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Conservation

24 initiatives across 4 years

Underway this year

4

3 with disruptions at end of March 2026

Delivery record

6 of 19

past initiatives completed · 6 on track, not yet complete

Environment
2026–27not started yet
1.7.1 Environmental Conservationno update reported yet
2025–263 initiatives
1.2.2 Community BushcareQ3 · Minor Disruption · 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.
1.3.3 Encroachments PolicyQ3 · On Track · This is an annual implementation program. This initiative is on track including the delivery of community education and remedial works to the Noosa River Esplanade and other emerging localities within limited budget. Various investigations and inspections of reported locations. These investigations are ongoing and have been reviewed against the Encroachment Operational Guidelines.
1.7.1 Threatened Fauna RoadmapQ3 · Minor Disruption · 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.
2024–258 initiatives · 2 finished on time

1.2.3 Biosecurity · ended the year with minor disruption

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.

1.5.2 Conservation Land Plan · ended the year with minor disruption

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

1.7.1 Threatened Fauna Roadmap · ended the year with minor disruption

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

1.7.2 Koala Conservation Plan · ended the year with minor disruption

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

1.2.2 Community BushcareQ4 · On Track · Annual programme for all Volunteer Bushcare groups successfully delivered.
1.3.4 Encroachments PolicyQ4 · On Track · 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.
1.5.1 Yurol Ringtail State ForestQ4 · Completed
1.8.3 Council works follow Noosa Design PrinciplesQ4 · Completed
2023–249 initiatives · 4 finished on time

1.3.5 Encroachments Policy · ended the year with minor disruption

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

1.5.2 Conservation Land Plan · ended the year with minor disruption

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

1.1.2 Restoration of aquatic habitatsQ4 · On Track · Education material complete for seagrass project. Prioritisation tool for riparian projects identified. Continued support to NICA for ongoing monitoring of the Oyster Reef project - next status report due EOFY. This program will effectively become the implementation of the Noosa River Catchment Management Plan. We were anticipating that it would move through the July Council meeting as planned. However, as there is a potential delay it has been difficult to plan for. There is a budget item for NRCMP projects that will include the above initiatives. Note-Ongoing and part of BAU
1.2.2 Community BushcareQ4 · Completed · Program successfully delivered and expanded with an additional two groups joining the program. Current program has 21 groups with over 250 active volunteers that contributed over $200K in-kind labour hours. Professional support from Council is currently 2.0FTE with additional contractor support to ensure all groups have engagement from Council on all projects. Council support includes co-development of annual work plans.
1.2.4 Environmental GrantsQ4 · Completed · Grants program successfully delivered with 2 environmental grants totalling $113,292.50 and 4 Climate Change and Resilience Grants totalling $50,000. Prior to the application window, Council conducted a community grants information session that included information on both streams of environmental grants.
1.5.1 Yurol Ringtail State ForestQ4 · Completed · Final report submitted. Awaiting gazettal.
1.7.1 Threatened Fauna RoadmapQ4 · On Track · Commenced Sea Turtle Conservation Plan and Koala Conservation Plan for delivery Q2 FY25. Completed baseline abundance and distribution for the Great Glider, Mary River Cod and Mary River Turtle (upcoming Conservation Plans for FY25). Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
1.8.4 Council works follow Noosa Design PrinciplesQ4 · On Track · Maintenance conducted as per Civil Operational Maintenance Plan. Design works are assessed against Noosa Design Principles and certified to comply with technical standards. Construction works are implemented to meet design intent and in terms of approved quality and environmental standards. Monitoring for compliance are undertaken internally and externally by experienced officers and professionals. This scope continues as part of business-as-usual operations for the Infrastructure Department. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
1.8.5 Employee environmental awareness trainingQ4 · Completed · The environmental operational works matrix has been updated and is being incorporated into the Maintenance Plan.
Future
2025–261 initiative
4.8.7 Coastal Hazards Adaptation PlanQ3 · Minor Disruption · 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.
2024–251 initiative · 0 finished on time
4.8.4 Coastal Hazards Adaptation PlanQ4 · On Track · Phase 2 of the Coastal Wetland Restoration Project with University of Queensland and KKPAC is underway. An initial site assessment on Cooloothin Creek Nature Refuge has been undertaken and grant funding is being sought through QCoast2100 Round 3. The Living Foreshores Noosa project continues to progress, with works at Hilton Esplanade scheduled to recommence in Q1 FY25/26.
2023–241 initiative · 0 finished on time

4.8.4 Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan · ended the year with minor disruption

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