2022-05-10 Services and Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                           10 MAY 2022


of the financial year, infrastructure delivery will continue to be impacted by the effects of the flooding
disaster and construction market pressures.

This quarter has seen the successful completion of 2 major multiyear projects Rufous Street Stage
3 Community House and the Hinterland Adventure Playground, completion of additional emergent
works and multiple projects related to the SEQCSP21 to 24 grant program.
a.    Hinterland Adventure Playground
Practical completion achieved for this nature-based all abilities space where children can
experience adventure play:
•     Total project investment $6.7 million
•     $2.8million LGGSP grant funding from the QLD State Government
Economic assessment achievements and forecast outcomes are:
•     During the build local contractors/ suppliers; 37 direct engagements and almost 70% either
      local to Noosa Shire or the Sunshine Coast.
•     Estimated 85,000 visitors to the playground each year
•     Additional $44,000 direct injection in the Cooroy economy (food, beverages and retail)
•     Additional win across the shire per person $87/day for day trippers and $163/day for
      overnight visitors




Totem poles climbing areas and slide tube with windmill style shade structures, pond and grassed areas with
end of inclusive flying fox highlighting the feel of the nature-based playground.
b.    Walking and Cycling Strategy Implementation
SEQCSP 21 to 24 grant program will deliver 11 projects related to new and missing pathway links;
various elements are needed to be completed before the actual pathway can be constructed; these


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