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24 initiatives across 3 years

Underway this year

7

1 with disruption after Q3

Delivery record

5 of 17

past initiatives completed

2025–26
1.1.2

Progress the development of a public-facing dashboard for the Modern Water Quality Monitoring Program in the Noosa and Mary River sub-catchments, to share insights on the ecological health of the catchments and the monitoring program with the community.

Q3 · On Track · latest

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.

2.1.1

Continue to implement key actions of the Noosa Housing Strategy with a focus on development of a Housing Monitoring dashboard, Partnering with State, Community Housing providers and industry to deliver affordable housing and; - Advance Council owned site at Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy for affordable housing outcomes.; Initiate investigations into the feasibility of affordable housing outcomes above Council owned carparks.

Q3 · On Track · latest

Engagement with the State government for State-driven development continues. The State government confirmed a social housing development of 32 dwellings in Tewantin and purchase of an additional site in Tewantin. Initial findings received on master planning and feasibility testing for affordable housing outcomes on Council carpark sites including Bottlebrush Avenue and part of the transit site at Noosa Junction and Doonella Street Tewantin. Councillor workshop undertaken February 2026 with further briefing note provided April 2026. 62-64 Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy affordable housing project underway with remediation works completed. $4.1m State funding for essential infrastructure works received under the Residential Activation Fund. Contract of sale of Lot 1 initiated. Housing monitoring ongoing utilising Housing ID and Corelogic platforms.

2.6.1

Undertake Stage 1 of the development of a Community Strategy which identifies community needs and guides planning and decision-making.

Q3 · Minor Disruption · latest

Progress delayed due to resourcing constraints. Community profile currently in draft. Community Infrastructure Audit has commenced along with a review of past engagement outcomes. Drafting of a Noosa Seniors background paper has commenced with targeted consultation. This paper will serve as an example for structuring the remaining background papers before their development begins. These papers will collectively inform the drafting of the Community Strategy.

2.8.4

Undertake proactive education program(s) to enhance community safety and environmental awareness.

Q3 · On Track · latest

Key actions for the FY25/26 include updating factsheets, introducing an all-terrain vehicle and educating on effective control of dogs in public spaces. A proactive education campaign was delivered at the Noosa Show, and the Parking Subordinate Local Law review has been completed and changes adopted by Council. Dog Prohibited educational signage has been installed along relevant sections between Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach.

2024–25
6 initiatives
2023–24
11 initiatives
1.2.2

Continue to deliver a Community Bushcare Program for the active volunteers across the bushland care groups and improve reporting and monitoring of bushland care activities including review of the Community Bushland Care Guideline.

Q4 · Completed · latest

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.

2.6.1

Review the Community Grants program and policy.

Q4 · Minor Disruption · latest

Grants review will align with the Community Purpose Land and Infrastructure Tenure Policy. Community Tenure Policy expected to be workshopped with councillors in May. The outcome of the Community Grants Program and Policy could vary depending on the feedback received during the review of the Tenure Policy. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

2.6.4

Support community led programs, events and activities through advice, funding and partnering.

Q4 · Completed · latest

Cultural Development Services and Communications Connections, through the RADF Program and Community Grants Program, have supported numerous initiatives and projects throughout the year. Cultural and Community Development Officers have provided support to the community, arts and cultural sector through the Grow Your Arts initiative and a 12-month calendar of volunteer initiatives.