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Financial Strategy

11 initiatives across 3 years

Underway this year

3

1 with disruption at end of March 2026

Delivery record

3 of 8

past initiatives completed · 2 on track, not yet complete

Future
2025–261 initiative
4.9.1 Visitor contribution for transportQ3 · On Track · Regular guidance and check-ins are occurring with the Commercial Diversification Working Group. Implementation is progressing through strategic land activation initiatives and ongoing and investigation and analysis of user pay opportunities (e.g., futures fund, visitor contribution options, paid parking and congestion charges) aligned with Noosa Council's adopted DMP. Noosa Council Futures Fund Project (through a combination of internal delivery and external consultancy expertise) analysis to be complete mid- 2026.
2024–251 initiative · 0 finished on time
4.9.1 Council revenue diversificationQ4 · On Track · Internal revenue diversification working group continue to meet, to advance a pipeline of work supported by the new Strategic Land Policy. Commercial diversification portfolio now sits within the Economic Development team in Environment and Strategy Department.
Excellence
2025–262 initiatives
5.2.1 Sustainability FrameworkQ3 · On Track · Development of the Sustainable Procurement Policy is ongoing. The internal sustainability working group continues to meet regularly, supported by ongoing information sharing and inclusion of sustainability content in staff inductions. Climate risk webinars and workshops for staff were available to staff from January 2026, with follow up workshops March - June 2026. Development of the Sustainability Framework, Organisational Policy, and Guideline is currently underway.
5.2.5 Financial StrategyQ3 · Minor Disruption · As reported over the previous six months, internal resources have been prioritised toward finalising Council’s 2024–25 financial statements and addressing key strategic risks identified by the Audit and Risk Committee, including the implementation of EFTsure. Development of the Long-Term Financial Strategy is progressing in parallel with formulation of the 2026–27 Budget. An initial draft of the Strategy is under development, with work currently focused on reviewing the maturity and alignment of Council’s asset management plans. These plans are critical inputs to the Long-Term Financial Strategy, as they underpin the modelling of both operational and capital program requirements over the planning horizon. As part of the 2026–27 Budget process, the profiles of operational and capital programs are being reviewed and refined. These activities represent key dependencies for finalising the Long-Term Financial Strategy.
2024–254 initiatives · 1 finished on time

5.2.2 Financial Strategy · ended the year with major disruption

Strategic Land Review complete. Funding and Revenue Diversification Strategy at concept stage, with long-term Financial Strategy to be developed in FY25/26. Progress delayed due to resourcing constraints and competing priorities. Preliminary work commenced to develop the format and gather information to inform structure and scenario analysis.

5.7.1 Council revenue diversification · ended the year with minor disruption

The project scope is nearing completion to investigate various funding models, including the concept of a futures fund. Options explored have included a visitor charge. Community consultation is currently underway as part of the Destination Management Plan process.

5.2.1 Sustainability FrameworkQ4 · On Track · A roadmap for embedding climate risk and sustainability has been developed. The grant application to QCRC for resources to progress phase one was unsuccessful, necessitating a pivot to focus limited resources on embedding only the sustainable procurement policy, guideline, and training—delivered in partnership with the Procurement team
5.2.3 Service Level CatalogueQ4 · Completed
2023–243 initiatives · 2 finished on time

5.2.1 Council utilities · ended the year with minor disruption

Utilities Analyst engaged and commencing 2-year analysis, review and implementation program. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

5.2.2 Council financial planningQ4 · Completed · New Financial Plan adopted with 2024/25 Budget as part of Phase 1. Future phases of work during 2024/25 will update the Financial Plan to incorporate Revenue Diversification Plan and AMPs.
5.2.4 Sustainability reportingQ4 · Completed · New Sustainability Indicators reviewed and implemented as part of the 2024/25 budget.