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19 initiatives across 3 years

Underway this year

7

all on track at end of March 2026

Delivery record

5 of 12

past initiatives completed · 3 on track, not yet complete

Environment
2025–264 initiatives
1.1.1 Burgess CreekQ3 · On Track · Stakeholder and community engagement plan completed, and consultants for its delivery have been engaged. Technical report in final draft and distributed to stakeholders. Three community and stakeholder engagement sessions held in March and Action Plan currently in drafting stage to be taken to Council in May, prior to wider community consultation via 'Your Say' in June. On track for completion and final endorsement by end of the calendar year.
1.1.2 Modern Water Quality Monitoring ProgramQ3 · On Track · The dashboard has been developed and successfully tested, with the intention of being made publicly available. The current project work focus is on refining the public-facing explanatory information to support broader community understanding and engagement.
1.3.1 Noosaville Foreshore PlanQ3 · On Track · The 20-year plan is progressing through PID initiations, including the Changing Places Facility, Gympie Terrace. The Changing Places facility has progressed to design completion, with community engagement indicating broad support for both the siting and design of the facility. Construction tender award scheduled for May. Revetment Wall and asset renewals supported by available funding and grant applications.
1.3.2 Eastern Beaches ForeshoreQ3 · On Track · This is an annual implementation program. Works are progressing as planned to deliver resilient ecosystems within limited budget, community education, and upgraded infrastructure. Turtle engagement material distributed via mail and workshop. Urban Wildlife Gardens event was hosted in conjunction with NICA, targeting engagement with Eastern Beaches residents. Scoping works with Council's Coastal and Foreshore Officer for beach access upgrades has occurred.
2024–255 initiatives · 1 finished on time

1.1.2 Management of bio basins · ended the year with minor disruption

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

1.6.1 Noosa River Catchment Action Plan · ended the year with major disruption

Delayed to FY2025/26. This initiative will now be advanced as part of the SEQ Resilient Rivers Program for preparing a Catchment Action Plan. Council is being supported with funding via Resilient Rivers and resourcing to assist in preparing the Noosa River Catchment Management Plan. Community engagement on a Draft plan will occur in 2026.

1.1.1 Modern Water Quality Monitoring ProgramQ4 · On Track · This programme is ongoing. Monitoring was completed as planned for all sites in Q4. A six-month trial of Mary River sub-catchment monitoring has commenced with Sunshine Coast Council. Water quality dashboard has been trialled with the Noosa Waters Residents Association. Council to be briefed on the annual programme in August.
1.3.2 Eastern Beaches ForeshoreQ4 · On Track · Education material is complete, and the public awareness campaign has started. A restoration program is underway within available budget and resourcing, and the beach infrastructure access manual is nearing completion (80%).
1.3.5 Noosa Spit Erosion ManagementQ4 · Completed
2023–244 initiatives · 3 finished on time
1.1.1 Modern Water Quality Monitoring ProgramQ4 · Completed · Water monitoring for Noosa River completed. Collaborative trial in place Q3-Q4 FY25 with SCC for Mary River sub-catchment reporting.
1.3.2 Noosaville Foreshore PlanQ4 · On Track · The community has been engaged on the 80% masterplan document during Q4 of 2023/24, and Council are working through a variety of feedback with the expectation of an additional community engagement round being required before progressing to 100%. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
1.3.3 Main Beach Erosion ManagementQ4 · Completed · Dredging and renourishment works for the SEMP project were completed June 2024. Some additional channel formation is also completed, and an asset renewal program will be required to maintain the shoreline following works completion.
1.3.4 Eastern Beaches ForeshoreQ4 · Completed · Plan complete and endorsed by Council.
Liveability
2025–261 initiative
2.8.3 Wastewater treatment systemsQ3 · On Track · The ongoing Wastewater Audit Program – Managing Health and Environmental Risks: The program has been undertaken with 117 residential properties audited through NATA-approved testing, educational materials, and remediation solutions were distributed to support compliance. Council officers have achieved a 70% uptake of electronic service reports via the new OMA app for on-site sewerage system registrations. This positive uptake in electronic OMA app for service reports provides easier submission of residents' service reports and reduces processing timeframes. The educational program for owners of OSF systems is ongoing. The ongoing Backflow Prevention Audit Program – Preventing the risk of contaminating Drinking Water Supply by focusing on high-risk zones. Further 3 stages of backflow prevention audits have been completed with audits carried out at Noosa Village Shopping Centre, Noosa Civic Shopping Centre and the Elysium Noosa Resort resulting in the installation high level backflow devices, reducing the risk of drinking water contamination.
2024–251 initiative · 1 finished on time
2.8.2 Wastewater treatment systemsQ4 · Completed
Future
2025–262 initiatives
4.8.6 Main Beach sea wallQ3 · On Track · Design refinement ongoing to meet stakeholder expectations including adaptable construction and improved aesthetics and amenity to minimise negative stakeholder sentiment. Stakeholder engagement ongoing. Revision to timing and cost under negotiation with QRA and NEMA.
4.8.8 Flood resilienceQ3 · On Track · Noosa River Flood Study and Six Mile Creek study on track for delivery June 2026. Lake Entrance Boulevard Flood Study Phase 2 outcomes due by June 2026. Resident consultation undertaken 24 March 2026. Implementation of the Noosa Flood Management Operational Plan continues with internal working group.
2024–251 initiative · 0 finished on time

4.8.5 Flood resilience · ended the year with minor disruption

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.

2023–241 initiative · 0 finished on time

4.8.5 Flood resilience · ended the year with minor disruption

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