Debra Walz
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QUESTION 1
In light of the announcement by RSPCA Qld to close the Noosa RSPCA Shelter at Hollett Road, Doonan, what arrangements has Council undertaken to accommodate and manage potential surrendered and/or abused dogs or stray dogs in the Noosa Shire, including any ongoing intentions to operate a pound facility?
Response provided by Richard MacGillivray, Director Developmnent & Regulation
Council is currently working through alternative arrangements for pound management services in light of the recent decision by the RSPCA to not renew its contract with Council. We are committed to working closely with the RSPCA to ensure a smooth transition and we anticipate that there will be minimal to no impact on the service during this period. We look forward to announcing new arrangements for the management of lost and impounded animals in the very near future.
QUESTION 2
Once Council regains the premises at Hollett Road, Doonan, what is Council's intention for the use of this land, the buildings and facilities and how has Council considered securing these premises.
In light of the announcement by RSPCA Qld to close the Noosa RSPCA Shelter at Hollett Road, Doonan, what arrangements has Council undertaken to accommodate and manage potential surrendered and/or abused dogs or stray dogs in the Noosa Shire, including any ongoing intentions to operate a pound facility?
Response provided by Richard MacGillivray, Director Developmnent & Regulation
Council is currently working through alternative arrangements for pound management services in light of the recent decision by the RSPCA to not renew its contract with Council. We are committed to working closely with the RSPCA to ensure a smooth transition and we anticipate that there will be minimal to no impact on the service during this period. We look forward to announcing new arrangements for the management of lost and impounded animals in the very near future.
QUESTION 2
Once Council regains the premises at Hollett Road, Doonan, what is Council's intention for the use of this land, the buildings and facilities and how has Council considered securing these premises.
Response provided by Richard MacGillivray, Director Developmnent & Regulation
Until Council has finalised its new pound arrangements, it’s too early to say how the site may be used in the future. However, any proposed new use of the site would need to be assessed against Council’s Strategic Land Activation Policy to ensure it supports Council’s strategic goals and benefits the local community.
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Debra Walz2:53
Thanks Frank and good morning everybody. My question is in relation to the pending closure of the RSPCA, which I think most of us know about by now. And just very briefly it's been open since 1992 and the land was leased to the RSPCA Wednesday to establish a Noosa shelter and provide pound services on behalf of Noosa Council. Just briefly over this period of time more than 50,000 animals have been accommodated and cared for. Buildings and facilities have been.
Debra Walz3:53
Yes, in the light of the announcement of the RSPCA Queensland close, the Noosa RSPCA shelter at the Hollett Road Doonan facility, in terms of that, what arrangements has Council undertaken? To accommodate and manage potential surrendered and/or abused dogs or stray dogs or animals in the Noosa Shire, including any ongoing intentions to operate a pound facility.
Debra Walz5:06
Question number two. Once Council regains the premises at Hollett Road, Doonan, what is Council's intention for the use of this land, the buildings and facilities, and how has Council considered securing these premises to ensure they are not left to degrade? It will be or be open to theft and vandalism, similar to what we observed with the Tewantin TAFE facility?
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