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Managing Tourism

17 initiatives across 4 years

Underway this year

3

all on track after Q3

Delivery record

1 of 11

past initiatives completed

2026–27
3 initiatives
2025–26
4.2.1

Develop and implement the Noosa Council Events Strategy, Processes and Procedures, including sponsorship assessment of tourism events.

Q3 · On Track · latest

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

Complete the Destination Management Plan and commence implementation of key actions, programs and partnerships.

Q3 · On Track · latest

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.

2024–25
5 initiatives
2.4.2

Commence a Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy including advocating with DTMR for the finalisation of the strategy and undertaking investigations into the Cooroy and Shire transit hubs to improve public transport connectivity in the shire for residents and visitors.

Q4 · On Track · latest

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.

4.2.1

Complete the Destination Management Plan, integrating community feedback for Council endorsement, and commence cross-council implementation of priority actions.

Q4 · On Track · latest

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.

2023–24
6 initiatives
2.4.2

Scope the Noosa Parking Management Plan.

Q4 · Major Disruption · latest

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