Solar switch to slash energy costs
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Noosa Council will install major solar power systems on four of its buildings to help achieve its 2026 carbon-neutral goal.
Noosa Leisure Centre, Noosa Aquatic Centre, The J and the Noosaville depot will be equipped with new solar-power systems between now and April.
Combined, the panels will produce more than 356,000 kWh of electricity annually, saving Council an estimated $38,000 a year in electricity costs.
The systems will shave around 277 tonnes of CO2 from Council’s carbon footprint each year, paying for themselves in the form of energy cost savings within seven years. Read more.
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Rates discount
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Make your rates payment by February 16 to take advantage of the 5% discount on the general rate. Register before February 16 to receive future rates notices electronically, and you'll go into the draw to win a new iPad.
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Got the app?
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Reporting a pothole, graffiti, damaged footpaths and many other issues is simple with the Snap Send Solve smartphone app. Locals can use the app to snap a picture and send details to Council at the touch of a button.
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Get active
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Places in Council’s Active Women (18-24yrs) Program are filling fast, so act now to take part in low cost activities such as boxing, kayaking and yoga. Register to take part in up to three activities at a cost of $5 per person, per session.
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Connect online
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Have you checked out Noosa Council's social media pages yet? Council's Facebook page is another great way to stay up to date with Council news and events. You can also follow Council on Instagram, just search for @noosa_council
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Dog-bag switch begins
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Council is dispensing the last of its degradable dog-waste bags in preparation for the switch to compostable bags later this month.
“We expect the new bags to arrive in the next two weeks, in which time we’ll be using up the last of the degradable waste bags,” says Councillor Joe Jurisevic.
“We hope to have enough of the old product to see out the next two weeks, but some dispensers may run out a little early. Therefore, we’re asking dog owners to support the transition by taking only what they need." Read more.
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Castaways safety boost
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Noosa Council is seeking feedback on proposed solutions for a busy traffic hotspot at Castaways Beach.
Council is finalising the planning for improvements at the Castaways Beach car park area and beach accesses, approximately 200m north of Wavecrest Drive, Castaways Beach.
Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie says the location is a busy area with a high and increasing potential for hazard. Read more.
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Comment on land use plan
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Council’s draft Land Use Master Plan for the Gympie Terrace foreshore is open for comment.
The draft plan includes a list of recommendations that seek to strike a balance between recreational uses, commercial activities, events and community uses.
Residents and other stakeholders can comment on the draft plan until February 22. Read more.
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$1.76M flood fix complete
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Council has completed a $1.76 million project to make Kinmond Creek Road more flood resilient.
The project has also increased the load capacity of the culverts, allowing Council to lift the eight-tonne load limit.
Council contractors replaced two sets of failing steel culverts, below the roadway, with nine new large concrete box culverts.
The project will improve drainage and make the road more resilient to flooding. Read more.
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