Disaster Management

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Disaster Recovery Funding Agreements 2025 now also includes Disaster Recovery Funding Agreements 2024. All submissions have been lodged along with all preliminary design submitted for pricing approval updates with QRA. Estimate $50m. Preliminary work commenced on all priority sites - Nandroya Rd, Black Mountain Rd & Black Pinch Rd. Critical Infrastructure Failure and Cascading Climate Risk (CIF) Project has been completed with reporting and knowledge-sharing with other Councils, Local Disaster management Group (LDMG) and state agencies ongoing. CIF project reported to Council February 2026.

Q3 · On Track · latest

The Noosa Aged Care Disaster Resilience Forum was successfully delivered on 3 February 2026 in partnership with Country to Coast PHN, with 60 representatives attending from local aged care facilities and regional management. The forum achieved strong engagement and resulted in positive resilience-building outcomes across the sector. In recognition of our programs’ ongoing effectiveness, Get Ready Queensland has requested that Noosa Council’s Get Ready Schools and Aged Care engagement programs be nominated for the 2026 Resilience Australia Awards (RAA). The Logistics Sub Plan and Financial Sub Plan were reviewed, updated, and formally endorsed by the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG). Progress continues against the TC Alfred Actions Register, with 74 of 96 identified actions completed to date. Planning has commenced for the LDMG, LDCC, and Recovery exercises, and an Exercise Committee has been established to oversee development and delivery.

Q3 · On Track · latest

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.