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Smart Biosphere

Objective 3.1: Deliver and fund the Smart Biosphere - Economic Strategy, partnering with and supporting Noosa Shire’s business community and industry sectors to deliver key outcomes. · 15 initiatives across 4 years

Underway this year

3

1 with disruption at end of March 2026

Delivery record

3 of 8

past initiatives completed · 3 on track, not yet complete

2026–27not started yet
3.1.1 Sustainable Procurementno update reported yet
3.1.2 Strategic Land Activationno update reported yet
3.1.3 Holiday Parksno update reported yet
3.1.4 Smart Biosphereno update reported yet
2025–263 initiatives
3.1.1 Sustainable procurementQ3 · Minor Disruption · 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.
3.1.2 Smart BiosphereQ3 · On Track · Priority projects progressing include: Noosa DMP creative design of final document and portal developed for soft launch in late Q3 early Q4 Agri Hub Consultancy (Food Connect) on track for delivery of initial feasibility study in Q4 Education-to-industry pathways being developed via consolidated learning opportunities in partnership with RDA and Regional Jobs Committee who have been granted funding to include Noosa in regional initiatives. Tourism Noosa Roadmap funding deed under development to be presented to General Meeting for consideration in April. Renewable Energy Hub and activation of Circularity Precinct ongoing - with focus on securing grant funding for compost site ($27M). Holiday Park Strategic Plan to be finalised mid 2026.
3.1.3 Circular Economy PrecinctQ3 · On Track · Jarrah Street EOI: Prospectus for Council owned lots completed (including Lease for 2 Jarrah, managed by Property Team). Probity review completed. Awaiting approval to go out for Expressions of Interest in early Q4 - ahead of schedule. Green Economy Activation: Focused effort on a) Renewable Energy Hub -Grant funding of $27M being sought for for Compost Site and b) Assisting Climate Change Team, with Net Zero Emissions project. Green Drinks going from strength to strength. Regenerative Ag Hub: Feasibility Study in progress. Anticipate final report in Q4. Re-engagement with Stockwell on Innovation Precinct scheduled for Q4.

Initiatives from previous years

These initiatives have been archived — they are no longer being updated.

2024–253 initiatives · 1 finished on time

3.1.1 Sustainable procurement · ended the year with minor disruption

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

3.1.2 Smart BiosphereQ4 · On Track · Ongoing delivery of Noosa Smart Biosphere Economic Development (Action) Plan and priorities including: • Development of Destination Management Plan (November 2025 adoption anticipated) • Gold Eco-Destination Accreditation (Ongoing) • Development of Noosa Council Events Strategy (First draft moved to Q2 FY25/26) • Implementation of Green Economy Plan, including activation of Circularity Precinct in collaboration with Waste Management, building capacity in green businesses and auditing Noosa's Electric Vehicle capacity and enabling infrastructure needs in collaboration with Waste Management Branch (Circularity Precinct Ongoing/EV Infrastructure Audit Q1 FY25/26) • Industry Development Plans - including Food & Beverage and Education (Ongoing) • Food and Agribusiness Hub Proof of Concept scheduled for Q1 FY25/26 • Business Support Programs (Business Boost/ECDEV Grant/Capability Workshops and Industry Communications completed for FY24/25
3.1.3 Sustainable procurementQ4 · Completed
2023–245 initiatives · 2 finished on time

3.1.5 Sustainable procurement · ended the year with minor disruption

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

3.1.1 Smart BiosphereQ4 · On Track · Priority projects at varying stages of advancement and ongoing. Future Skills Learning Hub Business Case ITQ has gone to market. Council Events Strategy ITQ has gone to market. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
3.1.2 Green EconomyQ4 · On Track · Final draft completed and under final review by the Director and approval prior to presentation to Council for approval. Note- relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
3.1.3 Business supportQ4 · Completed · 8 x ECDEV Grants supported during FY an increase of 62% on previous year.
3.1.4 Employment landQ4 · Completed · Final report received 10/01/2024. Structure planning being undertaken on Urban Footprint extension at Cooroy for employment lands.

Council meetings that mention this

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9/6/26

General Committee Meeting 9 June 2026

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: 7.13. NOOSA BIOSECURITY PLAN 2026-2031 - Report.pdf (around page 3)
10/3/26

Planning & Environment Committee Meeting 10 March 2026

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report.pdf (around page 3)

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Where this sits

This objective is part of Theme 3: Prosperity, in the 2023-28.