Annual Report 2021-22

                                                                                 2021 - 22 Annual Report




CEO’s Top 10 Highlights
                       Flood Response
                       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.



                       COVID Pandemic
                       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.



                       Community First Approach
                       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.



                       Infrastructure Achievements
                       There were many infrastructure achievements during the year, with
                       Infrastructure Services having delivered in excess of $35 million worth of
                       capital projects – the most ever in a 12 month cycle.
                       The opening of the landmark $6.4 million Hinterland Adventure Playground in
                       Cooroy, the completion of the $5 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 Tewantin Bypass and the upgrade of Noosa Parade are
but a few of the projects making up this extraordinary infrastructure spend.
This spend coupled with significant natural disasters is a testament to the hard work and dedication
of the Infrastructure Team.



                       Ongoing Climate Change Resilience and
                       Emissions Targets
                       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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