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Managing Tourism

17 initiatives across 4 years

Underway this year

3

all on track at end of March 2026

Delivery record

1 of 11

past initiatives completed · 5 on track, not yet complete

Liveability
2024–253 initiatives · 0 finished on time

2.7.3 Visitor contribution for transport · ended the year with minor disruption

Paid parking and congestion charging were investigated as part of the Parking Management Plan and in line with the project scope and findings presented to Councillors in a series of workshops. Further refinement will await findings from the community consultation process from the Destination Management Plan.

2.4.1 Movement and Connection Delivery PlanQ4 · On Track · Review of actions included in the Transport Plan and Cycling and Walking Strategy has been undertaken. A draft Delivery Plan has been prepared for internal review. The draft was discussed at Councillor workshop in April 2025.
2.4.2 Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport StrategyQ4 · On Track · The Noosa Shire Council Parking and Transport Strategy (NSCPTS) is progressing as scheduled. Team members have actively participated in a recent workshop, contributing to the development of key priorities. Community consultation is anticipated to take place in September 2025, ensuring public views are integrated into the next phase of strategy development.
2023–243 initiatives · 1 finished on time

2.4.2 Parking Management Plan · ended the year with major disruption

An ITQ has been to market for the preparation of a Parking Management Plan which will be assessed in the new financial year and a Sustainable Transport Coordinator has been appointed for commencement in the new financial year. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

2.7.5 Visitor contribution for transport · ended the year with major disruption

An ITQ has been to the market for the preparation of a Parking Management Plan which will be assessed in the new financial year and will include investigation into a new revenue system. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

2.4.4 Noosa Heads Bus InterchangeQ4 · Completed · The options analysis phase has been completed and closed out with consultant and TMR representatives (funding body). Development of the Movement and Open Space Master Plan for Noosa Heads will be subject to budget inclusion in future years, post the Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy.
Future
2026–27not started yet
4.2.1 Events Strategyno update reported yet
4.2.2 Destination Stewardship Councilno update reported yet
4.9.1 Council revenue diversificationno update reported yet
2025–263 initiatives
4.2.1 Events StrategyQ3 · On Track · Events Strategy: Initial workshop with Councillors undertaken to set scene and gauge appetite for change. Reference group reconvened and working closely on Strategy, Matrix and Policy. First draft scheduled for review with Councillors in early Q4. Events Funding: Council endorsed funding of 15 events as recommended by Council Officers. As still in transition year, exact funding amounts not publicly released. This is anticipated to change when events have fully transitioned to Noosa Council.
4.2.2 Destination Management PlanQ3 · On Track · Creative design of final document and DMP Portal completed with soft launched planned in early Q4. Draft Implementation Plan being updated. Two presentations undertaken with Tourism Noosa Board. One meeting undertaken with Tourism Noosa staff. Presented to the board of Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and to Visit Sunshine Coast. Presentations scheduled with Environmental Groups (NICA, Landcare etc), Business Round Table and Community Associations in early Q4. Soft copies of final document will be sent to other key stakeholders including but not limited to - Department of Tourism, Science and Environment, Tourism and Events Queensland, Tourism Australia and Destination Think (Global Think Tank). Responses to all submissions being prepared and will be sent out prior to soft launch. A media campaign will be implemented following soft launch to keep the Destination Management Plan "live" and at the forefront of the community's minds. Draft TOR for Destination Stewardship Council under development.
4.2.3 Tourism Noosa PartnershipQ3 · On Track · Tourism Noosa Roadmap: Completed and endorsed by Council on 19 December 2025.
2024–252 initiatives · 0 finished on time

4.2.2 Tourism Noosa Partnership · ended the year with minor disruption

Council endorsed a revised 12-month agreement at a Special Meeting in May 2025. Partnership Agreement (including Road Map) under review. Awaiting Q4 Report from Tourism Noosa to enable Annual Review.

4.2.1 Destination Management PlanQ4 · On Track · Individual Project Control Group (PCG) and External Reference Group meetings (15 meetings) were undertaken. Feedback from these meetings were included in the draft DMP document and presented to Council for further consideration. Special Meeting scheduled for August 2025 to endorse the draft DMP for the next phase community engagement.
2023–243 initiatives · 0 finished on time

4.2.1 Destination Management Plan · ended the year with minor disruption

Deep Dive Analysis completed. Community Engagement Phase 2 scheduled for August/September 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

4.2.2 Destination Management PlanQ4 · On Track · Collaboration on DMP Action Plan (including Deep Dive overlay) is ongoing. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
4.2.3 Tourism Noosa PartnershipQ4 · On Track · Formal discussions with TN commence in July 2024 and remain conditional on completion of DMP. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan