Meeting papers

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING                                              8 AUGUST 2023


   •    Continue to deliver a financially sustainable Council that has the resources now and into the
        future to achieve it's strategic objective.
   •    Embrace technology and innovative practices to support the provision of contemporary, efficient
        and effective levels of service for Council operations.
   •    Increased share of operating revenue to be generated from sources other than rates and
        charges.




Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 17 February 2022, Item 4, Page 6
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 February 2022 providing an update on operations of the
Noosa Holiday Park Business Activity to 31 December 2021.

Ordinary Meeting, 18 August 2022, Item 6, Page 17
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 9 August 2022 providing an update on operations of the
Noosa Holiday Park Business Activity to 30 June 2022.

Ordinary Meeting, 16 February 2023, Item 1, Page 8
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 9 August 2022 providing an update on operations of the
Noosa Holiday Park Business Activity to 30 June 2022.

Finance
Council's Holiday Parks are a commercial activitiy and apply Full Cost Pricing Principles under the
National Competition Policy. Any financial return from the Noosa Holiday Parks business activity is
used to offset general rate increases otherwise required to fund non-revenue generating Council
activities and programs.

Risk & Opportunities
RISKS
   •    Macro-economic factors impacting consumer spending on recreational camping and
        caravanning.
   •    Operational costs impacted by macro-economic factors such as supply constraints and
        inflation.
   •    Trending patterns of unpredictable and inclement weather impact on booking cycles and
        revenue outcomes.

OPPORTUNITIES
   •    Investigation of opportunities for expansion of the Noosa Holiday Park business activity
        through business case development and feasibility assessment of new accommodation and
        tourism locations.
   •    Strategic focus on identifying opportunities for energy, environmental, sustainability and
        water management improvements at Noosa Holiday Parks.
Consultation




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