progress. A draft to be presented to the February round of meetings to seek
support to undertake broader community consultation.
2 Finalise contracts for Yurol & Ringtail Forest Chief Executive Officer Transition Committee has met on two occasions to work through details of On track Qo
enviornmental project and establish Transition Committee tenure and other issues.
3 Adopt and initiate implementation of Noosa River Director Environment & Sustainable Consultation on the draft Noosa River Plan was undertaken from 20/7/18 to On track @
Management Plan Development 26/8/18 with a significant level of engagement and response. Response
reported back to Council and two follow-up, detailed workshops undertaken
on Management Responsibilities and Fisheries Management. Work still in
progress on the fisheries aspect, with a view to finalising the River Plan and
bringing back to Council in the second quarter of 2019.
4 Continue implementation of Zero Emissions Action Plan Environmental Services Manager Installation of Solar systems across Council's large sites completed on time On track @
and review the Zero Emissions Noosa Strategy and budget. Electricity consumption of sites with solar installed has reduced
significantly (average 45%) across the sites. Lighting retrofit to LEDs
continuing. Council's Carbon Footprint 2017/18 and science-based targets
completed and presented to Councillor workshop. Community Emissions
Profile completed and presented to Councillor workshop. Community
Emission Reduction Strategy underway. Annual status report to be presented
to Council in February 2019.
5 Implementation of Council's Zero Waste Strategy Director Environment & Sustainable Survey of all areas of Council business complete and an analysis of impacts On track g
- initiate plastic free for Council business operations Development and opportunities underway. Draft policy to be developed and workshopped
with Council in coming months.
6 Implementation of State government Waste Levy Waste and Environmental Health Domestic Waste volumes provided to Department of Environment and On track @
Manager Heritage Protection to facilitate advance domestic levy payment to Council.
Automated reporting system using weighbridge software under development
to facilitate monthly waste invoices to be raised by Department of
Environment & Heritage Protection.
Levy to commence 1 July 2019.
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