TOPIC
Futures Fund
FY 2024–25
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
4.9.1 Develop revenue diversification and strategic investment approach including a Futures Fund concept
Q1
A broad program investigating contemporary revenue diversification opportunities is ongoing. Regular guidance and check-ins are occurring with the Commercial Diversification Working Group. Implementation is progressing through strategic land activation initiatives. Work on visitor contribution mechanisms remains a key focus, with development of an advocacy framework underway. The Futures Fund Project - Phase 1: Scoping and Preliminary Analysis is scheduled to commence in November 2025 through internal delivery.
Q2
A broad program investigating contemporary revenue diversification opportunities is ongoing. Regular guidance and check-ins are occurring with the Commercial Diversification Working Group. Implementation is progressing through strategic land activation initiatives and indepth investigation and analysis of user pay opportunities (e.g., visitor tax, paid parking and congestion charges) aligned with Noosa Council's adopted DMP. Work on visitor contribution mechanisms remain a key focus, with development of an advocacy framework underway.