Education material complete, public awareness campaign has started, restoration program is underway, beach infrastructure access manual.

Education material complete, public awareness campaign has started, restoration program is underway within available budget and resourcing, beach infrastructure access manual is 80% developed, community workshop planned for Peregian area.

Recovery projects undertaken at Lorikeet Drive and Mulloway St., Teewah. Communication material finalised and distribution has been focused on high value areas. Implementation initiatives occurring within allocated budget and resourcing.

Ongoing implementation program underway. Recovery plans have been developed for the esplanade south of the ferry – associated works to be undertaken in FY25/26. Works at Lorikeet Dr, Peregian Beach, have been completed.

The transition of the Walking and Cycling Strategy from the Design and Delivery team to the Transport and Traffic team has commenced. Work is underway to review information and identify locations for the Missing Links and Short Links programs in collaboration with the Design and Delivery team. Key projects, including the Peregian Beach Active Street, Hilton Esplanade Cycle Street, and the Local Links Footpath Program, are well advanced.

Oversight of the Walking and Cycling Implementation Plan has transitioned to the Transport and Traffic team. Work is underway to review information and identify locations for the Missing Links and Short Links programs in collaboration with the Design and Delivery team. Key projects, including the Peregian Beach Active Street, Hilton Esplanade Cycle Street, and the Local Links Footpath Program, are well advanced.

A draft Parking Management Plan has been completed. Additional Councillor workshops are planned to discuss the overall framework and Local Area Plans, including consideration of dynamic and paid parking. Parallel discussions with the Destination Management have indicated ongoing support to explore paid parking. Planned workshops will also guide the development of the approach and methodology for community engagement. This work will inform the next phase of the project and support coordinated engagement and delivery.

The 2024/25 Capital Works Program includes over $2m worth of pathway upgrades and renewals. Cycle grant projects underway and grant applications submitted for the 2025/26 capital program. Additionally, SEQCSP funding has been secured for the 2025/26 - 2026/27 missing link projects.

Pathways works are being delivered across the Shire as part of the 24/25FY Capital Works program. The Implementation plan is being used to support project bids and grant submissions for the 25/26FY capital works program. Key initiatives that have progressed include the Noosa Coastal Pathway (Peregian Beach Active Street), Noosa Drive Pathway Design, Noosa Parade Stage 2 Design, grant submissions for Hilton Esplanade Cycle Street and Pomona Walking Network Plan and the delivery of the Local Links footpath program including the connector to Pomona Secondary College.

Construction of Noosa Woods pathway (including connection to Sofitel boardwalk) is nearing completion. Path widening at Memorial park Tewantin is currently scheduled for delivery in February; Design finalisation of missing links (Boreen point, kauri St, Grifith Ave) being fast tracked and still currently scheduled for delivery in Q4 of 23/24 FY. Factory Street missing link has been delayed to allow further investigation & community consultation; approx. $1million of pathway asset renewals currently underway this FY - Delivery is being aligned with Walking & Cycling Strategy to deliver increased level of service (widening) where appropriate. Council has also sought funding for coastal pathway funding under the SEQ Liveability Fund and optimistic of outcomes Walking Network Plans for Cooroy Train Station & Good Shepherd School Noosaville have been finalised and will be submitted to Council for endorsement in Q3. Priority works Schedule recommendations are being finalised following incorporation of feedback from TMR & Internal stakeholders.

A detailed application to the SEQ Livability Fund as been submitted for the Peregian Beach Coastal Cycle Street & Pathway Stage 1 and Wayfinding Signage and Minor Pathways. Note-as previously reported

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

Inclusion Coach is in place and delivering outcomes from the Sport4All program.

Council's Inclusion Coach continues to implement and deliver the Sport4All program across the shire working with schools and clubs. To date, 21 sports clubs and four schools have engaged with the program. Assisted skateboarding was included in the recent Noosa Skate 2025 Peregian Day in the Park with a specialised frame enabling wheelchair-bound participants the opportunity to experience skateboarding.

Seniors Connect (Seniors Social Isolation Program - SSIP): Eleven sessions have been held across seven locations—Pomona, Sunshine Beach, Kin Kin, Cooran, Boreen Point, Peregian Beach, and Cooroy. Sessions focused on navigating the aged care system and healthy ageing. Funding for the program continues until 2029. Generations Connect (Intergenerational Program): One art therapy session has been delivered, with a second session scheduled in October in collaboration with Rise & Thrive. Funding continues until June 2026.

Seniors Connect (Seniors Social Isolation Program - SSIP): Fourteen sessions were held across seven locations: Pomona, Sunshine Beach, Kin Kin, Cooran, Boreen Point, Peregian Beach, and Cooroy. Sessions focused on navigating the aged care system and healthy ageing. This 2026 roadshow will include three topics - Finance & Legal, Brain Health and Nutrition & Gut Health. Funding for the program continues until June 2029. - Generations Connect (Intergenerational Program): arttherapy, movement and Christmas sessions have been delivered. A series of three workshops in collaboration with Rise & Thrive will be delivered in February/March 2026. Pottery, pickleball and storytime sessions will also be incorporated into the program by May 2026. Funding continues until June 2026. In 2025, 16 information sessions were held at Noosa Seniors covering topics such as in-home support, financial and digital literacy, health and wellbeing and carer's support. The offering also included the first 8-week mindfulness course, which was attended by 20 participants. The Noosa Seniors Expo saw a 50% increase in attendance compared to previous year.

Grants are now open for submissions to the community and will remain open until allocated budget expenditure has been realised.

Key actions this period include updating factsheets, introducing an allterrain vehicle and educating on effective control of dogs in public spaces. A proactive education campaign was delivered at the Noosa Show, and the Parking Subordinate Local Law review is progressing with community consultation.

Key actions this period include updating factsheets, introducing an all-terrain vehicle and educating on effective control of dogs in public spaces. A proactive education campaign was delivered at the Noosa Show, and the Parking Subordinate Local Law review has been completed and changes adopted by Council. Dog Prohibited educational signage has been installed along relevant sections between Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach.

With the AI Lab completed, expand support of digital sector to include content creator segment. Grow diigital skills offering to help more Noosa community members access tech/digital employment opportunities. Develop offsite proposition to attract out-of-region tech companies to visit Noosa and use Hub facilities. Begin work on phase 3 expansion of Hub with focus on embodied AI and robotics.

Stage 2 of the Peregian Digital Hub has been completed and is now fully operational. The new facilities have contributed to a major growth in memberships and revenue. Industry development work is ongoing, to build Noosa's profile as an attractive location for building tech startups and working in the digital sector.

The grant application for the Cities Deal funding to establish a Smart Mobility Lab within the Peregian Digital Hub precinct was unsuccessful. However, Council continues to engage with the adjacent landowner within the innovation precinct to explore potential synergies with the proposed development of that site.

The grant application for the Cities Deal funding to establish a Smart Mobility Lab within the Peregian Digital Hub precinct was unsuccessful. However, Council continues to engage with the adjacent landowner within the innovation precinct to explore potential synergies with the proposed development of that site as a Hub phase 3.

Secured $300k grant from Advance Qld for delivery of 'Tokenizer' program to develop AI & Robotics capabilities in the region. This includes advancement of Living Lab proposition. Established new partnerships with Airbus, ANU, Thales and NBRF to leverage Living Lab capabilities for innovation. Successfully hosted and co-delivered the LG Innovate Summit in partnership with Amazon AWS and Davidson, to explore the use of generative AI in local govt context. Over 70 delegates from across the country, establishing the Hub and Council as leaders in this space. Completed AI cadetship program for high school students. 27 cadets participated from 12 schools. 7 week program culminating in demo day. Successful school holiday program in September with 11 workshops over 2 weeks with 87 kids participating (aged 5 to 16).

Grant funding was secured in late 2023 from Advance Qld for a collaborative project to progress trials of aerial intelligence during bushfire emergencies. Trial takes place in April 2025 in the Living Lab and involves collaboration with QPWS, Thales, Airbus, ANU and others. A further grant application has been submitted as part of Cities Deal funding to create a smart mobility lab in the Peregian Digital Hub precinct, to expand the living lab infrastructure.

Collaboration partners have been secured. Test plan 90% complete. Detailed test planning being finalised in working groups. First briefing complete. Second briefing due 14th May. 1st week June conduct pending casa approvals and weather. Potential to slide up until school holidays. The grant application for Cities Deal funding to create a smart mobility lab in the Peregian Digital Hub precinct was unsuccessful.

The grant application for Cities Deal funding to create a smart mobility lab in the Peregian Digital Hub precinct was unsuccessful. Council continues to work with the adjacent landowner within the innovation precinct about synergies with the proposed development of that site. The scope and opportunity for advancing Living Lab is progressing through the development of the investment Road Map to Net Zero Emissions and implementation of Smart Biosphere Strategy priorities. Formalising this program will require further consideration.

10 engagements with Kabi Kabi Peoples have been held over the quarter including cultural heritage assessments and for the development of plans and strategies such as the draft Noosa Botanic Garden Master Plan and draft Destination Management Plan. Major disruption to the effective delivery of the program and follow up actions due to resourcing constraints. Risks of non-compliance with Native Title Act and Cultural Heritage Act on key projects have been identified and are being worked through where resourcing allows.

27 formal engagements held this FY thus far. Relationship Agreement and Kabi Kabi Commitment Implementation Plan drafts have gone through their second review by KKPAC and are close to completion by end of FY.