Year in Review 2022_23

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                   18 SEPTEMBER 2023


   •   Regular collaboration with Unitywater has resulted in improved public health communication,
       management and response to elevated levels of enterococci in recreational water bodies to
       effectively manage public health risks.


   •   Threatened Species Road Map completed and endorsed by Council to facilitate and guide
       the on- going management and recovery of threatened fauna within Noosa Shire and
       adjacent coastal waters.


   •   Implemented new Electronic auditing programmes of existing non-sewered facilities and
       systems within Noosa Shire including, North Shore areas in conjunction with Council’s Noosa
       River Plan. This involved auditing of existing non-sewered systems and facilities within the
       North Shore area of the Shire, identifying the existing compliance for human health and
       environmental needs and obligations for existing and future and identifying existing record
       management systems for existing systems and facilities and explore acceptable treatment
       classes for disposal.


   •   Restructured Shire wide auditing programme to protect against cross connections of drinking
       and non-drinking water supplies in support of human health consideration for residents and
       visitors within the Shire.


   •   Noosa Council investigated numerous animal attack requests throughout the year, and was
       successful all appeals to QCAT, where the council's efforts to ensure public safety were
       validated through the confirmation of a destruction order for a declared dangerous animal.


   •   Local Laws and ICT collaborated to introduce a new system, streamlining dog registrations
       and offering on online portal for owners to manage their details conveniently. The new
       program provides improved records management and flexible registration renewal options
       based on the initial registration date.

Corporate Plan Theme 2: The Noosa Community
“Our community is connected, safe and happy and able to meet their potential”

Libraries
   •   Council implemented a new Mobile Library and Community Outreach Service, including two
       book-vending kiosks at Peregian and Pomona and a suite of library outreach programs.
   •   Libraries completed the biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey and received a 92%
       satisfaction rating.
   •   Noosa Libraries were successful in two staff members receiving scholarships to attend and
       present at the Queensland Public Libraries Association conference.
   •   Libraries launched a new membership card with artwork designed by Alkirah Bell, a young
       Kabi Kabi woman
   •   Libraries completed a Library Management System upgrade
   •   CCTV security system was installed in Noosaville Library
   •   New cantilevered shade structures were installed in Cooroy Library’s outdoor area
   •   Council has developed a design for the upgrade of Noosaville Library’s public amenities