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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING                                     9 SEPTEMBER 2025


are active participants in a rich community life.
2.7 Fund and deliver sustainable assets and facilities and associated services responding to the
changing needs of the community and the challenges and opportunities of the future.
2.8 Provide opportunities to enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our communities


Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 18 April 2024
Item 9.2 Noosa Botanic Gardens Master Plan Stakeholder Reference Group
Council Resolution
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Infrastructure Services to the Ordinary Meeting
dated 18 April 2024 regarding the establishment of the Noosa Botanic Gardens Master Plan
Stakeholder Reference Group and
A. Note the Terms of Reference provided at Attachment 1; and
B. Appoint Cr Phillips as Chair, and Crs Lorentson and Finzel to the Noosa Botanic Gardens Master
Plan Stakeholder Reference Group.

Finance
The draft Masterplan project has been funded as an operational initiative. The Phase 2 engagement
program will be delivered using in house resources

Implementation of the Masterplan will be dependent upon future funding allocations, but will be used
as a key platform to attract grant funding.

Risk & Opportunities
The draft Masterplan addresses a key risk / opportunity in regard to having a clear direction for the
ongoing maintenance and new infrastructure in the Botanic Garden that aligns to both organisational
and community needs and desires.

The draft Masterplan provides a key opportunity for external and grant funding to support site
improvements to reduce financial risk.

The proposed community engagement program ensures community appreciation and alignment in
the future direction of the gardens implemented by Council.

the draft Masterplan also provides increased opportunity for community visitation and enjoyment of
the Noosa Botanic Gardens, and low-key opportunities for business and entertainment appropriate
to setting.




Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.




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