2014-01-13 Item 6.3 Appendices 1-5

Summary of information provided
Noosa Independence Alliance proposal
The proposal outlines reasons for de‐amalgamation including:
 a large proportion of the community would prefer a separate council
 the costs forecast by the proponent group may be borne by ratepayers without the
   need for above CPI rate adjustment
 services may be improved by re‐forming a NSC
 maintaining local identity by avoiding extraneous signage, parking meters and traffic
   lights
 a NSC may be better placed to market Noosa as a tourist destination
 a NSC would be better placed to protect the environment that distinguishes the area
   from other parts of the region
 regional economy and economic development of the entire region will not be
   adversely affected by de‐amalgamation.

The NIA proposal includes a standard service delivery model. However, the proposal and
further consultation have clarified that the NIA would prefer a model including a certain
amount of outsourcing. The proposal identifies opportunities in areas such as lifeguards,
libraries and some back‐office services.

The proposal can be viewed at www.friendsofnoosa.org.

Sunshine Coast Regional Council
SCRC initially adopted a neutral stance regarding possible de‐amalgamation. Subsequently
SCRC acknowledged the state government’s boundary review process and on 18 October
2012 passed a Resolution advising the council’s preference is to retain the current unified
local government model for the Sunshine Coast region.

SCRC provided QTC with current five‐year financial forecasts and potential de‐
amalgamation cost estimates.

In addition to the financial forecasting, SCRC identified a number of regional efficiencies
that could be at risk including:
 fuel and electricity contracts
 common regulatory services
 standard development application policies and procedures
 disaster management coordination
 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platforms and applications
 consolidated local laws
 animal management
 insect management
 single Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme.


                                      Queensland Boundaries Commissioner Report – Proposed Noosa De-amalgamation
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