Agenda of Ordinary Meeting - Thursday, 21 May 2026

Ordinary Meeting Agenda 21 May 2026

8 Reports Direct to Council

8.1 Quarterly Progress Report, Quarter 3 2025-26

File No: Council Meetings

Author: Manager Strategy and Policy

Business Transformation and Performance

Appendices: App a - Chief Executive Officer’s Quarterly Progress Report - Quarter 3, 2025-26 15 ⇩

purpose

To present the Chief Executive Officer’s Progress Report for Quarter 3, 2025-26 (Report) which covers the period from 1 January to 31 March 2026. The Report provides Council and the community with an update on progress of the 77 activities in Council’s Operational Plan 2025-26.

Executive Summary

Under section 174(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the Chief Executive Officer is required to provide a regular report to Council at intervals of not more than three months, outlining progress in delivering its annual operational plan activities.

At the end of Quarter 3, 2025-26, 84 per cent of operational plan activities were progressed as planned, 9 are completed, and 12 activities identified challenges with timeframe and/or budget expectations.

The snapshot below provides a summary of progress of operational activities against the goals in the Corporate Plan 2025-30.

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Key highlights from Quarter 3 2025-26 include:

· The Thriving Futures: Sunshine Coast Youth Plan 2026-31 was endorsed to help prioritise actions that Council, together with young people and community partners, will take to improve the lives of young people.

· Council adopted the Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve Lighting Management Plan and endorsed the Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve application for international designation to establish a Dark Sky Reserve in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

· Council resolved to transition SunCentral Maroochydore Pty Ltd and its functions to Council, streamlining governance arrangements and reducing duplication to deliver better value for ratepayers.

· Ongoing planning and pre‑delivery activities on major transport corridor upgrades progressed to support a safe, efficient and integrated transport network at Caloundra, Maroochydore, Buderim and Coolum.

· Council made a pre-budget submission to the Queensland Government Treasury, highlighting key Sunshine Coast priorities and responded to the Australian Government's Inquiry into Local Government Funding and Fiscal Sustainability.

The list below provides an exception-based report of the 12 activities that did not meet current timeframe or budget expectations.

· Council is preparing an Options Paper for the Medium Density Demonstration Project due to budgetary pressures, land availability constraints and development feasibility considerations. The Options Paper will inform Council’s future direction for the project.

· Delivery of the Annual Street Tree Program was slightly behind the quarterly target due to unforeseen access constraints and delivery logistics; the program is expected to achieve its annual target.

· Development of a Sunshine Coast Landscape Design Guide was temporarily delayed during the quarter due to resourcing constraints. Work has since recommenced, and the Guide is on track for completion as scheduled.

· Procurement and delivery approaches for the Caloundra Community and Creative Hub new town square are being reviewed to confirm feasibility. Construction is anticipated to commence in the 2026-27 financial year.

· Construction of the Moffat Beach Seawall experienced delivery and budget impacts due to product supply challenges and environmental conditions during the summer storm season. Council has adjusted its construction methodology and project completion is now anticipated in late-2026.

· The procurement process for the Food Organics and Garden Organics Facility has been delayed due to ongoing research and uncertainty regarding financial sustainability and regulatory compliance. Further consultation is scheduled in Quarter 4 to consider future delivery options.

· Progress on the new Resource Recovery Centre within the Nambour waste precinct has slowed to consider potential changes with Council’s broader waste strategy and to allow for additional schematic design that will inform the facility’s final scope and delivery approach.

· Updated cost estimates for the Caloundra Aerodrome Master Plan significantly exceed the estimated costs in the business case. The Project Gateway Review will commence soon to assess project feasibility and options.

· The public tender for the construction of the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (Section 1 and Section 2) is subject to the Australian Government's approval of the controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, with the award of the contract confirmed once the tender is closed and government approval is granted.

· The delivery of the Strategic Parking Framework will not be completed this financial year following a prioritisation review. Council has commenced early activities to prepare consultancy brief that will support the development of a contemporary Strategic Parking Policy.

· Delivery of parts of the Capital Works Program was impacted by significant rainfall, high tides and swell affecting delivery of coastal projects at Mooloolaba, Moffat Beach and Golden Beach. Construction activity is expected to accelerate in Quarter 4 with improved conditions.

· Implementation of large-scale battery energy storage systems is delayed while Council assesses suitable locations that connect a battery energy storage system to the Energy Queensland Network. Council has also shifted its focus to smaller 800-kilowatt battery systems to streamline grid connection.

The Chief Executive Officer’s Quarterly Progress Report - Quarter 3, 2025-26 (Appendix A) provides details of all 77 activities and their progress for the quarter, under each of the goals in our Corporate Plan 2025-30.

Officer Recommendation

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Quarterly Progress Report, Quarter 3 2025-26” and

(b) endorse the Chief Executive Officer’s Quarterly Progress Report - Quarter 3, 2025-26 (Appendix A).

Finance and Resourcing

Quarterly reports are developed and funded within operational budgets and existing resources.

Corporate Plan

Corporate Plan Goal: Organisational excellence

Strategic Pathway: We serve our community by providing this great service

Operational Activity: S29 - Strategy and Planning - Provision of integrated strategy, corporate planning and performance monitoring that inform corporate reporting and prioritisation processes as well as advocacy for state and federal funding partnerships.

Consultation

Councillor Consultation

Portfolio Councillors are provided with updates at key milestones as activities progress throughout the year.

Internal Consultation

All Directorates have contributed to progress information against their Operational Plan activities, and Directors have approved the content that has informed the development of this report.

External Consultation

This is a statutory reporting requirement and does not require external consultation.

Community Engagement

This is a statutory reporting requirement and does not require community engagement, noting that community engagement is an inherent part of progressing many of the activities in the Operational Plan.

Proposal

Under section 174(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the Chief Executive Officer is required to provide a regular report to a Council meeting at intervals of not more than three months, outlining progress in delivering its operational plan activities.

Progress report

The Chief Executive Officer’s Quarterly Highlights Report – Quarter 3, 2025-26 (Appendix A) consists of a summary of achievements under each of the Corporate Plan goals with details on the implementation of the 77 activities outlined in Council’s Operational Plan 2025-26. It includes the status of each activity including percentage complete, on time and on budget indicators as well as progress commentary.

Legal

This report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 174 (3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

Policy

There are no policy requirements for the presentation of a quarterly progress report.

Previous Council Resolution

Ordinary Meeting 26 February 2026 (OM26/5)

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Quarterly Progress Report, Quarter 2 2025-26” and

(b) endorse the Chief Executive Officer’s Quarterly Progress Report - Quarter 2, 2025-26 (Appendix A).

Related Documentation

· Corporate Plan 2025-30

· Operational Plan 2025-26

Critical Dates

The Local Government Regulation 2012 requires progress reports to be presented to Council at intervals of not more than three months. Council meets these requirements by providing quarterly progress reports that are usually presented to Council within eight weeks of the end of the calendar quarter, subject to the scheduled Council meeting cycle.

Implementation

The Report will be published and made accessible via Council’s website and a digital copy will be provided to the State Library of Queensland as required by legislation.

Ordinary Meeting Agenda 21 May 2026

8.2 Material Change of Use to Establish a Tourist Park - 29 Roberts Street, Glass House Mountains

File No: MCU23/0310

Author: Lead Senior Development Planner

Sustainable Growth and Planning

Appendices: App a - Recommended Conditions of Approval........................ 63 ⇩

Attachments: Att 1 - Detailed Assessment Report............................................. 79 ⇩

Att 2 - Proposal Plans.................................................................. 117 ⇩

Att 3 - Concurrence Agency Response...................................... 127 ⇩

Att 4 - Public Notification - Submissions Location Map......... 133 ⇩

Link to Development.i:

https://developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Home/FilterDirect?filters=DANumber=MCU23/0310

purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s determination of a development application for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises to establish a Tourist Park at 29 Roberts Street, Glass House Mountains.

The application is before Council due to the level of community interest about the application.

Executive Summary

The application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use of Premises to establish a Tourist Park at 29 Roberts Street, Glass House Mountains.

The proposal comprises 8 accommodation cabins, a caravan and camping area with 12 sites, a central ancillary office/camp kitchen/ café building, an amenities building and rural/farm experiences for guests.

All Tourist Park facilities are proposed for guest use only, with no external use of the facilities by the general public.

The application is impact assessable and has been assessed against the whole of the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (the Planning Scheme) under s45(5)(a) of the Planning Act 2016, including the strategic framework and relevant codes.

A total of 117 submissions were received, of which 115 were determined to be ‘properly made’ in accordance with the Planning Act 2016. All but 1 properly made submission identified their objection to the proposal. The relevant matters raised in these submissions were considered in the assessment of this application.

Following public notification and in response to the issues raised in the submissions, the applicant changed the proposed development by reducing the intensity and scale. This included removing the Function Facility and Food and Drink Outlet land uses, and ancillary timber mill activities, from the application.

The proposed development has been assessed against the relevant provisions and codes of the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014. A Tourist Park is specifically identified by the Planning Scheme as a ‘potentially consistent’ use for the Rural zone, subject to an assessment of the location and constraints of the subject site in the context of the characteristics of the proposed development. In this case, the proposed Tourist Park, as significantly modified by the applicant to reduce its intensity and scale, is assessed as being of an appropriate nature, scale and intensity having regard to the size of the rural site and its surrounding context.

A detailed assessment of the application is included in the officer’s Detailed Assessment Report at Attachment 1 to this report.

The application is recommended for approval with reasonable and relevant conditions.

Officer Recommendation

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Development Application MCU23/0130 - Tourist Park - 29 Roberts St GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS”

(b) APPROVE Application No. MCU23/0130, and grant a Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises to Establish a Tourist Park subject to imposition of reasonable and relevant conditions in Appendix A and

(c) note all future requests for a negotiated decision notice and requested changes to the approval to be determined by delegated Council officers where the changes would not have a material impact on the outcome of the original decision.

Finance and Resourcing

In the event of an approval, Infrastructure Charges in the order of $83,451.49 for the Tourist Park use will be payable in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure Charges Resolution.

Corporate Plan

Corporate Plan Goal: Managing for growth

Strategic Pathway: We serve our community by providing this great service

Operational Activity: S19 - Urban Planning and Development assessment - Providing strategic and statutory urban planning, infrastructure planning and charges, development assessment and compliance services.

Consultation

Councillor Consultation

The Divisional Councillor, Councillor J Broderick has been briefed throughout the assessment of the application.

All Councillors have been provided a briefing on the application following public notification.

Internal Consultation

The application was referred to and/or discussed with the following internal Council specialists/Branches and their assessment forms part of this report:

· Principal Development Engineer, Specialist Services Team

· Senior Biodiversity Officer, Specialist Services Team

· Environmental Management Officer, Specialist Services Team

· Principal Development Engineer - Traffic, Specialist Services Team

· Tourism Lead, Economic Development Branch.

External Consultation

The application was referred to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (formerly known as Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning) for concurrence agency assessment in relation to the future railway corridor.

The department provided an amended response on 6 March 2026 which reflects the amended proposal in terms of the reduction in intensity and scale of the development. The conditions proposed by the Department must be attached to any development approval.

Community Engagement

The application was publicly notified for 15 business days between 30 October 2024 and 20 November 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act 2016. A total of 117 submissions were received, of which 115 were determined to be ‘properly made’ in accordance with the Planning Act 2016. All but one submission opposed the development.

A map identifying the location of where the submissions were received from is provided in Attachment 4.

A summary of the issues raised by submitters together with a response is provided in the officer’s Detailed Assessment Report at Attachment 1 of this report.

Proposal

The application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use of Premises to establish a Tourist Park at 29 Roberts Street, Glass House Mountains.

The proposed Tourist Park consists of 8 accommodation cabins, a caravan and camping area with 12 sites, ancillary office/administration area, amenities and rural/farm experiences for guests (e.g. horse paddocks, market gardens).

A total of 10 single storey buildings are proposed which include:

· A central office, camp kitchen and café building for guests only and not the general public. This building would act as the reception area for the Tourist Park.

· A total of 8 accommodation cabins, with four of these being 2 bedroom and four being 1 bedroom. Each cabin is self-contained with a kitchen, ensuite, living/dining area and verandah.

· A camping and caravan amenities building with toilets, showers and laundry facilities.

All proposed buildings are single storey, with the tallest building being the visitor centre building which has a maximum building height of 7.7 metres to the peak of its roof. All other buildings are proposed to be smaller in height than this building. All buildings are to be finished with timber-look cladding and colorbond roof sheeting, and the majority of the buildings are proposed to be elevated on stumps.

Access to the proposed development would be via Roberts Street. General vehicle access would be provided along a central access driveway, with carparking located along this driveway in proximity to the main use areas. The development proposes 27 on-site parking spaces, including two parking spaces for people with disabilities. In addition, each camp site would be adequately sized to cater for one parked vehicle.

Landscape buffers and generous boundary setbacks are proposed to all boundaries.

The existing dwelling and associated sheds in the northern part of the site would remain. The applicant has advised that the residents within the existing dwelling would be the on-site managers for the proposed Tourist Park.

On-site waste collection is proposed from a screened bin enclosure and washdown area located adjacent to the central office, camp kitchen/café building. The bin store area is proposed to be of sufficient size to accommodate bulk bins, which will be serviced weekly by a waste collection vehicle.

The applicant has advised they intend to connect the proposed development to reticulated water and sewer infrastructure. It is noted that this will require a connection permit from Unitywater. In the event that Unitywater do not issue a connection permit, the site is capable of accommodating an appropriate on-site effluent disposal system and conditions are recommended accordingly.

Proposal plans, elevations and sections are included in Attachment 2 of this report.

A detailed assessment of the application has been undertaken and is included in the officer’s Detailed Assessment Report at Attachment 1, which includes an assessment of the pertinent issues of land use, traffic impacts, landscape buffering and rural amenity and character.

The proposed Tourist Park is assessed as being of an appropriate nature, scale and intensity having regard to the size of the rural site and its surrounding context. The proposed development is identified by the Planning Scheme as a ‘potentially consistent’ use for the Rural zone and a site-specific assessment has determined that the proposal complies with the requirements of the Planning Scheme and does not raise any issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant conditions. In particular, the development proposes adequate landscape buffering and low-rise, dispersed buildings that are set back at least 120m from the nearest adjoining residential property, and generally 200m from the residential properties to the east on Youngs Road. With regard to traffic and access, recommended conditions requiring upgrades to the external roads utilised by the development would be consistent with operational standards of the road network.

It should be noted, that following public notification and in response to the issues raised in the submissions, the applicant changed the proposed development by reducing the intensity and scale. This included removing the Function Facility and Food and Drink Outlet land uses, and ancillary timber mill activities, from the application.

Legal

There are currently no legal implications relevant to this report, however Council’s decision can be appealed to the Planning and Environment Court by the applicant and any properly made submitter.

Policy

The application has been assessed against the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 and regard has been given to all relevant Council policies.

Risk

Council’s decision can be appealed to the Planning and Environment Court by the applicant or properly made submitters. Council will proceed with any required actions resulting from any legal action.

Previous Council Resolution

There is no previous Council resolution relevant to this report.

Related Documentation

A copy of the officer’s full and detailed assessment report is included as Attachment 1 to this report. The detailed assessment reports contain all the specific assessment details under the Planning Scheme considered in Council’s assessment of the application.

A copy of the proposal plans, elevations and sections are included as Attachment 2 to this report.

A copy of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (SARA) Concurrence Agency response and conditions are included as Attachment 3 to this report.

A map identifying the location of where the submissions were received from is provided as Attachment 4 to this report.

The recommended conditions of approval are provided as Appendix A to this report.

Critical Dates

The applicant has agreed to extend the decision stage until 21 May 2026 in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act 2016.

Implementation

Council officers will communicate the outcome of Council’s resolution to the applicant and submitters as required by the legislation.

Ordinary Meeting Agenda 21 May 2026

8.3 Active Transport Plan 2026

File No: Council Meetings

Author: Coordinator Transport Strategy & Policy

Sustainable Growth and Planning

Appendices: App a - Active Transport Plan 2026.......................................... 145 ⇩

Attachments: Att 1 - Human Rights Assessment of Compatibility................ 271 ⇩

purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek Council endorsement of the Active Transport Plan 2026 (Appendix A).

Executive Summary

Council’s current Active Transport Plan 2011-31 was adopted in 2011. Much has changed since then, and as a result, Council commenced the process to develop an updated Active Transport Plan (the Plan) in 2023. To ensure the Plan responded to the needs of the Sunshine Coast community, early engagement was undertaken in May/June 2024 to understand the community’s insights and perceptions of active transport on the Sunshine Coast.

This information provided the foundation for shaping the Plan alongside an understanding of the state of the network, recognition of proposed major projects and events planned for the region and an understanding of the strategies that guide how we plan for the delivery of transport.

The Plan has been developed to guide Council’s program of works over the next 10 years for active transport. With a focus on planning, infrastructure delivery, the promotion of active transport use and advocacy to the State for improved active transport connectivity across the region, the Plan has been developed with a vision to "Create a liveable, healthy, safe and connected Sunshine Coast by making walking, riding and rolling an easy choice for everyday trips".

The Plan identifies actions for delivery according to three (3) priority areas:

· Networks and infrastructure

· Supporting activities

· Promote, influence and encourage.

To support the vision for active transport, draft aspirational walking and riding network mapping (draft mapping) has been developed and forms part of the Plan. The draft mapping shows where planned infrastructure may be delivered through a ‘one-network’ approach involving Council, the State and private development.

A draft Plan was shared with the community during a second phase of community engagement for comment and feedback in 2025. Our community was invited to attend any of the seven (7) pop-up sessions and provide feedback by:

· Completing an online survey

· Exploring and commenting on the draft aspirational walking and riding network interactive map.

The final version of the updated Plan and draft mapping have been refined in response to the comments received.

The Plan outlines clear achievable actions that will guide Council’s decisions to support people of all ages, genders and abilities feel safe and included when they choose to use active transport.

Officer Recommendation

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Active Transport Plan 2026” and

(b) endorse the Active Transport Plan 2026 (Appendix A).

Finance and Resourcing

There are 54 actions outlined for delivery in the Active Transport Plan 2026 (the Plan). The Plan identifies how each of the actions are to be funded to achieve delivery.

There are 24 actions identified as achievable within existing resources, a further 23 actions that are subject to funding from a range of internal and external programs, four (4) actions that are subject to additional funding and three (3) actions that are subject to State funding. Where actions are subject to delivery through State funding, Council’s role is to advocate to the State for their delivery.

Any actions that are subject to additional funding will require the submission of budget requests for consideration through Council’s annual budget process.

It is important to acknowledge that while there are many internal programs that can contribute to funding the delivery of active transport infrastructure, leveraging State and Federal grant opportunities will be important to accelerate project delivery, reduce financial pressure on Council, enable higher quality outcomes and align local projects with State and Federal priorities.

Delivery of the Plan will be resourced by one full-time Council officer with an existing position in the organisation.

Corporate Plan

Corporate Plan Goal: Managing for growth

Strategic Pathway: 4.2 - Smart and sustainable mobility

Operational Activity: 4.2.1 - Review the Active Transport Plan to emphasise walking and riding as an essential part of an integrated transport system by offering greater transport options and improved liveability, safety and wellbeing benefits.

Consultation

Councillor Consultation

Councillors were consulted on the draft Active Transport Plan 2026, draft aspirational walking and riding network mapping, both phases of community engagement and the community feedback received to inform development of the Plan.

Internal Consultation

Council teams who interface with the delivery of active transport or have leading roles in the delivery of actions identified in the Plan were consulted and include:

· Sustainable Growth and Planning - Urban Growth Projects, Environment and Sustainability Policy

· Infrastructure and Natural Assets - Parks and Gardens, Design and Place Making

· Business Transformation and Performance - Marketing, Strategy and Policy

· Community Strengthening - First Nations, Community Planning and Engagement, Community Connections and Partnerships, Tourism and Major Events

· Finance and Commercial Partnerships - Asset Management.

External Consultation

External consultation is outlined in the Community Engagement section of this report.

Community Engagement

Community engagement activities were undertaken over two phases (2024 and 2025) to inform and develop the Plan.

Developing the Plan - First phase of engagement

Broad community engagement

Online surveys were completed by 482 community members during a four-week engagement period. More women than men responded and around two (2) per cent of the responses indicated they use a mobility aid which under-represented the group within the region. All age groups were generally well represented except for those aged under 35 years.

Through analysis of the survey results themes emerged which shaped and informed development of the Plan.

Key stakeholder engagement

Targeted stakeholder engagement was undertaken to ensure the Plan also reflected the thoughts of local community and business groups as well as peak community-based advocacy groups. Feedback from local university students was also sought.

Undertaking this targeted engagement provided the opportunity to explore some of the emerging themes from the broad community engagement through more targeted conversations and provide reassurance that the messages heard remained appropriate and were interpreted correctly.

Feedback on the draft Plan - Second phase of engagement

Further engagement was undertaken with the community to collect feedback on the draft Plan and draft aspirational active transport network mapping.

Broad community engagement

Our community was invited to attend any of the seven (7) pop-up sessions held across the region at locations including Beerwah, Caloundra, Coolum, Kawana, Mapleton, Maroochydore and Yandina. Pop-up events focussed on creating awareness of the draft Plan, draft mapping, the online survey and the outcomes sought from the project.

Online surveys were completed by 124 respondents, and an additional 227 contributions were made in the draft aspirational active transport network interactive mapping activity. More men than women responded and around 15 per cent of the responded indicated they lived with a disability which may may reflect the proportion of respondents in the 60-84 year age bracket who took the time to respond. All age groups were generally well represented except for those aged under 35 years and those aged over 85 years old. There were no respondents aged under 18 years old.

Proposal

Council’s Corporate Plan 2025-30 has set a clear vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region. Connected. Liveable. Thriving. Active transport can support Council to achieve this vision. Access to sustainable transport networks is more important than ever before with our population continuing to grow and forecast to exceed 560,000 by 2046 (ShapingSEQ, 2023). The Sunshine Coast Community Strategy 2019-2041 (2024 Refresh) and Integrated Transport Strategy (2018) both outline clear and ambitious targets to increase the share of active and public transport trips.

Council’s current Active Transport Plan 2011-31 was adopted in 2011. Recognising the need to stay current, while being relevant and responsive, an action to update it was identified in the Integrated Transport Strategy (2018).

Informing and shaping the Plan

Council commenced the process to develop an updated Active Transport Plan (the Plan) in 2023. The following considerations have informed and shaped the Plan:

1. Defining the modes of active transport

Active transport is defined as walking, riding or rolling - travelling from place to place using physical effort.

· Walking can include pushing prams, using a cane or jogging as a means of travel

· Riding can be using bicycles, legal e-bikes, scooters or cargo bikes

· Rolling can include using a wheelchair or mobility scooter.

It is acknowledged that users of personal mobility devices will also travel along the active transport network. Although personal mobility devices aren’t considered a form of active transport, the use of these devices is expected to grow.

Short, local trips of less than 5km are well suited to active transport and typically include the daily commute to work or school, completing errands, accessing services or facilities and engaging in leisure or recreational activities.

2. Early community engagement

To ensure the Plan responds to community needs, early engagement was undertaken in May/June 2024 to understand local preferences, values and barries to using active transport. From these insights the following themes emerged that helped to inform and shape the Plan’s three priority areas for action:

· Increasing connectivity

· Removing barriers to inclusivity

· Valuing the needs for all user group.

Through the early engagement our community indicated that many travel by bike or walk for recreational purposes and not for travel purposes.

Survey respondents indicated that 39 per cent considered themselves ‘interested but concerned’ riders. This type of rider enjoys riding for recreation, would like to ride more but are hesitant to mix with road traffic. They prefer quiet routes or separated paths. Importantly, supporting this group to ride more frequently represents the greatest opportunity to achieve the Sunshine Coast mode shift target.

3. State of the walking and riding networks

In order to respond to the community’s desire for greater network connectivity, it was important to understand the active transport network. This assessment assisted with identifying missing links in the network and locations where infrastructure may not be to a standard that supports safe travel by walking, riding or rolling.

Upon reviewing the current network, we have determined that:

· Established residential areas have fewer paths

· Approximately 40 per cent of the paths are not compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 being less than 1.8m wide

· Wider paths and separated cycle tracks are predominantly located in emerging communities

· The on-road riding network only suits the most confident rider.

4. Proposed major projects and events in the region

Importantly, the Plan recognises the significant infrastructure being planned across the region including:

· The Wave - Stages 1 and 2 (Rail) and Stage 3 (Metro)

· Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the Games).

Integrating an inclusive and accessible active transport network to public transport stops and stations as well as to the Games venues, supports sustainable transport outcomes for both event delivery and future generations.

5. Strategies that guide how we plan for transport

Global, National, State and local strategies and policies have both guided and provided a policy framework for the Plan. The Plan supports the:

· United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

· National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030

· Queensland Health’s Healthy Places, Healthy People (2023) framework and ShapingSEQ 2023, the Queensland Government’s vision for growth

· Sunshine Coast Corporate Plan 2025-30, Sunshine Coast Community Strategy 2019-2041 (2024 Refresh) and the Integrated Transport Strategy (2018).

Vision, objectives and priority areas for action

Collectively, this information has helped to shape the Plan’s vision for active transport on the Sunshine Coast. There are four (4) guiding objectives and three (3) priority areas for identifying, developing and implementing actions over the next 10 years.

The vision for active transport across the Sunshine Coast is to:

Create a liveable, healthy, safe and connected Sunshine Coast by making walking, riding and rolling an easy choice for everyday trips.

The vision is underpinned by four (4) guiding objectives that provide the foundation for identifying, developing and implementing actions:

· Equitable access - everyone feels safe and included

· Liveable and sustainable - preserving our lifestyle and amenity as change occurs

· Vibrant and attractive places - creating places where people want to spend time

· Creating change - becoming a place where safety and using active transport is the norm.

Three (3) priority areas for identifying, developing and implementing actions have been described as:

1. Networks and infrastructure

Actions in this priority area provide a primary layer of improvements to the network and increase connectivity. Actions have been developed under the following themes:

· Local connections and better connectivity

· Safer crossings and streets

· Project integration and infrastructure delivery

· Supporting public transport

· Road space reallocation

· Lower cost big value solutions

· Funding and reporting.

2. Supporting activities

Activities in this secondary layer of actions provide supportive improvements through shade, end of trip facilities and safety improvements which can make active transport an easy choice that feels pleasant, safe and enjoyable for our users. These actions will be delivered according to the following themes:

· Prioritising safety

· Complementary facilities

· First Nations heritage

· Greening the networks

· Maintaining our assets.

3. Promote, influence and encourage

The third layer of actions is to ensure there is a focused effort on encouraging and influencing people to walk, ride and roll more through promotional campaigns, support for travel behaviour programs and improving tools to make active transport information readily and easily available. These actions will target the following themes:

· Promotion and awareness

· Influence

· Encourage

· Lead by example.

To provide further detail on these three (3) priority areas for action, separate information sheets for each of the areas have been developed to complement the Plan.

Detailed Action Plan

The Plan has identified 54 actions to be delivered across the following priority areas:

· Networks and infrastructure - 17 actions

· Supporting activities - 14 actions

· Promote, influence and encourage - 23 actions.

Each action is described with a:

· Timeframe for delivery (in progress, short term (0-5 years), medium term (5-10 years) and ongoing)

· Priority rating of high, medium and low priority to indicate the impact the proposed action will have to achieve the vision of the Plan

· Measure for each action to communicate annual delivery while providing a means for year-on-year comparison when appropriate

· Funding mechanism, which is described as achievable within existing resources, subject to funding from a range of internal and external programs, subject to additional funding or subject to State funding.

The ultimate measure of success for the Plan will align with the ambitious 2041 mode share targets set in Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy (2018):

· 20 per cent of trips use active transport

· 10 per cent of trips use passenger transport

· 70 per cent of trips use private vehicle.

However, reaching the ultimate target will be an iterative process. The success of each of the actions will be reviewed annually as part of the Active Transport Plan Annual Report.

The Plan has a 10-year lifespan and to ensure it remains contemporary and responsive to changes in the region, it is intended that the Plan is reviewed after 5 years.

Draft Aspirational Active Transport Network Mapping

To support the vision for active transport, draft aspirational walking and riding network mapping was developed as part of the Plan. The draft network maps show both existing and planned network information and identify where future networks may be delivered through a ‘one network’ approach involving Council, the State, and private development. The Plan is not intended to identify a schedule of works for delivery of the planned network.

The Plan incorporates both aspirational riding and walking network maps at the regional level and more detailed maps at the divisional level. The divisional mapping shows a clear intent to improve local active transport networks and connect people to public transport stops and stations, schools, activity centres, community facilities and recreation areas.

Refining the Plan

In October/November 2025, Council undertook a second phase of engagement and shared a draft Plan for comment and feedback with the community. Our community was invited to attend any of the seven (7) pop-up sessions and provide feedback by:

· Completing an online survey

· Exploring the aspirational active transport network interactive map and providing comment.

It was the intent of the survey to determine whether the community felt there was anything missing from the guiding objectives and if they had feedback on the actions identified according to the three (3) priority areas. Comment and feedback was also sought on the draft aspirational active transport network.

This feedback has informed the final version of the Plan.

Legal

There are no legal implications relevant to this report.

The Active Transport Plan 2026 complies with, and supports the objectives of the following legislation:

· Local Government Act 2009 (QLD)

· Human Rights Act 2019 (QLD)

· Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)

· Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)

· Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)

· Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)

· Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth).

The Plan engages multiple human rights because it will shape how people move through, access and participate in public space. The following rights are assessed further in Attachment 1 - Human Rights Assessment of Compatibility:

· Recognition and equality before the law

· Freedom of movement

· Right to liberty and security of person

· Peaceful assembly and freedom of association

· Taking part in public life

· Freedom of expression

· Protection of families and children

· Cultural rights.

The Plan seeks to make positive contribution of the realisation of these rights. A potential limitation has been identified in relation to Freedom of Movement should the Plan result in actions which are perceived to reduce the freedom of movement of those travelling by vehicle, however, these potential future limitations will be balanced by the interest of safety and are subject to additional investigation.

Policy

The Active Transport Plan 2026 aligns with:

· Sunshine Coast Council Corporate Plan 2025-2030

· Sunshine Coast Community Strategy 2019-2041 (2024 Refresh)

· Sunshine Coast Integrated Transport Strategy (2018).

Risk

If the Active Transport Plan 2026 is not adopted, the following risks may arise:

· Continued reliance on private vehicle travel may increase traffic congestion and pressure on Council resources through higher investment and ongoing costs for roads and parking infrastructure

· Lack of community trust, reduced transparency and exposure to criticism for lack of strategic leadership on transport issues

· Lack of a coordinated framework to deliver safe and affordable transport options for the Sunshine Coast community

· Misalignment between community aspirations and Council’s strategic direction for liveability, health and wellbeing, environmental outcomes and economic prosperity matters

· Reduction in Council eligibility and competitiveness for State and Federal funding due to absence of endorsed strategic plan to support walking and riding investment.

Previous Council Resolution

Ordinary Meeting 2 February 2011 (OM11/24)

That Council:

(a) Receive and note the report titled “Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy 2011 - 2031 and Active Transport Plan 2011 - 2031”

(b) Adopt the Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy 2011 – 2031 (Appendix A) as the key document to guide the Council in future transport planning and management decisions, subject to sound triple bottom line business case planning and the flexibility to accommodate innovation where appropriate, with the exception of provision for paid parking and the proposed reduction in minimum standards

(c) Adopt the Active Transport Plan 2011 – 2031 (Appendix B) as the key document (subordinate only to Appendix A) to guide the Council in future active transport planning and management decisions, subject to sound triple bottom line business case planning and the flexibility to accommodate innovation where appropriate

(d) Refer the action plans of the Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy 2011 – 2031 (Appendix A) and the Active Transport Plan 2011 – 2031 (Appendix B) to the 2011/2012 operational plan and budget process

(e) Acknowledge and thank the members of the Transport Community Group, Cycling Reference Group and the wider community for their contribution to the development of the Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy 2011 – 2031 and the Active Transport Plan 2011 – 2031.

Related Documentation

There is no related documentation relevant to this report.

Critical Dates

There are no critical dates relevant to this report.

Implementation

Should the recommendation be accepted by Council, it is noted that the Chief Executive Officer will:

· Oversee finalisation of the Active Transport Plan 2026 and make it publicly available on Council’s website, including an accessible text-only version.

· Subject to adoption of Appendix A, the document will be graphically designed in line with corporate guidelines and delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make any minor amendments as required to finalise.

Ordinary Meeting Agenda 21 May 2026

8.5 Sale of Land for Arrears of Rates

File No: Council Meetings

Author: Coordinator Financial Operations

Finance and Commercial Partnerships

Attachments: Att 1 - 2026 Sale of Land - Confidential

purpose

This report has been prepared to seek Council’s approval to commence Sale of Land procedures where rates and charges have been overdue for at least three years, in accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld).

The Sale of Land List attachment is confidential under Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld), a local government need not make a related report publicly available to the extent it contains information that is confidential to the local government. The Sale of Land List contains information that is confidential to Council, including the amount of rates outstanding for each property, landowner details, mortgage, and property descriptions.

Executive Summary

The Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld), Chapter 4, Part 12, Division 3, applies where some of the overdue rates and charges have remained unpaid for a period of at least three years and allows a local government to sell the land on which the rates or charges were levied (Sale of Land procedures). The land is sold by way of public auction.

In preparing this report, the Chief Executive Officer advises that Attachment 1 contains confidential information which should be considered and discussed in a closed session of the Council meeting in accordance with Section 254J(3)(e) and (f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld). The Sale of Land List contains information that is confidential to Council, including the amount of rates outstanding for each property and personal information of the landowner. For these reasons, it is recommended that should Councillors wish to discuss the confidential information in Attachment 1 (Sale of Land List), Council resolve to close the meeting under section 254J(3)(e) and (f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld).

On 20 January 2026, 58 properties were identified as having some of the rates and charges overdue for at least three years and falling within the scope of the Sale of Land procedures. As at 6 May 2026 there are 26 properties on the Sale of Land List, with overdue rates and charges totalling $424,474.19 As the Sale of Land procedures progress the number of properties with overdue rates and charges will continue to reduce as landowners take action to pay their rates.

Over the last five years two properties have been auctioned as an outcome of the Sale of Land procedures.

In the event that Council approves the recommendations in this report, the legislation directs the following timelines:

· First statutory notice – Notice of Intention to Sell to be issued as soon as practical after Council approval, scheduled in June 2026.

· Second statutory notice – Auction Notice scheduled to be issued in September 2026 and Sale of Land auction (if required) scheduled to occur in October 2026.

Officer Recommendation

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled "Sale of Land for Arrears of Rates"

(b) pursuant to Section 140(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld) sell the land where some or all of the rates or charges for the land have been overdue for at least three years as at 31 December 2025 in accordance with Chapter 4, Part 12, Division 3 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld) to recover outstanding rates and charges, and

(c) delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take all further steps under Chapter 4, Part 12, Division 3 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld) to effect the sale of the land procedures, including for the avoidance of doubt the power to end the sale procedures.

Finance and Resourcing

There are 26 properties on the Sale of Land List, with total rates outstanding of $424,474.19, where some of the overdue rates and charges have remained unpaid for a period of at least three years. By proceeding with the Sale of Land procedures, the balance of the community will not be required to bear the financial burden of long-term rate debts.

Council has a community responsibility to collect rates and charges outstanding in a timely manner to finance its operations, carry out essential services and ensure effective cash flow management. Council is proactive in the recovery of outstanding rates and charges and every effort has been taken to minimise the number of properties with some of the rates outstanding for a period of at least three years.

Corporate Plan

Corporate Plan Goal: Organisational excellence

Outcome: We serve our community by providing this great service

Operational Activity: S31 - Financial Management - Strategic management of Council's finances, assets, procurement and contracts that support effective supplier relationship, resource allocation and financial sustainability.

Consultation

Councillor Consultation

Councillors have been updated on the Sale of Land process.

Internal Consultation

Internal consultation has been undertaken with the Legal Team.

External Consultation

In January 2026, Council issued 58 letters to those landowners who had some of the rates and charges overdue for at least three years, advising their property was included in the 2026 Sale of Land List. In March 2026, a second letter was issued to the landowners whose properties remained on the Sale of Land List.

Community Engagement

No community engagement is required for this report.

Proposal

As at 6 May 2026, there remained 26 properties on the Sale of Land List as detailed at table 1 below, with some of the overdue rates and charges unpaid for a period of at least three years, totalling $424,474.19.

Table 1: Summary of properties included with the Sale of Land process

Rate Category Group	Number of Properties	Number of Properties with a Mortgage
Principal Place of Residence – owner occupied	20	16
Not Principal Place of Residence – not owner occupied	5	3
Commercial	1	0
Total Properties	26	19

In the period from 6 May 2026 to the Ordinary Meeting on 21 May 2026, there are likely to be changes to the number of properties and outstanding amounts. Interest will continue to accrue on outstanding debts and the July 2026 rates will be issued, increasing the outstanding balances.

Should the recommendation be approved by Council, landowners may prevent the sale of the property by paying all overdue rates and charges and all expenses that Council has incurred in attempting to sell the land. In accordance with Section 141 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld), landowners are unable to enter or negotiate a Rate Payment Plan once the recommendation has been approved.

In March 2026, a letter was issued to the owners of the properties remaining on the Sale of Land List. This letter is not required as part of the Sale of Land procedures detailed in the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld); however, this communication was issued to ensure landowners are aware of the options available to them, including entering into an approved Rate Payment Plan.

Every effort has been made to recover the outstanding rates and charges and negotiate a successful outcome for landowners and Council. Where a desirable outcome was not achieved by this preceding action, Credit Management Officers have advised landowners of alternative avenues to seek financial assistance through:

· a financial counsellor, to discuss other options that may be available,

· their mortgagee regarding refinancing,

· apply to the State Government for a mortgage relief loan; or

· apply to the Australian Taxation Office for the early release of superannuation.

The letters and subsequent actions have resulted in 32 properties being removed from the Sale of Land procedure in the period between January 2026 and compilation of the Sale of Land List on 6 May 2026. By proceeding with this action, the balance of the community will not be required to bear the financial burden of any long-term rate debts.

Prior Sale of Land Process

The Sale of Land procedure was undertaken in 2025, resulting in the overdue rates and charges for most properties being paid before the auction day. The procedure concluded with an auction on 25 October 2025, where one property was sold. The landowner was fully aware of the process following extensive communication.

A Sale of Land auction was not required to be held in 2022, 2023 or 2024. The Sale of Land procedure in 2021 concluded with an auction on 30 October 2021, where one property was sold. The landowner was fully aware of the process following extensive communication.

Sale of Land procedures in prior years have demonstrated that, in most cases, outstanding rates are paid in full prior to the scheduled auction date as detailed at table 2 below.

Table 2: Summary of prior Sale of Land processes

Year	Number of Properties subject to the Sale of Land process in January	Number of Properties subject to the Sale of Land process as detailed in the May Ordinary Meeting Report	Amount of rates and charges overdue as detailed in the May Ordinary Meeting Report	Number of Properties Auctioned
2021	77	51	$758,663	1
2022	56	29	$291,743	Nil
2023	67	45	$494,676	Nil
2024	57	17	$205,774	Nil
2025	62	14	$190,343	1

The majority of properties subject to the Sale of Land procedures have a mortgage. In all instances in the past where a property has a mortgage, the rates have been paid in full by the mortgagee to protect their interests.

Legal

The Legal Team have been consulted.

Policy

The 2025-26 Revenue Policy was adopted on 21 May 2025 and the 2025-26 Revenue Statement was adopted as part of the annual Budget on 7 July 2025.

Risk

The Local Government Act 2009 (Qld) provides statutory powers to Council by securing the debt against the property and therefore limits Council’s bad debt risk exposure. However, it is a strong business practice to manage rate debts and other accounts receivable on a proactive basis.

Previous Council Resolution

Ordinary Meeting 21 May 2025 (OM25/39)

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled "Sale of Land for Arrears of Rates"; and

(b) pursuant to Section 140(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 sell the land where some or all of the rates or charges for the land have been overdue for at least three years as at 31 December 2024 in accordance with Chapter 4, Part 12, Division 3 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to recover outstanding rates and charges, and

(c) delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take all further steps under Chapter 4, Part 12, Division 3 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to effect the sale of the land procedures, including for the avoidance of doubt the power to end the sale procedures.