ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 18 DECEMBER 2025 · Attachment 1 - 2025-12-18 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                        18 DECEMBER 2025


         Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway
      Council has profiled many of these case studies on its Cycling and Walking Projects webpage
      and     publicly     available    (https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/Community/Transport-and-
      roads/Walking-and-Cycling/Cycling-and-Walking-Projects). The design has also been framed
      by the "Active Transport Investment Program technical guidance", prepared by the
      Queensland Government Department of Transport and available on their website. This
      technical guidance references 14 different supporting standards to substantiate the design
      approach.



8.2   MARY PERRY

      QUESTION 1
      Can Council please explain the rationale for unexpectedly prioritising the Peregian Beach
      Active Street projects - which weren't identified as named initiatives in the Council's five or 10
      year walking and cycling plans - over other initiatives throughout Noosa that were previously
      assessed as higher priorities?

      RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE
      Thank you Ms Perry for the question. The route along Lorikeet Drive is identified as a Principle
      Recreational Route under Noosa Council Cycling and Walking Strategy. Whilst its
      acknowledged that improvements to the identified route were not noted in the 5-10 year
      implementation plan, it directly delivers the core priorities in those strategies: safer routes,
      better coastal connectivity and improved access to schools, parks and public transport.
      Importantly, this project was eligible for 100% State and Federal funding due to its connection
      to the adjacent Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway and providing demonstrated long term
      regional collaboration and benefits, unlike many previously identified priorities with a solely
      Noosa focus. This meant Council could deliver a major network upgrade at no cost to
      ratepayers, including improvements to footpaths and drainage, while still progressing other
      initiatives as funding and opportunities arise. In short, the project matches current strategic
      priorities, responds to strong community feedback, closes a critical network gap and was fully
      fundable now - making it a responsible and timely choice for delivery.

      QUESTION 2
      How does Council plan to implement a new three metre wide shared off-road pathway through
      the Peregian Beach village (PlD358) and what impact will it have oh the foreshore reserve,
      amenities and parking?

      RESPONSE PROVIDED BY SHAUN WALSH, DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE
      It is agreed that the Noosa Council Cycling and Walking Strategy Project Prioritisation Plan
      identifies a 3 metre shared pathway on the eastern side of the Peregian Beach Village with a
      project ID code of 358. Council’s approach to any new shared pathway, including the
      proposed three-metre-wide shared pathway, is guided by principles of safety, accessibility,
      and environmental care. At this stage, the project is in early planning, and detailed design will
      consider:
       the role of Peregian Beach Village as destination and node, rather than primarily
           thoroughfare and will require a specific design language and approach
       avoidance of sensitive dune and vegetation areas wherever possible and incorporating
           measures to maintain environmental values.
       ensuring shared pathways complement existing facilities and improve access for people
           walking and cycling without reducing amenity.
       assessing current parking arrangements and identifying options to prevent loss of spaces,
           such as formalising or reconfiguring parking where needed.
      The design will be subject to community consultation.