2021-07-06 Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA    6 JULY 2021




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   6 JULY 2021

                                                      Approximately 450 infrastructure projects have been
                                                       recommended for implementation. A scoring system was
                                                      developed to assist with determining project priority.

                                                       Projects were prioritised based on criteria aimed at
                                                      “getting more people riding a bike or walking’ and
                                                      “achieving value for money”. Project feasibility was also
                                                      considered.
     Routes requiring a higher priority
                                                      The criteria and scoring system was developed in
     The following routes/areas should be givena      consultation with the Project Reference Group (PRG).
     higher priority:                                  Proximity to schools was one of the higher weighted
                                                      criteria.
     e   Between Lake Cooroibah and Tewantin
     e   Between Elanda Point and Tewantin via        Whilst this may not always be the case, it is expected
         Boreen Point                                 that the greater the population and activity in an area,
     e   Around Lake Doonella, Tewantin               the more likely infrastructure will be used. As a result,
     e   Between Shields Street and Doonella           many of the higher scoring projects are located in areas
         Street, Tewantin                             where population densities are higher and there are
     e   Between Lake Macdonald, and Cooroy            more destinations such as activity centres, schools,
     e   Those in less populated areas such as        sport and recreation facilities.
         along Sunrise Road, Tinbeerwah
     e   Around schools                                Estimated project costs, as well as current forecast 2023
     e   Pomona — Projects 39, 40 and 41 (Cooran      to 2030 Council spending on pathway and boardwalk
         to Pomona) fall into priority band 201-300.   upgrades or expansions, were key factors considered
         What does this banding mean?                 when identifying the priority projects in the
     e   Peregian Beach to Peregian Breeze link        implementation plan.
         (feedback received through letters from
         Community Groups)                             Importantly, if further funding is secured, or project costs
                                                      are lower than estimated, additional projects could be
                                                      completed.

                                                       Projects 39, 40 and 41, were identified as falling within
                                                      the 201-300 project priority band. Projects within the 1-
                                                      25, 26-50 band have a higher priority and will likely be
                                                      delivered first. Projects 39, 40 and 41 scored low in the
                                                       prioritisation process but will be investigated further as
                                                       part of the Detailed Trail Masterplan and Implementation
                                                       Plan project currently underway. Refer also Hinterland
                                                      town connectivity improvements section below.

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