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AGENDA
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 18 January 2021
commencing at 10am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia
Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES 3
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 3
3 PRESENTATIONS 3
4 DEPUTATIONS 3
5 ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES 3
6 REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE 4
1 NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION 2019 20 ANNUAL REPORT 4
2 NOOSA RIVER PLAN CONSULTATION & NOOSA RIVER STAKEHOLDER
ADVISORY GROUP 23
3 DRAFT COASTAL HAZARDS ADAPTATION PLAN (CHAP) FOR COMMUNITY
CONSULTATION 41
4 MCU20/0097 APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 1/27 HILL STREET,
SUNSHINE BEACH 48
5 MCU20/0111 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION TO FOOD &
DRINK OUTLET & SHOP AT 2 PARKYN CT, TEWANTIN 66
6 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY 74
7 PATHWAYS AND BOARDWALKS ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN 87
8 REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS
2020-21 91
9 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2020 95
10 APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL MEMBER TO COUNCILS AUDIT AND RISK
COMMITTEE 109
7 CLOSED SESSION 113
11 ENVIRONMENT LEVY
PROPOSED LAND PURCHASE 113
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1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 17 December 2020 be received and
confirmed.
3 PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4 DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
5 ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
Nil
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6 REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
1 NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION 2019 20 ANNUAL REPORT
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Environmental Services Manager, Craig Doolan
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation - Management
Attachments 1. Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Annual Report 2019/20 (32
pages – supplied separately to this agenda)
2. Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Annual Report 2019/20
Financial Statements
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and note the 2019/20 Annual Report and audited Financial
Statement received from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation as provided at Attachments 1
and 2.
REPORT
The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) was established by Noosa Council in 2015 as
a company limited by guarantee to manage the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust, which was
established for the public charitable purposes of protecting and enhancing the natural environment
and for contributing to the realisation of the aims of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program.
Council has two roles with the NBRF Board:
The right to appoint one director of the Board, with Councillor Tom Wegener being the current
appointee.
Providing funding under a 3-year Funding Deed, having entered into the latest one on 1 July
2018 with an expiry of 30 June 2021.
Under the Funding Deed, NBRF is required to provide a number of reports and information to
Council. Council has now received from NBRF the 2019/20 Annual Report and audited financial
statement (Attachment 1) pursuant to section 6.2 (b) and 6.2 (c) of the Funding Deed.
The Annual Report outlines the significant achievements of NBRF over the 2019/20 year. This
includes significant external funding being provided to projects supported by NBRF in their
development, such as the Noosa Trail Masterplan, the Oyster Reef Restoration Trial and Keep on
Keeping It In Kin Kin.
The report addresses all key projects completed or underway in the 2019/20 year, including the
project partners, leveraged financial support, project outcomes and reports produced as a result.
The report also outlines NBRF’s progress against the key performance indicators outlined in the
current funding deed.
Council staff have begun discussions with the NBRF board on the composition of a new funding
deed, to extend the partnership between NBRF and Council beyond 30 June 2021. This will be
presented to a future Council meeting for consideration.
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Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 19 December 2019, Item 1, Page 12
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 December 2019 and note the 2018/19 Annual Report
and audited Financial Statements received from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation as
provided at Attachments 1 and 2 to the report and thank Mr Dick Barnes for his efforts in the Noosa
Biosphere Reserve Foundation.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 21 March 2019, Item 5, Page 19
That Council note the report by the Director Environment and Sustainable Development to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 March 2019 and note the report received
from the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation including the 2017/2018 Annual Report and
Audited Financial Statement as provided at Attachment 1 and thank the volunteer Board Members
of NBRF for their efforts.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 21 June 2018, Item 1, Page 15
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 12 June 2018 and:
A. Agree to enter into a 3-year Funding Deed with the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
(the Foundation) as set out in Attachment 1 to the report;
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any minor alterations to the Funding Deed, as
may be necessary, and enter into the Funding Deed with the Foundation;
C. Offer the Foundation the remaining 3-year lease option to continue the use of the Council
premises at 52 Doonella Street, Tewantin subject to the existing lease conditions and
continuation of the informal arrangements for use of the premises by other community
groups.
D. Thank the NBRF members including current board members for their considerable volunteer
efforts over the past 3 years.
Finance
The NBRF 2019/20 audited financial statements are provided with the 2019/20 Annual Report in
Attachment 2.
The 2019/20 financial year is the second year of the current Funding Deed. In accordance with the
funding deed section 3(c), NBRF requested $120,000 funding for operational expenses and this
request was supported by Council during the budget process, and provided in quarterly payments
in the 19/20 financial year. This contribution was funded 50% by the environment levy and 50% by
general rates.
NBRF did not request any funding for projects, as defined in section 4 of the Funding Deed, and
therefore no funding was provided for projects in the 2019/20 financial year. NBRF did not apply
for any grants through Council’s other grants programs, including the Environment Grants.
Risks & Opportunities
The greatest benefit through the provision of Council funding is the ability of the Foundation to
multiply Council’s investment by attracting funding and in-kind contributions from other sources,
due to its charitable fund status. Existing projects continue to attract funding at a ratio of over 3:1.
This ratio does not include significant investments such as $1.6M that is to be invested into the
Noosa Trail Network, as a result of the Noosa Trail Masterplan work funded primarily by NBRF,
and the development of the Plan led by Noosa Tourism.
There is potential for risk if the NBRF does not deliver good outcomes in accordance with the
purpose of the funding. The Annual report provide details sufficient to identify that the Foundation’s
projects are progressing well towards intended outcomes and that projects are attracting significant
co-investment.
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Liaison with the NBRF board.
Internal Consultation
Nil
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services x Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director Director
Executive Support Community Development x Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director x Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture x Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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Attachment 2
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Attachment 2
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12733 644 686
Contents
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
Page
Financial Statements
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 1
Statement of Financial Position 2
Statement of Changes in Equity 3
Statement of Cash Flows 4
Notes to the Financial Statements 5
Responsible Persons’ Declaration 8
Independent Audit Report 9
Detailed Profit and Loss Account 14
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
2020 2019
$ $
Grants - Environmental 152,175 325,714
Grants - Sustainability 1,000 32,000
Grants - Operational 120,000 140,000
Interest 20 71
Depreciation and amortisation expense (1,000) (656)
Grants provided and other project costs (153,176) (357,714)
Other expenses (63,320) (53,232)
Operating result from continuing
operations 55,699 86,183
Other comprehensive income for the
year, net of tax - -
Total comprehensive income for the
year 55,699 86,183
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12733 644 536
Statement of Financial Position
As At 30 June 2020
2020 2019
Note $ $
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 329,511 473,053
Trade and other receivables 4 55,877 20,000
Other assets 391 782
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 385.779 493,835
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 3,666 4,666
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 3.666 4.686
TOTAL ASSETS 389,445 498,501
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables § 6,409 17,989
Other financial liabilities 6 188,687 341,862
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 495.096 950.854
TOTAL UABILITIES 195,096 359,851
NET ASSETS 194,348 138,650
EQuIty
Contributed equity 10 10
Retained earnings 194,339 138,640
TOTAL EQUITY 494,349 138,650
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12733 644 686
Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
2020
Contributed Retained
equity Earnings Total
$ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2019 10 138,640 138,650
Operating result for the year - 55,699 55,699
Balance at 30 June 2020 10 194,339 194,349
2019
Contributed Retained
equity Earnings Total
$ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2018 10 52,457 52,467
Operating result for the year - 86,183 86,183
Balance at 30 June 2019 10 138,640 138,650
The accompanying notes form part of these financial staternents.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 686
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
2020 2019
Note $ $
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
Receipt from grants 99,000 179,027
interest received 20 71
Grants paid and payments to
suppliers and employees ' (245,188) (456,879)
Net GST received from ATO 2,626 38,185
Net cash provided by/{used in)
operating activities 8 (143,542) (239,596)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment : (2,734)
Net cash used by investing activities . (2,734)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents held (143,542) (242,330)
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of year 473,053 715,383
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
financial year 329,511 473,053
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12733 644 686
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
The financial report covers Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust as an individual entity, Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust is a not-
for-profit Trust, registered and domiciled in Australia.
The principal activity of the Trust for the year ended 30 June 2020 was the support of projects and ideas that enhance
biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable living in the Noosa region.
The functional and presentation currency of Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust is Australian dollars.
Comparatives are consistent with prior years, unlass otherwise stated.
1 Basis of Preparation
In the Responsible persons opinion the Trust is not a reporting entity because there are no users Gependent on
general purpose financial statements. These special purpose financial statements have been prepared to mest the
reporting requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements of
the Australian Accounting Standards and Accounting Interpretations, and the disclosure requirements of AASB 101
Presentation of Financial Statements, AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows, AASB 108 Accounting Policies, Changes
in Accounting Estimates and Errors, AASB 1048 Interpretation of Standards and AASB 1054 Australian Additional
Disclosures.
The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs.
Significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and are
consistent with prior reporting periods unless otherwise stated,
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised as follows:
Grant revenue
Grant revenue is recognised in profit or loss when the Trust satisfies the performance obligations stated within
the funding agreements,
If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before the Trust is eligible to retain the
contribution, the grant will be recognised in the statement of financial position as a liability until those conditions
are satisfied,
The Trust receives operational funding (agreed on an annual basis) from Noosa Shire Council which &
recognised in income when invoiced, Funding received to be expended on projects is recognised as income
when expended.
(b) Income Tax
As the Trust is a charitable institution in terms of subsection $0-5 of the Incame Tax Assessment Act 1997, as
amended, it is exempt from paying income tax.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12729 644.586
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(c) Goods and services tax (GST)
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except
where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Recelvables and payable are stated inclusive of GST.
Cash flows in the statement of cash flows are included on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows
arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is
classified as operating cash flows.
(d) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments which are
readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
(e) Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for
settiement within 30 days.
(f} Adoption of new and revised accounting standards
The Trust has adopted all standards which became effective for the first time at 30 June 2020, the adoption of
these standards has not caused any material adjustments to the reported financial position, performance or
cash flow of the Trust.
Due to the nature of the Trust's revenue, the Trust's existing methodology for recognising revenue was already
compliant with the new revenue standards, AASB 1058 /ncorme of Not-for-Profit Entities (applies to operational
funding) and AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (applies to funding received for environmental
projects).
The Trust currently uses office space under a peppercorn lease agreernent. In Decernber 2018, amendments
were made to AASB 1058 and AASB 16 Leases which removed the requirement for not-for- profit entities to
recognise peppercorn leases at fair value as @ right to use asset. As such, AASB 16 also did not impact the
Trust.
(9) New accounting standards for application in future periods
The AASB has issued new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory
application dates for future reporting periods, The Trust has decided against early adoption of these Standards,
but does not expect the adoption of these standards to have any impact on the reported position or
performance of the Trust.
3 = Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments
The responsible persons have not made any significant accounting estimates or judgements which are likely to affect
the future results of the Trust.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12733 644 586
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
4 Trade and Other Receivables
2020 2019
$ $
Current
Trade receivables 33,000 -
Deposits 20,000 20,000
GST receivable 2,877 -
Total current trade and other
receivables 55,877 29,909
5 Trade and Other Payables
Current
Trade payables 6,409 16,662
GST payable - 1,327
§.409 17,989
6 Other Financial Liabilities
Current
Unexpended grants 188,687 341,862
Total 186,687 341,862
The above amount represents the balance of grants monies recelved held at the year end to be spent on
environmental projects.
7 Auditors’ Remuneration
Remuneration of the auditor of the trust, SAAS Audit Pty Ltd, for:
- auditing or reviewing the financial statements 3,180 3,100
Total 3,180 3,100
8 Reconciliation of result for the year to cashflows from operating activities
Operating result 55,699 86,183
Non-cash flows in profit:
~ depreciation 1,000 656
Changes in assets and liabilities:
« (increase decrease in trade and other receivables (35,877) 37,331
~ (increase)\/decrease in prepayments 391 (471)
~- increase/(decrease) in grants on hand (153,175) (357,714)
~ iIncrease/(Gecrease) in trade and other payables (11,580) (5,581)
Cashflows from operations f 43 5 42) (239 596)
9 Economic Dependency
The Trust is dependent on operational funding and the provision of office space from Noosa Shire Council for its
continued existence and ability to carry out its normal activities.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 G44 S86
Responsible Persons’ Declaration
The responaible persons declare that in the responsible persons’ opinion:
° there Afe feasonwio grounds to Defieve Ihul the registored ontity t able to pay wll of its debts. as and when they
beacon due and payable; and
. lhe financial statements and notes satisfy the requirements of the Austraian Charities and Nol-for-protis
Curnmission Act 2012.
Signed in accordance with subsection 60,15{2) of the Australian Chuwiti:s and Not-forprom Comavesion Regulation 2013,
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
Independent Audit Report to the members of Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Trust
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Noose Biosphere Reserve Trust, which comprises the statement of financial
position as at 30 June 2020, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the staternent of changes in
equity and the ststement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary
of significant accounting policies, and the responsible persons’ declaration.
In our opinion the financial report of Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust has been prepared in accordance with Division 60 of
the Australian Chanties and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the Registered Entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of its financial
performance for the year ended; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1, and Division 60 of the Australian
Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are
further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are
independent of the Registered Entity in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Australian Charities
and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act) and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and
Ethical Standards Board's APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit
of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained Is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion,
Emphasis of Matter - Basis of Accounting
We draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been
prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the Registered Entity's financial reporting responsibilities under the ACNC Act. As a
result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Responsibilities of Responsible Entities for the Financial Report
The responsible entities of the Registered Entity are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true
and fair vew and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 1 to the financial report is appropriate to
meet the requirements of the ACNC Act and the needs of the members. The responsible entities’ responsibility also
includes such intemal control as the responsible entities determine is necessary to enable the preparation of a financial
report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether dus to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the responsible entities are responsible for assessing the Registered Entity’s ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to gaing concern and using the going concern basis
of accounting unless the responsible entities either intend to iquidate the Registered Entity or to cease operations, or have
no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12733 644 596
Independent Audit Report to the members of Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Trust
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole Is free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable
assurance Is @ high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian
Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error
and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report,
A further Gescription of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance
Standards Board website at: http:/www.auasb,gov,au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pof, This description forms part of our
auditor's report.
SAAS Audit Pty Ltd
James Kenward
Director
138 Juliette Street
Greenslopes QLD 4120
Dated |S / \o / 1920
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12733 644 696
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
Disclaimer
The additional financal data presented on page 12 is in accordance with the boaks and records of the Trust which have
been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our statutory audit of the trust for the year ended 30 June 2020, It will
be appreciated that our statutory audit did not cover all details of the additional financial data. Accordingly, we do not
express an opinion on such financial data and we give no warranty of accuracy or reliability in respect of the data provided,
Neither the firrn nor any member or employee of the firm undertakes responsibility in any way whatsoever to any person
(other than Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust) in respect of such data, including any errors of omissions therein however
caused.
a
James Kenward
Director
138 Juliatte Street
Greenslopes QLD 4120
Dated: is [e202
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12733 644 685
For the Year Ended 30 June 2020
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
2020 2019
$ $
Income
Grants - Environmental 162,176 325,714
Grants - Sustainability 1,000 32,000
Grants - Operational 120,000 140,000
Interest income 20 71
Total income 273,195 497,785
Less: Expenses
Accounting and bookkeeping fees 6,673 6,162
Advertising 1,765 §,622
Audit fees 3,180 3,100
Bank charges 80 96
Computer expenses - 16
Consulting and professional fees 29,993 29,125
Depreciation 1,000 656
Donations 2 7
Event tickets - 673
Event hosting & sponsorship 13,480 -
Filing fees 160 195
Grants provided and other project costs 153,176 357,714
Insurance 3,718 3,371
Meeting expenses 1,034 1,613
Postage 126 143
Printing and stationery 1,229 898
Repairs and maintenance 210 -
Subscriptions 853 753
Telephone 917 943
Travel allowance - 525
Total Expenses 217 496 411,602
Operating result __ 55,699 865,183
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
$2 Doonella Street
TEWANTIN, 4565
28 September 2020
James Kenward
SAAS Audit Pry Lid
138 Julictte Street
Greeaslupes QLD 4120
Dear James
REPRESENTATIONS BY THE DIRECTORS OF NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE
FOUNDATION LTD ATF NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE TRUST FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 30 JUNE 2120 AND EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THAT DATE
‘This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the financial report of Nousa
Biosphere Reserve Trust for the year ended 30 June 2020, for the purpose of capressing an opinion as
to whether the financial report is presented fuirly, in all material respects, in accordance with
Australian Accounting Standards to the extent stated in the notes to the financial report and the
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and Division 60 of the Australian
Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013.
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief
1. We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement dated 21
November 2016, for the prepurution of the fmancial report in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards to the extent stated in the notes to the financial report and the Auttrufian
Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and Division 60 of the Austruliun Charities
and Not-for-profit; Commission Regulation 2013; in particular the financial Teport is fairly
presented in accordance therewith.
2. Significant assumptions used by us in making wccounting estimates arc reasonable,
3. Relutect party transactions have been appropriately accounted for.
- All events subscquent to the date of the financial report and for which Australian Accounting
Standards requires adjustment or disclosure have heen adjusted or disclosed.
5. The effects of uncorrected misstatements are immaterial, both individually and in the aggregate,
to the financial report as a wholc, A list of the uncorrected misstatements is attached to the
representation Icttcr if applicable,
Ioformation Provided
We have provided you with;
1, Access to all information of which we are uware that is relevant to the preparation of the Gnancial
report such as records, documentation and other matters:
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2. Minutes of all meetings:
3. Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the andit; and
4. Unrestricted access to persons within the cntity frum whom you determined it necessary to obtain
audit evidence.
a All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the Ginuncial
report.
6. We have disclosed to you the results of our assessment of the risk that the financial report may be
materially misstated as a result of fraud,
7. We have disclosed 10 you all information in relation to fraud or suspected fraud that we arc aware
of and that affects the entity and involves:
a) Management:
b) Employees who have had a significant role in internal control: or
c) Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial report.
&. We have disclosed to you all information in relation to allegations of fraud, or suspected fraud,
affecting the entity's financial report communicated by employces, former employees, regulators or
others.
9. We have disclosed to you all known instunces of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance with
laws and regulations whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial report,
10. We have disclosed to you the identity of the entity's related parties and all the related party
rolulionships and transactions of which we are awure.
11. We have provided you with all information required by the Australian Charities and Not for-profits
Commission Act 2012 und Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Nat-for profits Commission
Keguiation 20/3.
For and on behalf of Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
Yours sincerely
Director of Company
Date:
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2 NOOSA RIVER PLAN CONSULTATION & NOOSA RIVER STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY
GROUP
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Environment Services Manager, Craig Doolan
Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast), Jan Maddin
Environment & Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ Noosa River Plan
Attachments 1. Terms of Reference: Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee
2. Consultation Report – River Plan Version 1 (2018) (22 pages
provided separately to the agenda)
3. Consultation Report – River Plan Version 2 (2019-2020) (30 pages
provided separately to the agenda)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Draft Noosa River Plan is a key planning document of Noosa Council and of great interest to
the Noosa community. The current Noosa River Plan was endorsed in 2004 and work has been
done over several years to produce a new plan which takes a catchment-wide approach to
protecting and enhancing the key environmental, economic and social asset that is the Noosa
River system. Since a first draft was released for public comment in 2018 there has been significant
feedback received from the community, further river-related research undertaken and key projects
initiated, significant changes in State government policy and resourcing, and also changes at local
government level.
The decision to create a Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee, is being undertaken in
partnership with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) to formalise ongoing engagement with key
community stakeholders in the sustainable use, conservation and management of the Noosa River
and its broader catchment. It is anticipated establishing the Committee will engender cooperation
and support, and the Committee’s advice and recommendations will help inform finalisation of the
Noosa River Plan.
The purpose of this report is to provide a collation of the community feedback received to date on
Draft Noosa River Plan (versions 1 and 2) and to present the Terms of Reference for the Noosa
River Stakeholder Advisory Committee. This report also considers the previously adopted position
of Council to locally manage a number of river-related activities. Due to MSQ’s commitment to river
management and marine safety in Noosa, through the establishment of a locally-based office and
dedicated Noosa River Marine Officer, it is recommended that there is no longer a need for Council
to take on these responsibilities. It is now likely that mutually beneficial outcomes can be achieved
by working with and supporting MSQ. This will provide a clear position prior to the formation of the
stakeholder group in early 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager and Environment Officer
(Rivers and Coast) to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and:
A. Note the consultation reports for the two periods of public consultation on the Noosa River
Plan, from 20 July to 26 August 2018 and 02 December to 10 January 2020;
B. Note the Terms of Reference for the joint Noosa Shire Council and Maritime Safety
Queensland Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee;
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C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make minor amendments to the Terms of
Reference for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee in consultation with
Maritime Safety Queensland.
D. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to appoint a Noosa Council Chair of the Noosa River
Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
E. Authorise Councillor <xx> to be an observer at meetings of the Noosa River Stakeholder
Advisory Committee.
F. Acknowledge and welcome the permanent presence of Maritime Safety Queensland in
Noosa and resolve that, while MSQ maintains an active presence, Noosa Shire Council no
longer seeks to take over management of anchoring, mooring and living on board on the
Noosa River.
REPORT
Background
In 2014, Noosa Council publicly declared interest in taking on responsibility for the management
of anchoring, mooring, living on the river and commercial jetty leases. This decision was made due
to historic and ongoing concerns of Council and the community, which were not addressed during
implementation of the previous Noosa River Plan (2004). This was despite efforts of the then
Noosa River Community and Industry Advisory Committee (CIAC) to have these matters prioritised
for improved outcomes. At this time Council’s objectives were to:
Take on management of anchoring, moorings and living on board vessels in the river.
Seek legislative amendments to prohibit long-term unattended anchoring.
Remove abandoned and derelict vessels from the river.
Implement an on-river inspections and compliance program.
Manage commercial jetty leases.
In 2015, Council sought broader community input regarding this intent to locally manage these
activities and engaged the independent new Democracy Foundation to establish a Noosa River
Community Jury to examine the topic: ‘How can we manage the Noosa River better? What role
should Council play and what resources should Council apply?’
Following their four month deliberation, the 24-member Community Jury recommended (via a
majority verdict) that Noosa Council should take on these responsibilities and recommend that this
be progressed through discussions with the State Government. Council resolved to utilise both the
12 additional Jury recommendations and the supporting explanations in the development of a
comprehensive River Management Strategy.
Council endorsed a review and update of the Noosa River Plan (2004) under a whole-of-catchment
management framework in January 2017 to progress recommendations of the Noosa River
Community Jury and address a number of key pressures affecting the river system.
Draft River Plan Version 1
The Draft Noosa River Plan was presented to Council in the July 2018 meeting round, for the
purposes of it going out to community consultation. At this time the Council report stated the key
focus areas of the River Plan were to progress transition of agreed management responsibilities
for anchoring, mooring and living on the river from the State to Council. Other important areas of
focus include protecting water quality, the Noosa River Marine Zones, boating speed limits, marine
infrastructure, commercial use of the river, sustainable fisheries, migratory shorebird habitat
protection and Hincksia alga blooms in Laguna Bay.
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Community consultation was undertaken through Your Say Noosa, open from 20 July to 26 August
2018. The River Plan consultation was advertised widely on the Council website and Facebook
with 882 downloads of the draft plan and more than 10,000 views of the accompanying video. 78
individual submissions were received (mostly through YSN) and a further 10 from identified
organisations:
Cooroy Area Residents Association
Department of Environment & Science
The Nature Conservancy
Noosa & District Landcare Group
Noosa Integrated Catchment Association
Noosa North Shore Association
Noosa River Fishing Safaris
Noosa Waters Residents Association
Ocean Crusaders
Pelican Boat Hire & T Boat Hire
The details of the feedback is provided at Attachment 2 – Consultation Report – River Plan Version
1 (2018).
Most feedback received was on specific topics related to river management. This diversity of issue-
specific feedback was generally positive and constructive, suggesting a high level of engagement
with the detail of the plan. Some broad themes from the feedback include:
Support for the plan in principle and Council showing the initiative.
More comments received on human use than environmental issues.
Prioritisation of actions, and links to threats, needs to be improved.
The first question in the survey asked ‘What do you think will be most important in maintaining and
improving water quality of the Noosa River system?’ with respondents invited to prioritise seven
options and provide further comments.
The Council report provided a cost estimate of $2,235,000 over 5 years for implementation of the
draft Noosa River Plan version 1. As a result, a second question was asked related to this: Are you
willing to pay extra (through General Rates, the Environment Levy and/or the Tourism and
Economic Levy) for Noosa Council to fully implement the Plan so that the Noosa River has a better
chance of remaining a pristine and vital community asset? If yes, how much per year ($5, $10,
$15, $20)?
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This question received 71 responses which indicated 38 were willing to pay more, with about $20
per year the most commonly nominated figure, and 31 were not prepared to pay more.
Other issues that received the most responses included;
Recreational boating, with the use of jet-skis being a polarising issue
Boat speeds in the Noosa River
Commercial and recreational fishing
Waste entering the river from boats
River mouth management and dredging (even though it was not covered by the draft plan).
Between River Plan V1 and V2
The feedback from the first public consultation was collated and Councillors were briefed in
October and November 2018. Using this feedback, the plan was changed in multiple ways;
Restructured the plan to more clearly articulate the social, economic and environmental
values, and the threats to those values.
Broadened the objectives, and structured the plan and its actions around three themes;
o River Health & Biodiversity
o Sustainable Use & Enjoyment
o Working together
Removed some actions related to human use that did not have strong ecological or marine
safety impacts (e.g. management takeover of commercial jetty leases, regulating commercial
fleets)).
Aligned with the (now endorsed) Noosa Environment Strategy, both structurally and within
the Monitoring & Evaluation section.
New actions around:
o A local buy-out of the T5 beam trawl fishery
o River mouth management and development of a Shoreline Erosion Management Plan
(SEMP)
o A Zero Litter to the Noosa River target
o Marine turtle habitat protection
o Groundwater research
o Benthic biodiversity research.
Following on from the workshops, Councillors asked for further information with regard to
commercial fishing in the river, to help inform decision-making. At the December 2018 Ordinary
Meeting Council resolved to prepare a Noosa Fishing Futures research-based directions paper to
inform Council’s position and actions related to the long-term sustainability of fisheries
management in the Noosa River as a key input into the Noosa River Plan.
The outcome of the procurement was reported back to Council in March 2019 and the report itself
was presented to Council, along with a submission to the State’s fisheries reform process, in July
2019. The report brought together fishing data for the Noosa River and involved significant one-
on-one meetings, including fisheries wholesalers, local restaurants, local fishing shops and current
Noosa River commercial fishing operators.
At around the same time as the Fishing Futures paper was being developed, the first interim results
were received on a research project looking at benthic invertebrates in the Noosa River, which
showed significant declines in abundance and diversity in these key elements of the food chain
over the past 20 years. While this report (the final version of which was publicly released in 2020)
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represented two studies 20 years apart, not a continuum of data, it did raise concerns about the
biological health of the river bed, above what had previously been considered.
Also announced during this period was the Queensland Government’s ‘War on Wrecks’, a $20M
commitment to fund the removal of derelict vessels that pose a hazard to navigation and the
environment. While it was initially thought that this funding may not apply to Noosa, MSQ have
been successful in accessing funds to support removal of derelict vessels in the Noosa River.
Draft River Plan Version 2
Following the finalisation of the Fishing Futures research, version 2 of the Draft River Plan was
developed which included a new actions as a result of the Fishing Futures research and was put
back out to the community for further comment.
Community consultation was through Your Say Noosa and was open from 02 December 2019 to
10 January 2020.
Fifty three (53) responses were received through YSN, as well as a further 13 detailed submissions
from the following organisations:
Boating Industry Association
Noosa North Shore Associations
Noosa Commercial Boatman’s Association, Noosaville Business Association, Noosa Jetty
Builders (coordinated)
Noosa Integrated Catchment Association
Noosa Parks Association
Department of Environment & Science
Department of Transport & Main Roads
The details of the feedback is provided at Attachment 3 – Consultation Report – River Plan Version
2 (2019-2020).
A key question asked in version 2, centred around the
Fishing Futures report which was provided for
reference as part of the consultation on Your Say
Noosa: Do you support Council seeking to buy-out
and eventually close the beam trawl fishery in the
Noosa River?
The majority of respondents were in support of a
potential buy-out and closure, whilst most
respondents who provided a reason for answering
‘No’ did so on the basis that it was a State role to do
this, not Council’s (refer adjacent graph). It is worth
noting that an estimated cost of the buy-out was not
included in the draft plan.
Overall the feedback was mixed. A detailed submission with opinions that were widely shared by
respondents was submitted by Noosa Jetty Builders, the Noosa Commercial Boatman’s
Association and the Noosaville Business Association, was highly critical of the plan, and the
decision made by Council to change the vision statement of the Plan in the Council meeting, that
resulted in the removal of the term “the greatest possible community wellbeing now and into the
future”. Concerns were also raised about the timing of the consultation, given it coincided with what
was the busiest period of the year for tourism operators, making it difficult for them to effectively
engage with the plan.
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It was initially anticipated that the River Plan might be brought forward for endorsement in early
2020, however given the nature of responses and concerns over the timing of the engagement,
officers recommended it would be best to wait and work further with stakeholders, and the new
Council when elected in April 2020. The history of the River Plan and the feedback from the second
round of consultation was workshopped with the new Council in July 2020.
Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee
Both versions of the Noosa River Plan that have been out to public consultation included an action
for implementation to provide a clear mechanism for community engagement;
Version 1 - Establish appropriate communication and consultation mechanisms to support
ongoing community input into the management of the Noosa River.
Version 2 - Establish appropriate communication and engagement mechanisms to facilitate
ongoing community involvement in river management.
At the July 2020 Ordinary Meeting, upon the presentation of the Noosa River Oyster Ecosystem
Restoration Project – Project Management Plan, Council resolved to establish a Noosa River
Stakeholder Reference Group to provide strategic input, local knowledge and expertise into River
Management initiatives, initially providing input into this Shellfish Restoration project and more
broadly into finalisation and implementation of the Noosa River Plan.
This resolution involved a shift of emphasis from establishing a community consultation mechanism
to support the River Plan’s implementation following Council’s endorsement of the Plan, to the
creation of a stakeholder committee to provide advice and drive consensus on the priorities of the
a final River Plan, prior to Council endorsement.
It was originally anticipated that a Terms of Reference would be completed and bought back to
Council by October 2020 however ongoing communication with local Maritime Safety Queensland
representatives revealed that they were also looking to establish a local stakeholder group to
inform their management actions on the river.
This represented a unique opportunity for a partnership approach to stakeholder engagement, with
both a local government and a State agency working together to Chair the group, to provide more
effective resolutions to community river-related issues than either group could provide by itself.
Working across two agencies with different protocols took longer, however the outcome, if
successful, will be better, and MSQ see it as a potential model they may look to use in other
locations. The Terms of Reference (Attachment 1) outline how the group is anticipated to work.
Elements of the ToR for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Group include;
The purpose of the NRSAC is to engage key community stakeholders to provide objective
advice and recommendations towards the sustainable use, conservation and management
of the Noosa River and its catchment.
The group will consist of up to 10 community representatives, with several sectors specifically
identified for representation.
It is proposed to have one Councillor as an observer for meetings of the Noosa River
Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
The NRSAC will consider issues throughout the whole catchment of the Noosa River.
The group will be co-chaired by Noosa Shire Council, taking the lead on catchment-related
issues, and Maritime Safety Queensland, taking the lead on river use and safety.
The chairs will be senior officers of each organisations. The Noosa Council chair will be
appointed by the Chief Executive Officer.
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For activities that are not within the remit of either agency representatives, other
management agencies will be invited, such as Queensland Water Police, Department of
Agriculture and Fisheries, Department of Environment and Science and the Australian
Maritime Safety Authority.
An open Expression of Interest process will be undertaken, planned in late January 2021, to
select participants. These EOI’s will be evaluated by the Chair based upon;
o Individual knowledge and experience in management issues associated with the
Noosa River and its catchment.
o Ability to represent community interests and communicate to as many members as
possible in identified community sectors.
The term of the group will initially be for two years, after which the group and its Terms of
Reference will be reviewed.
The group will meet 4-5 times a year and minutes of the meetings will be made publicly
available on the Council website.
The ToR has been loosely based on the Great Barrier Marine Park Authority’s Local Marine
Advisory Committees (LMACs), and staff consulted with GBRMPA staff to assist in its
development. LMAC’s have been active in Queensland coastal communities for more than 20
years, and represent a very successful example of long-term stakeholder engagement.
It is anticipated that a process to appoint members to the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory
Committee will be undertaken in late January and early February 2021, with the first meeting of
the group to occur soon after.
Noosa Council’s role in river management
Historically there has been some dissatisfaction with the ability of the State government to deal
with issues associated with the Noosa River, both within the Noosa Council and the broader Noosa
community.
The 2004 Noosa River Plan was endorsed by relevant State agencies and the Community and
Industry Advisory Committee (CIAC) was established to help drive the plan forward. This was a
bold partnership initiative at the time and it initially worked well, however over time the commitment
of relevant agencies waned.
In 2014, due to ongoing concerns specifically about abandoned vessels and living on the river,
Noosa Council publicly declared interest in taking on responsibility for the management of
anchoring, mooring, living on the river and commercial jetty leases. Council sought and received
advice from relevant State government Ministers regarding options to manage these activities at a
local level.
Discussions with the relevant State agencies provided legislative pathways as to how that could
occur, which also included undertaking public consultation and presenting a case to the Minister
as to how Council would manage specific river related activities at a local level. There was also a
requirement that Council would implement and enforce any new provisions.
In 2015, a 24-member Community Jury of local residents and ratepayers was established and
following their deliberation process, the majority of the Jury supported the proposition that Council
should take over authority from the State Government for managing anchoring, mooring, living on
the river and commercial use of the river on the basis it would be a user-pays system, funded
through alternative means to rates. 18 of the 24 community jury members supported this position.
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The Jury presented Council with 12 recommendations and at its Ordinary Meeting on 14 January,
2016 Council resolved to;
A. Thank the Community Jury members for participating in the Community Jury Process, for
their dedication and time attending meetings, researching material and finalising their Report
and Recommendations to Council;
B. Note the Jury recommendation that Noosa Council should take on the responsibility of
managing anchoring, mooring, commercial uses and jetty leases for the Noosa River;
C. Write to the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Department of Natural Resources
advising them of the Jury’s recommendation for Noosa Council to manage on-river and
foreshore activities, seeking their support to establish an acceptable process for both parties
to transfer agreed management responsibilities for the Noosa River to Council; and
D. Agree to utilise both the 12 additional Jury recommendations and the supporting
explanations in the development of a comprehensive River Management Strategy and the
associated discussions with State Government agencies.
In February 2016, then Noosa Mayor Noel Playford wrote to the Minister for Transport informing
him of the community jury outcome and that Noosa Council’s objectives were to;
Take on management of moorings, anchoring and living on board vessels in the river;
Seek legislative amendments to prohibit long-term unattended anchoring;
Remove abandoned and derelict vessels from the river;
Implement an on-river inspection and compliance program; and
Manage commercial jetty leases.
Discussions with representatives of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines indicated that
Council was not able to assume responsibility for commercial jetty leases as it was not possible to
delegate authority under the Land Act to Council, however a pathway to seek Council management
of anchoring, mooring and living on board, from the Department of Transport and Main Roads, was
still available. The community jury recommendation had been that Council management would be
on a ‘user-pays’ system, however it was very unlikely that this would be possible without the
inclusion of the commercial jetty leases in the overall proposal, as this removed a significant portion
of the likely revenue associated with local management.
In 2017, Council endorsed a review and update of the Noosa River Plan (2004) to be undertaken
under a whole-of-catchment management framework to progress the Noosa River Community Jury
recommendations and address a number of key pressures affecting the river system.
Through the Draft River Plan (version 1), Council continued to seek support from the Minister for
Transport and Main Roads to transfer agreed management responsibilities for anchoring, mooring
and living on the Noosa River to Council.
In response to River Plan Version 2, comments were received from the Director-General,
Department of Transport and Main Roads in January 2020. These included;
A number of the recommendations around anchorage, mooring and prevention of ship-
sourced pollution indicated your preference for NC to manage these services. I believe the
Queensland Government should remain the primary service provider of marine safety,
waterways management and ship-sourced pollution prevention activities. However, I
welcome opportunities to develop broader partnerships to improve the delivery of these
services.
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Please note that TMR, largely through the activities of MSQ, has been more actively
engaging with NC. This increased level of cooperation will continue. I believe initiatives such
as MSQ recently improving its regulatory presence through the targeted activities of its
marine enforcement team performing on-water activities, is evidence of our commitment.
This on-water presence on the Noosa River was welcomed by the community, and MSQ
looks forward to conducting further patrols in the future.
This feedback highlighted the increased resourcing and presence of Maritime Safety Queensland
in the Noosa River estuary, which was occurring at the time, and also reflects a shift in support
against Noosa Council undertaking management of State responsibilities.
In November 2019, Maritime Safety Queensland announced the launch of the Maritime
Enforcement Team (MET) in the Noosa River over several weekends conducting compliance and
safety checks, and the appointment of a permanent officer stationed on the Noosa River in
February 2020. MSQ have now also established an office at the Noosa Marina, which is open to
the public.
While this was just at the beginning of the onset of COVID, significant progress has been made in
2020 on issues of long-standing concern to Noosa Council and the community has welcomed
MSQ’s on-water presence.
Under the War on Wrecks Program from 1 July 2019 to 31 October 2020, 11 vessels have been
removed, or resolved by the owner, for the Noosa River. As of November 2020, a further 11 have
been identified, five of which have already been resolved (4 had safety issues resolved and 1
removed). There has also been compliance action on two collapsed boat sheds, as well as the
usual day-to-day activities related to protecting waterways and the people who use them. It has
been an active and successful start to MSQ’s presence on the Noosa River.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 16 July 2020, Item 2, Page 7
That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the Planning &
Environment Committee meeting dated 7 July 2020 and:
A. Approve the Project Management Plan (provided as Attachment 1 to the report) as meeting
the requirements of the Project Implementation Plan outlined in the Alliance & Funding
Agreement subject to Council appointing an independent scientific expert to provide a review
of the project’s Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Plan. The review is to include an
assessment of the effectiveness of the methodology, project’s goals, measures, outputs and
outcomes within the context of ecological restoration and the terms of the three year contract,
and recommendations (if any) for improvement to be included in the Monitoring and
Evaluation Plan; and
B. Note the Terms of Reference of the Noosa River Oyster Restoration Project Technical
Advisory Group (provided as Attachment 2 to the report); and
C. Establish a Noosa River Stakeholder Reference Group to provide strategic input, local
knowledge and expertise into River Management initiatives, initially providing input into this
Shellfish Restoration project and more broadly into finalisation and implementation of the
Noosa River Plan, and
D. Delegate to the CEO to determine the Terms of Reference and undertake a process to
establish the Noosa River Stakeholder Reference Group together with the appropriate role
for Councillor representation on that Group.
Special Meeting Minutes, 28 November 2019, Item 1, Page 2
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the Special Meeting
dated 28 November 2019 and
A. Endorse the Draft Noosa River Plan as provided at Attachment 1 for the purpose of further
community consultation subject to:
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1. The vision statement on page 5 being amended to read: “Our vision is that the Noosa
River is recognised as the healthiest and most biodiverse system in South East
Queensland”; and
2. Endorsing the community consultation to begin 2 December 2019, rather than 29
November 2019 as stated in the report; and
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make minor amendments to the document prior to
publication.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 18 July 2019, Item 1, Page 20
That Council note the report by the Environment Services Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated
18 July 2018 and;
A. Note the Noosa Fishing Futures paper (Attachment 1) as a key input into the next draft of the
Noosa River Plan and the basis for Council’s input into the current State reform process of
fisheries management; and
B. Provide a submission to the Queensland Government on their Discussion Paper: Proposed
amendments to the Fisheries Regulation 2008 as provided at Attachment 3
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 19 July 2018, Item 3, Page 13
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 July 2018 and endorse the Draft Noosa River Plan (as
provided at Attachment 1 to the report with minor changes as authorised by the CEO) for
community consultation with the wider community, key stakeholders and with relevant State
Government agencies.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 19 January 2017, Item 9, Page 22
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 January 2017 and agree to the proposal to review and update the
Noosa River Plan under a whole-of-catchment management framework as generally outlined in
the report with staff to undertake stakeholder analysis to determine the appropriate way forward in
terms of community engagement.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 14 January 2016, Item 1, Page 3
That Council note the report by the Manager, Planning & Environment to the General Committee
Meeting dated 11 January 2016 regarding the Noosa River Community Jury Final Report, and
A. Thank the Community Jury members for participating in the Community Jury Process, for
their dedication and time attending meetings, researching material and finalising their Report
and Recommendations to Council;
B. Note the Jury recommendation that Noosa Council should take on the responsibility of
managing anchoring, mooring, commercial uses and jetty leases for the Noosa River and
agree to progress the matter with the State Government;
C. Write to the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Department of Natural Resources
advising them of the Jury’s recommendation for Noosa Council to manage on-river and
foreshore activities, seeking their support to establish an acceptable process for both parties
to transfer agreed management responsibilities for the Noosa River to Council; and
D. Agree to utilise both the 12 additional Jury recommendations and the supporting
explanations in the development of a comprehensive River Management Strategy and the
associated discussions with State Government agencies.
Finance
The first Draft of the Noosa River Plan publicly provided a cost estimate of $2,235,000 over 5 years
for implementation. This included funding for removal of derelict vessels which, at the moment, is
being effectively undertaken by Maritime Safety Queensland, and it also included significant
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funding for the Keep It In Kin Kin catchment rehabilitation project, that has since been funded for
three years through the Multi-year Environment Collaborative Grants.
A key element of the first draft involved Noosa Council taking responsibility for the anchoring,
mooring and living on board from the State, which would involve a significantly increased Council
presence on the water. If Council no longer seeks this, but works with Maritime Safety Queensland
and the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee to achieve these outcomes, there are further
cost savings.
A revised budget of $928,750 over three years was put forward as a new initiative for the 2019/20,
2020/21 and 2021/22 financial years in anticipation of an endorsed plan. Funding has been
allocated out of the Environment Levy for these years, but has remained largely unspent, pending
the finalisation of the plan.
Some funding has been used in an expansion of the water quality monitoring network in partnership
with the Noosa Integrated Catchment Association and Noosa and District Landcare, with the
remainder being returned to the levy. These activities are key deliverables under the Noosa
Environment Strategy, and also form part of the Draft River Plan actions.
Budget allocated out of EL Expenditure
2019/20 $248,500 $4,760 Water quality testing
2020/21 $217,090 $19,818 (YTD) Water quality testing
Budget for implementation will be completely reviewed when the final version of the River Plan is
reported to Council, and will be subject to the normal budgetary consideration process.
Risks & Opportunities
The new Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee provides significant opportunity for
stakeholders to provide ongoing input into river and broader catchment management via a much
enhanced communication mechanism which will benefit all involved.
Delays in the delivery of the Noosa River Plan, though for good reasons outlined in this report,
have unfortunately led to a lack of trust in some members of the community. The feedback received
from the community has been generous and invaluable in the development of the Draft Plan, and
this report provides recognition of the feedback received to date and a process by which the Plan
will be finalised in 2021.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
This report includes a collation of feedback received during two significant, external consultation
periods on the Draft River Plan which includes the broader community and relevant State agencies.
It represents a very wide level of engagement.
Council has worked closely with Maritime Safety Queensland in developing a join terms of
reference for the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee. Staff engaged with the Great
Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in developing the Terms of Reference, seeking advice on
GBRMPAs own Local Marine Advisory Committees, as their committees have been very
successful over a long period of time.
Internal Consultation
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The development of the River Plan drafts has involved significant internal consultation over a long
period of time, with many relevant sections of Council. The list below refers just to the current
issues of this report.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director Director
Executive Support Community Development Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director x Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture x Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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Attachment 1
Terms of Reference
Introduction
The Noosa River is a valuable natural, social and economic asset to the people of the Noosa region
and visitors alike. It is arguably south-east Queensland's only substantially natural major river system
due to the considerable areas of remnant vegetation retained within the catchment, and it
consistently achieves the highest ratings in South-East Queensland in Healthy Land & Water’s
Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program. The Noosa community have a deep understanding of the
Noosa River and its catchment, shaped by decades of experience, and a shared interest in addressing
and alleviating the pressures facing this highly-valued ecosystem, to ensure the intrinsic values of
the Noosa River and its catchment remain.
The Noosa River is a complex waterway and management of this dynamic system involves multiple
agencies across all three tiers of government (Local, State and Commonwealth) in managing
different locations, impacts and activities on the river. With that understanding, the local Noosa
Shire Council (NSC), and the State regulatory agency for coastal waters of Queensland, Maritime
Safety Queensland (MSQ), have committed as co-chairs to a Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory
Committee (NRSAC) with an aim to engage with local stakeholders and communities as an essential
component in the management of the Noosa River and its catchment.
Purpose
The purpose of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NRSAC) is to engage key
community stakeholders to provide objective advice and recommendations towards the sustainable
use, conservation and management of the Noosa River and its catchment.
NRSAC is not a decision-making body. Advice and recommendations provided by NRSAC to relevant
management agencies are non-binding.
Objectives
The objectives of the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee:
® An equitable forum is provided for discussion of matters relevant to the management of the
Noosa River that considers the ecological, social and economic sustainable use of the river
and its catchment.
® Key issues and solutions for the Noosa River and catchment are prioritised and the
community works collaboratively to implement relevant actions in a timely manner.
*® Solutions to issues associated with the Noosa River are discussed and decisions made with
all the available local information.
® There are clear lines of communication between management agencies and river user
groups, and both understand the basis and breadth of each other's views.
® = The local Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) are effectively engaged and bring a First Nations
perspective to ongoing management of the Noosa River and its catchment.
Regional Distribution
The NRSAC will focus on regional issues and represent Noosa Shire community and stakeholders
located throughout the Noosa River and its catchment as defined in Figure 1.
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Noosa Shire Council will lead on catchment-related issues that impact the Noosa River. These will
primarily be from land-based sources, where Council has a higher degree of responsibility and will
include upper catchment impacts that affect the whole catchment. Council will make clear it’s
priorities for river management through its policies, such as the Noosa Environment Strategy and
Noosa River Plan. As these policies are up for review, the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory
Committee will provide input.
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Maritime Safety Queensland
Maritime Safety Queensland will facilitate day-to-day waterways operations and management of the
Noosa River especially in maintaining a safe and healthy waterway by helping to educate the
recreational boaties and commercial operators on their safety and environmental pollution
obligations, as well as enforcement of these obligations under Transport Operations Marine Safety
Act 1994 and its regulation, the Transport Operations Marine Pollution Act 1995 and its regulation
and the Transport Operations (Waterways Management) Regulation) 2012, of which MSQ is the
regulatory agency.
Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee Participants
Chair
The NRSAC will be co-chaired by a senior officer of Noosa Shire Council and Maritime Safety
Queensland. The Noosa Shire Council Chief Executive Officer will appoint an officer of Noosa Council
to sit as the NSC Chair. MSQ's General Manager, or their nominated representative, will have
responsibility for the role of Chair.
Noosa Council will chair and lead discussion on catchment-related issues such as:
® Water quality monitoring, research and biodiversity in the river system
® Riparian management, specifically vegetation
® Land-based inputs into the river, such as pollution and sediment
© Stormwater management.
Maritime Safety Queensland will chair and lead discussion on issues related to the Noosa River
management within the coastal waters of Queensland:
* Recreational boating users of the river
® Boating safety related matters of the river
® Ship-sourced marine pollution
© Day-to-day management of maritime activities on the river
® Boating Infrastructure.
For activities that are not within the remit of either agency, the Chairs will liaise with and invite,
where necessary, representatives of relevant management agencies, such as Queensland Water
Police, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and
Energy, Department of Environment and Science, Australian Maritime Safety Authority to attend
meetings. Such issues may include (but not limited to):
* Commercial fishing
e Recreational fishing
* Commercial operations on the Noosa River.
The Chairs will liaise with and invite, where necessary, Noosa Council technical representatives of
relevant functional areas.
Stakeholder Representation
The NRSAC aims to achieve diverse representation across the community and stakeholders by
providing for specific user group and interests to be represented.
All NRSAC community members will represent a group with a specific interest in the Noosa River, or
provide evidence that they can effectively represent a river user sector.
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The NRSAC will consist of up to 10 stakeholders from local river user sectors and groups and should
include at least one member with demonstrated knowledge and community connections in the
following sectors:
® Commercial and recreational fishing
® Commercial and recreational boating
® Conservation and Natural Resource Management
® Commercial operators on the river
® Tourism
© Traditional owners/Indigenous community (Kabi Kabi)
Selection
The two chairs will review Expressions of Interest received and recommend appointment of up to
ten (10) representatives to the NRSAC. This recommendation will be passed to the Noosa Shire
Council Chief Executive Officer and MSQ General Manager for final decision.
NRSAC stakeholders for the committee will be publicly advertised in the local Noosa area. Members
will be shortlisted by the MSQ and NSC chairs based upon:
* Individual knowledge and experience in management issues associated with the Noosa River
and its catchment.
© Ability to represent community interests and communicate to as many members as possible
in identified community sectors.
Term
The NRSAC will convene for two years initially, and members will be appointed for this term. At the
end of two years, the NRSAC membership will review the Terms of Reference to ensure it is meeting
its stated objective and amend as necessary.
Code of Conduct
The code of conduct outlines the standards of conduct expected from NRSAC participants.
The Code of Conduct requires that all NRSAC participants:
® behave honestly and with integrity during all NRSAC business
® act with care and diligence
* treat everyone respectfully and professionally, and without harassment
® comply with all applicable Australian laws for code of conduct
® not provide false or misleading information in response to a request for information
® not make improper use of:
o NRSAC information
© NRSAC resources
© the NRSAC duties, status, power or authority, in order to gain, or seek to gain, a
benefit or advantage for the participant or for any other person.
NSC and MSQ co-chairs may terminate an individual's membership of the NRSAC at any time if they
breach the 'Code of Conduct’.
Conflict of Interest
It is expected that members of NRSAC will have specific interests in aspects of river management
and this will not preclude them from participating in discussions on key topics. However, a member
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who has a direct or indirect financial and/or non-financial interest or a real, perceived or potential
conflict of interest in a matter that could be considered by that Committee, or with Maritime Safety
Queensland or Noosa Shire Council, shall disclose that interest upon acceptance of membership.
As a standing committee member, a conflict of interest may arise when a Committee Member is
influenced, or appears to be influenced, by personal interests. The perception of a conflict of interest
can be as damaging as an actual conflict because it may undermine public confidence in the integrity
of the Committee and its members.
® Members will avoid any conflict of interest and will not allow personal interest or the
interests of any particular person, group or association to conflict with their role as a
Committee Member.
e Adeclaration of a conflict of interest can occur before a meeting for a determination.
® Where a conflict of interest arises at a meeting, a member shall declare such conflict.
® Where a conflict of interest is declared at a meeting, the co-Chairs will decide whether the
member should withdraw from the meeting while the matter is discussed.
Proxies
An NRSAC member may appoint a proxy to represent them at a meeting in their absence. The NRSAC
member will appoint the proxy in writing or verbally for approval by the NRSAC co-chair prior to the
meeting. The proxy may vote on behalf of the NRSAC member they represent, however the proxy’s
vote counts as one vote only.
Observers
On occasion, external stakeholders may have an interest in an item on the agenda or a member may
wish to bring a guest to a meeting. Observers are welcome to attend meetings with the approval of
the Chair provided in writing prior to the meeting. The Chair should consider the content of the
meeting before granting (or possibly refusing) permission.
Noosa Shire Council Mayor or the Queensland Government Member for Noosa may forward items
to the co-chairs for discussion and/or attend meetings as an observer.
Presenters
The NRSAC may request a presentation at a meeting from an expert or an organisation to learn more
about a specific issue. Suggestions for presentations should come from, and be agreed by, members
of the NRSAC. The presenter should provide a copy of their presentation to be circulated with the
meeting minutes.
Resignation
NRSAC members may resign at any time by writing to the co-chairs NSC/MSQ (a letter or an email is
acceptable).
NRSAC Meetings
The NRSAC will meet 4-5 times per year, approximately every two months outside of the key
visitation period (November to January). An annual calendar for the year will be prepared and
distributed to members prior to the end of the preceding calendar year.
Members will prioritise personal attendance at these meetings. If a member misses three
consecutive meetings, they will be deemed to have resigned during the term.
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Additional meetings may be convened by the Chair to discuss a pressing matter. In recognition of the
potential inability for members to attend at short notice, no vote will be undertaken at one of these
meetings.
Meeting Agenda
The co-chairs from NSC and MSQ will send a meeting reminder and call for agenda items from
NRSAC members no later than two weeks prior to the meeting. A final agenda will be approved by
the co-chairs and will be circulated to NRSAC members at least one week prior to the meeting.
Voting
Endorsement of the draft minutes is often the only agenda item which is formally put to a vote in
NRSAC meetings. It is not expected that issues for discussion will be put to a vote, and instead the
group may indicate that its advice represents unanimous, majority or a range of different views.
Each member present is entitled to one vote however they may choose to abstain. A proxy may have
one vote, but a member who holds a proxy for another member may still exercise only one vote. The
Chairs, management partners, presenters and observers are not eligible to vote.
Subcommittees
On occasion, when a specific issue needs to be addressed outside the scheduled meeting time, the
Chair may endorse the formation of a subcommittee or working group. Once formed, the
subcommittee may decide how often it meets. The general NRSAC meeting should be addressed by
a spokesperson from the subcommittee to keep members updated on its progress.
When a subcommittee drafts a response to a specific issue, these drafts must be sent to all NRSAC
members for consideration and to ensure endorsement can be made at the next meeting. If the
subcommittee is unable to table the drafts at a meeting, the drafts must be provided to the
members for endorsement out of session.
Subcommittees may seek broader advice from members of the community to bring back to the
NRSAC, where it will enhance decision making.
Reporting
All minutes from meetings of the NRSAC shall be made public on the Noosa Council and MSQ.
websites. Media releases may be published to provide intermittent updates on progress and key
milestones achieved.
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3 DRAFT COASTAL HAZARDS ADAPTATION PLAN (CHAP) FOR COMMUNITY
CONSULTATION
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Principal Strategic Planner, Rebecca Britton
Program Coordinator Climate Change Adaptation, Grant Hinner
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM/Subject/Climate Change 41.23
Attachments 1. Draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (130 pages)
2. Phase 7 Project Summary Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (98 pages)
3. Cost Benefit Analysis for Coastal Erosion Options (36 pages)
4. Cost Benefit Analysis for Noosaville Inundation Options (19 pages)
5. Community Engagement and Communications Plan (7 pages)
(Attachments 1- 5 are provided separately to this agenda)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner and Program Coordinator Climate
Change Adaptation to the General Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and
A. Approve the draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan and supporting information for the
purpose of community consultation, as provided in Attachments 1 - 4;
B. Approve the Community Engagement and Communications Plan, as provided in Attachment
5; and
C. Note that updates have been made to the coastal hazard mapping of erosion for beachfront
areas between Peregian Beach and Sunshine Beach and that this updated mapping has
been made available to the public through Council’s online mapping via Council’s website.
REPORT
Background
The draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP) provides a comprehensive and coordinated
adaptation program in response to increasing coastal hazard risks. Specifically, this plan
addresses the impacts of coastal erosion along the open beach areas as well as inundation of low-
lying areas from storm tides and higher tides, and how these existing hazards are likely to change
due to projected sea level rise and major storm events.
The core objectives for the program are to:
Improve Noosa Council and the community’s understanding of current and future risks from
coastal hazards and how they might change through time as a result of climate change;
Consult with the community clearly and sensitively throughout key stages of the project so
the community understands the implications and contributes to the decision making;
Identify what actions are required to avoid, reduce or adapt to these risks to people, property,
assets and the environment;
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Provide mapping and visual products and deliverables that are useful for a range of purposes
across Council departments and functions and within the community (e.g. planning scheme,
asset management, community awareness, disaster management and financial planning);
and
Provide direction for a coordinated approach for Council and the community to adapt to
coastal hazards.
The development of the CHAP has been undertaken under the QCoast2100 initiative, established
by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) in 2016 and coordinated by
the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). As part of this program Council was
awarded funding ($490,000) to complete the comprehensive assessment of coastal hazards and
preparing a plan to respond to these. There are 48 local governments across Queensland involved
in the QCoast2100 initiative.
A detailed, the eight phase program has guided the development of each step of the CHAP and
has been signed off by the State Government at each phase.
The CHAP is based on a detailed assessment of coastal hazards for present day and years 2040,
2070 and 2100 including hazard modelling, risk assessments, options analysis and socio-
economic analysis of preferred options. It provides a set of recommended actions for
implementation over the next 5 years and presents a potential pathway for responding to these
changing risks over the long term.
Many public and private assets and locations of interest to the local community, visitors and Council
are exposed to the effects of coastal erosion and inundation. This includes roads, pathways,
stormwater networks, parks, recreational facilities and buildings. Erosion of local beaches and tidal
inundation impacting foreshore areas and roads in Noosa Shire regularly causes inconvenience
and sometimes damage. The effects of climate change, particularly sea level rise and more
extreme weather are likely to worsen risks associated with these erosion and inundation events.
For some areas, these impacts will require management actions, further investigation and ongoing
monitoring due to the likely damage or disruption to both public and private assets and impacts to
public safety, business, tourism and lifestyle values.
The draft CHAP is provided as Attachment 1.
Approach
The CHAP has been developed through an eight-phase process as outlined in the QCoast2100
Minimum Standards and Guidelines (LGAQ and DEHP 2016). The process has included the
following key steps:
1. Project planning including development of a community consultation plan
2. Scope coastal hazard issues for the area of interest
3. Identify areas exposed to current and future coastal hazards
4. Identify key assets potentially impacted
5. Conduct risk assessments of key assets in coastal hazard areas
6. Identify potential adaptation options
7. Socio economic assessment of adaptation options
8. Plan development - determine actions, costs, priorities and timeframes (includes community
consultation on draft CHAP prior to finalisation)
The outputs of each phase have been subject to review and approval by LGAQ and DES including:
Phase 2 Scoping Report (BMT 2017)
Phase 3 Coastal Hazards Mapping Refinement Report (BMT 2018)
Phase 4 Vulnerability of Key Assets to Future Coastal Hazards (BMT 2020)
Phase 5 Risk Assessment Report (BMT 2020)
Phase 6: Adaptation Options Assessment Report (BMT 2020)
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Phase 7 Project Summary Report (BMT 2020) (see Attachment 2):
o Cost Benefit Analysis for Coastal Erosion Options (Aither 2020) (see Attachment 3)
o Cost Benefit Analysis for Noosaville Inundation (Aither 2020) (see Attachment 4)
The reports for phases 2-6 are summarised in the Phase 7 Project Summary Report and therefore
have not be attached to this report.
Completion of the CHAP document represents the eighth and final phase of the project, and will
be submitted to LGAQ and DES for approval following community consultation.
Coastal Hazards Mapping
Phase 3 Coastal Hazards Mapping Refinement Report (BMT 2019) was the subject of a report to
Council in July 2019. At this meeting Council endorsed the erosion and inundation modelling
methodology set out in the Coastal Hazards Mapping Refinement Report.
Further map updates have been made since to the erosion map for the areas between Peregian
and Sunshine Beaches to obtain locality-specific erosion prone area extents. DES has approved
these updates and will use this mapping to directly inform the next State mapping review of erosion
prone areas.
These updated maps are available on Council’s mapping system.
Key findings
Technical studies completed as part of the CHAP’s development revealed that without an
appropriate response, rising sea levels will likely lead to increasing impacts from coastal erosion
along open coast areas (i.e. Eastern Beaches, Noosa Heads, and Noosa North Shore). This will
have a high impact particularly on privately-owned assets and some Council infrastructure (e.g.
roads and recreational areas), as well as the beaches themselves.
Areas along the Lower Noosa River (Noosa Heads, Tewantin, and in particular Noosaville and
Noosa North Shore) will be increasingly at risk due to inundation associated with rising sea levels.
With inundation (flooding of land by tidal waters), the greatest level of exposure and impacts are
expected to occur to Council infrastructure (e.g. stormwater networks, open space, roads), some
private property, as well as indirect consequences for adjacent retail and commercial operations
primarily in Noosaville and Noosa Heads.
Engaging with the Noosa community and other stakeholders has formed an important part of the
development of this plan. Engagement has been ongoing throughout the project, with a range of
important in-person events (including workshops) and online surveys used to capture important
input were held at the project launch, phase four, and phase six. The consultation has allowed for
a two-way shared understanding of the risks that Council and the community face from coastal
hazards. It has provided important insights into the values, wants and needs of residents, business
owners, industry experts, state agencies and other stakeholders. The consultation has also helped
determine the level of tolerance the community has to disruption or damage to community values
and assets due to coastal hazards in areas of most concern, as well as potential responses for
dealing with the impacts.
The most prominent messages from the Noosa community received during the CHAP development
have been:
The community considers natural and scenic amenity assets to have the highest intrinsic
value.
Short term disruptions to public access are tolerable, with a strong emphasis on restoring
accessibility quickly and safely.
There is a strong preference for nature-based solutions (e.g. beach nourishment) that fit with
the look and feel of Noosa, and that minimize impacts to natural environments
There is a general acceptance that temporary interruptions are likely to occur and that these
are forecast to increase/worsen, but there is a low tolerance for more permanent impacts.
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Findings from the technical studies and community feedback, highlight the need to prioritise:
The use of natural solutions for defending key assets in locations of high risk and adopting
these solutions early as knowledge and capacity allows;
Accommodating inundation risks through adaptive design (e.g. ensuring ground floor levels
are above the projected hazard) where a key asset cannot be feasibly relocated;
Avoiding any worsening of coastal risks to the built environment as a result of new
development or infrastructure;
Enhancing the community and other stakeholders’ understanding of current and future risks
from coastal hazards, and the likely adaptation response Noosa will take and how it may
affect them;
Actively work with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate emergency response plans are in
place;
Improving Council’s capacity to respond to coastal hazards through updates to asset
management plans, cross-Council collaboration and embedding climate change and coastal
hazard risks in policies, procedures and plans;
Reviewing the Noosa Plan 2020 to appropriately plan for coastal erosion risks; and
Updating Council’s mapping system.
Proposed Implementation Actions
The CHAP proposes long-term adaptation outcomes, as well as a set of short-term (five year)
actions for specific key assets with high-risk areas within each locality. These actions are
categorised by the following management response areas:
Land use planning
Public recreational, built, and infrastructure assets
Beaches and dunes
Foreshores and natural areas
Other (e.g. disaster management response planning).
Examples of actions include:
Improve the awareness and understanding of coastal hazard risks and adaptation measures
amongst the Noosa community and other key stakeholders.
Ensure coastal hazard information is publicly available and understandable.
Ensure disaster management plans and procedures are considering changes to coastal
hazard risks where necessary.
Engage local business owners and operators in understanding what coastal hazard risk
information may mean for them and how they may contribute to achieving Noosa’s adaptation
outcomes.
Assess availability of offshore sand supply for use in beach nourishment, including ecological
impact of using this resource.
Ensure the Noosa Planning Scheme adequately considers natural hazards and accordingly
appropriately regulates land use and development.
Environmental acquisitions in high risk areas are closely considered and/or avoided, and are
made in locations that support long term resilience of ecological values.
Determine an appropriate design for upgrade of Noosa Main Beach seawall at Noosa Heads
to ensure the design meets future climate and coastal hazards requirements.
Continue to monitor tidal levels in the Noosa River.
Perform seasonal monitoring of shorelines, as well as annual monitoring of dune shape and
extent, as well as vegetation cover in open cost locations.
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Proposed planning scheme changes
The CHAP makes recommendations for amendments to be made to the Noosa Plan 2020 to
manage and mitigate risks from coastal erosion to people, property and the environment to an
acceptable or tolerable level.
The proposed amendment which will be reported to Council in a separate report will ensure the
state planning policy for coastal hazards is appropriately integrated into the Noosa Plan 2020 as
required in the Minister’s Conditions for finalising the new Noosa Plan. It is proposed to include
additional planning requirements in the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code for
new development in the mapped coastal erosion areas.
The intent of the proposed amendment is to clarify and strengthen the provisions relating to what
development is allowed in the coastal erosion area; when coastal protection works are allowed;
and requirements for protecting beach values including sea turtles.
The proposed amendment will require State review against State Interests prior to being released
for community consultation likely to occur later this year.
Further community engagement proposed for Draft CHAP
An updated Community Engagement and Communications Plan for this final phase of the CHAP
development has been prepared (see Attachment 5). Implementation of this plan will include
broader community consultation through Your Say Noosa, targeted consultation with community
groups and affected individuals, including business, resident and environmental groups, face-to-
face meetings (where this can occur in accordance with Covid-19 health requirements), and
counter displays.
The community engagement outcomes sought are:
Consult the community and key stakeholders on the content and proposed outcomes of the
CHAP;
Gather community and stakeholder feedback on the plan including any suggested changes;
Raise awareness and increase understanding of future risks and impacts associated with
coastal hazards.
Council will consider the feedback received during the consultation period as part of the final stage
of the CHAP’s development, making amendments where necessary.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 18 July 2019, Item 2, Page 17
That Council note the report by the Program Coordinator Climate Change Adaptation to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 July 2019 and:
A. Endorse the Coastal Hazards Mapping Refinement report provided in Attachment 1,
including the methodologies contained therein, for the purposes of completing the coastal
hazards adaptation plan, informing land use planning, and capital works planning, design
and delivery; and
B. Note that any associated mapping outputs developed using these methodologies will be
reviewed and updated periodically as required in response to new relevant information,
legislative requirements or climate change projections in accordance with Council’s Climate
Change Response Policy 2017.
Finance and risks
A Council-endorsed CHAP has an important role in identifying and prioritising actions for mitigating
erosion and inundation risks into the short, medium and longer term. It will assist with Council
budget alignment across a range of infrastructure planning, asset management, land use planning,
community services, disaster management and governance responsibilities. Without this direction,
responses will be ad-hoc and may fail to adequately address the legal, financial, public safety and
reputational risks that these hazards pose. The CHAP enables Council to have a clear and
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coordinated response based on a detailed risk assessment process that sets out the priorities for
action and response over the next 5 years.
The CHAP project has been prepared in accordance with Queensland Government guidelines for
coastal hazard management and is consistent with the policy outcomes set out in Council’s
overarching Environment Strategy 2019, Social Strategy 2015, and Local Economic Plan 2015.
Council has a responsibility to ensure that it has sufficient resources now and into the future to
provide levels of service that are both affordable and in line with community expectations. A key
objective of adaptation planning is to avoid reactive measures where they may result in adverse
financial implications to Council and the community that are more onerous compared to proactive
intervention measures. The CHAP, as well as data and other information developed in the course
of its preparation, will be used to support the following objectives of Council's Financial
Sustainability Policy 2019:
Council operates in an efficient and effective manner, minimising general rate increases;
Appropriate collection of cash funds for ongoing infrastructure and asset replacement and
renewal;
Future trunk infrastructure financial obligations can be met;
Informed decisions are made on discretionary new operating or capital investment proposals;
Infrastructure and assets are maintained to required service levels.
Where exposure to intolerable coastal hazard risks exists, Council will ensure that operational and
strategic decisions give appropriate consideration to minimising the exposure of future Councils to
potential financial risk. In addition, revisions to the 10 year financial plan and the annual budget
process should consider as a high priority achieving adaptation outcomes identified in the CHAP,
where the implementation of the outcome occurs within the relevant financial planning period.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Previous sections of this report provide information on community engagement undertaken in the
development of the draft CHAP. This report seeks Council’s endorsement of the draft CHAP for
the purposes of further consultation. Attachment 5 provides an outline of the proposed
engagement approach and activities that will occur.
Internal Consultation
Council staff from the below branches have been consulted throughout the CHAP’s development
to ensure the plan provides the necessary direction to proactively manage coastal hazard risks in
Noosa Shire:
Community Development
Community Facilities Management
Libraries and Galleries (Heritage officer)
Financial Services
ICT
Property
Development Assessment
Environmental Services
Strategic Land Use Planning
Community Engagement
Governance
Asset Management
Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery
This includes gathering best available information, conducting risk assessment workshops for key
assets at risk, and further workshops and meetings to determine preferred options for managing
the risks. Council officers with responsibility for key areas have been instrumental in developing
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the five-year action plan, in particular asset management, finance, environment services, and
strategic land use planning.
An internal project control group also operates to provide advice on technical aspects, community
consultation and governance processes.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Chief Executive Officer X Community Services X Corporate Services
Executive Officer X Director X Director
Executive Support X Community Development X Financial Services
X Community Facilities X ICT
X Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
X Executive Services X Environment & Sustainable Development X Infrastructure Services
X Director X Director X Director
X Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services X Asset Management
Customer Service X Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
X Governance X Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture X Environmental Services Disaster Management
X Strategic Land Use Planning X Infrastructure Planning
Design and Delivery
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4 MCU20/0097 APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE
OF USE FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 1/27 HILL STREET, SUNSHINE
BEACH
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Coordinator Planning, Patrick Murphy
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM/ Application/ MCU20/0097
Attachments 1. Floor plans
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicant Jennifer O'Malley
Barry O'Malley
Proposal Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation
Properly Made Date 22 September 2020
Information Request Date N/A
Information Response Date N/A
Decision Due Date 3 February 2021
Number of Submissions 12 properly made submissions
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address 1/27 Hill St Sunshine Beach Qld 4567
RP Description Lot 1 SP 314729
Land Area 160m²
Existing Use of Land Dwelling unit (part of duplex)
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Urban Footprint
Locality Coastal Communities
Zone Medium Density Residential Zone
Overlays Landslide Hazard Overlay
Assessment Type Impact
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated
18 January 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0097 for a Development Permit for Material
Change of Use - Short-term accommodation situated at 1/27 Hill St, Sunshine Beach and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with
prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the
use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table
unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
18-076 - 04 4 Proposed Ground Floor Plan prepared by ICON 03.05.2019
Building Design as annotated by Council
18-076 - 05 4 Proposed First Floor Plan prepared by ICON 03.05.2019
Building Design as annotated by Council
18-076 - 06 4 Elevations prepared by ICON Building Design 03.05.2019
as annotated by Council
18-076 - 07 4 Elevations prepared by ICON Building Design 03.05.2019
as annotated by Council
Currency
3. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 21 January 2027,
unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
4. The total number of bedrooms on the site must not exceed 2.
5. No more than 4 guests may occupy the premises at any time.
6. All outdoor areas, including balconies, decks, pool and the like, must not be used after
9pm each night.
7. The premises must not be used as a party house, with no events, functions or parties
(e.g. bucks parties, hen’s parties, raves, or wedding receptions for example) permitted
on site.
Amenity
8. The operation of the approved use must not detrimentally affect the residential amenity
(including but not limited to noise, overlooking, light spill or odour) enjoyed by
surrounding residents or cause a nuisance, including a noise nuisance.
Car Parking
9. Existing car parking on site, as detailed on the approved plans, must be maintained
and kept available for users of the short term accommodation.
10. All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for vehicle
parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
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Waste Management
11. Waste storage and disposal facilities must be provided in accordance with Planning
Scheme Policy 9, Waste Management, including an external imperviously paved area
correctly sized for all refuse and recycling containers and suitably screened from public
places and neighbouring properties.
12. Waste containers must:
a. At all times be regularly cleaned and maintained in a clean, tidy, sanitary and
hygienic condition.
b. Be placed on the kerb side frontage of the premises, for the collection of general
waste from the container; and
c. Not be placed on the kerb side frontage for longer than 24 hours before or after
the scheduled collection day for the collection of waste in the container.
Contact Person
13. Prior to the commencement of the use written confirmation must be provided to Council
confirming:
a. the name and telephone number of the contact person (which may include the
name and contact details of an individual, letting agency, property manager,
security firm or the like) for the purposes of the operation of the short stay letting
at the premises; and
b. that the contact person is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and
c. that the contact person resides within 20 minutes travel time (by vehicle) of the
premises; and
d. that the contact person is to be responsible for the supervision and management
of the premises, including addressing complaints about the use of the premises
for short stay letting and visitor queries.
14. A sign must prominently and permanently display in letters and numbers not less than
50mm in height, a current up to date written notice detailing the contact person’s phone
number, and a statement that the contact person is responsible for the supervision and
maintenance of the premises. The sign must not exceed 0.2m2, be displayed at the
front of the premises and be visible to members of the public at all times.
Code of Conduct
15. A code of conduct must be developed and provided to all users and occupants of the
short term accommodation, including any website or social media used to promote the
use of the premises for short term accommodation.
16. The code of conduct must advise all users of the premises:
a. That the use of the premises must not:
i. detrimentally affect the residential amenity (including but not limited to
noise, overlooking, light spill or odour) enjoyed by residents in the vicinity
of the premises; or
ii. cause a nuisance (including a noise nuisance);
iii. display unacceptable behavior including:
a. loud aggressive behaviour;
b. yelling, screaming, arguing; or
c. excessively loud cheering, clapping and singing.
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iv. create a level of noise above the acceptable levels described by
Queensland Government legislation for environmental protection (noise).
b. That a user of the premises must not sleep or camp on the premises in a tent,
caravan, campervan or similar facility.
c. That each vehicle used by an user of the premises must:
i. be stored in a manner that does not cause a nuisance or inconvenience to
adjoining premises; and
ii. be parked within the parking facilities at the premises where provided.
d. That each user of the premises must store general waste (including the
separation of recyclable waste) produced as a result of the ordinary use or
occupation of the premises in a waste container.
e. That each user of the premises must ensure that the premises, including the
grounds of the premises, are kept in a safe and tidy condition.
f. That pets occupying the premises must be managed and not cause a nuisance
(including a noise nuisance).
g. The nature and extent of the approved use as detailed in conditions numbers 4
to 7 of this development approval.
17. The Code of Conduct must be displayed in a prominent location at the premises so
that it can be viewed by guests.
Complaints Management
18. The contact person must maintain a record of all complaints received, identifying how
each complaint has been resolved or addressed within a reasonable time.
19. The contact person must respond to all complaints within 30 minutes of notification of
a complaint.
20. The contact person, must keep and maintain a register of the use of the premises for
short stay letting or home hosted accommodation, and record in the register, each of
the following:
a. on each occasion on which the premises are used, or occupied, for short stay
letting or home hosted accommodation on a commercial basis:
i. the number of adults who are users of the premises; and
ii. the number of minors, an individual who is under 18, who are users of the
premises.
b. the dates when each person’s use, or occupation, of the premises for short stay
letting or home hosted accommodation began and ended.
21. The contact person, must make available, for inspection by Council, within 5 business
days of receipt of a written request given at any time, each of:
i. the written record of complaints referred to in condition 18; and
ii. the register referred to in condition 20
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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REPORT
1. PROPOSAL
This application seeks a Material Change of Use for Short-Term Accommodation within the existing
2 bedroom dwelling unit, being unit 1. It is proposed that each bedroom accommodate 2 persons
therefore the maximum number of guests proposed is 4.
The applicant advises that the property will be managed by Team BnB Australia Pty Ltd, an Airbnb
management company servicing Noosa and its surrounding area.
A letter from Team BnB is included in the supporting documents lodged with the application. The
letter confirms that Team BnB manage a number of properties in the Noosa area and are
committed to ensuring that all their guests respect the property and surrounding area and will
therefore be enforcing the conditions and Code of Conduct that is proposed by Council as part of
the proposed Short Stay Letting Local Law. Although the local law is not yet is place, Team BnB
intend to enforce the proposed conditions and Code of Conduct which include the following
measures:
Having house rules in place that all guests have to accept at time of booking. These include no
parties / events / schoolies, no loud noise at any time, quiet hours from 9pm, limiting the number
of guests to 2 per bedroom, limiting the number of cars to the allocated spaces available;
Waste management including professional bin cleaning by a local operator;
Property Management including the upkeep of gardens and pools, and compliance with Pool
and fire safety;
Management and staff live locally and someone is always available to be contacted, including
after hours; and
Displaying the required contact person notice to provide details of the contact person for the
property and confirming that they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are within
20 minutes travel time of the premises. The notice will include contact details for the property
manager.
It is envisaged other measures will also be applied to the property to ensure full compliance with
the Local Law and Code of Conduct once these are implemented by Council to ensure that any
potential impacts on the amenity of the local area are managed appropriately. It is also relevant to
note that once the Local Law has been adopted by Council, the owners will need to apply each
year to continue to operate short term accommodation at the property and if three (3) or more
offences against the Local law have been recorded against the property, the approval to operate
the short accommodation will not be renewed. This Local Law will give Council further control over
the long term operation of this type of property and will ensure that it will continue to be managed
responsibly in the long term.
The subject site and surrounding locality are detailed in the following aerial photographs:
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Figure 1: Subject site
Figure 2: Locality Plan
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2. SITE DETAILS
2.1. Background
A development permit for Multiple Housing Type 2 – Duplex was issued on 16 July 2019. The
duplex replaced a two storey detached house and comprises 2 x 2 bedroom, 2 storey dwelling
units. Separate access from Pacific Avenue and Hill Street is provided. Each dwelling unit contains
a single garage whilst an additional car park/turn around bay is also provided on the subject site.
A summary of the approved plans a detailed below:
Figure 3: Elevation renders
Figure 4: Ground floor plans
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Figure 5: First floor plans
2.2. Site Description
The subject site is located on the corner of Hill Street and Pacific Avenue. The unit which forms
the basis of this application is located on the southern side of the lot, with vehicle access from Hill
Street.
Both bedrooms are located on the top floor of the dwelling whilst the garage, living and dining areas
are located on the ground floor of the premises.
Private open space associated with the dwelling unit is located directly adjacent to the frontage of
the site and is directly accessible from the internal living space.
There are significant road verges in front of the site on either side of Pacific Avenue and the Pat
Mullins Park, a public park, on the opposite side of Hill Street. The Hill Street/Pacific Avenue
intersection is a busy junction with traffic using both these collector roads to access Sunshine
Beach from the David Low Way to the north and south.
2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
North: Pacific Avenue, 69 Elanda Street and 1 Henderson Street. 69 Elanda Street contains
multiple dwellings. 1 Henderson Street is a duplex. Due to the wide road reserves the closest
dwelling unit is approximately 50 metres from the subject site.
South: 25 Hill Street. A residential dwelling situated adjacent to the rear of the dwelling units
situated at 27 Hill Street.
East: Hill Street and Pat Mullins Park
West: 2/27 Hill Street. The adjacent dwelling unit which forms part of the duplex at 27 Hill Street.
A common wall separates the dwelling units and outdoor recreation areas. Access is obtained via
Pacific Avenue.
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
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State Planning Policy;
South East Queensland Regional Plan;
Planning Regulation 2017;
The Noosa Plan.
3.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policy
The Noosa Plan is generally consistent with the State Planning Policy July 2017 (SPP) and the
SPP raises no further issues relevant to the proposed development.
South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan
The site is located within the Urban Footprint area of the SEQ Regional Plan. The proposal is
consistent with the regional policies of the SEQ Regional Plan.
Planning Regulation 2017
The proposal is for urban activity within the Urban Footprint and is consistent with the assessment
benchmarks contained in the Planning Regulation 2017 for the SEQ Region.
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The application must be assessed against the whole of the Noosa Plan to the extent the provisions
are relevant to the development.
Strategic Framework
The Noosa Plan 2020 includes Strategic Outcomes which seek that neighbourhoods of permanent
housing are protected from short term visitor accommodation that would impact on the amenity
enjoyed by residents and that the planning scheme protects areas for visitor accommodation with
a range of accommodation styles envisaged to support the local tourism industry.
The planning scheme regulates where short term accommodation may occur within residential
zoned land and includes provisions which seek to protect the amenity of the surrounding area.
The strategic intent is to limit visitor accommodation in traditional residential neighbourhoods of
detached dwellings, but allow it in higher density areas typically zoned for unit developments and
located generally closer to centres, facilities and services. The proposed short term
accommodation supports Noosa’s tourism industry and provides an alternative form of visitor
accommodation to resort, motel development etc.
The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Framework as it is located within a higher density
area, in close proximity to Sunshine Beach village.
Locality Provisions
The subject site is located in the Coastal Communities Local Plan Area and is zoned Medium
Density Residential. The proposed use is identified as a consistent use with the zone and is
required to follow an impact assessable application process.
The Medium Density Residential Zone Code and the Coastal Communities Local Plan Code both
include provisions which address the potential impacts of short term accommodation. The relevant
provisions are:
Medium Density Residential Zone code
6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
(a) Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
residents.
(h) Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-
established resorts and holiday units.
6.3.2.3 Assessment Criteria
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AO6.2
Short-term accommodation does not:
a. constitute a party house;
b. create noise that would unreasonably impact on the residential amenity enjoyed by the
adjoining or surrounding properties.
PO6
Visitor accommodation is limited to formats compatible with the character and use of the area so
as not to cause unreasonable loss of residential amenity, having regard to:
a. the privacy of residents on the subject property or adjoining properties;
b. any likely increase in noise to adjoining properties;
c. the scale of the use and its compatibility with the character and uses within the property or
surrounding area;
d. retention of the primary residential function of an area;
e. the residential function and arrangement of common property;
f. the impact on the safety and efficiency of the local road network;
g. the impact of waste storage areas on the visual amenity of the area;
h. the location of waste storage areas in relation to sensitive land uses; and
i. any impact on shared vehicular access or parking.
Coastal Communities Local Plan Code
7.2.6.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
(m) Sites identified for tourist accommodation are retained and developed for that use
to maintain a diversity and choice of visitor accommodation and affordability in the
local plan area.
(v) Development in Sunshine Beach –
(ii) has a comparatively high proportion of multi-unit accommodation for
both visitors and residents;
(iii) for visitor accommodation is managed appropriately so as not to reduce the
amenity of the surrounding permanent residents and to retain and adequate
supply of permanent housing in the local plan area;
7.2.1.3 Assessment Criteria
PO14
Development provides a diversity of types and styles of visitor accommodation to cater for a range
of visitor experiences in close proximity to key tourist areas.
PO15
Visitor accommodation is not be located in areas which are predominantly permanent residential
dwellings.
The planning scheme priorities the preservation of areas which are predominantly permanent
residential dwellings and seeks to protect the amenity of surrounding residential areas from the
impacts of short term accommodation.
Whilst acknowledging that there are a number of permanent residential dwellings within the
surrounding area it is also noted that a number of visitor accommodation facilities are located within
the broader Sunshine Beach locale and also within close proximity to the site. These include
Parkshores Holiday Apartments, Sundancer Holiday Apartments, the Courtyards on Hill Street and
Sunseeker Lodge. Furthermore, there are numerous properties which are currently being used for
short term accommodation as evidenced by Airbnb listings.
The following images detail the location of these facilities:
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Figure 6: Location of visitor accommodation within proximity of the site
Figure 7: Location of available Airbnb properties within proximity of the site
It is acknowledged that the use of premises for short term accommodation has the potential to
have a significant impact on the amenity of the surrounding residential area. These impacts are
often attributed to noise, car parking and waste disposal. The requirement for a development
application for short term accommodation provides the opportunity to regulate the use of the site
so as to mitigate these potential impacts.
The location of the unit at the corner of an intersection with wide road verges provides significant
separation of the dwelling unit from surrounding uses to the north and east. As result, the outdoor
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living space of the dwelling unit is approximately 50 metres from the properties on the opposite
side of Pacific Avenue and is at least 70 metres from the closest property on the opposite side of
Hill Street.
However, dwelling unit, which forms part of the same duplex, adjoins unit 1. The following is noted
in this respect:
No objection has been received from the owner of the adjoining dwelling unit;
Outdoor areas including balconies are located to the front of the site adjacent to the Pacific
Avenue road reserve;
The internal areas adjacent to the rear boundary include a garage, ensuites, laundry and a
bedroom which will generate limited noise;
The dwelling unit has a single lock up garage with space for a second vehicle to park in front
and therefore complies with the Driveways and Carparking Code requirement for 2 car
parking spaces; and
The unit also has its own dedicated waste storage area.
It is noted that the applicant has proposed a suite of conditions which are to be imposed on
prospective tenants. The applicant advises that these measures include:
These include no parties / events / schoolies, no loud noise at any time, quiet hours from 9pm,
limiting the number of guests to 2 per bedroom, limiting the number of cars to the allocated spaces
available;
Waste management including professional bin cleaning by a local operator;
Property Management including the upkeep of gardens and pools, and compliance with Pool
and fire safety;
Management and staff live locally and someone is always available to be contacted, including
after hours; and
Displaying the required contact person notice to provide details of the contact person for the
property and confirming that they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are within
20 minutes travel time of the premises. The notice will include contact details for the property
manager.
Accordingly conditions are recommended to address potential amenity impacts. These generally
align with the measures proposed by the applicant including limiting the number of guests to 2
persons per bedroom, prohibiting the use of outdoor areas after 9pm and requiring a register of
complaints to be maintained.
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application was referred to the following Referral Agencies:
Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (SARA)
The Department is a referral agency for contaminated land (unexploded ordinance)
The Department has responded advising that they have no objection to the proposal and provided
no conditions.
4.2. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the Planning Act
2016. 12 properly made submissions were received, all raising issues of objection. The location of
the objectors in relation to the subject site is identified in the following image:
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Figure 8: Location of subject site and objectors
The following table provides a summary and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.
Matters Raised Comments
Land use It is acknowledged short term accommodation utilises
Shortage of permanent affordable rentals – housing supply which could be used for other
impact on hospitality workers purposes and potentially impacting on rent prices of
Will set a precedent to approve short term the remaining housing stock to be used for permanent
accommodation at the adjoining dwelling unit rentals. However, short term accommodation is a
Unreasonable that dwelling unit was consistent land use within the Medium Density
approved as part of a duplex and first owner Residential Zone with the subject site being ideally
seeks to use it for purpose of short term located within close proximity of services and the
accommodation beach. Importantly the appropriate zones for short
This site is located at the entrance to an area term accommodation was extensively discussed
which is primarily residential during the preparation of the Noosa Plan 2020. In this
No more visitor accommodation should be respect, it is important to note that the Council’s intent
permitted in this area for the Medium density residential zone is for it to
Impractical to have one of two duplex accommodate permanent residential living
dwelling units used for short term interspersed with some visitor accommodation. The
accommodation principle of the proposed development is therefore
Not reasonable for duplex to be turned in to a entirely consistent with the Council intent for the zone.
resort
Short term accommodation destroys
character of neighbourhood
Amenity Short term accommodation has the potential to impact
Loss of amenity to neighbouring properties on the amenity of the surrounding area if the use is
Permanent residents should be protected not appropriately managed. Accordingly, it is proposed
from the impacts of short term residents to include conditions which address amenity including
Solid wall to private open space will project the number of guests, hours of use of outdoor areas
sound and complaints management.
Management is ineffective – on-site manager
and pools closed after 8pm is required in Notwithstanding, there are also aspects of the layout
nearby resorts and location which provide significant separation to
Will impact on street car parking dwellings to the north and east whilst the location of
What constitutes 4 people? – how is this outdoor areas adjacent to the road and low noise
enforced? generating areas to the rear of the site will also aid in
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Matters Raised Comments
reducing the impacts of the proposed land use on the
surrounding properties.
It is also noted that Council is currently working on a
new Local Law to assist in managing short term
accommodation in the Shire. In this regard it is
recommended that an Advisory Note be included
detailing that approval may be required under a Local
Law for the continued use of short term
accommodation in the future.
Other
Diminution of property values Impact on property values is not a matter which can
be considered.
Outdoor living areas are not private, the area There is no requirement for outdoor areas to be
is visible to passers-by. screened from public view.
Difficulty accessing copies of the notification The application was satisfactorily conducted with
material relevant documents being available on Council’s
website.
The residents should be the primary person in There is no requirement for short term
residence for at least 6 months per year accommodation to be the owner’s principal place of
residence unless they seek to limit the short term
accommodation use to those elements required under
the Accepted Development’ provisions.
5. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks to use a dwelling unit for the purpose of short term accommodation. The
dwelling unit forms part of a duplex and is located adjacent to the intersection of Hill Street and
Pacific Avenue. The key issue associated with the assessment of the application is the potential
for detrimental impacts on the amenity of the surrounding residential properties. Whilst
acknowledging that short term accommodation has the potential to impact on the amenity of the
area the proposed use has been identified as a consistent use within the applicable zone and an
extensive suite of conditions are recommended to address the operation of the use to preserve the
amenity of the area.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Support Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
X Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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5 MCU20/0111 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION TO FOOD & DRINK
OUTLET & SHOP AT 2 PARKYN CT, TEWANTIN
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Manager Development Assessment, Kerri Coyle
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM/ Application/ MCU20/0111
Attachments Nil
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicant Noosa Marina
Proposal Material Change of Use – Extension to Food & Drink Outlet & Shop
Properly Made Date 12 October 2020
Information Request Date 12 November 2020
Information Response Date 18 November 2020
Decision Due Date 21 January 2021
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address 2 Parkyn Ct Tewantin Qld 4565
RP Description Lot 388 MCH 839039
Land Area 13,847.9m²
Existing Use of Land Marina
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Urban Footprint
Locality Tewantin
Zone Recreation and Open Space
Overlays Land Subject to Acid Sulfate Soils
Flooding and Inundation Extent
Regional Infrastructure Overlay (Water Supply Pipeline)
Assessment Type Code
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General Committee
Meeting dated 18 January 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0111 for a Development Permit
for Material Change of Use – Extension to Food & Drink Outlet and Shop situated at 2 Parkyn Ct
Tewantin and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with
prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the
use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table
unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
2260-A01 B Existing and Proposed Site Layouts 3/06/20
2260-A02 B Floor & Roof Demolition Layouts 3/06/20
2260-A03 B Proposed Floor & Roof Layouts 3/06/20
2260-A04 B Elevations 3/06/20
2260-A05 B Sections A-A & B-B 3/06/20
2260-A01 B Existing and Proposed Site Layouts 3/06/20
2260-A01 A Existing and Proposed Site Layouts 29/10/20
2260-A02 A Demolition Plan & Proposed Roof Plan 29/10/20
2260-A03 A Sections A-A & Roof Detail 29/10/20
3. The existing car parking spaces must be maintained on site and made available and
accessible at all times.
4. All landscaping works must be maintained in accordance with an approved design for
the life of the development, and in a manner that ensures, healthy, sustained and
vigorous plant growth. All plant material must be allowed to grow to full form and be
refurbished its life expectancy is reached.
Currency Period
5. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 21 January 2027,
unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
B. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the
application:
1. The proposal will not result in any increase in scale and intensity of commercial
operations on the Noosa River.
2. The proposal remains consistent with the intent for the site to operate as a marina with
ancillary type business uses and food and drink outlets.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
REPORT
1. PROPOSAL
The applicant seeks approval for the following:
Enclosure of 50m2 of an approved outdoor dining area for Tenancy 2A, being an approved
Food & Drink Outlet
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Conversion of part of the existing Food & Drink Outlet (Tenancy 2A) as a new shop tenancy
(59m2)
Extend the existing roof of Tenancy 2A to the edge of the existing jetty deck
Replace the existing canvas roof in front of Tenancy 8A with a flyover roof.
The applicant submits that the “…design replaces an existing shade sail and umbrellas previously
used in this area - greatly improving the built form and amenity for users of the facility. Furthermore,
the view from the river is also enhanced with a more sympathetic design in keeping with the existing
buildings and a more contemporary design. The plans also demonstrate that roof will allow
sufficient clearance to the water to prevent interference with docked vessels at mean high water.
The proposed external building works replace existing large shade sails and does not increase the
footprint of shade structures onsite. The proposal also reduces the overall use area for dining and
impacts on carparking.”
The locality and proposal plans are included below.
Figure 1 – Locality Plan
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Figure 2 – Existing Tenancy 2A
Figure 3 – Proposed Changes to Tenancy 2A & new Shop Tenancy
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Figure 4 – Existing Sale and Proposed Flyover Roof for Tenancy 8A
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2. SITE DETAILS
2.1. Background
The site was originally established under a special Development Lease granted by the State
Government in 1991.
As such it was not the subject of development consent from Council. The complex consists of a
marina, commercial and professional premises, restaurants and shops. On 21 March 2003 Council
adopted an amendment to its (superseded) Planning Scheme and zoned the site Special Facilities
Zone (Marina and associated commercial uses as shown on plan of development). The Plan of
Development (POD) identified the extent of the development, commercial tenancies on the site
and designated outdoor dining areas and made shops and restaurants self-assessable uses, with
no approval required.
The Special Facilities zoning and POD have been since over taken by the zoning applied to the
marina by the Noosa Plan 2006 and Noosa Plan 2020, with the site now zoned Recreation and
Open Space under The Noosa Plan 2020.
Tenancies 2A & 8A have both been operating as restaurants for some time, with the area to be
enclosed for Tenancy 2A approved for outdoor dining under the POD.
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
State Planning Policy;
South East Queensland Regional Plan;
Planning Regulation 2017;
The Noosa Plan.
3.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policy
The State Planning Policy has been deemed by the Minister for Local Government and Planning
as appropriately reflected in the Planning Scheme and therefore does not warrant a separate
assessment.
South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan
The site is located within the Urban Footprint of the SEQ Regional Plan. The proposal is consistent
with the regional policies of the SEQ Regional Plan.
Planning Regulation 2017
The proposal is for urban activity within the Urban Footprint and is consistent with the assessment
benchmarks contained in the Planning Regulation 2017 for the SEQ Region.
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The subject site is zoned Recreation & Open Space under The Noosa Plan 2020. The proposed
extension to the Food and Drink Outlet and new Shop Tenancy are both identified as consistent
with uses and are required to follow a code assessable application process.
The application must be assessed against each of the following codes to the extent they are
relevant to the development:
Tewantin Local Plan Code
Recreation & Open Space Zone Code
Business Activities Code
Works Codes
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The Tewantin Local Plan Code includes the following provisions which are similarly
included in the Waterways Works Code and are most relevant to the proposal.
PO18 Commercial development on or adjacent to the Noosa River:
a) provides for uses for marine facility purposes only, including water transport and
boat hire;
b) is compatible with the scenic values of the waterway;
c) provides a high level of amenity, including ensuring low ambient noise levels;
d) does not increase the overall scale and intensity of commercial operations;
e) ensures no net increase in the gross floor area of building and structures;
f) uses materials, natural finishes and colours that blend with the surrounding natural
landscape; and
g) reflects the character and setting of the waterfront locality (such as timber and tin
construction with a traditional pitched roof design).
PO19 Commercial development on and adjacent to Noosa River is not increased or expanded
beyond existing building footprints and structures within existing lease areas
AO19.2 Development does not increase the overall building footprint, gross floor area or height of
buildings or structures associated with commercial jetties.
PO22 Noosa Marina at Parkyn Court:
a) provides for the continued operation of the marina moorings, marine based
businesses and river transport services and ancillary business uses and food and
drink outlets;
b) does not provide residential uses, indoor sport and recreation, nightclub
entertainment facility; and
c) provides required car parking on site.
The proposed development is not fully consistent with the above provisions, as the proposal will
result in an increase in gross floor area of 50m2 for Tenancy 2A. Notwithstanding this, the proposal
will not result in an overall increase to the scale and intensity of commercial operations given the
area was previously approved and used for outdoor dining. Enclosure of this space also has the
potential to better manage amenity impacts for residents on north eastern side of the river opposite.
The building works are in keeping with the existing built infrastructure in the marina and utilise
similar materials and finishes to the existing building.
The proposed conversion of part of the food and drink outlet tenancy for a shop raises no planning
issues and is consistent with other uses in the Marina and provides for the continued operation the
marina moorings and the intent for the marina to include some ancillary type business uses.
The proposed increase in gross floor area for Tenancy 2A will not result in any increase in parking
demands and similarly the conversion from food and drink out to shop attracts the same car parking
rates under the Driveways and Parking Code.
The replacement of the canvas roof with a flyover roof for Tenancy 8A raises no issues.
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application was not required to be referred to any Referral Agencies:
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was not forwarded to any other internal Council officers for comment.
4.3. Public Notification
The application was not required to be publicly notified being a code assessable application.
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5. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
It is concluded that the proposed development while in part is inconsistent with the scheme
provisions for increased gross floor area, the proposal remains consistent with the scheme’s overall
intent for no increase in scale and intensity of commercial operations on the Noosa River.
It is therefore recommended that the application be approved with conditions.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Support Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service x Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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6 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Development Assessment Manager, Kerri Coyle
Environment and Sustainable Development
Index ECM/Subject/17.26 All Applications
Attachments Nil
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manger to the General Committee
Meeting dated 18 January 2021 regarding planning applications that have been decided by
delegated authority.
REPORT
The Local Government Act 2009 allows, by resolution, a local government to delegate its powers
to the Mayor, CEO, a standing committee or a joint standing committee and the CEO to delegate
those powers to another employee of Council.
Under the current delegations for the Planning Act 2016 the ability to manage, assess and decide
a range of development applications are delegated to officers with the exception of the following
which are reported to Council for a decision:
a) an application for a variation request mentioned in section 61 of the Planning Act 2016 to
vary the effect of the planning scheme;
b) the approval of an application where there is substantial non-compliance with a stated policy
of the Council or a high order provision of the Planning Scheme being a desired
environmental outcome, or an overall outcome of a code;
c) the refusal of any application where Council is the assessment manager;
d) requests for change representations, and change applications to change or delete conditions
that were imposed by Council at an Ordinary Meeting or a Special Meeting;
e) and an application for a proposed development of significant community interest.
It should be noted though that due to the strict time frames of the Planning Act 2016, officers under
the current delegations have the ability to decide an application where the application has the
potential for 'deemed approval'.
The following applications were decided by delegated authority during the month of November
2020 (excluding applications seeking to remove a tree(s) adjacent to a building or structure):
1. Application No.: 51983.3225.12
Application Type: Material Change of Use - Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Robert Trevor Wadland TTE
Registered Plan: Lot 17 GTP 1154, GTP 1154
Location: The Hastings, 30 & 17/30 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Change to Development Approval
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 24/11/2020
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2. Application No.: DBW20/0026
Application Type: Building Work - Code
Applicant: David Hales
Registered Plan: Lot 82 N 21847 & Lot 83 N 21847
Location: 35 & 37 Mossman Court, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Dwelling House
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 12/11/2020
3. Application No.: OPW19/0082
Application Type: Operational Works - Code
Applicant: Brian Robert Williams
Registered Plan: Lot 2 GTP 1928
Location: Lakelands Resort 2/396 Lake Cooroibah Road, Cooroibah
Proposal: Drainage Works, Earthworks, Landscaping, Roadworks, Stormwater
Decision: Refused
Decision Date: 23/11/2020
4. Application No.: OPW20/0083
Application Type: Operational Works - Code
Applicant: Cooroy Rentals Pty Ltd TTE
Registered Plan: Lot 27 RP 32777
Location: 28 Crystal Street, Cooroy
Proposal: Vehicle Crossover
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 24/11/2020
5. Application No.: OPW20/0092
Application Type: Operational Works - Code
Applicant: Harbourage P/L TTE
Registered Plan: Lot 270 P 93113
Location: 38 Avocet Parade, Peregian Beach
Proposal: Drainage Works, Earthworks, Landscaping, Roadworks, Stormwater,
Vehicle Crossover
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 02/11/2020
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6. Application No.: OPW20/0105
Application Type: Operational Works - Code
Applicant: Michael Christopher Broeren
Registered Plan: Lot 102 MCH 807481
Location: 3 Crusoe Court, Castaways Beach
Proposal: Vehicle Crossover
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 27/11/2020
7. Application No.: OPW20/0114
Application Type: Operational Works - Code
Applicant: Australian Sunrise Citrus P/L TTE
Registered Plan: Lot 1 BUP 103414
Location: Portside Noosa Water 1/4 Portside Court, Noosaville
Proposal: Non Prescribed Tidal Works - Jetty
Decision: Refused
Decision Date: 13/11/2020
8. Application No.: OPW20/0118
Application Type: Operational Works - Code
Applicant: David Hales, Louise Hales
Registered Plan: Lot 82 N 21847
Location: 35 Mossman Court, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Prescribed Tidal Works (Removal of existing retaining wall, jetty and
concrete boat ramp. Installation of new boundary wall and jetty
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 25/11/2020
9. Application No.: RAL20/0022
Application Type: Reconfiguring A Lot - Code
Applicant: Pace Planning Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: Lot 27 C 56016
Location: 25 Kauri Street, Cooroy
Proposal: Creation of two lots reflective of the 2 stages of the development
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 16/11/2020
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10. Application No.: RAP16/0033.02
Application Type: Concurrence Agency Referral - Referral Agency Response - Planning
Applicant: Stefanovic
Registered Plan: Lot 40 RP 81810
Location: 35 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach
Proposal: Minor Change to Approval – Referral Agency – Planning –Non complying
Decision: Refused
Decision Date: 02/11/2020
11. Application No.: RAP20/0025
Application Type: Concurrence Agency Referral - Referral Agency Response - Planning
Applicant: Coastal Building Approvals
Registered Plan: Lot 322 RP 880346
Location: 38 Saltwater Avenue, Noosaville
Proposal: Detached House
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 27/11/2020
12. Application No.: RAP20/0030.01
Application Type: Concurrence Agency Referral - Referral Agency Response - Planning
Applicant: Nicholas Peter Dark
Registered Plan: Lot 27 RP 186538
Location: 21 Pacific View Drive, Tinbeerwah
Proposal: Secondary Dwelling
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 02/11/2020
13. Application No.: RAP20/0036
Application Type: Concurrence Agency Referral - Referral Agency Response - Planning
Applicant: JDBA Certifiers
Registered Plan: Lot 162 RP 48113
Location: 30 Elanda Street, Sunshine Beach
Proposal: Detached House
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 05/11/2020
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14. Application No.: DBW20/0034
Application Type: Development – Building Works
Applicant: NND Constructions
Registered Plan: Lot 1 RP 807772
Location: 248 Schreibers Road, Cooran
Proposal: Shed in Riparian Buffer
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 12/11/2020
15. Application No.: DBW20/0036
Application Type: Development – Building Works
Applicant: Tim Riley Constructions
Registered Plan: Lot 4 RP 75378
Location: Road 224 Noosa North Shore
Proposal: Additions to Dwelling House (Riparian Buffer)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 23/11/2020
16. Application No.: DBW20/0037
Application Type: Development – Building Works
Applicant: Noosa Building Certifiers
Registered Plan: Lot 172 RP 214930
Location: 17 Key Court, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Additions to Dwelling House (Roof top terrace)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 20/11/2020
17. Application No.: DBW20/0040
Application Type: Development – Building Works
Applicant: Noosa Show Society, Pomona Caravan Park
Registered Plan: Lot 4 RP 35077
Location: 19 Pavilion Street Pomona
Proposal: New toilet facilities to Pomona Tennis Club (Riparian Buffer)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 19/11/2020
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18. Application No.: DBW20/0044
Application Type: Development – Building Works
Applicant: Suncoast Building Approvals
Registered Plan: Lot 776 RP 48111
Location: 15 Arakoon Crescent, Sunshine Beach
Proposal: Demolition of Dwelling, Hardstanding Landscape & Swimming Pool
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 16/11/2020
19. Application No.: DBW20/0045
Application Type: Development – Building Works
Applicant: LG Smith & MJ Sturre
Registered Plan: Lot 1 RP 72902
Location: 30 Pine Street, Cooroy
Proposal: Demolition of Dwelling and Shed
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 16/11/2020
20. Application No.: DBW20/0046
Application Type: Development – Building Works
Applicant: Noosa Building Certifiers
Registered Plan: Lot 24 RP 65319
Location: 7 William Street, Noosaville
Proposal: Building Works - Demolition
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 19/11/2020
21. Application No.: 132003.220735.A (23245 DA)
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval – Generally in Accordance
Applicant: Pure Building Approvals
Registered Plan: Lot 150 SP 170964
Location: 15 Wild Apple Court, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Generally in Accordance - Built to Boundary Wall
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 03/11/2020
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22. Application No.: 132004.4078.12 (04/4078)
Application Type: Minor Change to the Development Approval
Applicant: Pivotal Perspective
Registered Plan: Lot 3 CP 862568
Location: 61 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Minor Change to the Development Approval (Replace Sails over Nippers
BBQ Area)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 23/11/2020
23. Application No.: 51901.4780.07 (TPC 56)
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Body Corporate – La Mer Noosa
Registered Plan: BUP 8083
Location: 203 Gympie Terrace Noosaville - - Gympie Terrace Pty Ltd
Proposal: Generally in Accordance - to include 3m² of outdoor dining adjacent to
tenancy 6A and also seeks to ratify a reduction in the size of tenancy (6A).
A constructed walkway reduced the tenancy (6A) from 85m² to 65m²
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 17/11/2020
24. Application No.: 51986.3023.02 (TPC 1845)
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Pivotal Perspective Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: BUP 8083
Location: 37 Hastings Street Noosa Heads
Proposal: Changes to Pool Area
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 17/11/2020
25. Application No.: 51991.475.03 (TPC 2413)
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Noosa Building Certifiers
Registered Plan: Lot 3 GTP 3209 & GTP 3209
Location: 14/2-10 Banksia Avenue Noosa Heads -
Proposal: Generally in Accordance (Enlarge & Roof patio to unit 14)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 04/11/2020
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26. Application No.: 51997.2199.03 (10377 TP)
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Suncoast Building Approvals
Registered Plan: Lot 2 SP 100717 & SP 100717
Location: Tuscana 2/12 Bluefin Court, Noosaville
Proposal: Generally in Accordance - Patio on Unit 2
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 25/11/2020
27. Application No.: MCU17/0512.02
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Suncoast Building Approval
Registered Plan: Lo 776 RP 48111
Location: 15 Arakoon Crescent, Sunshine Beach
Proposal: Generally in Accordance - Detached House (Coastal Protection Area
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 17/11/2020
28. Application No.: MCU17/0559.03
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Project BA
Registered Plan: Lot 87 RP 92518
Location: 16 Grant Street, Noosa Heads -
Proposal: Generally in Accordance (Multiple Housing Type 2 - Duplex Dwelling)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 20/11/2020
29. Application No.: MCU19/0029.01 & OPW19/0064 & RAL19/0006.01
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval
Applicant: Pivotal Perspective Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: Lot 4 C 5603
Location: 8 Garnet Street, Cooroy
Proposal: Amend Gross Floor Area of Units
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 02/11/2020
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30. Application No.: MCU20/0071 & OPW20/0130
Application Type: Material Change of Use
Applicant: Devalign
Registered Plan: Lot 2 RP 89425
Location: 24 Moorindil Street, Tewantin
Proposal: Multiple Dwelling (6 Small Dwellings)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 12/11/2020
31. Application No.: MCU20/0091
Application Type: Material Change of Use
Applicant: Permaculture Noosa Inc
Registered Plan: Lot 234 MCH 4082
Location: 26 Emerald Street, Cooroy
Proposal: Community Use (Shelter for Recreation & Educational Purposes -
Permaculture)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 10/11/2020
32. Application No.: MCU20/0104 & OPW20/0169
Application Type: Material Change of Use
Applicant: Pile-it Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: Lot 250 RP 842160
Location: 35 Shorehaven Drive, Noosaville
Proposal: Landing & Jetty
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 05/11/2020
33. Application No.: MCU20/0105 & OPW20/0170
Application Type: Material Change of Use
Applicant: Pile-it Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: Lot 438 RP 856193
Location: 30 The Peninsula, Noosaville
Proposal: Landing & Jetty
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 05/11/2020
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34. Application No.: MCU20/0110
Application Type: Material Change of Use
Applicant: RG Strategic
Registered Plan: Lot 1 RP 129285
Location: 24 Lanyana Way, Sunshine Beach
Proposal: Indoor Sport & Recreation (Pilates Studio)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 12/11/2020
35. Application No.: RAP17/0008.02
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval – Referral Agency - Planning
Applicant: Pacific BCQ
Registered Plan: Lot 4 RP 73349
Location: 7 Warana Street, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Enclosing a 110m2 portion of the existing undercroft area to create a
second storey (ground level) under the existing street level storey
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 26/11/2020
36. Application No.: RAP19/0013.01
Application Type: Minor Change to Approval – Referral Agency - Planning
Applicant: Pure Building Approvals
Registered Plan: Lot 2 SP 305337
Location: 10 Peregian Esplanade Peregian Beach
Proposal: Generally in Accordance -Detached House (Setbacks, Height & Roof Pitch)
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 23/11/2020
37. Application No.: RAP20/0045
Application Type: Referral Agency - Planning
Applicant: Coastal Building Certifications
Registered Plan: Lot 6 RP 66590
Location: 14 Laburnum Crescent Noosaville
Proposal: Dwelling House (Height) & Demolition of Existing Dwelling
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 11/11/2020
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38. Application No.: OPW20/0138
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Nicholas Abboytt & Sally Adams
Registered Plan: Lot 1 RP 124553
Location: 62 Crank Street, Tewantin
Proposal: Vehicle Crossover
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 11/11/2020
39. Application No.: OPW20/0146
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Bax Engineering Pty Ltd
Registered Plan: Lot 5 RP 846208
Location: 29 Turpentine Road, Ringtail Creek
Proposal: Drainage work & Earthworks
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 04/11/2020
40. Application No.: OPW20/0184
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Project BA
Registered Plan: Lot 9 RP 836908
Location: 2 Solitaire Street, Doonan
Proposal: Vehicle Crossover
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 25/11/2020
41. Application No.: OPW20/0195
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: Kidd + Co Designers.
Registered Plan: Lot 31 RP 52918
Location: 2 Little Cove Road, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Vehicle Crossover
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 26/11/2020
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42. Application No.: OPW20/0197
Application Type: Operational Works
Applicant: SEC Constructions
Registered Plan: Lot 4 C 5605
Location: 69 Maple Street, Cooroy
Proposal: Vehicle Crossover
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 16/11/2020
43. Application No.: SPS20/0003
Application Type: Request to Apply Superseded Planning Scheme
Applicant: Martoo Consulting
Registered Plan: Lot 10 N 21840
Location: 46 Orient Drive, Sunrise Beach
Proposal: Short Term Accommodation
Decision: Refused
Decision Date: 24/11/2020
44. Application No.: SPS20/0005
Application Type: Request to Apply Superseded Planning Scheme
Applicant: Martoo Consulting
Registered Plan: Lot 203 RP 88934
Location: 8 Berrima Row, Noosa Heads
Proposal: Short Term Accommodation
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 23/11/2020
45. Application No.: SPS20/0006
Application Type: Request to Apply Superseded Planning Scheme
Applicant: Covey & Associates
Registered Plan: Lot 4 RP 36729
Location: 111 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville
Proposal: Reconfiguring a Lot (1 into 12
Decision: Approved
Decision Date: 30/11/2020
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Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Support Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service x Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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7 PATHWAYS AND BOARDWALKS ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Bryan O’Connor
Infrastructure Services Department
Index ECM/ Subject / Asset Management / Asset Management Plans
ECM/ Subject / Asset Management / Pathways and Boardwalks
Attachments 1. Pathways and Boardwalks AMP January 2021
(Note: Attachment provided separately to this report)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Noosa Council has a statutory requirement to develop detailed asset management plans for its
major asset classes. The Pathways and Boardwalks Asset Management Plan (the Plan) is the
seventh asset management plan drafted in the suite of asset management plans to be developed
across Council’s infrastructure. In developing the Plan, it was essential to consider the following
key objectives:
Describe the assets and the services provided.
Link Council’s long-term financial plan by
o Defining future asset renewal and upgrades - reflecting Council’s Capital Works
Program
o Identifying the current and future operational and maintenance commitments.
Levels of service and demand are identified and determined.
The assets are identified with a condition.
Life cycle costs are addressed.
Long-term cash-flow requirements are forecast for asset renewals, maintenance and
operations.
Asset rationalisation and disposal is addressed.
The risk management activities associated with the assets.
These objectives are aligned with both the Noosa Council Asset Management Roadmap and the
Queensland Audit Office asset management outcomes.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Infrastructure Services to the General
Committee Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and approve the Pathways and Boardwalks Asset
Management Plan (provided as Attachment 1 to the report) as a document that specifies the
activities, resources and asset classes to achieve Noosa Council’s asset management objectives.
REPORT
The purpose of the Pathways and Boardwalks Asset Management Plan (the Plan) is to define the
whole of life activities associated with operating and maintaining these assets for the Noosa
community. The Plan identifies the assets and the levels of service. A key outcome of the Plan is
the identification of the current state of the asset conditions and the ongoing development of
renewal and maintenance plans. Importantly, the identification of future costs and potential risks to
the Pathways and Boardwalks assets is fundamental in achieving the asset management
objectives for Noosa Council.
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1. Pathways and Boardwalks Infrastructure Overview
Council’s pathways and boardwalks play a vital role in the services provided to the community
across the Noosa Shire. There is approximately 209km (3,135 segments) of pathway and
boardwalk assets on Council’s financial register considered in this Asset Management Plan (AMP).
These assets have a current replacement value of $67.4m, equating to approximately 6% of
Council’s financial assets.
The capital, operational and maintenance expenses for pathways and boardwalks make up
approximately 1.5% of the $94m annual budget. The capital works program fluctuates from year
to year, however, in the 2019/20 capital works program the capital investment of $289,000 for
pathways and boardwalks equates to approximately 1% of the $29.5m capital works program.
2. Pathways and Infrastructure Assets
There are many different asset types within the Plan, with various units and components of
measurement. The assets included in the Plan are summarised below:
Pathways
Boardwalks
Stairs
Pathways and boardwalks assets are vital assets to the variety of services provided across the
Noosa Shire. This Plan consolidates Council’s available data and analysis on the pathways and
boardwalks assets. It also presents the output of how systematic approaches are applied by
Council to optimally balance cost, risk and performance. This is essential to meet forecasted
demand and the levels of service required.
3. Pathways and Boardwalks Asset Condition
In asset reporting an approach to componentisation of the assets to the specific asset class has
been undertaken. This breakdown and componentisation of assets to this level is in accordance
with the financial asset standards and enables more detailed condition information at the
component level. These components are detailed below and reported consistently throughout the
Plan:
Pathways
Boardwalks
Stairs
A consistent condition ranking scale has been chosen by Council as the framework for measuring
pathways and boardwalks assets, based on the 1 to 5 ranking according to the International
Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM). Any asset scoring 4 (fair) to 5 (poor) will be considered
and prioritised under an asset specific renewal program. Any assets that have reached condition
5 will be included in the relevant renewal programs of the 10-year Capital Works Program.
The breakdown of replacement costs by asset condition is depicted in the graph below. The
importance of this graph is to identify the value of the asset conditions and where future
investments are required to renew or rehabilitate the pathways and boardwalks assets. The
importance of the financial value against each condition enables Council to identify the necessary
funding requirements into the future. Once an asset is rehabilitated or renewed the condition rating
will be adjusted within the asset management system (T1). The timing and renewal of the assets
will be addressed in the annual review of the renewal program and will be reflected in Council’s
10-year Capital Works Program.
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4. Pathways and Boardwalks Asset Management Improvement Initiatives
The development of the Plan identified a number of initiatives for continual improvement in
achieving good asset management outcomes. Key areas for improvement included:
Asset Inventory;
Levels of Service;
Asset Responsibility;
Condition Assessments;
Capital Planning;
Asset Systems;
Renewal Plans; and
Maintenance Plans.
These initiatives are detailed in the Plan.
Previous Council Consideration
Council has adopted the following Asset Management Plans:
Noosa Council Strategic Asset Management Plan, September 2017;
Main Beach Sand Pumping System Asset Management, February 2018;
Noosa Aquatic Centre Asset Management Plan, March 2018;
Road Bridges Asset Management Plan, August 2018;
Road Infrastructure Asset Management Plan, December 2018;
Stormwater Infrastructure Asset Management Plan, February 2019; and
Buildings and Facilities Asset Management Plan, July 2019.
Finance
Financial forecasting is a critical objective in developing an asset management plan. Having an
understanding of future expenditure improves the decision-making and planning activities. The
capital, operational and maintenance expenses for pathways and boardwalks make up
approximately 1.5% of the $94m annual budget.
The financial summary combined with the maintenance and renewal plans within the Plan provides
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the basis of the annual budget process. The maintenance and renewal plans will be reviewed
annually and a more detailed analysis and review completed after the next round of asset condition
assessments.
Risks & Opportunities
It is important to have a good understanding of the risks associated with the operation of the
pathways and boardwalks assets. Council continues to develop its pathways and boardwalks
management activities to ensure that the pathways and boardwalks are meeting the intended
design life, and where necessary work on the optimised intervention for undertaking rehabilitation
and renewal activities.
The key risks associated with achieving the above objectives of Council’s pathways and
boardwalks management activities and associated levels of service have been identified
throughout this Plan and are outlined below:
1. Unanticipated asset deterioration and structural failure possibly accelerated by the increasing
severity in weather and climate change conditions;
2. Asset Performance – No asset failures that influence the service levels. A complete
understanding of all pathways and boardwalks assets and their relevant asset condition will
assist in mitigating potential risks.
3. Asset Knowledge - The need to understand the performance of all the band facilities assets
at component level is essential in mitigating risks. Assets such as retaining walls, carparks,
lighting and signage are assets that require more detailed inspections and improved
maintenance activities to ensure assets do not become a risk to the community.
4. Funding – the ongoing operational and maintenance costs for pathways and boardwalks will
continue to rise and efficiencies and cost savings are reviewed regularly. Grant opportunities
for renewals/upgrades must always be considered.
These risks and all other current risks will be regularly reviewed and if necessary, they can be
documented in the Infrastructure Services – Risk Register.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
Detailed consultation with Council staff was fundamental in the development of the Plan. The
document review, condition assessments and the development of the renewal and maintenance
plans were a significant part of the consultation undertaken. In addition, the financial data that
related to operating and maintenance expenses and budgets was reviewed by Financial Services.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Chief Executive Officer x Community Services X Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director Director
Executive Support Community Development X Financial Services
x Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development X Infrastructure Services
Director Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services X Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development X Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning X Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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8 REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS 2020-
21
Author Community Development Manager
Community Services Department
Index ECM/Subject/RADF/2020 -21
Attachments 1. RADF Recommendations for Funding
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 18 January 2021 and approve the Regional Arts Development Fund
recommendations for 2020/21 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report.
REPORT
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports cultural activity through the professional
development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland. RADF is a
partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland and Noosa Council.
The RADF Committee is chaired by Councillor Karen Finzel and comprises external professional
arts industry representatives with Council officers in supporting roles.
This report covers the first RADF grant round for 2020-21 which closed on 23 November 2020.
Promotion
Promotion of this RADF grant round included media releases to newspapers. Additional
information was then posted on Council’s website, circulated to Council’s arts database and placed
on social media (Facebook).
Support to applicants was provided by the Arts and Culture Development Officer, the Community
Development Officer and the Grants Officer. Staff attended face-to-face meetings with individual
applicants and responded to telephone enquiries and emails.
As per the Community Grants Policy all RADF applicants were required to speak to a grants officer
to discuss their project and get support through the application process.
Assessment
RADF applications were assessed against the following generic RADF assessment criteria:
Will the project develop the paid artist’s professional life?
Will the project benefit the community, both directly and indirectly?
Is the project well planned and achievable?
Will the project increase the sustainably of quality and diverse creative communities?
They were also assessed against the Noosa RADF Committee’s two priority areas for 2020-21:
Recovery and Resilience
Younger and Older
All of the seven successful applications addressed one of these priority areas.
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A total of 17 applications requesting $74,506 were received and assessed by the RADF committee.
In accordance with RADF Guidelines, committee members are required to declare any conflicts of
interest and once declared the committee member is then not involved in related deliberations.
In this round, five committee members declared a conflict of interest for six of the applications.
The RADF Committee has recommended seven applications for funding, totalling $28,637. The
projects recommended for funding are excellent in quality and diversity, and will employ quality
artists and arts workers who will engage in valuable arts and cultural activities across the shire.
Previous Council Consideration
Since 2014, Noosa Council has had a partnership with Arts Queensland. As part of this partnership,
Noosa Council is able to offer grants to artists and arts organisations within the Noosa Shire. These
are assessed by the RADF committee and approved by Council twice each year.
Finance
RADF is a partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland and Noosa Council.
Council has a funding agreement which runs from October 2019 to September 2020 with Arts
Queensland.
$24,242 will be available for the second round of RADF in 2020-21. This grant round will open on
the 3 March 2021 and close 14 April 2021.
Risks & Opportunities
There are no risk implications.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The following RADF Committee members:
- Cr Karen Finzel (Chair)
- Dr Liz Ellison
- Dr Kathy Lynch
- Alicia Sharples
- Andrew Moon
- Duncan McQueen
- David Bentley
Arts Development Officer, Arts Queensland
Internal Consultation
Director Community Services
Libraries and Galleries Manager
Gallery Director
Community Development Officer – Arts and Culture
Grants Officer, Community Development
Management Accountant
Community Development Manager
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Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer x Community Services x Corporate Services
Executive Officer x Director Director
Executive Support x Community Development x Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
x Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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Attachment 1 REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND - GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS 2019-2020
| Applicant | Project Title Project Description Special conditions of funding Funding
Recommended
Special Condition: Funding is subject to providing
Editing of a book that documents the colourful, controversial and contradictory history of |evidence of involvement and support of traditional
Mr Phil Jarratt Shady Town: A History of Noosa 6 , . ry Y PPO . . 3,500.00
Australia’s favourite beach resort - Noosa. owners, Letter of Support from the publisher and revised
budget (to reflect reduced funding).
Special Condition: Provide evidence of Blue Card for
artist working in school. Noosa Regional Gallery Director
. . Street art (3 murals) in Tewantin CBD to develop art and culture within the Tewantin . ng" e . ¥ '
ewantin Traders Assoc. Inc. |Tewantin Street Art . . . . . to provide support around artwork selection prior to 5,000.00
community. This project would be the first stage of a wider art concept. . . . . . oe
installation. Whole of life maintenance is responsibility
of applicants.
a . “Waiting For Boris," the acclaimed theatre show, will be video recorded and presented as a
. . Waiting for Boris - A New Way of . . oe 7 . 7
Ms Louise Birgan- Bezel Theatre COVID-safe, cinematic event at the Majestic Theatre for community and industry review 5,000.00
and profile promotion.
Mr Dave Barrie Production and promotion of anew |Produce and market a new EP of original songs in collaboration with a local recording
EP of original songs studio, musician, film maker and photographer.
. ; . . ._, |Special Condition: Provide an augmented Risk Analysis
IMs Tania Nash Pooch Park - a pla A new performance by local artists will explore our engagement and obsession with social incorporating the risks of working with dogs ina public 4,395.00
pley media through canine characters. This play will be included in Anywhere Festival 2021. sce. 8 6 8 p _—
An exhibition at Radiant Pavilion, an international biennial event celebrating Special Condition: Funding is subject to artist providing
Mr Gerhard Herbst Exhibit at Radiant Pavilion 2021 contemporary jewellery practice. This event connects local communities to international evidence of acceptance into Radiant Pavilion in 4,787.00
audiences creating a regional focal point for the artform. Melbourne.
A World of Opportunity — optimism A series of professional development intensives (workshops) for Noosa artists, with
Ms Bianca Tainsh through ada oon ¥— OP learning structured around innovating arts practice for creative evolution, financial Provide revised budget (to reflect reduced funding). 2,500.00
8 PI resilience, and digital adaptation.
|A three-week creative exhibition of a new live performance art work, 'Paper Architecture’
Ms Megan Rowland Paper Architecture which considers how we inhabit personal, social and physical structures using movement,
paper as sculpture and projection.
Commissioning artists to work on two interactive projects with children and families,
‘ero Emissions Noosa Inc. Electric Connections engaging them through art on the connections between carbon emissions and the health
lof our ocean.
Ms Johanna Wallace Comedy Workshop and Performance one day workshop offering training In stand up comedy for young people followed by an
A kshop offeri ining i f le foll
levening performance to present practiced works.
I i k ill i i hip wi ill i ion fi
ally Productions Inc. Children's Picture Book development Deve lop picture boo! i ustrations in partners ip with an illustrator, in preparation for
submission to potential children's book publishers.
Waters Multimedia Marketing Strategy - Perfect Messy Develop a web series marketing Strategy for ‘Perfect Messy Love’, a long form series of 8 x
Love 30 minutes, set on the Sunshine Coast.
Mr Geoffrey Datson CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT - DIY Concept development to plan, cost and develop a dulcimer (musical instrument) making
DULCIMER workshop for young and old.
Ms Annette Hughes Now & Forever Recording Project - Mastering, manufacture and development of pivoted marketing strategy for the release of
Stage Two. ithe duo 'Datson Hughes' new album, "Now and Forever".
. Artist residence at The Butter Factory Arts Centre to create a series of new works, using
Memories, through plants and . . .
Mrs Karen Lennon ictures paper sculpture, acrylic / watercolour paint and other previously unexplored materials to
tell a story of self and others.
Ms Erin Jayne Hodder thee through Anywhere Theatre Production of an existing play in a non-traditional venue as part of Anywhere Festival. BY
IMs Katrina Lezaic ‘A photographic exhibition at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. The images document
everyday life on a self sufficient farm in Kin Kin; the landscape and children who live there.
Total 28,637.00
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9 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2020
Author Manager Financial Services, Trent Grauf
Corporate Services Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ 22.09 – Monthly Financial Performance Report
Attachments 1. Statement of Income and Expenditure (Profit & Loss and Capital)
2. Statement of Financial Position
3. Statement of Cash Flows
4. Summary of Materials and Services Expenditure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Year to date (YTD) operating performance against current budget as at 31 December 2020 is
positive, with operating revenues performing above forecast due to Council facilities and business
activity sales outperforming COVID-19 budget assumptions. The budget position presented in this
report and attachments reflects Budget Review 2 (BR2), which was adopted by Council in
December 2020 Council meeting.
YTD Financial Performance Summary
Budget Actual Variance Variance Status
$m $m $m %
Operating Revenue $46.4 $49.8 $3.4 7.4% On Track
Operating Expense $47.4 $47.5 -$0.1 -0.3% On Track
Operating Position -$1.0 $2.3 $3.3
Capital Revenue $4.2 $5.9 $1.6 38.5% On Track
Capital Expenditure $12.0 $12.0 $0.0 0.1% On Track
Financial statements including Statement of Income & Expenditure, Statement of Financial
Position (balance sheet), and Statement of Cash Flows are included as attachments for information
for Council.
Figure 1: Actual Performance Compared to Budget
$60
YTD Budget ($m)
$49.8 YTD Actual ($m)
$50 $47.4 $47.5
$46.4
$40
$30
$20
$10
$-
Operating Revenue Operating Expenditure
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Council’s performance against key measures of financial sustainability have been calculated as at
December 2020. These indicators enable the reader to assess Council’s success in managing its
budget, cash and debt as well as undertaking sustainable asset management. The table below
contains a snapshot of a number of key measures, with full detail included in the report.
YTD Measures of Financial Sustainability
Target Current Actual YTD
Budget
Operating Surplus Ratio 0-10% -3.0% 4.6% On Track
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio <60% -8.5% -19.7% On Track
Cash Cover Ratio 3 months 7.9 months 9.1 months On Track
Asset Sustainability Ratio > 90% 100.1% 54.6% On Track
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee Meeting
dated 18 January 2021 outlining December 2020 year to date financial performance against
budget, including performance against key financial sustainability indicators.
REPORT
Operating Revenue (YTD Benchmark 50.0%)
Council has received 51% ($49.8 million) of its operating revenue budget ($96.7 million).
Commentary on each revenue category is provided below.
Category Summary Comments
Rates and Levies $34.6 million (51%) of the Waste utility charges $398k above YTD budget
annual budget of $68.4 (53% or $6.6 million of $12.3 million budget
million has been earned earned), due to recovery of commercial
collection services previously impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic (partially offset by
additional contractor operating costs)
Fees and $3.8 million (57%) of the $6.6 Building application fees $117k above YTD
Charges million annual budget has budget (65% or $436k of $667k budget
been earned earned)
Plumbing application fees $117k above YTD
budget (53% or $537k of $1.0 million budget
earned)
Development assessment fees $93k above
YTD budget (55% or $874k of $1.6 million
budget earned) – offset by additional
consultancy costs
Sale of Goods $5.4 million (75%) of the $7.3 Holiday Park sales $1.1 million above YTD
and Services million budget has been budget (120% or $2.0 million of $1.6 million
received budget earned) – Parks reopened earlier than
forecast following COVID-19 pandemic
closures. Any positive revenue variances that
hold through the financial year will be partially
offset by additional variable operating costs
Community Facilities (NAC, NLC and The J)
$770k above YTD budget (79% or $1.1 million
of $1.5 million budget earned) – Facilities
reopened earlier than forecast following
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Category Summary Comments
COVID-19 pandemic closures. Any positive
revenue variances that hold through the
financial year will also be partially offset by
additional variable operating costs
Waste management disposal fees and sale of
recoverable materials $255k above YTD
budget (55% or $2.2 million of $4.0 million
budget earned)
Interest $427k (49%) of the $870k Interest revenues on cash invested will need
Received annual budget has been ongoing monitoring given further recent
earned interest rate cuts and impacts on term deposit /
cash fund rates
Unitywater On track Nil
Dividend and
Tax
Other Revenue $1.3 million (65%) of the $2.0 Recoupment of Unitywater charges from
million budget has been lessees $80k above YTD budget - offset by
earned additional utility charge expenses
Commercial lease revenue $77k above YTD
budget (64% or $71k of $736k budget earned)
Operating $3.1 million (51%) of the $5.8 50% ($1.2 million) of the financial assistance
Grants, million budget has been grant was prepaid in May 2020 and may
Subsidies received impact on Council’s 2020/21 final operating
position if the prepayment approach is
discontinued by the Australian government
All operating grants are in line with budget
expectations at this stage
Unitywater On track Unitywater distributions are fixed each year so
Distributions there is little budget variance risk
Unitywater have advised that distributions will
not change due to any COVID-19 impacts on
its financial position
Figure 2: Operating Revenue Position by Type (Excluding Rates)
$6.0 $5.4
$5.0 YTD Budget ($m)
$3.8 YTD Actual ($m)
$4.0 $3.3
$3.2
$3.0 $3.1
$3.0
$2.0
$1.2 $1.2
$1.0 $0.4 $0.6 $0.7
$0.4 $0.4 $0.6
$0.0
Grants
Income
Other
Charges
Unitywater
Goods &
Services
Sales of
Rental
Interest
Fees &
Share of
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Operating Expenditure (YTD Benchmark 50.0%)
Actual operating expenditure is currently 48% ($47.5 million) of full year budget ($99.9 million).
Detailed commentary for each expenditure category is provided below.
Category Summary Comments
Employee $16.9 million (49%) of the Under expenditure for permanent staff salaries
Costs annual budget of $34.8 and wages ($1.5 million) partially offset by
million has been expended additional spend on casual staff and external
labour hire ($625k) as well as overtime and
allowances ($143k)
Materials and $20.3 million (46%) of the Council buildings and facilities $101k below
Services $43.3 million annual budget YTD budget (40% or $104k of $258k budget
has been expended spent) – timing of maintenance work and
cleaning services
Schoolies-related costs $71k unbudgeted – to
be addressed at budget review 3
Development application costs $82k above YTD
budget (89% or $187k of $210k budget spent)
Development legal appeals costs $69k above
YTD budget (56% or $620k of $1.1 million
spent)
Environmental services $81k above YTD budget
(243% or $124k of $51k budget spent) – Noosa
River flow modelling and water quality
consultancy
Holiday parks $267k above YTD budget (79% or
$679k of $861k budget spent) – variable
operating costs from parks reopening earlier
than budgeted following COVID-19 pandemic
related closures - offset by additional revenues
Finance Costs On track Nil
Depreciation On track Nil
Other Expenses On track Nil
Figure 3: Operating Expenditure Position by Type
$25.0
$19.8 $20.3 YTD Budget ($m)
$20.0
$17.3 $16.9 YTD Actual ($m)
$15.0
$9.5 $9.5
$10.0
$5.0
$0.8 $0.7 $0.1 $0.1
$0.0
Finance Costs
Materials
Depreciation
Employees
Other
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Capital Revenue
YTD capital revenue of $5.9 million received comprises cash contributions from developers ($1.1
million) and capital grants ($4.7 million). Note that the timing of capital grant receipts are generally
dependent on the timing of grant conditions and also capital delivery performance, and that the
timing of the receipt of developer contributions (both cash and contributed) is unpredictable.
Figure 4: Capital Revenue by Type
$5.0 $4.7
$4.5
$4.0 YTD Budget ($m)
$3.5 $3.1 YTD Actual ($m)
$3.0
$2.5
$2.0
$1.5 $1.1 $1.1
$1.0
$0.5
$0.0 $0.0
$0.0
Contributions
Subsidies
Contributed
Grants /
Assets
Cash
Capital Program
Actual capital expenditure (excluding commitments) is $12.0 million (YTD budget $12.0 million).
Detailed discussion of progress in the delivery of the capital works program is provided through a
separate report by the Asset Planning Manager.
Figure 5: Capital Program Delivery Performance
$12.0
$10.0 $9.6 $9.6 YTD Budget ($m)
YTD Actual ($m)
$8.0
$6.0
$4.0
$2.0 $1.2 $1.2 $1.2 $1.2
$0.0
Capital works Other capital Loan redemption
Cash Management and Investment Performance
Total cash on hand at the end of December was $60 million. Included in this balance are funds
held in trust and for restricted purposes (e.g. unexpended levy and grant funds), prepaid grants
including the financial assistance grant and other capital works grants, the July rates payments as
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well as any other monies committed for funding capital projects which are underway and will
continue during the financial year.
The following pie charts present the mix of cash held at December 2020 by agency (graph on the
left) and by credit risk rating (graph on the right). All funds have been invested in accordance with
the Investment Policy and in consideration of the principles of ethical investment, preservation of
capital, return on investment and counterparty thresholds.
Figure 6: Closing Cash Held by Agency and Credit Rating
CBA A1 +
3% (Commercial Banks)
3%
A1 +
QTC (QTC)
97% 97%
The following chart monitors the 12 month trend on total cash and the agencies invested. Cash
balances at the end of December are at the bottom of cycle. The next bi-annual issue of rates and
levies in January will to be utilised to fund Council operations for the second half of the year from
January to June.
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Figure 7: 12 Month Trend of Cash Invested by Agency
90,000,000
80,000,000
70,000,000
60,000,000
50,000,000
40,000,000
30,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
-
Jan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20
Bendigo TD Westpac TD NAB TD Suncorp TD CBA TD QTC CBA Operating
Measures of Financial Sustainability
The following table incorporates a set of financial sustainability indicators to further assist in
managing Council financial performance. There are no current emerging risks regarding financial
performance year to date.
Category Comments
Operating Surplus Ratio Intent: Identifies the extent to
90% which revenues cover
80%
77.33% operational expenses, to ensure
70%
community equity is not
60%
59.08% degraded
50% 43.22%
Target: 0 – 10%
40% 30.92%
Result: 4.6%
30% Comment: The ratio will increase
15.66%
20%
4.58%
again in January reporting with
10% the bi-annual issue of rates and
0% levies, which will degrade as
-10% expenditure occurs on operations
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun through to June 2021
Actual Budget Minimum Target
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Category Comments
Cash Expense Cover Intent: Indicates how long
14.0 Council can continue paying its
day-to-day expenses from cash
Months (Cash to Cover Operations)
11.9
11.5
12.0 11.2 11.1
10.7 at bank without needing
10.2 10.1
10.0 9.4 9.5
9.1 additional cash flows
8.6 8.5
Target: > 3 months
8.0
Result: 9.1 months
6.0
Comment: Whilst current cash
4.0 cover remains above target,
business as usual expenditure
2.0
and any other unforeseen
- financial impacts through to 30
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec June 2021 will degrade Council’s
Actual Minimum (>0 months) cash holdings.
Target (3 months) Maximum (6 months)
Asset Sustainability Ratio Intent: Measures the extent to
120% which assets are being replaced
100.1% as their condition degrades to
100% ensure service potential is
90% maintained
80%
Target: 90% of depreciation
60% 55% budget spent on renewals
44% annually
40%
29%
34%
Result: In line with budget
Comment: The ratio will
20% 13%
progressively increase each
1%
0% month as expenditure on
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun renewals occurs.
Actual Renewal Spend (%) Target (%) Renewals Budget (%)
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio Intent: Outlines the level that net
Council debt can be serviced by
70%
60% operating revenues. A ratio
60% below zero implies that liabilities
50% are less than cash (and other
40%
current assets) and there is
adequate borrowing capacity
30%
available if needed.
20%
Target: less than 60%
10% Result: -19.7%
0% Comment: Council has low debt
Target Budget YTD Actual
-10% levels and strong cash holdings.
-8%
-20%
-20%
-30%
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