2022-10-11 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               11 OCTOBER 2022


     A review of the group fitness program was undertaken, and subsequent changes made,
      including adding two new classes at popular time. Changes have been well received and
      attended by patrons.
     NLC, Noosa Community Support and the Community Development team continue to
      collaborate for the Ageing Well Noosa Program. With now four dedicated low cost, gentle-
      exercise classes for the over 65’s at Noosa Leisure Centre, classes are well attended by
      the public and plans are underway to collaborate further on additional offerings for this
      program at NLC.
     Wayfinding signage for the Wallace Park precinct was added to the pathway between the
      NLC and Noosaville Library to assist the community in finding relevant sites within the
      precinct.
     An upgrade of the front garden beds at the entrance and exit of the facility, where
      replanting and mulching has occurred to improve the aesthetic of the facility.
6.    FUTURE DIRECTION
     As part of the staffing and structural review, undertake the planning and development of
      a LAWA for the NLC.
     Continue to work with key user groups, our sport and recreation team along with the
      community on rebuilding the centre’s customer and revenue base.
     Continue to monitor and review attendance numbers for NLC programs to ensure
      programs continue to represent a viable ongoing offering.
     Complete condition assessment work for the facility, to highlight the current state of the
      buildings overall state. This information will help feed into more strategic thinking around
      the long-term development of the centre.
     Undertake the Needs Assessment and Options Analysis on the future of the NLC with a
      view to present findings to council for consideration.
     Continued enhancements to the centre’s aesthetics, inclusive of exploring capital works
      upgrades to outdoor café roof, painting of exterior and interior areas, group fitness flooring
      upgrades, safety railing improvements in current grandstand area and review of
      emergency exit doors.
     Upgrade of current Links centre management software to allow for enhanced online
      offerings, as well as a more reliable in-house experience for staff.
     A review of the current usage arrangements with long-term hirers, and continuation of the
      provision of rock-climbing wall within the centre.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil
Finance
Refer to Section 1 of this report.
Risks & Opportunities
The Community facilities branch and the NLC also are facing some challenges and the need for
change in the future, these being brought about by the following:
1.    The over reliance on the use of casual positions to undertake core duties and roles within
      the facility is a significant potential risk. The planned restructuring of the staffing profile
      will position the facility to better manage its daily and future operations.
2.    Utilization of the facility has reached it capacity in the ‘peak’ hours of operation, this will
      provide challenges in being able to support further growth of sport and active recreation
      offerings at the facility.
3.    Aging infrastructure, both in the facility and within the carpark and greater precinct will
      require future investment to keep it fit for purpose and compliant into the future

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