A group of residents is petitioning for urgent action to address what are being described as long-standing public safety hazards along a narrow beachside street.
The petition has been lodged with Noosa Council seeking action to restrict parking over concerns of a “risk of collision”.
Sunrise Beach resident Geoff Mallinson submitted the petition, along with signatures from 18 community members, following more than six months notifying concerns with council.
It calls for several safety measures including the installation of yellow no-parking lines along Sobraon Street between Tingira Crescent and David Low Way.
The narrow street is one of the main throughfares for beachgoers, and the area is also home to apartments and the Chalet and Co cafe.
“This is a major access to Sunrise Beach and lookout,” the petition states.
“Due to the fact that this is the narrowest street in the area, there is a constant risk of collision (with) cars, e-bikes, scooters and pedestrians. All are vulnerable.”
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While a public car park is located on Tingira Crescent and parallel parking is available opposite Braby Park, parking along nearby streets is currently unregulated.
The petition also addresses the need for upgrades to footpaths and paving in the area.
“The kerbside guttering in Tingira Crescent opposite to the Chalet is very dangerous as no concrete pathway exists adjacent to it,” the petition states.
“Just a worn-away turf track heavily used by walkers.
“The lookout in Tingira Crescent where council has provided seats, rubbish bins and a dog water tap has very bad and dangerous erosion and requires pavers, concrete or decking to sustain it from further degeneration.”
Tingira Crescent underwent extensive repairs after a five-metre-wide sinkhole opened in January 2020, following significant rainfall and a burst water main.
More recently, Tingira Crescent was targeted as part of a council crackdown on illegal campers across the Noosa region.
The petition has been referred to Noosa Council’s chief executive officer to determine appropriate action.
Noosa Council declined to comment on the matter further.
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