Annual Report 2021-22

            Noosa Shire Council



     Message from the
     Chief Executive Officer
     It is certainly a pleasure to present the Annual Report
     21/22 as the Chief Executive Officer of Noosa Council.
     I came into the role in February of this reporting period
     and it has certainly been a busy time for Council.
     My first weekend in the role coincided with one of t he
     worst flooding events in Noosa for 30 years.
     I was extremely proud of the way we as a Council
     responded, but equally impressed with the significant
     work carried out in the aftermath of the natural disaster.
     The rebuild is going to take years with over 100 roads,
     21 landslips and a number of culverts damaged by the
     event.
     The Council’s leadership group also did an exceptional job of guiding the organisation through the
     COVID pandemic to ensure that we are well prepared and resilient for what could be called the “new
     normal” of life with COVID.
     These are two tangible examples of how a council and its staff deliver on a regular basis to their
     community.
     This report outlines the many activities undertaken by the organisation during the period 1 July 2021
     to 30 June 2022.
     There have been many achievements and equally as many challenges during the year.
     Clearly COVID had a significant impact on many operations as we juggled the health of o ur
     community, whilst continuing to deliver the essential services required.
     This Council’s fundamental focus is to put the community first.
     An example of this, is Council uniting with the Hinterland residents to launch legal action against the
     Kin Kin Quarry operators for alleged breaches to the Quarry Management Plan.
     This has been a long arduous process for those impacted residents; however councillors and the
     staff have never wavered, providing as much support legally and operationally to get a positive
     outcome. The hearing has been conducted and now we await the judge’s decision.
     There were many infrastructure achievements during the year.
     The opening of the landmark $6.7 million Hinterland Adventure Playground in Cooroy, the completion
     of the $3 million Peregian Beach Community House, refurbishment of the Pomona Community Hall,
     completion of the Tablelands Road Bridge in Cooran and significant work commenced on the $9.8
     million Tewantin Bypass and the upgrade of the $8 million Noosa Parade.
     Council continues to have a strong commitment to zero net emissions by 2026. We installed more
     solar panels on Council facilities and purchased two fully electric vehicles this year, with the intention
     of more to follow in coming years.




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