Deputations and public questions to council, each opening on what council's minutes record of it.
2024-05-16
Public question
Ordinary Meeting May 2024
Andrew Mccarthy - Draft Noosa River Catchment
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What the minutes record
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 and fully costed NRCMP in line with October 2023 procedural motion?
Response from Director Strategy & Environment, Kim Rawlings
The Council election and caretaker occurs over a number of months, as previously advised we have been in a process of providing information and induction for our new Council on many many Council p[projects, services and initiatives. The River Plan being just one of these. In this context Council is currently receiving information and considering how best to move forward on the River Plan.
Question 2
The inclusion of 'To Consider a Conservation Park' in the Draft Catchment Plan created a substantial public backlash. Has the Council contacted the relevant state authorities to see if they would approve a Conservation park over the Noosa River before splitting the community by adding It again? If not, why not?
Response from Director Strategy & Environment, Kim Rawlings
Yes, Council has been in contact with the Department of Environment and Science (DES). Quite rightly DES have not indicated support or not support, nor has Council asked them to indicate support or otherwise, as there is a process of investigation required to be undertaken before any indication on support or otherwise could occur. DES have been clear on the process required for establishment of a conservation park anywhere which would include undertaking a detailed feasibility study, including an assessment of current natural, cultural and socio-economic values of the river, engaging with First Nations people and undertaking public consultation prior to making any formal request to the Minister. Further steps would still then be required including the development a draft management agreement with the State Government.
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