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ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA (ZEN) Inc. ALLIANCE AGREEMENT · Attachment 3 2026-27 ZENTAG Operational Plan
ATTACHMENT 3
ZEN TRANSPORT (ZENTAG) ACTION PLAN - July 2026 to June 2027
Note: In addition to the Noosa Council Climate Change Response Plan (CCRP) Themes & Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030: Green Economy Plan
aligned below, the ZENTAG Action Plan assist in implementing many other Council Plans outlined on p. 4 of this doc.
VISION: A Noosa Shire community powered by clean, affordable energy and transport
MISSION: To inspire and support the Noosa Shire community to work towards net zero emissions & climate resilience
OBJECTIVE 3: Reducing transport emissions
Strategies Initiatives Project Timeframe Target KPIs Alignment with NOOSA COUNCIL**
Leads & Plans
Team Noosa Council Climate Change
Members Response Plan (CCRP) Themes &
Economic Development Strategy 2021-
2030: Green Economy Plan
eBike Library Jenny, To June 100 ebike loans (85 last yr) Theme 1: Strong leadership and
Peter H, 2027 governance
% borrowers buying own
Darren 1.1; 1.2 & 1.3
ebikes
Promote active and
public transport use for Use Ebike library data Theme 2: Energy efficiency and
local travel by Noosa renewable energy 1.3
Swap the Drive campaign Jenny # media posts & stories
residents
–
# social media reach & Theme 3: Clean low
● social & engagement emissions industries 3.1 & 3.2
mainstream
Use Social media stats
media, Theme 4: Sustainable Transport 4.1 &
● presentation & 6 presentations/workshops 4.2
workshops
# People reached by
presentations/workshops Theme 5: Healthy & resilient natural
systems & carbon drawdown 5.1
Promoting Council Use workshop records Outcomes & Benefits 2
transport plans and Vivien
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initiatives that align with on needs basis Theme 7: Resilient & adaptive
ZEN strategies communities &
built environments 7.1 & 7.2
Outcomes & Benefits 1 & 2
Hold the 9th annual EV Rex, Doug, 27 June % increase in # of EVs in Theme 4: Sustainable Transport
and Electriby Everything Colin, 2027 Noosa 4.1 & 4.2 as above.
Expo Anne Use Noosa LGA data on EV
Influence more Noosa registrations Theme 7: Resilient & adaptive
residents and communities &
# pax attending Expo
businesses to make the built environments 7.1
switch to EVs # exhibitors at Expo
% of attendees satisfied that Theme 5: Healthy & resilient natural
Expo gave them information systems & carbon drawdown 5.1
for their decisions Outcomes & Benefits 1 & 2
% of attendees saying they
will purchase in next 12
months
Use Expo Survey responses
awareness raising on Jenny, ongoing # media stories and posts
benefits of EVs via social Colin Use ZEN comms records
and mainstream media
ZEN to promote EV Colin, Josh, ongoing # EV chargers in Noosa Theme 4: Sustainable Transport
charging through Jonathan Use Plugshare data 4.1 & 4.2 as above.
Facilitate more
businesses to install EV business links
# EV chargers installed Theme 7: Resilient & adaptive
chargers for their Advocate to EV charging Colin, Josh,
communities &
customers, workforce & companies to come to Jonathan because of ZEN
built environments
where possible the Noosa advocating/influencing 7.1 as above
public
Outcomes & Benefits 1
Use ZEN records
Support and advocate Transport Advocacy – Vivien, ongoing # submissions Theme 4: Sustainable Transport
for stronger Noosa submissions, community Peter D, 4.1 & 4.2 as above.
Council & Queensland Jenny
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Government policies consultations as transport # consultations & advocacy Theme 7: Resilient & adaptive
and infrastructure that issues become priorities meetings with key communities &
enable active and public stakeholders built environments
transport and EV uptake 7.1 as above
Outcomes & Benefits 1 & 2
Use ZENTAG records
Cross-cutting activities: Behaviour Change Communications through Noosa Today articles, social media posts:
Collaboration with other organisations at their events and to deliver our programs e.g. Trees for Tourism, Landcare
**Noosa Council Themes explained here
Theme 1: Strong leadership and governance
1.1 Mobilise community for climate action
1.2 Action for low carbon economy & resilient community
1.3 Council is a powerful influencer for climate action
Theme 2: Energy efficiency and renewable energy
1.3 Develop a climate aware and empowered community for reducing climate risks & emissions
Theme 3: Clean low emissions industries
3.1 …..shift to clean, green low emission industries & technology
3.2 ….. Facilitate emissions reduction & environmental sustainability for
local businesses
Theme 4: Sustainable Transport
4.1 Accelerate public & active transport infrastructure investment & community usage through the implementation of Council’s Transport Strategy and Walking
and Cycling Plan.
4.2 Transition Council & community to sustainable transport use
and zero-emissions vehicles
Theme 5: Healthy & resilient natural systems & carbon drawdown
5.1 Increase revegetation, restoration & urban greening, reduce urban heating
Theme 6: Sustainable agriculture and food systems
6.3 Support agri-businesses & landholders to:
a. Take up opportunities for income generation through carbon drawdown
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Theme 7: Resilient & adaptive communities &
built environments
7.1 Create a resilient built environment for householders, businesses, vulnerable people, property & infrastructure
7.2 Build community awareness & preparedness for climate change & extreme weather events
C. Noosa Council Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030: Outcomes & Benefits relevant to the ZENTAG Working Group Action Plan
1. Infrastructure accelerates industry development and Smart Precincts
2. Enhancing our natural assets with technology driving value
Corporate Plan Relevant Associated Plans to ZEN E & ZENTAG Action Plans
theme
1. Environment ● Noosa Environment Strategy 2019 (Sustainable living & Climate change adaptation and
resilience)
● Climate Change Response Plan 2021 (all 8 themes)
● Noosa Transport Strategy 2017 - 2027 (development of a new movement and
connectivity strategy).
2. Liveability ● Noosa Transport Strategy 2017 - 2027 - development of a new movement and
connectivity strategy
● Cycling and Walking Strategy and Implementation Plan 2020
● Noosa Trails Masterplan and Implementation Plan 2020 (use of completed plan).
● Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 (Energy efficiency cost savings & emissions reduction)
● Noosa Social Strategy and Social Justice Charter – Community Strategy (Energy
efficiency cost savings & emissions reduction)
● Noosa Health and Wellbeing Plan & Implementation (through pillars of the Corporate
Plan)
3. Excellence ● Community Engagement Framework (through Community batteries, Electrify
Everything & Transport forums/workshops)
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● Economic Development Strategy 2021 – Smart Biosphere (through Community
batteries, Electrify Everything & Transport projects)
4. Prosperity ● Waste to Resource Strategy 2023-2028 (renewable energy)
● Community Strategy – as above.
● Climate Change Response Plan – as above
● Noosa Design Principles (Sustainable Passive Design for energy efficiency)
● Disaster Management Plan (use of renewable energy)
5. Future ● Local Disaster Recovery Plan (use of renewable energy
● Destination Management Plan (transport alternatives & emissions reduction strategy)
● Economic Development Strategy (through Save Energy, Save Money for Business,
Community batteries, Electrify Everything & Transport projects)
● Waste to Resource Strategy 2023-2028 (renewable energy)
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