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Delivery of the maintenance schedule was delayed in Q3 due to adverse weather, and the programme was unable to recover these delays in Q4. Details…

The burning program is progressing well for the 2026 season. A number of planned burns from the 2025 season were carried over and have been incorporated into the 2026 schedule which is the reason for the minor disruption status. One multi-agency burn occurred in July 2025 at Girraween. Three reserve planned burns have occurred in March 2026. Favourable weather conditions and low soil moisture are enabling planned burns to progress in April. Training has continued for program staff as planned. Details…

The ongoing program is progressing as planned. All Bushcare Groups and are working though their annual work plans with the groups. The review of the Bushland Care Guideline remains outstanding due to staff capacity resource constraints in recent months. It is on track for review in the new Financial Year. Details…

A draft is currently being reviewed; however, staff resources have been limited due to balancing competing operational demands. Completion anticipated in Q1/2 FY25/26. Details…

Awaiting the confirmation of a new council to endorse the framework for the project. Note-as previously reported. Note-ongoing and part of BAU as part of our ongoing stakeholder relationship management Details…

Progress through the High-Risk Erosion Prone Area Working Group has stalled due to staff vacancy and changes. A Noosa Eastern Beaches Creek Erosion Risk study has been delivered by consultants, covering geotechnical, hydrological & vegetation assessments at the nine creeks along the Eastern Beaches. Assessments were used to identify slope stability risks as well as urgent, short, medium and long term actions to reduce these risks. Actions vary from urgent remediation works through to longer term revegetation and weed control. Details…

Program mostly set up with minor delay due to staff turnover. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Currently under peer review prior to presenting to Council. Details…

To be reported to Council in September 2025. Some delays in delivery due to further review requirements following a Councillor workshop. Details…

Work commenced - to be delivered Q3 FY25. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Minor delay in scheduling the Catchment and Action Values Workshop due to CoMSEQ and DETSI staff availability. Technical workshops and draft report have been prepared, however further work is required for completion. Ecological Service Values workshop scheduled for end of April in addition to a general community stakeholder workshop planned for early May. Draft Plan scheduled for release mid year. General community engagement resources prepared by Council's communication team and contractor engaged to help develop material to support the draft plan engagement phase when it occurs. Details…

The Noosa Koala Conservation Plan is currently in preliminary draft form. The release of the Draft State Koala Conservation Plan Discussion Paper in early 2026 occurred, which will require review of the Noosa Koala Conservation Plan to ensure consistency and linkage once the State Plan is released. Various on-ground and research actions associated with the current and draft plan are being delivered this year including threat management actions and on- ground works to protect and improve habitat. Scoping of new action plans and timeframes in the new financial year will occur after budget is known for 2026/27. Details…

Action Plans for Koala Conservation and Sea Turtle are nearing completion (95%). Details…

The final draft has been completed and is undergoing internal review in Q1 FY25/26. Details…

Minor disruption due to competing priorities. External stakeholder consultation completed on draft "scrap book" Noosa Design Principles document mid- October 2025. Second round of consultation undertaken on redrafted Design Principles with local designers March 2026. Currently refining document in consultation with internal working group to present to Council. Details…

Stakeholder Reference Group, meetings & initial public consultation complete. Draft to be submitted to Council in September 2025 for endorsement and final public consultation. Details…

The Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy is in draft and awaiting Ministerial approval prior to proceeding to community consultation. Noosa Council continues to participate as a key stakeholder. Details…

The Parking Management Plan has been finalised as per scope. The business case for paid parking has been included in the next financial year budget as the next stage of the project. The Transport and Traffic team is awaiting budget deliberations for guidance on the next steps for community consultation. Details…

The Parking Management Plan is currently on hold, pending the outcomes of the community consultation for the Destination Management Plan. The findings from that process will help inform the direction and priorities of the Parking Management Plan moving forward. Details…

TMR have awarded a consultancy contract to undertake the development of the Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy and appointed the Project Steering Committee. The finalisation of the terms of reference is ongoing. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

A detailed application to the SEQ Liveability Fund as been submitted for the Peregian Beach Coastal Cycle Street & Pathway Stage 1 and Wayfinding Signage and Minor Pathways with announcement of outcomes expected in the new financial year. Delivery of pathways within the C&W Program continue to be scheduled in the 10-year capital works program according to priority and available funding. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Noosa District Netball Clubhouse rebuild underway with an anticipated completion in August 2025. Internal road upgrade at NDSC subject to design and external funding opportunities. Cooroy Sports Complex: • Field lighting upgrades to be completed and handed over by August 2025. • Gymnastics and multi-use area upgrades detailed design has been completed, now awaiting final costings and approval to go to tender for construction. • Internal road and car park upgrades on hold until capital works allocation allocated. Details…

A second Councillor workshop has been held, during which the need for further external stakeholder consultation was identified. The additional consultation extends the timeframe, with completion of the review and adoption of the updated policy expected to occur in FY 25/26. Details…

30/6/2024 - Workshop scheduled with Councillors 8/7/24. Policy expected to be finalised in last quarter of 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Progress delayed due to resourcing constraints. Community profile currently in draft. Community Infrastructure Audit has commenced along with a review of past engagement outcomes. Drafting of a Noosa Seniors background paper has commenced with targeted consultation. This paper will serve as an example for structuring the remaining background papers before their development begins. These papers will collectively inform the drafting of the Community Strategy. Details…

Grants review will align with the Community Purpose Land and Infrastructure Tenure Policy. Community Tenure Policy expected to be workshopped with councillors in May. The outcome of the Community Grants Program and Policy could vary depending on the feedback received during the review of the Tenure Policy. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Building Condition Assessment Reports (BCARs): 71% completed. With the inclusion of a new facility in scope, completion adjusts to 62.5%. Comprehensive Asset Management Plans (AMPs): 28% nearing completion, with progress currently constrained by available resourcing. Progress has been impacted by competing priorities from internal stakeholders across work programs. Details…

Consultation has been undertaken with key stakeholders. Draft has been completed and is currently under internal review. Progress constrained by available resourcing. Details…

Paid parking and congestion charging were investigated as part of the Parking Management Plan and in line with the project scope and findings presented to Councillors in a series of workshops. Further refinement will await findings from the community consultation process from the Destination Management Plan. Details…

Building condition assessment reports (BCARs) 40% completed with further BCARs delayed due to limited resourcing. Additional BCARs expected to recommence by the end of August 2025 with one due for completion by December 2025. 28% of comprehensive Asset Management Plans (AMPs) near completion. Progress constrained by available resourcing. Details…

Audit of existing community services asset management components complete. Identified need for better quality, relevant condition assessments which can reliably inform asset management for individual facilities. The condition assessments are underway. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Data has been finalised and will be presented to Council in the August 24 round of meetings. Note-considered to be part of the initiative to develop the Noosa Parking Management Plan which is an initiative in the new 24/25 Operational Plan. Details…

Data has been finalised and will be presented to Council in the August 24 round of meetings. Note-considered to be part of the initiative to develop the Noosa Parking Management Plan which is an initiative in the new 24/25 Operational Plan. Details…

Draft action plan has been finalised however working group is on hold until May/June due to competing priorities. SPP initiatives continues to be progressed where possible including exploring PPA's for electricity. Details…

Sustainable Procurement (SP) Matrix review underway and SP 'Pillars' have been included on Contract Number Request Forms to commence capturing some data/information. Details…

Sustainable Procurement has been included in Council's Procurement Policy endorsed by Council on 28 June 2024. Workshops to be held with Council to further develop the operational application of the policy, in Q1/Q2 24/25. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Minor delay due to competing priorities - Initial scoping and project plan scheduled for completion Q1 FY25/26. Details…

Final amendments submitted to State February 2025, now awaiting Ministerial approval for adoption and commencement. Activation discussions continue with Stockwell Group. Details…

Proposed amendments currently on public notification until 14 July 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Council endorsed a revised 12-month agreement at a Special Meeting in May 2025. Partnership Agreement (including Road Map) under review. Awaiting Q4 Report from Tourism Noosa to enable Annual Review. Details…

Deep Dive Analysis completed. Community Engagement Phase 2 scheduled for August/September 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Final amendments submitted to state in February 2025, now awaiting Ministerial approval for adoption and commencement. Details…

Minor disruption due to consultant output and review timeframes and complexity of project. Eight Councillor workshops completed. Internal consultation, review of proposed actions and financial analysis being undertaken on draft. Delivery of the draft Report and recommendations proposed by June 2026. Details…

Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions project is underway with a series of Councillor workshops. Minor delays experienced due to FY25/26 budget uncertainty for Waste and Recovery Centre master planning, staff resource limitations, procurement, and grant applications. Completion is anticipated for end of Q2 FY25/26. Details…

A minor disruption to the community battery progress, awaiting outcomes of advocacy around Energex tariff structure to ensure the viability of the project. Note-Ongoing and part of BAU Details…

Graphics being prepared to support final draft document for publishing. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan under the Environment Theme 1.8.1 Details…

Key actions to improve the Corporate Climate Risk Management Framework have been identified, and the first voluntary ESG Report has been drafted for consideration of inclusion in Council’s Annual Report. Draft sustainability disclosure completed and deferred to next Annual Report. Due to data collection requirements, limited resourcing, and competing priorities, a 24/25 and 25/26 Financial Year Carbon Report will be prepared by the end of 2026. Details…

Contract awarded and construction commenced for Sunshine Creek. Ground conditions require a design revision and revised construction methodology. Continued risk to timing being managed. Other coastal erosion mitigation works are dependent on funding for revegetation works to Council's Strategy and Environment team. Details…

Staff resource limitations have impacted the program. The Living Foreshore Hilton Esplanade project under consultation with community. Regional Coastal Process model project with SCRC in final phase and grant acquitted. The team continues to seek funding opportunities to undertake Phase 2 of the Coastal Wetland Restoration Project. QCoast grant application being prepared to fund erosion-prone area mapping to inform a future planning scheme amendment. Details…

Project has completed all stages and final reports have been received. QRA grant has been acquitted. Final Executive Steering Group meeting was postponed to August 2025 to align with Executive team availability. Report to ET and Council anticipated for for September 2025. Details…

The Climate Change Adaptation Program Lead role has now been filled with most flood projects back on track apart from Lake Entrance Blvd Flood Study Phase 2. Noosa River & SMC Catchment Flood Study Updates have experienced delays. Details…

Living Foreshores Noosaville (linked to Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan) has minor timeline disruptions due to community consultation Round 2. Living Foreshores Hilton Esplanade has minor timeline disruptions due to significant increase in consultancy market rates that are being worked through with QCoast. Coastal Wetland Restoration Project Phase 1 (Blue Carbon) complete with final report received in June 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Flood Management Operational Plan in final draft. Noosa River Flood Study and Six Mile Creek Flood Study updates are on track with ITQ now closed and tender evaluation and award to be completed within Q1. Estimated completion June 2025. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Initial pipeline of work being developed as part of the Long-Term Financial Plan. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

As reported over the previous six months, internal resources have been prioritised toward finalising Council’s 2024–25 financial statements and addressing key strategic risks identified by the Audit and Risk Committee, including the implementation of EFTsure. Development of the Long-Term Financial Strategy is progressing in parallel with formulation of the 2026–27 Budget. An initial draft of the Strategy is under development, with work currently focused on reviewing the maturity and alignment of Council’s asset management plans. These plans are critical inputs to the Long-Term Financial Strategy, as they underpin the modelling of both operational and capital program requirements over the planning horizon. As part of the 2026–27 Budget process, the profiles of operational and capital programs are being reviewed and refined. These activities represent key dependencies for finalising the Long-Term Financial Strategy. Details…

Utilities Analyst role assigned to Procurement Branch - Potential candidate withdrew interest in Q3. Note - new electricity contracts will commence in October and January (Streetlights and Large Sites) with noted savings. Details…

Utilities Analyst engaged and commencing 2-year analysis, review and implementation program. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

The development of the Framework is progressing. A review of service profiles including the identification of efficiency and effectiveness measures was undertaken with the Service Catalogue included in the 24-25 Budget adoption process. Corporate Plan performance measures/data being refined in preparation for reporting to Council. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Contract Management Framework & suite of documents has been finalised. Implementation Plan to be finalised in Q1 24/25. Note-continuing, to be included in new 24/25 Operational Plan. Details…

Initial scoping of potential processes is currently underway. Project workshop was scheduled for the end of Q3, however was not able to proceed due to staff vacancies (recruitment currently underway). Details…

New ICT Management leading development of new ICT and Digital Strategy. Baseline assessment complete. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan Details…

Progress impacted by the recruitment process for the new People and Culture Manager. Note-as previously reported Details…

The system has been implemented for quarterly Operational Plan reporting. Progress on Operational Plan Initiatives is being tracked through the new Corporate Reporting System, with both the FY24/25 Q3 and Q4 reports successfully issued via this platform. Details…

Workshop with councillors to commence a review of Council's Enterprise Risk and Opportunity Management Policy (EROMP) which includes Council's risk appetite is now scheduled for completion in FY25/26, with the support of Council's insurance provider (Regional Risk Coordinator). An update on Council's Strategic Risk Register will form part of the upcoming workshop. This financial year, the Councillors were reminded of the EROMP and to consider risk factors in their overall decision- making processes. Details…

Stage 1 of the implementation of the T1 Corporate Performance Reporting module has commenced with a focus on data capture, process mapping and aligning reporting requirements. Project group established. Note-as previously reported Details…

The project scope is nearing completion to investigate various funding models, including the concept of a futures fund. Options explored have included a visitor charge. Community consultation is currently underway as part of the Destination Management Plan process. Details…

Delivery of the CWP is continuing at an acceptable rate taking resource constraints and extended wet weather conditions into perspective. Unprecedented inclement weather is significantly hampering delivery of site based projects. An update will be provided separately to Council in the near future at the next schedule Quarterly Capital Works update. Strategies, including system and process enhancements, are ongoing to optimise capital works delivery this and ensuing finacial years. Note-as previously reported Details…