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Australia’s most sustainable region Healthy. Smart. Creative. Sunshine Coast Council CEO’s Quarterly Highlights Report Quarter 2 – 2020/21
Acknowledgement of Country Sunshine Coast Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this region, the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples. Council commits to working in partnership with the Traditional Custodians and the broader First Nations community to support self-determination through economic and community development. www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au T 07 5475 7272 F 07 5475 7277 Locked Bag 72 Sunshine Coast Mail Centre Qld 4560 © Sunshine Coast Regional Council 2009-current. Sunshine Coast Council™ is a registered trademark of Sunshine Coast Regional Council. Acknowledgements Council wishes to thank all contributors and stakeholders involved in the development of this document. Disclaimer Information contained in this document is based on available information at the time of writing. All figures and diagrams are indicative only and should be referred to as such. While the Sunshine Coast Council has exercised reasonable care in preparing this document it does not warrant or represent that it is accurate or complete. Council or its officers accept no responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from acting in reliance upon any material contained in this document.
Contents
Message from the Chief Executive Officer 4
A Strong Community .................................. 5
A Healthy Environment ............................... 7
A Smart Economy ....................................... 9
Service Excellence .................................... 11
An Outstanding Organisation .................. 13
“Delivering on the Vision:
Australia’s most
sustainable region –
healthy, smart, creative”
Message from the Chief Executive Officer
Message from the Chief Executive Officer
A Strong CommunityMessage from the Chief
Executive Officer
I am pleased to be providing my first quarterly Council celebrated NAIDOC Week with an
progress report since commencing the role of intimate flag-raising ceremony in November to
Chief Executive Officer in November 2020. It pay tribute to Traditional Custodians of the
is not lost on me that I have come into the role Sunshine Coast – the Kabi Kabi peoples and
at a pivotal time in history as the presence of Jinibara peoples, providing an opportunity for
COVID-19 in the world impacts us all. all to reflect, learn and build strong community
It has presented challenges to people from connections.
across our community, our businesses and Our first Renewable Energy Facility opened in
our employees as we work together to Caloundra that will convert waste to electricity
respond to changes and keep each other and create 7000 megawatt hours of
safe. However, alongside these challenges, renewable electricity per annum. This will
COVID-19 has also provided a catalyst for reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
change and a number of new opportunities approximately 41,000 tonnes each year.
have emerged across our community and A new landmark development agreement was
Council. signed with one of Australia’s leading private
Our resilience is on display every day as we property groups, Walker Corporation, to
adapt and evolve to circumstances, and I am accelerate investment in the Maroochydore
really impressed by the way we have City Centre. Walker Corporation will invest
embraced new innovations along the way. $2.5 billion into the project and bring with
Our early planning and ability to quickly them experience, capital and expertise,
transition to the ‘new normal’ has enabled the enabling the project to reach its potential.
Sunshine Coast to remain open to visitors, The new eight-storey Brisbane Road car park
providing an important stimulus into our named ‘ParknGo Mooloolaba Central’ opened
economy and creating a high demand for to the public in December, providing 700
many of our services. public spaces for residents, visitors and
Our Council staff have done a great job to business traders to utilise while accessing the
meet this demand and continue to take great area. The $23.5 million facility follows
pride in their work. Our assets and facilities considerable community consultation and is
have continued to be presented in outstanding an important component of the Placemaking
condition and we have continued to find ways Mooloolaba Master Plan. The construction
to engage and be inclusive in our decision- delivered improvements to surrounding
making. infrastructure and provided jobs for
approximately 800 construction workers.
Our extensive program of community
engagement is an example of how we are Finally, I would like to sincerely thank
focusing on, and valuing, our diverse everyone for the warm welcome and kindness
community. During the quarter, we engaged I have received since commencing. I look
on the Draft Coastal Hazard Adaptation forward to meeting many more of you and
Strategy, Draft Heritage Plan, a community working together to deliver more outstanding
satisfaction survey on Council services and achievements throughout 2021.
placemaking improvements in Caloundra,
Woombye, Eumundi and Eudlo. Emma Thomas
Through all this, there have been some major Chief Executive Officer
achievements as we continued to progress
our healthy, smart, creative agenda.
4 CEO’s Quarterly Highlights Report | Sunshine Coast Council
A Strong Community
In all our communities, people are included, treated with respect and
opportunities are available to all.
A Strong Community
In all our communities, people are included, treated with respect and
opportunities are available to all.
41,394 87%
people attended community Customer satisfaction with
events at Council’s venues library and cultural programs
133,209(m²) 206
total area of roads delivered, community grant applications
valued at $4.9 million this received, allocating more than
quarter $2.5 million for the quarter
Community and cultural
NAIDOC Week 2020
development and partnerships
After being postponed due to COVID-19, Council
Community Grants celebrated NAIDOC Week with an intimate flag-
raising ceremony in November to pay tribute to
Council has continued to offer grants as a strategic Traditional Custodians of the Sunshine Coast – the
investment tool in response to COVID-19 and the Kabi Kabi peoples and Jinibara peoples, providing
community’s changing needs. Council’s community an opportunity for all to reflect and learn.
grants are focused on supporting projects which
deliver on Council’s priorities; activate the The theme for NAIDOC Week 2020 was ‘Always
community in a resilient and vibrant way; inject was, Always will be’ - recognising that First Nations
money into the local economy; are ready to get people have occupied and cared for this continent
started and be successfully completed; and deliver for over 65,000 years.
maximum community benefit. During the quarter: Other NAIDOC Week activities included online
$1,060,632 was awarded through 206 new programs, curated library resources, and a family
community grants for a range of projects and event at the Nambour Showgrounds.
activities
Support against domestic violence
$1,498,667 in previously committed multi-year
operational funding was provided to 144 Council partnered with the ‘Sunshine Coast Make
community organisations through partnership It Stop’ committee to deliver a special tree planting
programs event (Seeds of Hope) in December 2020 in an act
of solidarity and support for victims of domestic
$65,946 was awarded to 11 projects through violence.
the Regional Arts Development Fund grant.
Council provided 500 native trees, shrubs and
Heritage development groundcovers for up to 300 people to help plant on
the dunes at Mooloolaba Foreshore Reserve to
The draft Sunshine Coast Heritage Plan was help raise public awareness of domestic and family
available for public consultation between 16 violence in our community. The trees are intended
November and 13 December 2020. to act as a lasting legacy to acknowledge victims
Council received 583 responses to the online on the Sunshine Coast as well as rehabilitating
survey which will be used to inform the final and building resilience in our coastal dunes.
amendments to the 10-year plan before it is
presented to Council for consideration in 2021.
Quarter 2, 2020/21 | Sunshine Coast Council 5
Transport Services 61,981 preventative actions to ensure the
safety of beachgoers
The catchment area of the Kenilworth Community
Transport Service was broadened in October to 2055 people received first aid, and
include a number of new suburbs that will enable 118 rescues were performed.
an additional 1000 properties to utilise the service.
In addition to a widened area, trips to the Sunshine Roads, cycleways and pathways
Coast University Hospital were included and
guests of registered users can also access the Road rehabilitation
service.
A detailed condition survey of the region’s road
Disaster management network was undertaken. Analysis from this survey
Council continues to work with our emergency will be used to inform the draft Road Resurfacing
and Rehabilitation program for Council
service partners and Queensland Health to ensure
consideration.
plans are in place for a dual hazard event (an
emergency event concurrent with a COVID-19
overlay). Evacuation centre management plans for Sporting Facilities
this type of event were finalised and are able to be
implemented, should they be required. Infrastructure upgrades
Resources are in place to respond to the La Nina During the quarter a number of key infrastructure
weather pattern and the Local Disaster initiatives progressed, including:
Management Group are prepared for a potential
$2.6 million Nambour Aquatic Centre upgrades
activation to provide a response and recovery
commenced and include the new ‘Splash Park’
effort, should it be required.
and improved car parking facilities
Libraries $2.3 million Maroochydore Multi Sports
Complex multi-use oval and 133 additional car
Council launched the myLibrary app in October, parks.
providing a convenient, time-saving platform for
customers. The new app provides members with Sunshine Coast Stadium
easy access to their account, the ability to explore
the catalogue and new releases, renew loans, Touch Football Australia held the National Youth
reserve titles and link in with other family Championships at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in
memberships including children. October and the venue also welcomed a number
of first-time events including:
Over the quarter, 4615 new library members and
183,310 visitors to our Libraries were recorded. In the Harvey Norman Women’s State of Origin -
comparison to the same period last year, the held on Queensland soil for the first time ever
usage of digital services such as the borrowing of in November
eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines has the Gridiron Queensland Sunbowl
increased significantly. Championships was held in December
Educational program services continue to be
local dance company, Dance Edge Studios
delivered online and some volunteer services are
conducted their end of year concert on the
gradually returning to the Libraries following the
field.
COVID-19 and subsequent restrictions.
Lifeguards
Lifeguard services increased in preparation for the
peak summer holiday season for all patrolled
areas. During the quarter, lifeguards provided:
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A Healthy Environment
Maintaining and enhancing the region’s natural assets, liveability and
environmental credentials.
A Smart EconomyA Healthy Environment
Maintaining and enhancing the region’s natural assets, liveability and
environmental credentials.
6219 9261 hectares
hectares managed for conservation under
Sunshine Coast Land for Wildlife
of landscape and garden
program
beds maintained
238 121 kilograms
wheelie bins of weeds or almost 4000 pieces of litter picked
removed by 430 volunteers up from Sunshine Coast beaches
with the Community Nature
Conservation Program
41,000 tonnes each year, which is the equivalent
Waste diversion online platform - to removing approximately 9000 cars from the
ASPIRE road.
Council launched a free business-to-business Beaches, foreshores, coastal
platform called ASPIRE in October to provide an
opportunity to create a circular economy. infrastructure and canals
ASPIRE is a free online tool that aims to divert Eight schools, 262 students, teachers and parents,
waste from landfill and connect local businesses, picked up 121 kilograms (almost 4000 pieces) of
allowing them to list items they no longer want or litter from Sunshine Coast beaches over eight days
to register to receive notifications when waste they to get the sand ready for the arrival of nesting
need is listed. The new green solution is aimed at turtles as part of the annual Schools Beach Clean
reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and Up.
is a great opportunity for local businesses to save Students brainstormed solutions to cut out litter at
money and improve their environmental the source and stop it ending up on the beach in
credentials. Visit the ASPIRE webpage at: the first place, and were able to see firsthand the
https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Business/Bu impact the rubbish has on the marine environment.
siness-Programs/Circular-Economy.
The litter was counted and entered into the
Waste to renewable energy Australian Marine Debris Initiative database,
recording the location, quantities and types of
In a first for the region, Council is now converting marine rubbish collected, to give an overview of
waste to electricity at its Caloundra Renewable the impact on each beach.
Energy Facility in Bells Creek.
The facility, which opened in November, creates Bushland conservation and habitat
enough energy to power 1200 homes 24-hours a
Council has been working with Kabi Kabi Elder
day, seven days a week. It is linked to the power
Uncle Tais K’Reala Randanpi to help activate
grid, and generates 7000 megawatt hours of
Endriandra Park, Yandina and transition it into a
renewable electricity per annum, and reduces
spiritual site for cultural tours and experiences. The
greenhouse gas emissions by approximately
site has strong connection to several generations
of Traditional Custodians, the Kabi Kabi people.
Council has improved the environmental and
Quarter 2, 2020/21 | Sunshine Coast Council 7recreational values of the site and created yarning Beerwah East Major Development Area and to
circles using fallen trees and trails that access progress the preparation of the Options Analysis
significant cultural sites on the property through the phase of the business case process for Sunshine
rainforest and creek areas. Coast Mass Transit.
Conservation Transport planning continues to address the
network needs of the growing community with
During the quarter a number of key initiatives particular attention given to our major centres of
progressed, including: Maroochydore, Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Sippy
more than 150 TurtleCare volunteers Downs and Nambour.
participated in the annual TurtleCare training
day
100 new BushCare volunteers signed up as a
result of a recent recruitment campaign
$228,881 was approved for 69 Landholder
Environment Grants.
Recreation parks, trails and facilities
Planning and design
Council is coordinating the planning and design of
more than 100 recreational parks, trails, assets
and facilities.
Significant recreational park projects include Sippy
Downs Forest Park West, Nambour Petrie Creek
Parklands, Dicky Beach Park Precinct, as well as
design for Coastal Pathway sections at Bokarina to
Warana, Buddina and Alexandra Headland.
Council received State Government stimulus
funding as part of the ‘Covid Works for
Queensland’ and the ‘Unite and Recover’
programs to accelerate projects such as the $1.3
million Sugarbag Road Trails Hub, and the
$150,000 Albany Lakes park play space in Sippy
Downs. Planning and design for these projects
was finalised in December, ready for construction
in early 2021.
Sustainable growth and network
planning
Council continues to monitor and provide advice in
relation to Economic Development Queensland's
role as the assessment manager for Caloundra
South and Maroochydore Priority Development
Areas and to ensure infrastructure is delivered in
accordance with the infrastructure agreements for
these areas.
Council also continues to collaborate with the State
Government to progress the planning for the
8 CEO’s Quarterly Highlights Report | Sunshine Coast CouncilA Smart Economy
Delivering a prosperous, high-value economy of choice for business,
investment and employment.
Service ExcellenceA Smart Economy
Delivering a prosperous, high-value economy of choice for business,
investment and employment.
$5.5 million $7 million
in revenue for Sunshine is the estimated economic
Coast holiday parks benefit for the region from 9
sponsored major events
1010
businesses accessed specialist advice and information
Brisbane Road car park regarded project delivery partner, who can help
The new eight-storey Brisbane Road car park drive the delivery of the future stages of
named ParknGo Mooloolaba Central opened to the development. It is forecast that Council will now
public in December and provides 700 public break even on the project in 2035, approximately
spaces for residents, visitors and traders to utilise ten years earlier than originally projected, and
while accessing the area. ultimately achieve ratepayers an overall profit of
approximately $41 million.
The $23.5 million facility follows considerable
community consultation and is an important
component of the Placemaking Mooloolaba Master
Economic development
Plan. The construction provided improvements to Council delivered a range of economic programs -
surrounding infrastructure and roadworks and the majority of which focused on helping the
provided jobs for approximately 800 construction region’s economy recovery from the impacts of
workers. COVID-19. The Economic Resurgence Taskforce
met during the quarter and progressed the
While the public car park is operational, further
construction works to complete the commercial following projects:
tenancies and associated street frontages will Next Level Sunshine Coast: a platform for
occur in early 2021. digital upskilling created by Amazon Web
Services - formally launched in November.
Maroochydore City Centre Retail activation – a collaboration with local
A landmark development agreement was signed in Chambers of Commerce and commercial real
November between Council and SunCentral estate agents in Caloundra and Mooloolaba.
Maroochydore with one of Australia’s leading Data Community – a data sharing platform
private property groups - Walker Corporation to where multiple organisations can collaborate.
accelerate investment in the Maroochydore City
Centre. Jobs Now campaign – launched in November
to encourage the local community to fill
Walker Corporation will invest $2.5 billion into the tourism and hospitality vacancies.
project and bring with them extensive expertise in
urban regeneration, placemaking, and the Business Champions – a promotional project
development of quality commercial, retail and to highlight local business success stories and
residential precincts. promote business confidence. Seven
businesses were highlighted during the
With the development agreement in place, it is
quarter.
anticipated that the project will gain considerable
momentum as a result of having such a highly-
Quarter 2, 2020/21 | Sunshine Coast Council 9 Smart Manufacturing Food Hub – brings like-
minded businesses together to share
resources, ideas and infrastructure.
Bring back capital – accelerates shovel-ready
projects on the Sunshine Coast. During the
quarter 12 applications were received for
determination.
Holiday parks
Following a period of business disruption due to
COVID-19, all holiday parks experienced very
good levels of occupancy during the quarter with
revenue reaching $5.5 million.
The creation of 31 new camp sites at Mudjimba
Beach Holiday Park was completed in December
and Council awarded a contract for the
replacement of 43 washing machines and four
driers across Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks.
10 CEO’s Quarterly Highlights Report | Sunshine Coast CouncilService Excellence
Positive experiences for our customers, great services to our community.
86% 2416
of development applications building approvals issued with a
assessed within statutory construction value of $437
timeframes million
65,366 3441
customers assisted through the building and plumbing
development and customer applications decided
contact centres
Cemeteries Local Amenity and Local Laws
A strong educational focus in relation to fines
The Sunshine Coast Cemetery Plan 2019-2028
continued during the quarter, with approximately
recognises emerging cultures on the Sunshine
Coast and the future needs of a growing 56% of those issued being caution notices.
population. Council has continued to work closely with
organisers of scheduled events to arrange
Council continues to plan for a natural burial area
cancellations, rescheduling or redesigning of their
within the existing cemetery network and additional
interment space works continued at Caloundra, events to manage ongoing impacts from COVID-
Kulangoor and Beerwah cemeteries. 19 restrictions.
A number of projects were completed including Waste and resource management
seating at Kulangoor, Diddillibah and Gheerulla
cemeteries. Three million bin collection services were provided
during the quarter, with 99% collected on
Customer and community relations schedule.
More than 158,000 customer transactions were
Council’s customer satisfaction results remained
high at an average of 4.76 (out of five). Over the recorded at Council's Resource Recovery Centres
and 31% of the total waste collected was diverted
quarter Council reported an increase in resolved
from landfill.
enquires at the first point of contact.
Development services Quarries
Council reported increases in plumbing Council awarded an $8.5 million contract to local
applications and inspections over the quarter, this company Black Cat Civil to support quarry services
is likely a result of the Australian Government’s at Image Flat and Dulong. The two-year contract
HomeBuilders Grant Scheme and associated starts early 2021 and provides mobile crushing and
mandatory timeframes. screening services.
Council continues to proactively audit development The contract was awarded in November following
approvals prior to commencing use/lot in a robust procurement process to achieve the best
accordance with legislative processes and quality outcome and value-for-money for
timeframes. ratepayers. Black Cat Civil is a local company
crushing, scalping, blending and screening
approximately 350,000 tonnes per annum of
Quarter 2, 2020/21 | Sunshine Coast Council 11rhyolite and basalt shot rock for a variety of sizes and products. Project Delivery Bradman Avenue Construction of Maroochydore’s Bradman Avenue Maroochy River Foreshore was completed with an extensive $2.6 million facelift in time for the summer holidays. The works were delivered in partnership with the State Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads’ Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program. This enabled the widening of two sections of the coastal pathway totalling 688 metres along Bradman Avenue. The eastern section included an undercover viewing deck on the riverbank which was constructed with an all abilities viewing node. In addition to this, contemporary outdoor furniture has been custom designed to create comfortable places to rest together with the refurbished kayak ramp. The western section of works includes a modern amenity block at the Cod Hole Boat Ramp and the car park has been reconfigured for safer pedestrian and traffic management with significant landscape upgrades to compliment all works. Mooloolaba Foreshore revitalisation The Mooloolaba Foreshore revitalisation project received $4.5 million in State Government funding under the 'Unite and Recover' program enabling the commencement of Stage 1, Design and Construction of the Northern Parklands. The $11 million project caters for the provision of the seawall upgrade, boardwalk, shelter, BBQs, amenities and new open space. The seawall is the first step in creating the new Northern Parkland, and although partially completed, it withstood its first severe weather test in December. The construction works on the boardwalk will commence in early 2021. 12 CEO’s Quarterly Highlights Report | Sunshine Coast Council
An Outstanding Organisation
A high performing, innovative and customer-focused organisation marked by
great people, good governance and regional leadership.
$58.5 million 6
or 67% of the total purchasing awards received during the
spend for the quarter was to quarter
local business
49
offers of employment for the quarter
2019/20 Annual Report People and Culture
Council adopted its 2019/20 Annual Report at the Council continues to invest in the capability of our
leaders through offering development
Ordinary Meeting in November. This statutory
opportunities. Council partnered with the University
report highlights significant achievements,
progress measures, governance disclosures and of the Sunshine Coast, to deliver the second round
financial statements for the period 1 July 2019 to of the ‘Leading High Performance Teams’
program.
30 June 2020. This was the 12th consecutive year
Council has received an unmodified audit opinion
from the Queensland Audit Office. Copies of the Governance
report are available at Council Libraries and The Governance Awareness Program continues to
through Council’s website. be delivered across the organisation providing
education and leadership on a range of
Elected Council governance issues and topics including: Code of
The new integrity provisions under the Local Conduct sessions; conflicts of interest; fraud;
Government Act 2009 took effect this quarter Human Rights; and risk.
which included additional requirements for conflict
of interest declarations and additional disclosure Awards
requirements for registers of interest. The Sunshine Coast International Broadband
The Department of State Development, Network project won the Australian
Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning Achievement of the Year Award at the
made training available on the new integrity Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)
provisions to all local government elected Technology Awards for Excellence
members. The Sunshine Coast Community Strategy was
the winner of the Public Engagement and
Financial and procurement services Community Planning category at the Planning
Council's 2019/20 Financial Statements were Institute of Australia Awards for Planning
adopted at the Ordinary Meeting in November. Excellence 2020
Council continued to pay all creditors within seven Blue Heart Sunshine Coast won the Regional
days since the COVID-19 pandemic commenced. Innovation Project of the Year at the Cities
Power Partnership (CPP) Climate Awards
The Environment and Liveability Strategy
received a Commendation award under the
Improving Planning Processes and Practices
Quarter 2, 2020/21 | Sunshine Coast Council 13category at the 2020 Qld Awards for Planning
Excellence, Planning Institute of Australia
Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project was
recognised with two awards at the Annual
Institute of Public Works Engineering
Australasia (IPWEAQ) - Projects over $10
Million and Best Project of the Year
14 CEO’s Quarterly Highlights Report | Sunshine Coast CouncilAustralia’s most sustainable region
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Quarter 2, 2020/21 | Sunshine Coast Council 15Operational Plan Activities Report
Quarter 2, 2020/21
Quarterly Progress Report
Quarterly report – Operational Plan 2020/21 Page 1Corporate Plan Goal : A Strong Community
Goal Objective: In all our communities, people are included, treated with respect, and opportunities are available to all.
Safe and healthy communities
Action Action Name Start Date Due Date Progress On On Comments Branch
Code Time Budget
1.1.1 Implement key actions from the
Sunshine Coast Community
Strategy 2019-2041 Action
01/07/2020 30/06/2021 50%
The Community Strategy Action Plan continues to be delivered. This
quarter, the Community Strategy was announced as the winner of the
Public Engagement and Community Planning category of the Planning
CPD:
Community
Planning and
Plan in collaboration with Institute of Australia Awards for Planning Excellence 2020. Following on Development
partners and key stakeholders. from the success of the #CovidKindness campaign, the #FestiveKindness
campaign was launched encouraging residents to celebrate with friends
and family near and dear at home in their neighbourhoods. In line with the
national annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
campaign, Council worked with local support services to roll out a local
campaign to raise community awareness. Council also partnered to
coordinate the Domestic and Family Violence Community Tree Planting
(Seeds of Hope) day on 4 December 2020.
1.1.2 Implement prioritised actions
from the Sunshine Coast
Aquatic Plan 2011- 2026
01/07/2020 30/06/2021 50%
Significant progress was made on Nambour Aquatic Centre projects with
the commencement of car park and splash park construction in
November, plus the appointment of a contractor for the design and
SCV: Sports
and
Community
including delivery of key construction of new waterslides. All projects are on target for completion Venues
projects including completion by June 2021. Consultants were appointed in December to deliver Centre
of Nambour Aquatic Centre Development Plans for Cotton Tree and Caloundra Aquatic Centres, in
Splash Park project. preparation for tenders currently scheduled for 2022.
Quarterly report – Operational Plan 2020/21 Page 2Action Action Name Start Date Due Date Progress On On Comments Branch
Code Time Budget
1.1.3 Develop and attract events and
sporting opportunities at
Council managed venues -
01/07/2020 30/06/2021 50%
Sunshine Coast Stadium hosted two outdoor dance and performance
events, the Queensland Sun Bowl State Gridiron Championships, and the
Monster Trucks Thrillmaster event. The Great Australian Beer and Cider
SCV: Sports
and
Community
Caloundra Indoor Stadium, festival was also successfully secured this quarter, to be held in January Venues
Maroochydore Multi Sports 2021 on the eastern foreshore of Lake Kawana. Sunshine Coast
Complex, Nambour Secondary Schools have also agreed to contract two new Rugby Sevens
Showgrounds, Sunshine Coast and Rugby League schools events for 2021. Due to COVID-19 and the
Stadium, and Venue 114. strict restrictions for indoor venues, Venue 114 successfully produced
LIVE@114 which supports and showcases local artists on the Sunshine
Coast. Events returned to a number of Council venues in the last quarter
of 2020, including Caloundra Indoor Stadium playing host to an All
Abilities Expo and the Queensland Gymnastics Extravaganza. The
Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex held the State Age Netball
Championships and Netfest tournament, and the Nambour Showgrounds
held two boxing tournaments, the Sunshine Coast Amateur Radio Clubs
Swap Meet and Collectorama.
1.1.4 Support the Sunshine Coast
Lightning in the Suncorp Super
Netball League and maximise
01/07/2020 30/06/2021 50%
The 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season has concluded, and all debriefs
and reviews for the season have now been finalised. Planning for the
2021 season is underway, and a new activation and spectator
SCV: Sports
and
Community
benefits associated with the engagement strategy is being developed between Sunshine Coast Venues
partnership. Lightning and Council, with the goal of enabling game days to be more
engaging with the community and Lightning fans.
1.1.5 Covid-19 business and
community response and
recovery.
01/07/2020 30/06/2021 50%
The Economic Resurgence Taskforce progressed the topics of capital
investment, investment attraction as well as the stimulation of shovel-
ready infrastructure projects. This resulted in the identification of
ECDEV:
Economic
Development
opportunities to accelerate / refine investment attraction efforts to include
local business expansion opportunities and greater sharing of information.
Multiple programs were also conducted to support the business
community, including TAFE Build a Better Business, IP Law and
Trademark sessions, and business walks to connect local businesses
with Councillors. In addition, the Professional Advice Support Program
continued, offering an hour of free business advice across finance, HR
and legal services.
Quarterly report – Operational Plan 2020/21 Page 3Action Action Name Start Date Due Date Progress On On Comments Branch
Code Time Budget
1.1.6 Implement priority activities
from the Disaster Management
Plan 2019-2022.
01/07/2020 30/06/2021 50%
Council continues to work with our emergency service partners and
Queensland Health to ensure plans are in place for a dual hazard event
(an emergency event concurrent with a COVID-19 overlay). Plans for
SF:
Specialist
Functions
evacuation centre management for this type of event are finalised and
able to be implemented, should they be required.
Resources are in place for the coming season with La Nina starting to
take effect, and the Local Disaster Management Group is prepared for
activation to provide a response and recovery capability for our
community when required.
Resilient and engaged communities
Action Action Name Start Date Due Date Progress On On Comments Branch
Code Time Budget
1.2.1 Implement priority activities
from the Sunshine Coast
Libraries Plan 2014-2024.
01/07/2020 30/06/2021 50%
A total of 26 online library programs were delivered with 18,982
attendees. Libraries celebrated NAIDOC Week with online programs for
various ages promoting online learning and First Nations collection titles.
AHL: Arts,
Heritage and
Libraries
The myLibrary app was launched, providing customers with improved
mobile access to their accounts and the Libraries' physical and digital
collections. The digital collection remains popular, with high use of the
extensive eMagazine collection. Some volunteer groups recommenced
with Library services such as home service deliveries, Justice of the
Peace, adult literacy, tax help and heritage library, contributing 864 hours.
Sixty 'First 5 Forever' toolkits were distributed by Queensland Health
nurses to new mothers. Annual Story Walk presented, titled "All the Ways
to be Smart".
1.2.2 Continue to ensure the manner
in which Council distributes
grant monies to community
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Council allocated a total of $2,559,299 in grant and partnership funding to
348 recipients. This included $1,060,632 through 206 new community
grants for a range of projects and activities and a further $1,498,667 in
CPD:
Community
Planning and
and not-for-profit organisations previously committed multi-year operational funding to 144 community Development
supports Councils vision for the organisations through Council's Community Partnership Funding
region. Program; Environment Levy Partnerships; and Recreation Trails
Partnership Program. Funding allocations contribute to the achievement
of Council's vision for the region and Council’s Local Community Relief
Plan COVID-19 objectives to support community organisations in
continuing their services and maintaining business continuity through
response and recovery.
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1.3.1 Deliver the Sunshine Coast's
premier multi-arts Horizon
Festival events program for
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The 2020 Horizon Festival was successfully delivered in a revised format
due to COVID-19 and planning for the 2021 Horizon Festival is underway.
The festival opened applications for the 2021 Homegrown program,
AHL: Arts,
Heritage and
Libraries
2020. supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund. Horizon Festival's
Artistic Director and Senior Producer met with 18 artists/groups to discuss
concepts for submission. First Nations artists have been encouraged to
submit applications, and can access Horizon Festival's First Nations
Curator for advice and support. More than 80 community submissions to
the 2021 photography project 'I Sea You' by local photographer, Keith
Hamlyn were received. Of these, 40 were selected, with shooting
commencing November 2020, final images will be presented along the
Happy Valley Boardwalk during the 2021 Horizon Festival.
1.3.2 Develop the annual Heritage
Levy program to implement the
priority activities and projects
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The new draft 10-year Sunshine Coast Heritage Plan was available for
public consultation 16 November - 13 December 2020. The community
was invited to complete an online survey to inform the final amendments
AHL: Arts,
Heritage and
Libraries
identified in the Sunshine to the document before the plan is presented to Council for consideration.
Coast Heritage Plan 2015- Council received 583 responses to the survey. The plans five key
2020. outcomes areas are: knowledge, conservation, support, communication
and advocacy.
A range of hands on heritage conservation assessments and exhibition
development workshops were delivered to community members, and
facilitated workshops with the Landsborough Museum commenced to
develop a model of ongoing Council support.
Heritage community events held during the quarter include drive-in family
movies at Eumundi and Maleny and a series of radio plays held at the
Glass House Mountains.
Other projects have progressed: collection digitisation and transcription of
Council collections; online collaborations including Sunshine Coast Open
House; completed updates to Bankfoot House Conservation Management
Plan; First Nations Virtual Reality experience completed for launch in
2021.
1.3.3 Development of a new Stretch
Sunshine Coast Reconciliation
Action Plan.
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Council continues to operate under the 2017-2019 Reconciliation Action
Plan (RAP). Development of the new RAP for 2020-2022 is underway to
be considered by Council at a future Ordinary Meeting. This is proposed
CPD:
Community
Planning and
to become Council's third RAP, continuing the Innovate phase of the RAP Development
Framework.
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1.3.4 Implement priority activities
from the Sunshine Coast Arts
Plan 2018-2038.
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Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2020 attracted over 711 entrants from across
Australia competing for over $30,000 in prizemoney. More than 290
people watched the winners announcement at BMW Currimundi with
AHL: Arts,
Heritage and
Libraries
Brisbane artist Natalya Hughes work Gestural Body Painting taking out
the top prize and being acquired into the Sunshine Coast Art Collection.
Collaborative audience development research between Council and the
Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation was completed, presented and shared
with the community. Council received 22 applications under the Regional
Arts Development Fund with 11 of these recommended for funding of
$65,946 with a total project value of $254,388. Caloundra Regional
Gallery profiled 40 artists to over 1880 visitors this quarter. A six week
artist-led professional development program with four external mentors
received 21 applications from emerging artists, with seven artists
selected. Ten local organisations are completing mentorship under the
Better Boards program. Creative Spaces provided mentorship to six
photographers; the Space Travel program provided individual and group
mentoring to five artists over 12 sessions; and hosted five artists in
residence across three locations.
1.3.5 Implement, monitor and report
on the actions of Sunshine
Coast Council Parking
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Projects for Parking Management Plans and Local Area Parking Plans
are currently in planning phase for delivery. Timing of delivery on 2020-21
actions will be subject to future Council decision.
TIP:
Transport &
Infrastructure
Management Plan. Planning
People and places are connected
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1.4.1 Implement priority activities
from the Integrated Transport
Strategy 2018.
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Many actions of the Integrated Transport Strategy are incorporated into
Council's day-to-day activities, leading towards achieving the Strategy
objectives.
TIP:
Transport &
Infrastructure
Specific Integrated Transport Strategy actions are well underway in Planning
relation to the development of a Travel Behaviour Change Program, and
the development of a Transport Infrastructure Sequencing Plan.
1.4.2 Coordinate the delivery of
Councils Transport Levy policy
and program.
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The Transport Levy Program 2020/21, formally approved by Council,
identified deliverables directed to the participating stakeholders for action.
Some initiatives timing have been impacted by COVID-19 and required
TIP:
Transport &
Infrastructure
adjustments to scope, overall the current program is on schedule. The Planning
provision of enhanced and additional bus stop shelters is well advanced
and on track.
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1.4.3 Progress the Sunshine Coast
Mass Transit business case
and Urban Transformation
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Tenders were called in October for the services of a suitably qualified
consultant to coordinate the preparation and implementation of a
comprehensive, high quality stakeholder and community engagement
UGP: Urban
Growth
Projects
project in partnership with key strategy that will help Council seek feedback, ideas and inputs as it
stakeholders. prepares the Options Analysis phase of the business case process for
Sunshine Coast Mass Transit (SCMT).
The SCMT Options Analysis is the second stage in the business case
process prescribed by government and its content sets down the
purpose, elements and outcomes of the Options Analysis process in
accordance with Building Queensland’s Business Case Development
Framework. The Options Analysis must also satisfy the requirements of
Infrastructure Australia’s Assessment Framework relevant to this stage of
the business case process.
The community engagement program is intended to generate
conversations about the transport problems and opportunities faced by
the region in the future, and obtain feedback on key options for
addressing them.
It is expected the engagement program will run in the first half of 2021
and the results will be considered by the Council in mid-2021.
1.4.4 Provide input into the
Maroochydore City Centre
project via planning advice and
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Council continued to work with the State Government as represented by
the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Minister for
Economic Development Queensland in implementing the Maroochydore
UGP: Urban
Growth
Projects
administration of the City Centre Infrastructure Agreement (IA), and to ensure the IA
Infrastructure Agreement to obligations are implemented as required.
ensure that the infrastructure
provided satisfies Council's
requirements.
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1.5.1 Implement prioritised actions
from the Sunshine Coast Sport
and Active Recreation Plan
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Progress on the Sport and Active Recreation Plan included completion and
official opening of the new eastern field at Maroochydore Multi Sports
Complex in December, as well as completion of Maroochydore Rugby
SCV:
Sports and
Community
2011-2026 including the delivery Union’s new change rooms and amenities. Honey Farm Road Sports Venues
of key projects: Maroochydore Complex Master Plan development has continued at this site including
Multi Sports Complex (new AFL bulk earthworks, utility connections and formation of sub-base for the
field), Stage 1 of Caloundra future road network. Works for Queensland stimulus package projects
Road Sports Complex, Stage 3 have continued including completion of Sunshine Coast Hockey
of Sunshine Coast Tennis Association’s new synthetic field, Buderim Wanderers field lighting
Centre Caloundra and Reserve upgrade and Maleny Showgrounds solar installation, as well as the
1000 improvements. appointment of contractors to deliver the remainder of the projects during
2021.
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Goal Objective: Maintaining and enhancing our regions natural assets, liveability and environmental credentials.
A resilient region shaped by clever planning and good design
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2.1.1 Implement priority activities
from the Environment and
Liveability Strategy 2017.
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Implementation of the Environment and Liveability Strategy (ELS) has
continued. The ELS was also recognised at the Planning Institute of
Australia, Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence receiving a
ESP:
Environment
and
Commendation award under the improving planning processes and Sustainability
practices category. Notably the draft Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy Policy
was endorsed for public consultation, commencing in November 2020.
2.1.2 Develop the Coastal Hazard
Adaptation Strategy which will
plan for the impacts of climate
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The project is on track with Council approving the release of the Draft
Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy for a 4-week public consultation
period across November/December. The preparation of a Draft Strategy,
ESP:
Environment
and
change along our coastline. including an adaptation framework and regional/local responses has been Sustainability
informed by outcomes from internal and external engagement initiatives. Policy
COVID-safe community engagement activities, incorporating: extensive
information on the project 'haveyoursay' website, social media, face to
face open house sessions, webinars and a number of stakeholder specific
special online briefings were held with 82 written submissions received.
The remaining technical work related to the preparation of the
Implementation Plan and developing the final Coastal Hazard Adaptation
Strategy is on track for completion in early 2021.
2.1.3 Progress development areas
including Caloundra South and
Beerwah East.
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Council continued to work with the State Government as represented by
the Minister for Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) in
implementing the Caloundra South Priority Development Area
UGP: Urban
Growth
Projects
Infrastructure Agreement (IA), and to ensure the IA obligations are
implemented as required.
Council continued to support EDQ with the consideration of development
applications.
Council continued to work in collaboration with the (now) Department of
State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning to
progress the planning for the Beerwah East Major Development Area
(BEMDA).
2.1.4 Prepare a new 10 year Place
Plan to guide the placemaking
and streetscape capital works
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Meetings were held with Councillors during October and November 2020
to provide input into the development of a new proposed streetscape
program for 2022. This will be presented for consideration as part of the
DPS: Design
and
Placemaking
program for the next 10 years. budget development process. Services
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2.1.5 Lead and influence a place-
based design and activation
process for the future
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Stage One of community engagement for this project has now concluded
after a well-received promotional campaign for Create Caloundra. This
was promoted through a Council web page, promotional social media
DPS: Design
and
Placemaking
Caloundra Community and videos and local market stall information pop-ups. At this stage 499 Services
Cultural Hub as part of the surveys have been received from the community and their feedback will
broader Caloundra Centre now be analysed. Stage Two of engagement will occur early in 2021 to
Activation Project. reflect the engagement findings with a preliminary design taken back to
the community and stakeholders to ask have we got it right?
2.1.6 A performance review of the
existing planning scheme will
be undertaken, background
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Ongoing scoping and preparation of background planning studies to
inform the new planning scheme are underway. A performance review of
the current planning scheme will provide the basis of discussions with
SP: Strategic
Planning
planning studies prepared and Council in regards to formally deciding to prepare a new planning scheme.
a community reference group This will guide the scope of works to commence in 2021.
established.
2.1.7 Preparation of design
guidelines for projects in the
public realm in the coastal strip
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Further design development for the public realm within the Urban Corridor
(between Caloundra and Maroochydore) has been placed on hold until
community engagement for the Options Analysis of Mass Transit is
DPS: Design
and
Placemaking
between Caloundra and completed. Place and Character Assessments of the localities of the Services
Maroochydore. Urban Corridor commenced in November 2020.
2.1.8 Mooloolaba Place Making -
deliver stage 1 of the northern
precinct.
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The Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project received $4.5 million in
State funding under the' Unite and Recover' program enabling the
commencement of Stage 1, Design and Construction of the Northern
DPS: Design
and
Placemaking
Parklands. This funding is combined with Council funds totalling $11 Services
million for the provision of the seawall upgrade, boardwalk, shelter, BBQs,
amenities and new open space. Construction works on boardwalk will
commence in early 2021.
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2.2.1 Coordinate the delivery of
Councils Environment Levy
including the strategic land
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Implementation of the Environment Levy Program has continued.
Negotiations for the acquisition of further land is being progressed. A
comprehensive social media strategy with supporting photos and videos
ESP:
Environment
and
acquisition program. to raise the profile and increase awareness of migratory and resident Sustainability
shorebirds is being developed. The Coastal Discovery Van was used to Policy
educate and raise awareness of coastal issues during National Science
Week (600 students) and during the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy
consultation.
2.2.2 Plan for the protection of the
Regional inter-urban break in
perpetuity to secure the
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Planning has continued for the ongoing protection of the Regional Inter-
urban Break as a major green space. A preliminary vision, values and
strategic directions are being prepared to support Council's advocacy
ESP:
Environment
and
environmental, production and role. Sustainability
recreation values. Policy
2.2.3 Lead a Biosphere nomination
for the local government area.
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The Sunshine Coast Biosphere nomination is still being reviewed by the
State Government. During this time further planning work has been
progressed to support a future biosphere including the scoping,
ESP:
Environment
and
development and management, governance and performance Sustainability
frameworks. Policy
2.2.4 Upgrade and replace the
ageing groyne field at
Maroochy River to protect the
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Stage One of the Maroochy River Groyne Field project was completed. EO:
Environmental
Operations
natural assets.
Responsive, accessible and well managed assets and infrastructure
Action Action Name Start Date Due Date Progress On On Comments Branch
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2.3.1 Implement Blue Heart
Sunshine Coast in partnership
with Unitywater and the State
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Implementation of the Blue Heart project has continued and included
securing $210,000 from the State Government to support a Blue Carbon
trial project. The project was also recognised nationally for innovation
ESP:
Environment
and
Government. through the City Power Partnerships Awards. Sustainability
Policy
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2.3.2 Conduct a review of the waste
and resource management
business model.
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Financial modelling for the 2021-22 operational budget is progressing
following a review of the 2020-21 budget and agreement on
enhancements.
WRM: Waste
and
Resource
Management
A reputation for innovation, sustainability and liveability
Action Action Name Start Date Due Date Progress On On Comments Branch
Code Time Budget
2.5.1 Operate the Sunshine Coast
Solar Farm, including the sale of
electricity and large-scale
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The Solar Farm is on track to generate over 8.2GWh of renewable energy
for Quarter 2. Council has offset over 125% of its consumption for Quarter 2
and 118% for financial year 2020/21 to date. Export revenue has improved
BI:
Business
and
generation certificates, and during Quarter 2 due to fewer negative price intervals and higher spot Innovation
ongoing maintenance. market pricing as demand increases. Council has not sold any large-scale
generation certificates during Quarter 2 due to lack of market activity. It is
expected that prices will improve and market activity will pick up during
January 2021 in advance of the February 2021 compliance deadline.
Council is working with the Contractor to ensure ongoing maintenance
activities are scheduled and carried out in accordance with the contract.
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Goal Objective: A prosperous, high value economy of choice for business, investment and employment.
Strong economic leadership, collaboration and identity
Action Action Name Start Date Due Date Progress On On Comments Branch
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3.1.1 Implement priority activities
and projects from the
Regional Economic
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Following the development of the Sunshine Coast Economic Resurgence
Plan and the establishment of the associated Taskforce, Council has been
continuing to deliver upon programs and tactics in concert with a wide
ECDEV:
Economic
Development
Development Strategy 2013- range of partners. Highlights include: partnership with Amazon Web
2033 (2019-2023 Services (AWS) to deliver the Next Level digital upskilling program
Implementation Plan). (https://nextlevelsc.com.au/); development of a retail activation program to
fill empty commercial buildings in partnership with Business and Tourism
groups; creation of a data sharing platform project where organisations will
share data to undertake evidence-based initiatives; creation of a talent
board showcasing local jobs/employers in partnership with the tourism and
events industry on the Sunshine Coast (http://jobsnow.net.au/);
development of a program to showcase local business via advertisement
and social media campaigns; and partnerships with companies wanting to
invest in the Sunshine Coast by assisting to expedite shovel-ready
projects.
3.1.2 Manage the delivery of the
Visit Sunshine Coast funding
deed and marketing
01/07/2020 30/06/2021 50%
In December 2020, Visit Sunshine Coast submitted its 2019/20 Annual
Performance Report against the Council approved 2019/20 Annual
Tourism Plan. A performance assessment of Visit Sunshine Coast's
ECDEV:
Economic
Development
deliverables for the Sunshine reported results against the key performance indicators of their Funding
Coast region. Deed was completed in December 2020. The assessment found that the
gross number of KPIs are being met and have been validated. Council and
Visit Sunshine Coast have completed three Funding Deed operational
delivery review meetings in the quarter and one Funding Deed financial
review meeting. All program delivery and funding expenditure has been in
accordance with the approved 2020/2021 Annual Tourism Program and in
accordance with mutually agreed variances.
3.1.3 Implement the high priority
actions as identified in the
Caloundra Centre Masterplan.
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Preliminary design and feasibility work for repurposing of Caloundra
Administration Building is ongoing. The first stage of community
engagement for the Caloundra Community and Creative Hub 'Vision and
MPSP: Major
Projects and
Strategic
Values' commenced on 9 November 2020 and concluded 7 December Property
2020. Feedback from consultation will be used to inform concept design
development. Stage 2 consultation seeking feedback on the concept
design is expected to occur early in 2021. Scoping for the Caloundra
Regional Gallery Business Case is complete.
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