2019-02-12 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       12 FEBRUARY 2019


BRANCH ACTIVITIES                         RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS                          CURRENT PRIORITIES                            THE NEXT QUARTER
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Noosa Aquatic Centre
Implement actions identified in the NAC      Planning underway for 6-8 week             Finalise the scope of woks                  Assessment of tenders &
Asset Management Plan through                  closure of NAC to allow for major                                                          appointment of contractor
                                                                                          Undertake procurement
Council’s capital works program                capital works including roof                                                             Finalise shut down plan including
                                               replacement, solar panel installation                                                      communication plan and patron
                                               and deck replacement                                                                       retention strategy
                                                                                                                                        Conduct cost/benefit analysis on
                                                                                                                                          some recommendations and
                                                                                                                                          implement recommended actions
Investigate ways to enhance the              Installation and commissioning of          Planning removal of redundant               Progress Capital Works projects
centre’s sustainability practices to           28Kw of PV solar power generation            solar pool water heating from roof
achieve Council's Emission Reduction         Installation of LED lighting around        Planning replacement of original
Policy goals.                                  pool concourse                               roof sheeting prior to installation of
                                                                                            additional 72kw of PV solar
Pursue funding opportunities for the         Funding applications under the             Seek alternate funding                      Prepare a business case for the
construction of a new Family Change            Female Facilities and Community                                                            construction of a designated Group
space.                                         Sport Infrastructure programs                                                              Fitness room &/or Family Change
                                               unsuccessful                                                                               space
Commence work on a 10-year facility          Team planning day completed &              Develop key aspects for inclusion           Finalise Master Plan
master plan                                    achievable outcomes implemented              in master plan process scheduled
                                                                                            to commence in Q3 2018/19
Develop a strategy to adhere to the          Use of recyclable and biodegradable        Determine the approach to the               Continue to progress towards
Plastic Free Noosa campaign                    takeaway coffee cups                         removal of plastic single use drink           becoming a plastic free facility.
                                             Replacement of plates, cups, cutlery         containers.
                                               and takeaway containers with plant-
                                               based alternatives
                                             Straws removed from counters and
                                               paper ones provided on request
                                             Single use plastic bags replaced with
                                               paper alternatives.
Business as Usual activities                 Further developed marketing                19/20 budget development                    Deliver school carnivals and summer
                                               strategies and updated website and           factoring in planned closure of the           programming
                                               social media profiles accordingly.           facility & the potential of the new St      Introduce a new group fitness
                                             Implementation of NAC’s Keep Watch           Andrews pool facility on the NAC’s            timetable in February
                                               program aimed at enhancing swimmer           operations                                  Manage staff wellbeing & uncertainty
                                               safety, particularly focused on            Assess the viability of the                   due to planned closure

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