TOPIC
Revenue Diversification
FY 2023–24
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4.9.1 Progress the development of a program for long term implementation of contemporary revenue diversification and a strategic investment approach for innovative and alternate revenue streams for council.
Q1
Underway via two key elements - a) strategic land review and policy works complete Q1 and scheduled for adoption Q2, and b) Revenue Diversificaiton Plan embedded in the Long Term Financial Plan scheduled for work underway Q2-3 and adopted Q4.
Q2
Initial pipeline work being developed, supported by new Strategic Land Policy
Q3
Strategic Land investigation review complete and supported by the Strategic Land Activation Policy, a pipeline of work is being developed. Investigations underway on council carparks supported by grant funding.
Q4
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.
5.2.2 Finalise the development of the Financial Strategy, supported by the 10-year financial plan model, and incorporating the Funding Strategy, Revenue Diversification Strategy, and the Strategic Land Review.
Q1
Scoping and development work underway Q2-Q3, with dependent work on the Strategic Land Review and Revenue Diversification Plan underway. Competing work for these dependencies and budget development may result in completion during 2025/26.
Q2
Strategic Land Review complete. Funding and revenue diversification strategy in concept stage, with financial strategy to be developed as part of 2025/26 budget.
Q3
Strategic Land Review complete. Funding and revenue diversification strategy in concept stage, with long term financial strategy to be developed in 2025/26. Progress delayed due to resourcing constraints and competing priorities.
Q4
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 As part of the development of a Council Revenue diversification and Funding Model (to inform the Finance Strategy & Futures Fund) explore investment structure frameworks for Place, Economic, Social and Climate Resilience infrastructure.
Q1
Scoping of investigation underway and to be completed Q2-Q3 to inform budget deliberations Q4
Q2
Initial pipeline work being developed, supported by new Strategic Land Policy
Q3
A project scope is nearing completion to investigate various funding models including the concept of a futures fund.
Q4
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.
FY 2024–25
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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.