Year in Review 2022_23

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                      18 SEPTEMBER 2023


significant projects including the new roundabout intersection of the Tewantin Bypass, replacement
of the original Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge and upgrading Noosa Parade as part of our Cycling
and Walking Strategy.

4 - New Council Brand

After 30 years and to complement the new Corporate Plan, Council undertook a refresh of its Council
brand. The brand refresh was designed to respect the integrity of the iconic Boronia wildflower while
delivering an image and identity that clearly portrays a modern, agile and customer-centric
organisation.

5 - Stable Financial Management

In consultation with our community, Council delivered a prudent and responsible financial budget.
Council kept the minimum general rate increase to five percent while continuing to boost the local
economy, protecting our environment, and maintaining levels of service for the Shire.

6 - SPARC Values Implementation

Developed by our staff, Council implemented new corporate values that showcase the positive
culture at our Council. The values – Supportive, Passionate, Accountable, Respectful and
Committed, are embedded and embraced in our daily activities and interactions with the community.

7 - Housing Strategy

Like many other local government areas in Queensland, Noosa Shire is facing a housing crisis
making it hard for members of our community to keep a home in our Shire. To address the current
housing crisis, Council adopted the Noosa Housing Strategy. This strategy is designed to ensure
our community continues to prosper and thrive as an inclusive community with accessible, diverse,
and affordable homes for people to live in.

8 - Fire Management

Council has 178 bushland reserves covering an area of 3,469ha and the bushland reserves protect
a diversity of vegetation and fauna types. In accordance with Council’s Bushland Reserve Fire
Management Plan, Council conducted four planned burns to reduce Noosa’s bushland reserve fire
risk.

9 - Living Well Noosa

Council launched its successful Living Well Noosa program which offers residents free and low-cost
access to a range of health and wellbeing activities across our Shire, such as yoga, strength training,
breath work and pilates. Council is focused on continuing to expand the activities on offer to improve
the physical, social, mental and spiritual wellbeing of our community members.

10 - Climate Change Resilience

Council continues to have a strong commitment to zero net emissions by 2026. In partnership with
Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) and Zero Emissions Noosa Inc., Council successfully secured a
$500,000 federal government Batteries for Household Solar grant. This grant allows Council to be a
step closer in owning one of Queensland’s first community batteries which could reduce power grid
pressures while ensuring renewable energy stays local for our community.