Sunshine Coast Council will deliver and maintain a new path in the Noosa Shire.
The almost 1km pathway and boardwalk will be built on the northern side of Emu Mountain Road, from Old Emu Mountain Road to David Low Way.
It’s set to provide a key link, particularly for residents of the Peregian Breeze estate, which is in Sunshine Coast Council’s jurisdiction.
Sunshine Coast Council’s proposal to construct, fund and look after the 3m wide path was formally ratified by Noosa Council at last week’s Ordinary Meeting.
Sunshine Coast deputy mayor Maria Suarez said the project would improve liveability for residents in the area.
“This new section of shared pathway will provide a direct route for pedestrians and cyclists from Old Emu Mountain Road to (the) David Low Way crossing point and onto the Sunshine Coast/Noosa Coastal Pathway and allows options for travel north and south,” she said.
“It will connect the Peregian Breeze housing estate with Peregian Beach and Coolum and allow Coolum School students with a safer crossing point of David Low Way adjacent to the school.”
Design and construction schedules for the project will soon be finalised. Work will start subject to future funding from Sunshine Coast Council.
Noosa mayor Frank Wilkie said the project would improve safety for the children and residents who ride along the busy Emu Mountain Road, and at no cost to Noosa Shire ratepayers.
“Council has worked closely with Sunshine Coast Council for a number of years to plan this important connection that will provide a much-needed pedestrian and cycle link from neighbouring communities to the nearby school, beach and village centre,” he said.
“It’s a great example of inter-council co-operation, which ultimately is all about delivering for residents, regardless of council boundaries.
“The project will enable more people to safely get about by cycling or walking and get to public transport.
“This aligns with the Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy, which aims to encourage walking and bike riding as safe and convenient transport options and help reduce vehicle congestion by providing alternative transport.”
Noosa Council will seek revegetation works and offset planting to mitigate any environmental impacts to nearby waterways and the adjacent Noosa National Park.
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