Operational plan 2026–27
Council's plan for July 2026 to June 2027: 77 initiatives Each square shows how one initiative was left at its latest update.
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Environment13 initiatives
1.1 Water qualityMaintain and improve water quality and the health of waterways, wetlands and catchments · 2 initiatives
1.1.1 Burgess Creekno update reported yet
1.1.2 River Catchment Healthno update reported yet
1.2 Land partnershipsPartner with landowners and community groups to manage, protect and regenerate natural environment assets, improve resilience, and incorporate Indigenous knowledge. · 2 initiatives
1.2.1 Bushfire Management Planno update reported yet
1.2.2 Community Bushcareno update reported yet
1.3 Coastal foreshoresFund and implement Coastal Foreshores and Coastal Hazard Management Plans to protect and enhance coastal and foreshore areas. · 1 initiative
1.3.1 Eastern Beaches Foreshoreno update reported yet
1.4 Noosa's HeritageDiscover, respect, conserve and celebrate Noosa’s unique heritage values in all forms, for current and future generations · 2 initiatives
1.4.1 Heritage Signage Auditno update reported yet
1.4.2 Heritage of Noosa Sportingno update reported yet
1.5 Vegetation networksDeliver expanded vegetation networks, rehabilitation and habitat across the Shire and advocate to the state and federal governments to assist funding environmental action. · 1 initiative
1.5.1 Conservation Land Planno update reported yet
1.6 Community and RiversPartner with community to improve the health and water quality management of Noosa and Mary Rivers and coastal areas through whole of catchment management to protect environmental values while enabling sustainable public access, recreation, and commercial use. · 1 initiative
1.6.1 Noosa River Catchment Action Planno update reported yet
1.7 Species protectionDeliver and partner with State and Federal Governments to protect threatened and vulnerable species identified in the Environment Strategy. · 2 initiatives
1.7.1 Environmental Conservationno update reported yet
1.7.2 Wildlife Managementno update reported yet
1.8 Noosa Design PrinciplesReinforce Noosa Design Principles to shape the look and feel of our distinctive built environment to ensure it responds to our climate, environment and unique character. · 2 initiatives
1.8.1 Development Assessmentno update reported yet
1.8.2 Noosa Design Principlesno update reported yet
Liveability20 initiatives
2.1 Housing choiceFacilitate greater housing choice which meets the changing needs of the community, improves liveability and affordability and includes partnering to increase provision of social and affordable housing. · 2 initiatives
2.1.1 Noosa Housing Strategyno update reported yet
2.1.2 Short Stay Lettingno update reported yet
2.4 Transport improvementAdvocate and partner with all levels of government for increased funding for connected transport nodes, transit hubs, including walking, cycling and public transport and explore opportunities through smart city, smart biosphere and innovation to transform the way we move around and engage in our community. · 5 initiatives
2.4.1 Beckmans Roadno update reported yet
2.4.2 Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategyno update reported yet
2.4.3 Cycling and Walkingno update reported yet
2.4.4 Parking Management Planno update reported yet
2.4.5 GO Noosa free busesno update reported yet
2.5 Inclusive facilities and servicesEnsure community facilities and services are inclusive, accessible and meet the evolving needs and interests of residents across the shire. · 4 initiatives
2.5.1 Noosaville Foreshore Managementno update reported yet
2.5.2 Lake Donella Bridge Upgradeno update reported yet
2.5.3 Hilton Esplanadeno update reported yet
2.5.4 Cooroy Sports Complexno update reported yet
2.6 Strong communitiesFacilitate strong, vibrant, inclusive communities where people have a sense of belonging and are active participants in a rich community life. · 1 initiative
2.6.1 Community Strategyno update reported yet
2.7 Sustainable facilitiesFund and deliver sustainable assets and facilities and associated services responding to the changing needs of the community and the challenges and opportunities of the future. · 5 initiatives
2.7.1 Cemetery Reservationsno update reported yet
2.7.2 Noosa Leisure Centreno update reported yet
2.7.3 Noosa Aquatic Centre futureno update reported yet
2.7.4 Asset management planningno update reported yet
2.7.5 Sports complex managementno update reported yet
2.8 Community wellbeingProvide opportunities to enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our communities. · 3 initiatives
2.8.1 Water Qualityno update reported yet
2.8.2 Local Lawsno update reported yet
2.8.3 Lake Macdonald Damno update reported yet
Prosperity7 initiatives
3.1 Smart BiosphereDeliver and fund the Smart Biosphere - Economic Strategy, partnering with and supporting Noosa Shire’s business community and industry sectors to deliver key outcomes. · 4 initiatives
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
3.4 Hinterland Innovation HubInvestigate a rural/hinterland innovation hub to support our hinterland communities and grow our rural, artisan and creative industries. · 1 initiative
3.4.1 Food and Agribusiness Hubno update reported yet
3.6 Cultural and creative economyGrow and enhance the cultural and creative economy through partnerships and delivery of programs, events and the development of a signature regional art gallery. · 1 initiative
3.6.1 Floating Landno update reported yet
3.7 Waste programDeliver the waste program focused on accelerating actions and solutions including circular economy opportunities to cut waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems. · 1 initiative
3.7.1 Noosaville Resource Recovery Area Waste Master Planno update reported yet
Future16 initiatives
4.1 ReconciliationDeliver the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to build trust and respect with First Nations peoples including our Traditional Owners, the Kabi Kabi people and our community. · 1 initiative
4.1.1 Kabi Kabi Engagementno update reported yet
4.2 Destination Management PlanComplete and implement the Destination Management Plan in partnership with the community and Tourism Noosa to protect Noosa’s quality of life, environment and iconic places through planning for sustainable tourism and managing visitation and events. · 2 initiatives
4.2.1 Events Strategyno update reported yet
4.2.2 Destination Stewardship Councilno update reported yet
4.3 Young peopleImprove opportunities for increased inclusion of young people in community engagement and decision-making to provide relevant services, activities, and opportunities. · 2 initiatives
4.3.1 Community engagement panelno update reported yet
4.3.2 Youth Engagementno update reported yet
4.4 SEQ and Wide Bay regionProactively participate in regional planning and advocacy to ensure our current and future communities’ needs are identified and maintain the important role Noosa plays in the wider SEQ and Wide Bay regions. · 1 initiative
4.4.1 Noosa Plan Amendmentsno update reported yet
4.6 Olympics 2032Prepare and plan for the Olympics and Paralympics 2032 to leverage the opportunities for our community leading up to 2032 and ensuring there is a legacy benefit beyond. · 1 initiative
4.6.1 Brisbane Olympics planningno update reported yet
4.7 Climate Change Response PlanFund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council, community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2026. · 1 initiative
4.7.1 Investment Roadmap to Zero Emissionsno update reported yet
4.8 Disaster ManagementDeliver best practice approaches to combat and plan for natural disasters and climate change including supporting safety, preparedness, resilience and recovery capacity. · 7 initiatives
4.8.1 Disaster Recoveryno update reported yet
4.8.2 Main Beach sea wallno update reported yet
4.8.3 Disaster preparednessno update reported yet
4.8.4 Climate Reportingno update reported yet
4.8.5 Regional Climate Action Roadmapno update reported yet
4.8.6 Coastal Hazards Adaptation Planno update reported yet
4.8.7 Flood Resilienceno update reported yet
4.9 Future scenario planningUndertake scenario planning to explore potential future challenges and opportunities to help the Shire prepare and respond responsibly. · 1 initiative
4.9.1 Council revenue diversificationno update reported yet
Excellence21 initiatives
5.1 Council customer experienceImprove the customer experience to prioritise customers' needs and outcomes throughout the entire customer journey. · 2 initiatives
5.1.1 Community satisfactionno update reported yet
5.1.2 Customer Experience Programno update reported yet
5.2 Financially sustainable CouncilContinue to deliver a financially sustainable Council that has the Provider resources now and into the future to achieve its strategic objectives. This will be supported through the introduction of enhanced sustainability reporting and performance indicators, as well as ESG (environment social and governance) accounting practices as guided by statutory requirements. · 6 initiatives
5.2.1 Organisational Sustainabilityno update reported yet
5.2.2 Organisation Emission Reduction Programno update reported yet
5.2.3 Resilience Allianceno update reported yet
5.2.4 Financial Strategyno update reported yet
5.2.5 Water & Electricity Consumptionno update reported yet
5.2.6 Performance Measurement Frameworkno update reported yet
5.3 Council operationsEmbrace technology and innovative practices to support the provision of contemporary, efficient and effective levels of service for Council operations. · 2 initiatives
5.3.1 Council operations improvementno update reported yet
5.3.2 Licence plate recognitionno update reported yet
5.4 Council employee wellbeingProvide a progressive working environment and practices which prioritise the wellbeing, safety, inclusiveness and development of our people and establish Noosa Council as an employer of choice · 3 initiatives
5.4.1 Employer of Choiceno update reported yet
5.4.2 Workforce Planningno update reported yet
5.4.3 Workplace Facilitiesno update reported yet
5.5 Governance systemsProvide robust and transparent governance systems to build and strengthen community trust, supported by the implementation of an enterprise risk and opportunity management framework. · 4 initiatives
5.5.1 Risk management technologyno update reported yet
5.5.2 Strategic Risk Reviewno update reported yet
5.5.3 Complaints Managementno update reported yet
5.5.4 Corporate Planno update reported yet
5.8 Asset managementMature the asset management framework and systems to ensure robust asset management practices are in place to deliver well-maintained quality assets. · 2 initiatives
5.8.1 Asset Management Frameworkno update reported yet
5.8.2 Asset Renewal and Maintenance Programno update reported yet
5.9 Equity for all residentsEnsure that all residents located throughout the Shire, both hinterland and coastal areas, have equitable access to the provision of quality assets, facilities and services. · 2 initiatives
5.9.1 Capital Works Programno update reported yet
5.9.2 Local Government Infrastructure Planno update reported yet