your say Clare Stewart Noosa Mayor
Council of Mayors
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BIG news includes a resolution by Noosa Council to apply to join the Southeast Queensland (SEQ) Council of Mayors. The Council of Mayors has done a tremendous job on a number of matters in recent years, including playing a pivotal role in securing the Olympic Games. These games have the potential to accelerate investment in transport, infrastructure, tourism and so much more across the Southeast and it’s time Noosa supported the work of the Council of Mayors. Previous Noosa Councils decided not to be part of the SEQ Council of Mayors and that was their choice, but we consider collaboration and robust dialogue with other councils as vital. We need to work as one SEQ region to deliver better outcomes for the business sector and the wider community.
Playground progress
It’s full steam ahead at the Hinterland Adventure Playground site, Cooroy. Construction of the arbour is now underway. Footings for the major features have been installed and the water play area is complete. Work to install the Bio Basin continues and we are looking good for our end of year completion date. While it is ‘all go’ with the playground, work on new car parking spaces to support the playground is continuing, with the crossing now finished. Thank you for your patience while crews continue working on: • 12 new car park spaces on Maple St, adjacent to Apex Park. • 22 new car park spaces at the Lower Mill site. • 22 ‘overflow’ car park spaces along Maple St, next to the Cooroy Tennis Club. • 2 new disabled car park spaces in Marara St, next to the playground.
Road re-seals
Speaking of continued infrastructure, you may have noticed road resealing underway in the Hinterland. The full of list of roads either already resealed, or about to be, includes: • Ambulance St, Pomona. • Belwood Pl, Pomona. • Pioneer Rd, Pomona. • Pottery St, Pomona. • School St, Pomona. • Smedley Dve, Pomona. • Camphor Rd, Pinbarren. • Weemilah Crt, Cooran. • Pender Creek Rd, Kin Kin. This resealing program is part of the $4.36 million funding Council received under the Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and is grassroots spending at its best.
Free holiday buses
Good news abounds with the ‘Go Noosa Free Holiday Buses,’ which will be back for Christmas 2021 and Easter 2022. Subject to TransLink approvals, travel will be free on TransLink buses servicing Cooroy, Cooran and Pomona, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Peregian Beach, Noosa Parklands, Tewantin and Noosa Civic.
Council has filed proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court in the case against Kin Kin Quarry operator, Cordwell Resources. An initial hearing whereby Council will seek interim enforcement orders for all quarry truck movements to cease during school bus hours, will also be sought. Further proceedings will focus on alleged breaches by the Quarry operator, with Council seeking to address the intensification of use issues, which is at the centre of community concern. Final enforcement orders will be sought requiring the operators to limit the number of quarry trucks per day, avoid convoying and ensure that movements are within the operating hours, with all truckloads covered. A thank-you to community members for their commitment over several months to gather evidence. More than 20 residents have provided statements that will form a critical part of the legal case and for which we are very grateful. A copy of the court document is available on the e-courts website https:// bit.ly/3kqPIcH
Tiny homes win
To end on a high, Council has given a green light for two new ‘tiny homes’ on Council land at Tewantin to help support young people transitioning from crisis accommodation to independent living. Council is pleased to assist the Youturn project with land for the tiny homes at Earl Street, between Youturn’s premises and Tait Duke Cottage. If successful, the three-year pilot program could become a model for other councils that are facing similar housing issues. It’s a tangible solution to homelessness and an incredibly important initiative of which all councillors are fully supportive.
Storm season
As we head into storm and bushfire season, it is essential we are as prepared as possible. Get Ready Week is October 10-17. Take the time to check your insurance and clean up your yard. Develop your household emergency plan. Prepare an emergency kit. Register now for the Noosa Alert system via Council’s Disaster Dashboard www.noosa.qld.gov. au/noosa-alert, To stay informed during disasters, check Council’s Disaster Dashboard and subscribe to the Noosa Alert system. Find out more and access support resources at www. getready.qld.gov.au
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Kin Kin Quarry
Until next month, stay safe,
Clare
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