Deputations and public questions
Residents can address council directly — as a deputation on a topic, or as a question from the floor. Both are minuted, and both are the public actually turning up. This is every one we can find: 155 between 2019-11-21 and 2026-07-16.
Compiled by parsing council's published minutes. Council does not publish this as a list, so it has not been possible to see who keeps fronting up, or on what, until now.
By year
| Year | Speakers | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 18 | |
| 2024 | 47 | |
| 2025 | 57 | |
| 2026 | 17 |
56 deputations and 99 public questions. 2019 is where council's minutes start recording them in a form we can parse, not where the practice began.
Everyone who spoke
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Susan Dewar
Three years ago I first raised concerns about the lack of lighting on the pathway connecting Yellowood Close and the Tewantin Sports Complex. Given this pathway is regularly used by families, children and sporting groups, will Council investigate and apply for available Queensland Government Grant funding to install li…
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Jacqueline Gray, Noosa Wedding Organisation — Wedding Permit Fee Structure
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Frances Atkins, Cooroy Gymnastics Club — Redevelopment of Their Facility
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Nick Cooke
What has been the total cost of the Destination Management Plan from initial concept planning to final adoption including but not limited to internal staff costs, consultant fees, research, community engagement, workshops, surveys, advertising, communications, graphic design and any other direct or indirect associated …
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Hayley Hass
What measurable outcomes, targets and key performance indicators does Noosa Council use to assess the effectiveness of its Climate Emergency declaration and the expenditure incurred in delivering associated climate change, climate resilience, sustainability and emissions reduction activities, including Councils Carbon …
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Pat Spicer
What was the total cost for site investigations for 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy and the ongoing consultations, plans and reports from companies including Murray and Associates, Covey and Associates, Environmental Advisors (contamination), North Coast Environmental Services, Holland Traffic Engineering, Austrac Traf…
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Ken & Desley Nixon
Will Noosa Shire Council, as part of its Budget considerations, include a raised boardwalk (approximately 25 metres) on flood prone section of Beach Access 55, noting that we are not seeking replacement of the existing concrete path but only an elevated structure over that section (Case RM2024/10901)? RESPONSE BY SHAUN…
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Cooran Action Collective (Elyse Patten, Francis — Cooran'S Economic Viability
MURRAY, JOHN TYNAN) TOPIC: COORAN'S ECONOMIC VIABILITY SPEAKERS: FRANCIS MURRAY…
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Brian O'Connor
19 MARCH 2026 QUESTION 1 What is an Agricultural Hub, what is its purpose, how would it operate in practical terms, what are the outcomes such an initiative would achieve and what role does Noosa Council believe it has in constructing the core infrastructure and creating ongoing operational settings for such a facility…
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Pat Spicer
19 FEBRUARY 2026 PAT SPICER QUESTION 1 What specific reports, studies, or expert advice did Council rely on when Mayor Wilkie announced on 1 October 2025 that, after 25 units are built at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, the site could “support potentially another 60 dwellings”, across the two remaining lots? RESPONSE PROVIDED…
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Andy Taylor
19 FEBRUARY 2026 QUESTION 1 With consideration to the previously provided engineer's report for the gravel road section of Cooroy Mountain Road does Noosa Council intend to allocate any funds to the repair of the gravel road section of Cooroy Mountain Road in the 2026-2027 year budget? RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH,…
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Willy Ostwald, Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens — Masterplan for Noosa Botanic Gardens
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Rhea Den Braasem
What is the cost, per tonne, of material removed by truck from 62 Lake Macdonald Drive? Response provided by Chris Steel, Acting Director Infrastructure Services Council is unable to provide the cost per tonne of Material Removed from 62 Lake MacDonald Drive as it would be breaching commercial in confidence through rel…
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Pat Spicer — Community Consultation
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Pat Spicer
22 JANUARY 2026 PAT SPICER QUESTION 1 While there were restrictions on releasing information to the public regarding the loss or $2.4 million through fraud in December 2024, were all staff in the financial department fully briefed on the contents of the Queensland Audit Office report immediately after the report was re…
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John Spencer
22 JANUARY 2026 JOHN SPENCER QUESTION 1 Would it not be better for Council to conduct community consultation surveys through an appropriate independent third party. This would almost certainly provide more detailed and accurate information and remove the perception of bias which is inherent in council run surveys. Does…
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Brian O'Connor
22 JANUARY 2026 BRIAN O'CONNOR QUESTION 1 Pomona remains the only town in Noosa Shire without a flagpole at its war memorial. In its responses outlining progress on the Pomona Place Plan initiatives, the council states that the placement of a flagpole at the Pomona War Memorial is 'under consideration' - an action that…
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Willy Ostwald, Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens — Masterplan for Noosa Botanic Gardens
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Pat Spicer
Noosa Council's Facebook post on 28 January 2025 refers to land at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy as "unused" despite its zoning for community facilities and its allocation for cemetery expansion in 1999 with a supporting DA in 2008. Local residents, including those who as children played on the land in the1960s, have…
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Mary Perry
Can Council please explain the rationale for unexpectedly prioritising the Peregian Beach Active Street projects - which weren't identified as named initiatives in the Council's five or 10 year walking and cycling plans - over other initiatives throughout Noosa that were previously assessed as higher priorities? RESPON…
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Denise Phipps
Can Council please explain in detail how this "recreationally focused pathway" will address core community needs detailed in feedback in 2021 to Council's walking and cycling strategy, especially those aimed at improving safe connectivity, genuine cycling safety, every day usage, reduced traffic congestion and lower em…
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Bruce Mouland
Can Council point to an implementation anywhere in Australia that is similar to implementation of over 2 km of four consecutive active streets to validate Council’s assertion that the design is practical, evidence based and suitable for a Coastal residential area. RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTU…
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Tony Wright
Can Council explain in detail why it has chosen to implement a challenging path through four interconnecting residential streets with hills, intersections, bends and blindspots, rather than the simpler, viable, safer and less disruptive alternative route along the road reserve west of David Low Way (DLW)? RESPONSE PROV…
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Rob Dessaix, Cootharaba Community Association — Community Safety - Traffic and Foreshore Concerns
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Randal Delaney, Peregian Beach Residents Against — Peregian Beach Active Street
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Pat Spicer
As the independent valuation of Lot 1 at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy was carried out before remediation, subdivision and infrastructure works, is the price quoted and agreed upon with Coast2Bay the estimated undeveloped value or the estimated developed value taking into consideration the remediation and infrastruct…
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David Phipps
Given the significant opposition, will Council stop the ill-conceived, unwanted and illogical plan to convert an 800 metre section of Lorikeet Drive to an Active Street? RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Thank you for the question. Council understands that some residents have concerns. …
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Alan Deering — but unfortunately had
In answer to my public question of 18/9/2025, part of the response was "Based on current material usage, maintenance practices and environmental exposure conditions, there is minimal to no health risk from silica dust generated by unsealed gravel roads in the Noosa Council region. There is no confirmed evidence of harm…
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Rhea Den Braasem
What implications/impact does receiving a grant through the Residential Activation Fund for infrastructure work at 62/64 Lake MacDonald Drive, Cooroy have in relation to community consultation on future use of Lot 2 and 3? Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment Council is committed to commun…
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Pat Spicer
What implications/impact does receiving a grant through the Residential Activation Fund for infrastructure work at 62/64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy have for future use of Lots 2 and 3 of the subdivision? Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment The Residential Activation Fund is for infrastr…
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Neville Hazlett, Noosa Bridge Club — Noosa Bridge Club
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Thomas Draper — Dmp
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Patricia Spicer
Has Noosa Council applied for a grant towards infrastructure costs through the Residential Activation Fund in relation to 64 Lake Macdonald Drive? RESPONSE by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment Council has applied for a grant via the Residential Activation Fund for the enabling of infrastructure and civil wo…
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Alan Deering
Noosa Council is guided by, and not dictated by the Austroads Standards and Guidelines, also the Department of Main Roads Planning and Design Manual, so the Noosa Plan that states when sealing dirt roads they must be no less than 9 metres is a Noosa Council initiative. Does Noosa Council agree that any future sealing o…
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James Porter — Access issues to Eastern Branch Creek Rd,
Access issues to Eastern Branch Creek Rd, Applicant: James Porter Speakers: James Porter…
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Andrew Taylor on behalf of the residents of Cooroy Mountain Rd. — Cooroy Mountain Rd
Cooroy Mountain Rd Applicant: Andrew Taylor on behalf of the residents of Cooroy Mountain Rd. Speakers: Andrew Taylor, Alan Deering, Sarah Carter…
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Pat Spicer
With what other Community Housing Provider, other than Coast2Bay, has Noosa Council had discussions, if ever, about provision of social and affordable housing in Noosa Shire? RESPONSE FROM KIM RAWLINGS, DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND ENVIRONMENT Over the last 10 years Noosa Council has had discussions with at least a dozen Regi…
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Noosa Pirates RLFC & Connect Rugby League — Support for All-Abilities Programs Through Local Sporting
SUPPORT FOR ALL-ABILITIES PROGRAMS THROUGH LOCAL SPORTING ORGANISATIONS Applicant: Noosa Pirates RLFC & Connect Rugby League Speakers: Liam Anlezark, Danielle Trask, Lachie Debnam…
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Deaire Pecora — Disability Parking and Access at Cooroy School
DISABILITY PARKING AND ACCESS AT COOROY SCHOOL Applicant: Deaire Pecora Speakers: Deaire Pecora…
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Deaire Pecora
How exactly does the parking at Cooroy primary School meet the minimum requirements for Disability access according to Main Roads? RESPONSE FROM SHAUN WALSH DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES The Cooroy Primary State School carpark is situated on state-controlled road reserve and services the adjacent state school. In ac…
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Brian O'Connor
Can the council explain the process and benefits of the workshop procedures involving relevant council staff and councillors when considering proposed new projects, initiatives and policy under development? RESPONSE FROM LARRY SENGSTOCK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Councillor Workshops and Briefings are an effective way of…
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Rod Mulder on behalf of Men's Shed Pomona Inc. — Tenure Issue - Men's Shed Pomona
Tenure Issue - Men's Shed Pomona Applicant: Rod Mulder on behalf of Men's Shed Pomona Inc. Speakers: Rod Mulder, Ross Muller & Neil Bale…
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Paul Noonan
If Council can please detail what is proposed for the Charles Bennett Park upgrade in Cooroy? Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment Council is currently reviewing the classification all of its parks in the Shire as part of the Local Government Infrastructure Plan review and Charles Bennett …
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Pat Spicer
Were the tender prices for the remediation work at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy matching the estimates? Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment We are unable to comment on estimates at this time as Remediation and Subdivision Works are currently in a public tender process. QUESTION 2 Is th…
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Katrina Bodycote — Charles Bennett Park
Charles Bennett Park Applicant: Katrina Bodycote Speakers: Katrina Bodycote & Steven Bodycote…
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Debra Walz
Although the proposed Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan articulates a large- scale complex amenities facility near the Big Pelican, can these amenities be downsized and scaled back in complexity to include a more simple version of a toilet block to allow for maximum use of green space? Response provided b…
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Brian O'Connor
Has Noosa Council developed a Hinterland Heritage Brand, as was a heritage action aspiration contained in the Noosa Council Cultural Strategy 2019-23 and, if not, will such an action be carried forward into the new cultural strategy now under development? Response provided by Kerri Contini, Director Community Services …
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Anne Budd, Ross Ward, Jennifer Finlay on behalf of the Residents of — Noosa Glades - Drainage Concerns
Noosa Glades - Drainage Concerns Applicant: Anne Budd, Ross Ward, Jennifer Finlay on behalf of the Residents of Noosa Glades Speakers: Anne Budd, Ross Ward, Jennifer Finlay…
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Janelle Parsons
YOUTH CONNECT GROUP APPLICANT: JANELLE PARSONS SPEAKERS: JANELLE PARSONS…
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Wendy Scott
Council committed to consulting the community regarding the preferred use of Lots 2 and 3 at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy, with the understanding that the outcome may not involve further housing development. Given that this consultation has not yet taken place, why is Council proposing to invest hundreds of thousand…
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Pat Spicer
The overall emphasis in this question is seeking transparency, understanding details and ensuring community’s needs and concerns are properly addressed in the council decision making process, so what are council’s plans for the community consultation for future uses of Lots 2 and 3 of the subdivision at 62 Lake Macdona…
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Juliane Vogler
Could you please explain the meaning of the text message "has been resolved" in your work request procedure regarding the completion of the requested task, when the request has not actually been completed? RESPONSE PROVIDED BY KERRI CONTINI, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES Thank-you Ms Vogler for your question about Counci…
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Juliane Vogler
UPPER PINBARREN CREEK ROAD APPLICANT: JULIANE VOGLER SPEAKERS: JULIANE VOGLER…
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Trevor Walz
In light of the current need for people to foster dogs and the potential increase in need, due to the imminent closure of the Noosa RSPCA, would Council consider allowing residents to have up to three dogs on their property provided they have evidence from RSPCA Qld that one or more of those dogs is in temporary foster…
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Rhea Den Braasem
Why was Coast2Bay chosen, through a process that lacked transparency, to be the recipient of Lot 1 of the proposed subdivision of 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy? Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment Coast2Bay (C2B) is a well-regarded local Tier 1 Community Housing Provider. C2B have been …
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Pat Spicer
What is the council’s plan if the remediation of 62 Lake Macdonald Cooroy exceeds the sum generally outlined in the report 16 May, 2024? Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy & Environment While appreciating there are complexities in remediation, Council has assessed the site at 62 Lake Macdonald Dr Coor…
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Debra Walz
In light of the announcement by RSPCA Qld to close the Noosa RSPCA Shelter at Hollett Road, Doonan, what arrangements has Council undertaken to accommodate and manage potential surrendered and/or abused dogs or stray dogs in the Noosa Shire, including any ongoing intentions to operate a pound facility? Response provide…
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Brian O'Connor
As stated in 2018, so seven years ago, and reaffirmed at least twice since, is Noosa Council still committed to a Pomona Showgrounds Masterplan? Response provided by Brad Chalmers, Acting Director Community Services Thank-you Mr O‘Connor for your question and ongoing interest in the Pomona showgrounds. As a follow up t…
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Alan Golley, Tourism Noosa
TOURISM NOOSA FUNDING AGREEMENT APPLICANT: ALAN GOLLEY, TOURISM NOOSA SPEAKERS: ALAN GOLLEY (CHAIR TOURISM NOOSA), KATHLEEN SWALLING (DIRECTOR TOURISM NOOSA), SHARON RAGUSE (CEO TOURISM NOOSA)…
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Rhea Den Braasem
In regards to stormwater on the 62 Lake MacDonald site, our steering committee has stressed on numerous occasions that the removal of 2200 trees is going to have an immediate worsening effect of stormwater flow due to a lack of canopy to help slow this down. We also don’t see how any storm water controls in the plan ca…
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Paul Noonan
Subject: 62 Lake Macdonald Drive - Late last year Council committed to conduct roof and water tank cleaning at surrounding homes during and after site works (as necessary). Is Council planning to undertake professional 'background' data collection in the adjoining residential area and cemetery before site work starts? …
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Patricia (Pat) Spicer
In the council development application for expansion of the cemetery in 2008, a vegetated buffer zone was included on all perimeter boundaries of the plan for the cemetery. This included Lake Macdonald Drive boundary. The Cooroy Cemetery Management Plan repeatedly refers to the highly attractive and strong sense of enc…
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Nick Cooke
Why are new actions, like "Accommodation options for visitors" and "Investigate future commercial and industrial land for Pomona," being added to the final Place Plan in response to a single submission, such as one calling for "a world class 4 or 5-star enviro-resort similar to Kingfisher Bay Resort on K’gari," when th…
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Ken & Desley Nixon
Will Council implement regulated parking on the eastern side of Kingfisher Drive North of Brolga Place? Response provided by Shaun Walsh Director Infrastructure Services Noosa Council is currently developing a Parking Management Plan, a key initiative under the Noosa Corporate Plan, designed to ensure equitable, sustai…
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Hayley Hass
Why is CCTV listed as an action in the Place Plan (Appendix B) when residents expressed in the consultation that "Pomona already feels safe" and did not support CCTV in parks and around town, as confirmed by council in the plan, prior Placemaking reports, and recent council meetings, especially when many submissions sp…
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Patricia Spicer
How much of the $3.3 million initial budget allocation has been used in the process of investigating, getting reports, subdivision, tree clearing and remediation planning for 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy? Please include when the budget allocation was made and the details of costings for each report and plan that has…
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Debra Walz
At November's Ordinary Meeting last year, I asked Council to consider changing the time-frame of dog registrations due to many community members receiving infringement notices for not renewing their annual dog registration on time. An amount of over $225,000 was collected by Council during the dog renewal/infringement …
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Craig Vella
The Go Noosa Interim report prepared by the Infrastructure Manager and tabled at item 8.1 of the General Committee Agenda considered on 20 January 2025:- (a) recommended the cessation of both the Free Weekend Bus Services and the Go Noosa Free Bus Service for peak season (Service) in light of 50 cent bus fares implemen…
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Brian O'Connor
We are told that Noosa Shire is experiencing a housing shortage, but I wonder whether is extends beyond death? The Tewantin Cemetery is not accepting any more prospective guests in repose and the council has given up land set aside for expansion of the Cooroy Cemetery for use as affordable housing for the living instea…
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Andrew Mccarthy
When will Council contact the Minister for Transport to access the $2.5 million pledged for boating infrastructure on the Noosa River and further advocate for immediate due diligence to be undertaken to assess the most suitable boat ramp upgrade due to ageing infrastructure in consultation with the Noosa Community whic…
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Penny Maguire
E-BIKE AND E-SCOOTER SAFETY CONCERNS APPLICANT: PENNY MAGUIRE SPEAKERS: PENNY MAGUIRE…
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Penny Maguire — with precinct
This is a follow up from the Notified Motion presented by Councillor Phillips regarding the assessment of the current and possible expanded coverage of CCTV cameras in Hastings St and Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct. Does the Council have a plan to address the security situation in these areas where some recent eve…
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Nick Hluszko
How does Council justify to ratepayers the need and cost of the Coastsnap monitoring station on Noosa Hill when all of the data collected exists free of charge and is available to all on government websites free of charge? How much did Council pay for the station and how much does it pay annually for the program includ…
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Jennifer Clement on Behalf of Zero Emissions
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT APPLICANT: JENNIFER CLEMENT ON BEHALF OF ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA SPEAKERS: ANNE KENNEDY, VIVIEN GRIFFIN AND JENNIFER CLEMENT…
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has advised they intend to take steps to address or respond to issues
KIM PETROVIC QUESTION 1 When does a request to extend the decision period cease to be dealt with by way of a delegated authority and brought to Councillors' attention/information that these have been issued previously including how many? In the case of multiple rolling approvals to extend the decision, at what point do…
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Rhett Duncan on Behalf of Northern Seq
MCU21/0110 - NOOSA SPRINGS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT: RHETT DUNCAN ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN SEQ DISTRIBUTOR-RETAILER AUTHORITY TRADING AS UNITYWATER SPEAKERS: RHETT DUNCAN…
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Mary Nance Forster
Can Banksia Avenue and Banksia Avenue North be connected in order to provide a third route from Noosa Junction to the Calile Hotel in Serenity Close in order to alleviate traffic congestion and to provide a third exit in case of emergencies. RESPONSE PROVIDED BY: Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure Services Thank you …
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Kim Petrovic
MCU21/0110 - NOOSA SPRINGS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT: KIM PETROVIC SPEAKERS: KIM PETROVIC AND JOHN COCHRANE…
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John Cochrane
What is the definition of a "Structure" used in determining Site Cover under the Noosa Plan 2020? How is this definition derived and what guidelines are used to ensure consistency in the application of term? RESPONSE PROVIDED BY: Richard MacGillivray, Director Regulation & Development Thank you for your question. The t…
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Debra Walz
What is Council’s framework for outsourcing work to contractors and consultants, including key criteria such as value for money, contracting practices and policies, alignment with appropriate Council plans, identification of risks, feedback on lessons learned, community engagement and comparison to internal Council emp…
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- Kristy King on Behalf of Noosa Springs Tennis
MCU21/0110 - NOOSA SPRINGS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT - KRISTY KING ON BEHALF OF NOOSA SPRINGS TENNIS CLUB SPEAKERS - KRISTY KING…
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Nick Cooke
NOOSA PLAN 2020 AMENDMENT NO 2 APPLICANT: NICK COOKE SPEAKERS - NICK COOKE Deputation withdrawn by applicant.…
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Sharon Chorengel
In what timeframe will Noosa Shire Council find a resolution to the amount of traffic accidents along Beckmans Road? In the last few years there have been 7 accidents directly in front of our home - some had police presence and some people required hospitalisation, for others it was vehicle damage. For my sister - she …
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Linda Martin
REQUEST FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ON EUMUNDI NOOSA ROAD APPLICANT: LINDA MARTIN SPEAKERS: LINDA MARTIN, BERNID HAENGA, ANDIE GRANT…
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Linda Martin
When will the Noosa Council's Noosa Traffic Study Update be completed and findings be released specifically in relation to a safe pedestrian crossing on Eumundi- Noosa Road in the vicinity between Beckmans and Rene Street Roundabout? Response provided by Shaun Walsh, Acting Director Infrastructure Services Thank you fo…
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Debra Walz
DOG REGISTRATIONS APPLICANT: DEBRA WALZ SPEAKERS: DEBRA WALZ…
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Bernie Haenga
Can Council arrange accident data be provided/collected over the last 6 years on Beckmans Road and Eumundi-Noosa Road, Noosaville in relation to a safe pedestrian crossing? Response provided by Shaun Walsh, Acting Director Infrastructure Services Thank you for this question. Council does have accident data collected wi…
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Andie Grant
Can data please be provided or collected to analyse how many families and children reside in the Beckman's Road, St Teresa's Catholic College, Lake Entrance Boulevard to Good Shepherd Lutheran College surrounding areas? Response provided by Shaun Walsh, Acting Director Infrastructure Services Thank you for this questio…
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Geoff Mallinson
DOGS ON PUBLIC BEACH IN THE "DOG PROHIBITED" AREA APPLICANT: GEOFF MALLINSON SPEAKERS: GEOFF MALLINSON…
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Craig Vella
Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan (NFIMP) Project news Phase 1 March 2024 stated that 70% of 542 community favoured 'preserving or enhancing the relaxed atmosphere and amenity' of the Noosaville foreshore. The draft shared vision stated, “Our vision is for the Noosaville Foreshore to be retained as a peac…
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Andrew Mccarthy
How much did the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan and Concept Designs for Resilience 80% Draft Plan released in June 2024 cost to produce? Response provided by Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Shaun Walsh Thank you for the question and interest in the Noosaville Foreshore. The cost of the first d…
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Peter Thomas Stuehrenberg
OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENT NO. 2, FACTSHEET 12 (BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES TO THE NOOSA PLAN 2020) APPLICANT: PETER THOMAS STUEHRENBERG SPEAKERS: PETER THOMAS STUEHRENBERG & SIRILUK MOONTHIYA The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item: Peter Thomas Stuehrenberg – refer to Attachm…
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Liam Allan
NOISE ISSUES IN NOOSA JUNCTION APPLICANT: LIAM ALLAN SPEAKERS: LIAM ALLAN & DANICA ALLAN…
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Sue Agnew
What exactly is being filtered out of the water in filtered water bottle filling stations in Noosa Shire and where does the (unfiltered) water come from? Response Provided by Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure The filters installed on all of Council’s Bottle Filling stations are fitted with 5-micron Carbon Block filt…
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Rachael Morrison
BUS SERVICE 5834 APPLICANT: RACHAEL MORRISON SPEAKERS: RACHAEL MORRISON, DEANNE PAYZE, JOHN CHERRY…
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Paula Braby
The general understanding of the community is that Noosa Shire Council is a member of the Council of Mayors SEQ (CoMSEQ) and that these meetings are an opportunity to meet and discuss ways to secure funding for our shire in relation to cost of living, housing, disaster management, homelessness and perhaps many other fu…
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Patricia Spicer
PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 62 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE COOROY APPLICANT: PATRICIA SPICER SPEAKERS: PATRICIA SPICER, PAUL NOONAN, PHIL EGAN The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item: Patricia Spicer– refer to Attachment 1 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes…
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Debra Walz (Felicity Dale on Behalf Of)
The "Say No to Fluoride" petition was tabled at the Ordinary Council Meeting in December 2023 and is yet to be actioned by the CEO. Several reasons provided for delaying this action have been given. However, the community wishes to move forward on this important issue and suggests an information session be held with Co…
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- Suzie Mcdonald
PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENTS RELATING TO DELORME ST, NOOSA HEADS APPLICANT - SUZIE MCDONALD SPEAKERS - SUZIE MCDONALD…
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Noosa Holiday Parks Update
Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips That Council note the report by the Commercial Business Advisor to the Services and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2024 providing an update on operations of the Noosa Holiday Parks Business Activity to 30 June 2024. Carried una…
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Taylor Ladd Hudson - Surfrider Foundations Sunshine Coast
Does this next generation of Noosa residents being young people deserve new modern solutions and alternatives in the management of Shark mitigation strategies? Response provided by Director Strategy and Environment, Kim Rawlings Working closely with representatives from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)…
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Oceans for All - Carolyn Lansdown, Chairperson
SHARK MITIGATION IN NOOSA SHIRE APPLICANT: OCEANS FOR ALL - CAROLYN LANSDOWN, CHAIRPERSON SPEAKERS: TAYLOR LADD HUDSON, ALBIE CURTIS, JARRAH SMALL…
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Nick Cooke
PEOPLE'S PARK APPLICANT: NICK COOKE SPEAKERS: NICK COOKE…
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Debra Walz — and to be informed
The Community Rally on 5th July 2024 was a demonstration of a united community front which served to amplify concerns of residents in relation to the proposed Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan. Problematic land use planning ideas, as outlined by the Council's approved consultants, do not meet with communi…
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Craig Vella
I understand that domestic animals are not allowed off leash in Conservation Parks. If a Conservation Park over the Noosa River goes ahead does Noosa Council know if the state government allow residents to have their dogs on leash each time it goes below the high tide mark and swimming in the Noosa River? Response prov…
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Andrew Mcarthy
Does Noosa Council hold in its possession any documentation generated by the Department of Environment and Science which refers to a discussion DES had a while back with ... (name withheld)... (Noosa Parks Association) about the pros and cons of declaring a Conservation Park in parts of the Noosa River System as ... 'n…
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Shirley Nocente
I am an 81-year-old local resident who has lived in Noosa and paid rates since 1969. I enjoy spending time at the Noosaville waterfront every week and many times during the year with my family for picnics and BBQs. Why, as a part of the Noosaville Foreshore Master Plan, does the Noosa Council want to use our own Rates …
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Save Noosa Hinterland - Nick Cooke — Heavy Vehicle Haulage in Noosa Hinterland
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Nick Hluszko
Conservation Park FAQ: If Noosa Council did not ask the Department of Environment and Science (DES) to indicate support or otherwise (for the Conservation Park) as was reported at the Ordinary Meeting of May 16, 2024, why then had Noosa Council already prepared and submitted a 2 page draft Factsheet titled 'Conservatio…
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Craig Vella
Given considerable community concerns with the concept of a Conservation Park over the Noosa River please advise the origins of turning the fish habitat areas of the Noosa River into a Conservation Park. Without supplying an individual name, was it a State Agency, Council Staff, a Councillor, or another person that pro…
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Andrew Mccarthy
Having regard to the following commentary made by MSQ General Manager Mr Kell Dillon, appearing in Noosa Today on 10 May 2024: We are the state marine regulator, no one else is, and we intend to regulate the Noosa River through proper zoning and planning, recognising that it is an important resource for the state, and …
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Kim Petrovic — Mcu21/0110 - Noosa Springs Proposed Development
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Georgina Madsen — Mcu22/0094 - Noosa Business Centre Sanctuary
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Ellen Guan (Gh Australia) — Proposed Noosa Springs 'Boutique Hotel"
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Rhett Duncan on Behalf of Unitywater — Mcu21/0110 - Noosa Springs Proposed Development
MCU21/0110 - NOOSA SPRINGS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT…
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Georgina Madsen — Mcu22/0094 - Noosa Business Centre Sanctuary
MCU22/0094 - NOOSA BUSINESS CENTRE SANCTUARY CHILDCARE Deputation did not occur due to late apology from applicant.…
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Debra Walz - Fluoride
Can Council provide an update regarding progress with SEQWater in relation to removing fluoride from Noosa Shire's drinking water, including a cost analysis and estimate timeframe on the impact on Council's budget over the period of time to transition to fluoride free water? Response provided by Director Development & …
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Debra Walz — Community Engagement
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT…
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Andrew Mccarthy - Draft Noosa River Catchment
MANAGEMENT PLAN Question 1. With only two months to go, Mr Sengstock what actions have been undertaken, and/or what plans have the Council put in place to conduct a full community and stakeholder consultation on the Draft Noosa River Catchment Management Plan so that Council can report back in July 2024 with a final an…
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Andrew Mccarthy
Given Council election are now over, Mr Sengstock what actions have been undertaken, and/or what plans have the Council put in place to conduct a full community and stakeholder consultation on the Draft Noosa River Catchment Management Plan (NRCMP) so that Council can report back in July 2024 with a final and fully cos…
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Debra Walz — Qld Homeless Working Group Clean Up at Tafe Site
QLD HOMELESS WORKING GROUP CLEAN UP AT TAFE SITE…
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Debra Walz — Fluoridation of the Noosa Shire Town Water Supply
FLUORIDATION OF THE NOOSA SHIRE TOWN WATER SUPPLY…
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Debra Walz
Please provide an economic cost analysis and works management timeframe for Noosa Shire to become fluoride free. Response by Richard MacGillivray, Director Development and Regulation Noosa Council does not manage the abstraction, treatment and distribution of potable water in Noosa. Treatment is undertaken by SEQ Water…
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Brian O'Connor
Will Noosa Council consider stepping up the effectiveness of its pre-development concierge service to people with a good idea who wish to do the right thing by discussing development proposals in depth and ahead of a formal decision being made, so they don't have 'false hope' their proposal will get up at a council mee…
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Andrew Mccarthy
Mr Sengstock, what actions have been undertaken, and/or what plans have the Council put in place to undertake broader community consultation on the Draft Noosa River Catchment Plan? Response by Larry Sengstock, Acting Chief Executive Officer Further community consultation on the Draft Noosa River Plan will occur next y…
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Sania Boric
If a conservation park is declared over the existing FHA's, what extra powers exactly does that give Council that you or State departments do not already have, why is this necessary, or even a point for consideration IF the rivers health is at a critical level as suggested and urgent action is required, which would be …
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Nick Cooke
Can council please confirm the total sum (in dollars) of council funding and grants given to Zero Emissions Noosa since its inception in 2017? Answer provided byKim Rawlings, Director Strategy and Environment Since 2017 Zen Inc has been successful in gaining $226,675 across the 7 years via various Council Community, Ec…
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Debra Walz
Given everything we know about the toxicity of fluoride, and Noosa Council being only one of 21 councils of 77 councils across the State of Qld, that has adopted the inclusion of fluoride in the town water supply, was there any community consultation prior to fluoride being included, if so, when and how? Answer provide…
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Kim Petrovic & John Cochrane — - Proposed Hotel Development at Noosa Springs Mcu
PROPOSED HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AT NOOSA SPRINGS MCU 21/0110 Withdrawn by the applicant.…
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Kim Petrovic — - Proposed Hotel Development at Noosa Springs Mcu
PROPOSED HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AT NOOSA SPRINGS MCU 21/0110 Withdrawn by the Applicant.…
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Darren Mcclenaghan - Racv Resort, Shane Adamdson & Justin — - Development Application Mcu22/0118 for 15 Eco-Cabins
WATSON TOPIC - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION MCU22/0118 FOR 15 ECO-CABINS Withdrawn by the Applicant.…
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Rhett Duncan - Unitywater — Mcu21/0110 - Noosa Springs Hotel
MCU21/0110 - NOOSA SPRINGS HOTEL…
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John Cochrane — Mcu21/0110 - Noosa Springs Hotel
MCU21/0110 - NOOSA SPRINGS HOTEL The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item: refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes…
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Ellen Guan — Mcu21/0110 - Noosa Springs Hotel
MCU21/0110 - NOOSA SPRINGS HOTEL The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item: refer to Attachment 2 to the Minutes…
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Delegations of Authority Annual Review
2022 DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY ANNUAL REVIEW Motion Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 June 2023 and adopt the Register of Delegations – Council to Chief Executive Officer - Pursuant to section 257 of the Loca…
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Ian Glew - Tewantin Noosa Lions Club
At the recent meeting 13/3/2023 a report was submitted asking for Car Parking to be approved at Noosa Heads Lions Park through to May 2023 - a motion was raised and approval only given for Christmas - New Year 2024 and Easter 2024. Tewantin Noosa Lions club are in receipt of in excess of 1200 signatures on a partition …
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Councillors present at the meeting at which a motion to repeal or amend a
resolution is put, may defer consideration of that motion. Such deferral shall not be longer than three (3) months. Local Government Regulations Section 262 Repeal or amendment of resolutions A resolution of a local government may be repealed or amended only if notice of intention to propose the repeal or amendment is …
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- A resolution of Council may not be amended or repealed unless notice of motion
is given in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2009 or the Local Government Regulation 2012.…
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Brian O’Connor
1. BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1 In 2018 Noosa Council released its Sport and Active Recreation Plan and committed to complete master plans for five locations, including the Pomona Showgrounds. Four of the five master plans have been completed and are being implemented. The Pomona project is yet to start. In an email to me…
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Brian O’Connor
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1 The Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-23 states that Noosa Council will review and improve its approach to place-making, while the Noosa Council Operational Plan for 2021-22 says the council will continue the rollout of the place-making project, thus indicating that work is well under way. Given thes…
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(unnamed) — Marcus Beach Bushcare & Coastal Reserves
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item: Chris Hansen – refer to Attachment 2 Barry Cotterell – refer to Attachment 3 1. JUDY TULLOCH, BARRY COTTERELL & CHRIS HANSEN Topic: Marcus Beach Bushcare & Coastal Reserves…
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John Cochrane, Simon Gamble, Kim Petrovic — Objectors to the MCU21/0110 DA proposal located in Noosa Springs
1. JOHN COCHRANE, SIMON GAMBLE, KIM PETROVIC Topic: Objectors to the MCU21/0110 DA proposal located in Noosa Springs Withdrawn by applicant…
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Brian O’Connor
1. BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1. With just a few parcels of land available at the Cooroy Business Park and industrial park and the council actively examining these sites for affordable housing, will Noosa Council undertake a study into the likely take-up of available commercial land in the Noosa Hinterland over the next 1…
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David Mccready, Goetz Von Schweinfurth & Jan Davey — 30 Toulambi Street Zoning to Environmental Management & Conservation
1. DAVID MCCREADY, GOETZ VON SCHWEINFURTH & JAN DAVEY (via Microsoft Teams) Topic: 30 Toulambi Street Zoning to Environmental Management & Conservation Zone…
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Brian O’Connor
1. BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: Does Noosa Council adhere to this position in respect of parking at Pomona: [QUOTE] "The Noosa Council Traffic Study 2017-32 identified that, while variations in parking demand occurred, overall Pomona has sufficient parking ... the available parking outside the busy market period indicate…
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Brian O’Connor – Heritage Levy
1. BRIAN O’CONNOR – HERITAGE LEVY Question 1: Can the council confirm whether the wages, superannuation and staff costs of the Noosa Council Heritage Coordinator position are paid from the annual ratepayer Heritage Levy and not from general rates, as is the case with the vast bulk of council employees and, if so, wheth…
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Brian O’Connor
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: The Noosa Plan 2020 contains a Pomona Framework and Character Plan indicating streetscape and connectivity element such as landscaping, walkways and cycleways as well as beautification and landscaping also possible locations for so called 'entrance statements' and so I ask ... "What is the …
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Maxine Hitchen – Glossy Team Sunrise
1 MAXINE HITCHEN – GLOSSY TEAM SUNRISE Question 1: Would Noosa Council be willing to enter into discussions with the Uniting Church Australia, Qld, Synod around a land swap, so that the Fussy Vulnerable Glossy Black Cockatoos feed tree habitat at Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach can be returned to conservation status? Re…
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Brian O’Connor
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: Noosa Council is part of a troika that is working with HQ Plantations on a $3.5 million conservation deal to convert 2400ha of Yurol Forest and Ringtail Forest, currently the site of plantation timber harvesting operations, into National Park; and so I ask what plans exist for the rehabilit…
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Brian O’Connor
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: Can Noosa Council provide an update on new arrangements regarding the suite of library services it proposes to introduce following phasing out of the mobile library service - specifically the use of book dispensing kiosks. Can the reply include information about the towns where kiosks will …
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Brian O’Connor
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: I inquire of the ‘Disappeared’ - the people of the Noosa Hinterland that Noosa Council through the new Town Plan says don’t exist and so I ask why does Noosa Council make its future planning on the basis that Pomona has a population of 1188 in 2016, and not the 2910 figure adopted by the Au…
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Brian O’Connor
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: Based upon the annual visitation to the Tweed Regional Galley in NSW, the Mayor's plan for an iconic gallery for Noosa is likely to attract 70,000 to 80,000 visitors a year, making its location a crucial factor in contributing to its status as well as traffic congestion and other practical …
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Brian O’Connor
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: By withdrawing Noosa Council from the South-East Queensland Council of Mayors that is negotiating with the state and federal governments a 2020 City Deal funding agreement centred around a bid for the 2032 Olympic Games, has not our shire lost out on a share of the reported $58 billion in i…
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Brian O’Connor
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: What is Noosa Council’s vision for Pomona, and the northern hinterland more generally, in the areas of economic development and diversification, rural enterprise and nature- based tourism? Response by Kerri Coyle, Acting Director Environment & Sustainable Development: The current Local Econ…
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Brian O’Connor
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR Question 1: Noosa Council has announced that it will cease operation of the Mobile Library in 2020, now just two months away, and has sought public feedback on the nature of alternative arrangements for having library items loaned out to hinterland residents. What was the feedback received, what is the…