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Have your say on the Noosa Drive Pathway design

Noosa Council is seeking community feedback for the design development of the shared Noosa Drive Pathway.

The project will provide a vital shared bike and pedestrian link between the Hastings Street precinct and Noosa Junction.

The pathway will span from Lions Park to Sunshine Beach Road and supports the  Noosa Transport Strategy to improve and encourage active transport options in the region.

“The proposed pedestrian and cycle pathway link between Noosa Lions Park and Sunshine Beach Road will significantly improve the connectivity between these popular locations by providing a safe and attractive alternate transport option for walkers and cyclists,” Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said.

“The existing characteristics of this section of Noosa Drive, including the abundant tree cover, varying gradient and existing walking and cycling sections means there are options for different treatments along the pathway including sections of boardwalk, separated pathways and areas that will be shared by both cyclists and pedestrians.

“Previous community consultation has identified streetscaping and landscaping enhancements, lighting and easy access for all users as important to the next stage in development of this pedestrian and cycle pathway. 

“This project also aligns with Noosa’s Transport Strategy objective to encourage more people to cycle and walk rather than use their car and builds on consistent efforts by Council to deliver the high-priority route cycle network.”

“It’s great to see public consultation now open for this important project,” Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said.

“We know for every dollar we invest in bike-riding infrastructure there’s an average return of five dollars in economic benefit to Queensland, through improved health outcomes, reduced traffic congestion and lower transport costs.”

The project will be funded by Noosa Council and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program.

You can have your say on the concept design by taking the concept design survey. 

Public consultation is open until 21 September 2022.

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