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Report to explore housing crisis solutions
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Noosa Councillors have called for an urgent report aimed at tackling Noosa’s worsening housing crisis.
The request for a detailed, independent data-driven analysis on potential short, medium and long-term solutions won unanimous support at last Thursday’s meeting.
“We can’t fix this crisis on our own, it needs a lot more money from state and federal governments, but we are facing a housing emergency that is having an impact on the economy, on our businesses and affecting the liveability of our communities,” Mayor Clare Stewart said. Read more.
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New shade sail
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Work to replace the Sunshine Beach Skate Park shade sail starts mid-August. We expect to complete the work within five weeks, weather permitting. The park will be closed during that time. Council appreciates the community’s patience during the works.
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Build progress
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Work is well underway on the nature-based, Hinterland Adventure Playground. We’ve been busy building the creek water play area, bridge crossings and pathways, while offsite construction of climbing structures including a rocket ship is in full swing.
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Enviro funds
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Council has approved more than $73,000 to support a host of local initiatives in the latest round of Environmental Projects and Alliance Grants. The funded projects support Council’s Environment Strategy and offer significant benefits for the environment.
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Opt for email
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Rates notices are on their way. Sign up for digital delivery to avoid the fee for a paper notice. Opting for email delivery is a simple way to assist Council to reduce emissions and help our environment. Eligible pensioners are exempt from the paper bill charge.
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Forging a healthier path
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The new Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy is a major milestone in Council’s commitment to address future congestion issues, reduce emissions and increase the uptake of active travel in the shire.
This year’s capital works budget includes $12.8 million for a range of specific priority projects over the next two financial years, to help encourage bike riding and walking.
Council developed the strategy with community input. Read more.
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Boardwalk renewed
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We’ve finished work on the new 40-metre Peregian Beach Foreshore Boardwalk.
The wheelchair friendly boardwalk reconnects Beach Access 57 to Beach Access 58, and it has improved access for surf lifesaving crews and provides beachgoers with a new beach shower facility.
The project, worth $230,000, was funded under the Queensland Government’s Unite and Recover Fund.
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Grant boost for projects
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A host of community groups, events and projects have shared in more than $160,000 worth of grant funding in the first Community Grants round of 2021/22.
This round includes more than $10,000 for community events, just over $18,000 toward community groups’ new equipment requests, $122,000 for infrastructure needs, and just under $10,000 for various other projects.
Mayor Clare Stewart said Council was pleased to boost community grants funding in this year’s budget. Read more.
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We're checking the pipes
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Contractor Pipe Management Australia (PMA) is currently inspecting Noosa’s stormwater pipe network for blockages and damage using remote-controlled CCTV Robotic Inspection Cameras.
The data collected helps determine cleaning and maintenance/renewal priorities. It also helps plan and design future road and pathway upgrades.
We appreciate residents’ patience on the roads while contractors are working around manholes and culverts. Read more.
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