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PEREGIAN BEACH ACTIVE STREET - STAGE 1 PROGRESS UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS (Deferred from the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 March 2026 - Item 12.2) · Report
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026
7.1 PEREGIAN BEACH ACTIVE STREET - STAGE 1 PROGRESS UPDATE
AND NEXT STEPS (Deferred from the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 March
2026 - Item 12.2)
Author Project Officer, Lindsay Egeskov
Major Projects & Transport | Infrastructure Services Department
Index ECM / TRANSPORT / PATHWAYS AND BICYCLE TRANSPORT
Attachments 1. Confidential Attachment 1_Engagement Activities Feedback -
Confidential IAW Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012
2. Confidential Attachment 2 - Customer Request Summary -
Confidential IAW Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012
3. Confidential Attachment 3 - Petition lodged 30 Sep 25 - Confidential
IAW Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012
4. Confidential Attachment 4 - Community Led Proposed Adjustments -
Confidential IAW Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012
5. Confidential Attachment 5 - Facebook Poll Results - IAW
Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012
6. Confidential Attachment 6 - Correspondance of Support - Confidential
IAW Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012
7. Confidential Attachment 7 - Resident One on One Meeting Minutes -
Confidential IAW Section 254D(3) of the LG Regulation 2012
8. Attachment 8 - Project Program - Peregian Active Street
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides a project status update and recommendation for the Peregian Beach Active
Street – Stage 1 project, including background to the project, an outline of findings from recent
community engagement and current project parameters. The project is funded through the South
East Queensland Liveability Fund and the Active Transport Fund.
The report recommends continuing to proceed with the project with a series of design modifications
in response to recent community feedback.
The report includes extensive attachments in the form of community feedback on the proposal, this
feedback contained in Attachments 1 to 7 has been provided as confidential attachments due to the
inclusion of personal information that has at best efforts been redacted however may still contain
information that could identify a person or address. Therefore, if required, in accordance with
Section 254J (3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting will be permitted to be
closed to the public for discussion on this business relating to the following:
(f) matters that may directly affect the health and safety of an individual or a group of individuals.
As a result of the extensive consultation and ensuing feedback a number of changes have been
proposed to the initial designs. The following notes the suggested refinements to the design and
ongoing investigations:
1. Improved Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) measures on surrounding streets to
improve vehicle speed and safety;
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2. Investigation into increasing formalised parking yield across the Peregian Beach South area
including within Victory Park and along Lorikeet Drive. Ongoing investigations include, but
are not limited to: one way circulation through Victory Park; angled parking within Victory
Park, parallel parking on Lorikeet Drive adjacent high density residential zone and formalised
parking at the eastern end of Pitta St;
3. Investigation into a softer colour palette and/or a reduction in perceived over development to
lesser impact, village scale raised intersections, priority crossings, chicanes, speed bumps
and overrun areas where possible within statutory traffic requirements;
4. Widening of the existing boardwalk through Lorikeet Park along the current alignment as well
as inclusion of speed management device to control bike speeds on approach to shared path
and boardwalk through Lorikeet Park;
5. Improvements to Victory Park to least impactful carparking layout but including no-parking
zone in front of the two beach entrances, provision of limited long vehicle parking bays
and end-of-trip facilities such as improved water points and bike racks.
6. Inclusion of additional street tree planting;
7. Investigate additional signage for user behaviour at key locations and nodes;
8. Investigation into Lorikeet Dr and Pitta St intersection design to accommodate vehicle turn
around movements.
9. Investigation into land tenure south of Lorikeet Park bridge to facilitate the continued use and
upgrade of the pathway on the existing alignment.
The report also seeks in-principle support for continuing to invest in Stage 2, subject to future budget
allocation, to achieve connectivity to the Peregian Beach Village, and an investment in a broader
education and awareness program on the benefits of active transport to support delivery of the shire
wide Coastal Pathway Corridor, a key component of Council's Cycling and Walking Strategy.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Project Officer to the General Committee meeting dated 16 March 2026
regarding the Peregian Beach Active St - Stage 1 project status including key findings from the
community consultation activities and proposed design amendments;
B. Delegate authority to the CEO to finalise, negotiate and award the construction contract for the
Peregian Beach Active Street – Stage 1 Project, including approval of all contract variations within
the approved project budget, for the purpose of expediting delivery enabling project completion
by the required State and Federal grant funding timeframes;
C. Note that whilst the project is grant funded, financial reconciliation is not finalised, with additional
costs arising from additional community engagement and project scope changes;
D. Support the development of an “Active Street” and “Coastal Pathway” awareness and education
campaign across the shire to raise awareness of the safety and active transport benefits
associated with Active Streets and the ultimate delivery of the Noosa Cycling and Walking
Strategy and Noosa Transport Strategy;
E. Support the CEO to submit available grant funding applications for Stage 2 of the Active
Street/Coastal Pathway extension to commence design and construction as soon as practicably
possible.
REPORT
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1. Background and Strategic Foundations
Highest Priority Cycle Route Corridor Study (HPCR)
In 2021, Noosa Council completed the Coastal Pathway Corridor Study or Highest Priority Cycle
Route Corridor Study (HPCR) to plan safer, more connected walking and cycling routes between
Peregian Beach and Tewantin, including a link to the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway. The study
reviewed existing paths, identified safety gaps, and assessed possible routes. To ensure community
alignment, Council formed a Project Reference Group (PRG) with community members, local
associations, and walking and cycling groups. The PRG members were nominated and endorsed by
Noosa Council.
Three segments were identified on Corridor 1, Tewantin to Noosa Heads, and 6 segments on
Corridor 2, Noosa Head to Peregian for options analysis and further design work.
Engagement activities were undertaken with the PRG at key milestones and decision points
throughout the project. Specifically, this included engagement at the route selection, design
treatment selection and concept design review stages
For Peregian Beach South (Segment 6 of Corridor 2), four route options, as indicated in figure 1
below, were assessed against the following criteria:
• Safety
• Comfort
• Directness and Coherence
• Connectivity
• Strategic alignment; and
• Feasibility.
Figure 1 – Route Options Analysis
Route B (Lorikeet Drive) scored the highest or equal to the highest across all criteria and ranked the
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highest in both total unweighted and weighted scoring. Key differentiators in scoring between Route
A (David Low Way) and Route B (Lorikeet, Shearwater, Piper, Plover) were Connectivity, Strategic
Alignment and Feasibility. Route A considered pathways on alternate sides of David Low Way,
whereas Route C and partially Route D considered pathway locations in the coastal foreshore
reserve. Route B was considered to connect with more attractors, align closer to the coast, be
easiest to implement and the lowest cost.
Several design treatments were also explored, including a Cycle St (Active Street), Advisory Bicycle
Lanes and a Shared Path. The treatment types were scored against the following criteria:
• Safety
• Connectivity
• Feasibility; and
• Impact.
The Active Street concept - supported by TMR - performed best for safety and feasibility.
The Peregian Beach south project was given a high priority (on a scale of low to very high) and
tentatively scheduled for 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years in a draft implementation plan within
the final report. The priority ranking was based on:
• High existing and potential walking and cycling demand.
• Its ability to close gaps in the local network and connect key destinations.
• Logical sequencing with other current and planned projects to build a safer, continuous
corridor.
• Proximity to key attractors such as local schools, beaches, shops, and community facilities.
Further community consultation was proposed to be undertaken on a project-by-project basis, noting
that some of the projects identified within the Corridor Study may never proceed. The results of the
corridor study were incorporated into the Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy, which was being
undertaken concurrently, and consequently endorsed by Council.
These key background documents to the Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy, being the 'Noosa
High Priority Cycle Route Corridor Study and Concept Design’ (Corridor 2) were made public on
Council's website in early 2026 due to an expression of interest from the South Peregian Beach
community during the Peregian Beach Active Street Stage 1 Consultation phase.
The Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy and Implementation Plan (NCWSIP)
Council adopted the Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy and Implementation Plan 2020 – 2040 on
15 July 2021. The Strategy and Plan re-established Council’s vision for bike riding and walking
across Noosa Shire for the next 20 years with the vision to get ‘more people riding a bike and walking
for health, transport, tourism and the environment’. Council’s goal is to make riding a bike and
walking so convenient and safe that it is the preferred mode of transport for the Shire's residents and
visitors. The Plan has been guiding Council’s planning, development and promotion of bike riding
and walking networks.
Engagement activities were undertaken during the development of a draft plan with the same Project
Reference Group as nominated and endorsed by Council for the HPCR project.
During the ”Your Say” consultation period for the NCWSIP (19 March to 16 April 2021), 260
submissions were received from the community on the draft Strategy. The information gathered from
this process provided local insights and helped to identify additional missing links and route
refinements, which have been adopted in the Plan. Feedback also defined barriers to bike riding and
walking, reiterating those already identified in the Strategy.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026 The proposed use of existing streets throughout the Shire for improved safe shared vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian movements, such as an Active Street, is a consistent approach in the Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy due to unavailability of other routes due to environmental constraints and construction costs. The Peregian Beach Active St project (Project ID 361) was scored in the 201-300 priority band (moderate) within the Walking and Cycling Strategy. It was initially not scheduled in the 10- year implementation plan, however opportunistic grant funding to align with regional liveability and active transport provided impetus for grant submission. Further analysis of the project scoring indicates that if the project is combined with Project IDs 359 and 360 (continuation through to the village) that the project would score a ranking of 28. 2. Customer Requests South Peregian residents have long raised concerns about speeding, pedestrian safety and difficult driveway and waste service access compounded by unmarked parking bays and lane congestion arising from parking on both sides of the narrow roadway. A key design consideration for the proposed Active Street is to address these issues through a dedicated pedestrian pathway, improved kerb and channel, reduced-speed signage, formalised parking, landscaping and road resurfacing. Together, these upgrades will deliver a safer, greener and more attractive active transport experience for users. Grant Funding Opportunity The project's high priority in the State funded corridor study, along with the community concerns raised regarding speeding and pedestrian safety along and around Lorikeet Drive, made it an excellent candidate for external funding. The project is 100% Grant funded through the South East Queensland Liveability Fund and the Active Transport Fund. The SEQ Liveability fund is Supporting Local Government projects that create liveable, creative, sustainable and healthy communities. Projects funded will be of a regional or sub-regional scale that leave a legacy in the community. The funding through the SEQ Liveability grant covers design and construction works. The Active Transport Fund (ATF), provides funding for the design and construction of new or existing bicycle and walking pathways to encourage the use of active transport. The focus areas for the program are: • road safety • reducing transport emissions • active and liveable communities The ATF grant funding for this project is specific to construction only. 3. Program The project program is governed by Council's Annual Capital Works Programs and two separate external funding agreements as outlined below. SEQ Liveability The last possible dates for milestones as listed in the executed SEQ Liveability funding agreement,
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are:
Milestone Last Possible Date (as per Status
Program Guidelines)
Completion of 30 Jun 2027 At risk
Construction
Final Reporting Dec 2027 Achievable
Active Transport Fund
The last possible dates for milestones as listed in the executed ATF funding agreement, is:
Milestone Last Possible Date (as per Status
Program Guidelines)
Commencement of Construction 25 Mar 2026 At risk
Completion of 25 Mar 2028 Achievable
Construction
Acceptance of 25 Jun 2028 Achievable
Post-Completion Report
Current Project Program
The current program, not accounting for any further delays as a result of this report, narrowly meets
the critical project construction end date of 30 June 2027. With no remaining float/program
contingency, this is a significant risk for the project.
Table 1 below indicates current forecast milestone dates as per the project program.
Milestones Deadline
Council S&O Decision 10 March 2026
IFC Design 30 March 2026
Award Tender 27 May 2026
Practical Completion 22 April 2027
Handover – final report & funding claim20 May 2027
Table 1: Program Milestones
Program risk mitigation - extension of time
Anecdotal advice received from ATF and SEQ Liveability Funding authorities have indicated that
both would be amenable to an extension of time request provided clear rationale is included in the
submission. The project team is working through extension of time requests with the grant funding
bodies.
The full program, including additional project consultation activities contributing to the extension of
time required is provided at attachment 8.
4. Community Engagement Findings
From March 2025 to February 2026, the Peregian Beach Active Street Project team undertook
targeted community engagement throughout the concept and detailed design stages, focusing on
residents of South Peregian as well as key community and stakeholder groups. Wider community
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consultation on previous planning studies is provided in the ‘Background and Strategic Foundations’
section of the report. Project specific engagement activities are summarised below:
Activity Type Description
Councillor
Multiple workshops and briefings (14 March, 7 April, 18 August ‘25)
Briefings
Dedicated page created 8 April ‘25 with project updates, FAQs,
Project
Project News, and a document repository including case studies,
Webpage
educational videos and traffic and corridor studies.
Direct Letterbox drops, direct mail, and digital notifications to residents and
Notification stakeholders
Public town
Peregian Beach Community Road Safety Forum (13 May 2025)
hall meetings
Boreen Point Ordinary Meeting (20 Nov 2025)
Public Pop- Concept design stage (17 & 30 April ’25)
Ups Developed design stage (21 & 29 Jan ’26)
Walkshop Site-based review of detailed design (18 Feb ’26)
One-on-one meetings with representative groups including ZEN,
Briefings
BUG, PBCA and several impacted residents (appendix G)
Between 10 June ‘25 and 20 February ‘26, Council recorded,
CRM
monitored and responded to 37 CRM enquiries relating directly to the
Management
project.
Key Findings from Community Engagement
Feedback on the Peregian Beach Active Street Project was mixed. While many residents and
stakeholders supported the project’s core objectives - slower traffic, safer pedestrian movements,
and improved walking and cycling connections - concerns were also raised. This was evident at pop-
up sessions where the majority of questions and points raised by residents in group discussion were
harshly negative towards the project whilst the underlying objectives of the project were still
supported.
Submissions from active transport groups (Sunshine Coast Bicycle User Group (SCBUG) and Zero
Emissions Noosa (ZEN) highlighted alignment with Council’s strategic transport framework and the
broader Coastal Pathway vision.
The report includes extensive attachments in the form of community feedback on the proposal, this
feedback has been provided as confidential attachments due to the inclusion of personal information.
Whilst they have been redacted to protect personal information, the documents have continued to
be marked as confidential as an extra precaution to ensure privacy is maintained.
Engagement activities at the developed design stages - including pop-up sessions at Victory Park
and the Walkshop - revealed several consistent themes:
Parking Impacts
• Loss and redistribution of on-street parking, particularly on Lorikeet Drive
• Flow-on effects for nearby residents, including higher-density areas
• Concerns from dog owners and volunteer marine wildlife responders regarding access and
proximity parking
• Requests for resident permit parking or other measures to maintain accessibility
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Traffic Access, Property Access & Displacement
• Concerns about vehicles diverting to neighbouring streets, including Oriole Avenue
• Desire for mitigation measures to reduce rat-running and maintain local access
• Difficulty accessing properties with boats and trailers (including 7m trailers)
• Concerns about reversing movements near traffic calming devices and U-turn maneuvers
• Requests to widen driveways or adjust kerb clearances where required
Safety, Speed & E-Bikes
• Broad support for slower traffic and a 30 km/h speed environment, particularly where paired
with traffic calming
• Concerns about interactions between fast-moving e-bikes, pedestrians and vehicles
• Vehicles driving in bike lanes and through roundabouts
• Preference for clearly marked pedestrian crossings (e.g. zebra crossings) or higher-contrast
shared zones
• Requests for education and enforcement to support compliance
Vegetation, Drainage & Neighbourhood Character
• Strong preference to retain mature trees, including pandanus
• Desire to minimise visual and environmental impacts
• Concerns about stormwater runoff and drainage near driveways
• Noise concerns associated with overrun areas (described as rumble strips) and raised
treatments and increased cyclist use
Design Alternatives & Route Considerations
• Some residents suggested relocating cycling infrastructure to David Low Way or adjusting
pathway alignment (including the western side).
• Requests for wider pathways (suitable for two cyclists side-by-side)
• Desire to extend pathway connections fully to the village
• CPTED issues associated with the boardwalk and path diversion at Lorikeet Park
Other Key Feedback
• Support for stormwater upgrades and road repairs
• Requests for consistent pathway connections rather than partial sections
• Mixed views on speed reductions, with stronger support where clearly linked to improved
safety outcomes
• A small number of submissions expressing full objection to the project in addition to the
petitions listed below
Pop Up Display Boards (Attachment 1)
The collated post it notes from the pop-up display boards and the typed summary notes is included
as Attachment 1 to the Report.
Customer Requests (Attachment 2)
During the engagement period, Council received 37 formal customer enquiries relating to the project.
These enquiries primarily concerned parking impacts, traffic displacement, proposed speed limit
changes, and requests to reconsider corridor alignment and are included at Attachment 2 to the
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026 Report. Petition (Attachment 3) A petition – 'Residents Against Active Street' was formally tabled with Council which raised concerns about parking loss, traffic congestion, and safety, and requested that the project be halted entirely, requests for additional consultation and route options review. The petition is included at Attachment 3 to the report. The petition was a catalyst for additional community consultation activities in recent weeks including additional pop-up events, one on one meetings, preparation and distribution of additional project materials and this report. Community-led Proposed Adjustments (Attachment 4) Received by the project team recently (19/02/2026), the submission includes a proposal for one-way traffic (Oriole southbound, Lorikeet northbound), retention of most on-street parking, adjustments to cyclist access, and potential residential parking permits. The submission is included at Attachment 4. The proposal for one way traffic would require traffic modelling and design of traffic controls throughout the whole southern Peregian Beach area to ensure that one waying of the network would not have adverse effects on vehicle speeding, pedestrian safety and convenience of movement, as well as broad community consultation to understand if there is further support for the proposals outside of the group who made the submission. The significance of these changes are outside the scope of the current project. Other aspects of the submission can be investigated further and incorporated into the project where possible, including increasing parking yield and managing bike speeds on footpath areas. These have been accommodated in the recommended design changes. Community-led Facebook Poll Submission (Attachment 5) A community led Facebook poll is included at Attachment 5. The poll reflected a divided community response, highlighting concerns over tree removal, parking, and increased bike traffic, alongside support for traffic calming and maintaining neighbourhood character. SCBUG, ZEN & Other Letters of Support (Attachment 6) The Sunshine Coast Bicycle User Group (SCBUG) and Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) made submissions supporting the project, citing alignment with strategic transport objectives and the promotion of active travel safety and have been included at Attachment 6. In addition, 4 other individual resident submissions supporting the project were received. One on One Meetings (Attachment 7) In addition, one on one meetings were undertaken with various residents and stakeholders, including Peregian Beach Residents Against Active Streets. Meeting notes are included at Attachment 7. Summary of Community Engagement Community feedback on the Peregian Beach Active Street Project was mixed. Many residents supported the project’s goals of improving safety, calming traffic and strengthening walking and cycling connections. However, others expressed concerns about parking impacts, potential traffic displacement, increased bike activity and associated safety issues, as well as changes to neighbourhood character. Some residents also questioned how the new road design concept would function in practice and what it would mean for day-to-day property access and vehicle manoeuvrability. Overall, engagement confirms that while there is on balance strategic and safety-based support for the project’s intent, particularly in regard to improved vehicle safety and the need for a shared path, careful design refinement and targeted responses to property access, parking, localised safety
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concerns as well as ongoing education and enforcement remain critical to achieving community
confidence.
This feedback has informed targeted refinements to the design, where possible, helping to address
key issues while preserving the project’s overarching aim of creating a safer, more accessible active
transport corridor for Peregian Beach.
5. Design changes arising from Community Engagement
The following design changes are proposed arising from community engagement
Proposed Design Change Rationale
Traffic engineering advice recommended that
consideration be given to the installation of local
area traffic management measures, such as
traffic calming devices at appropriate locations
Improved Local Area Traffic Management on Oriole Avenue. The project team committed
(LATM) measures on surrounding streets to to monitoring traffic in Oriole Avenue following
improve vehicle speed and safety the implementation of the Active St however, the
significant community concern raised during the
consultation period suggests a more immediate
implementation of traffic control devices is
supported.
Whilst the project would result in a net loss of
Investigation into increasing formalised parking parking in the study area, the traffic advice
yield across the Peregian Beach South area received indicated that the available parking
including within Victory Park and along Lorikeet provision is expected to accommodate the
Drive. Ongoing investigations include, but are expected maximum parking demand
not limited to: one way circulation through experienced in the study area of 191 vehicles.
Victory Park; angled parking within Victory Park, Notwithstanding the traffic advice, 'parking
parallel parking on Lorikeet Drive adjacent high impacts' was identified as one of the key themes
density residential zone and formalised parking through the consultation period. Further
at the eastern end of Pitta St investigations seek to reduce this impact as
much as possible.
Investigation into a softer colour palette and/or a
reduction in perceived over development to
Community feedback indicated a strong desire to
lesser impact, village scale raised intersections,
preserve village character and avoid over
priority crossings, chicanes, speed bumps and
development.
overrun areas where possible within statutory
traffic requirements.
Widening of the existing boardwalk through
Lorikeet Park and maintenance of the current The local bush care group originally constructed
alignment as well as inclusion of speed the existing timber structure including
management devices to control bike speeds on surrounding landscaping. They have expressed
approach to shared path and boardwalk through a preference for its retention.
Lorikeet Park.
Improvements to Victory Park to least impactful Community feedback has highlighted concerns
carparking layout but including no-parking zone with the proposed formalisation at Victory Park,
in front of the two beach entrances, provision of including limited capacity for longer vehicles, the
limited long vehicle parking bays and of end-of- need to maintain clear access to beach entry
trip facilities such as improved water points and points, and the importance of providing suitable
bike racks facilities for active transport users.
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Community feedback has been received
Inclusion of additional street tree planting recommending additional street tree planting to
provide shade along the proposed pathway.
Resident concerns regarding potential misuse of
Investigation of additional signage for user the pathway including unsafe e-bike speeds
behaviour at key entry locations and nodes have informed the inclusion of additional user
behaviour signage in the design
The inclusion of a pedestrian crossing at Pitta
Retain vehicle turning at the southern end of
Street may compromise existing vehicle
Lorikeet Drive, currently provided at the
movements and the design requires further
intersection of Pitta Street and Lorikeet Drive
refinement
Investigation into land tenure south of Lorikeet Resident concerns over CPTED Issues with
Park bridge to facilitate the continued use and proposed new alignment. Community bushcare
upgrade of the pathway on the existing group advocating for existing alignment that they
alignment. maintain and planted.
A key theme raised throughout the consultation period was the request for continuation of the Active
Street Stage 1 through to the Peregian Beach Village. A recommendation of the report is to support
the CEO to submit available grant funding applications for Stage 2 of the Active Street/Coastal
Pathway extension to commence design and construction as soon as practicably possible.
6. Ongoing Community Engagement
The ultimate success of the Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy, and the Noosa Transport Strategy
relies on improved active transport to reduce reliance on private motor vehicles, as well as achieve
a mode of movement aligned to the Noosa lifestyle.
There is an ongoing need for community engagement to ensure long term success of the program.
The report recommends the development of an “Active Street” and “Coastal Pathway” awareness
and education campaign across the shire to raise awareness of the safety and active transport
benefits associated with Active Streets and the ultimate delivery of the Noosa Cycling and Walking
Strategy and Noosa Transport Strategy. Some initial considerations for such a program include:
Phase 1 – Broader shire wide awareness campaign to communicate Coastal Pathway corridor
strategy (HPCR), Active Street features and functionality and general walking and cycling safety
through:
• Multi-channel approach: social media, short videos, school talks, case studies, etc.
• Collaboration with QPS & TMR Stakeholders
Key messages:
▪ Coastal Pathway Vision
▪ Missing section identification and proposed projects
▪ What is an Active St and how do I use it
▪ “Share the path,” “Shoulder check,” “Leave 1.5m”
Phase 2 – Targeted audience for the Peregian Beach Stage 1 Active St to ensure the community
and visitors understand how to safely use the new Active Street:
• Short “how to use” video
• School education sessions – street etiquette/understand the signs
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026 • Local ambassadors and community walkthroughs • Targeted social media and local media content • Liaison with enforcement agencies including blitz campaigns Link to Corporate Plan Theme No. 2 - Liveability Liveability encompasses housing, facilities and services, transport, health and wellbeing to enable an inclusive, connected and vibrant community. Objective 2.2 Fund and deliver accessible and improved, parks, open spaces, walking and cycle paths and trails, including greening our paths and cycleways to meet contemporary needs. Objective 2.4 Advocate and partner with all levels of government for increased funding for connected transport nodes, transit hubs, including walking, cycling and public transport and explore opportunities through smart city, smart biosphere and innovation to transform the way we move around and engage in our community. Theme No. 5 - Excellence This theme focuses on customer experience, financial sustainability, innovation and technology, levels of service, governance, our employees and volunteers, funding streams and asset management practices. Objective 5.6 Increase opportunities for meaningful collaborative community engagement which is highly representative of our community, especially our youth. Previous Council Consideration Ordinary Meeting Minutes 16 October 2025 That the petition with 144 signatories submitted by David Phipps, requesting that Council pause, review and make further consultation on the Active Street Project at Peregian Beach be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action. Noosa Transport Strategy 2017–2027 Council previously adopted the Noosa Transport Strategy, which establishes priorities for safe, connected walking and cycling networks and identifies the need for high-quality active transport infrastructure along coastal corridor. Ordinary Meeting Minutes 15 June 2017 That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2017, and: A. Adopt the Transport Strategy 2017-2027, provided at Attachment 1 to the report and authorise the CEO to make minor changes as necessary; B. Adopt the amended Transport Policy provided at Attachment 2 to the report; and C. Request the Chief Executive Officer to report to a future Council meeting with an Implementation Plan for the Transport Strategy and Transport Policy to ensure that tangible actions can be undertaken in both the short and medium term following the adoption of the Transport Strategy and Transport Policy. Noosa Cycling & Walking Strategy 2020–2040 (adopted 2021) Through the Cycling & Walking Strategy, Council committed to expanding safe walking and cycling infrastructure, addressing missing links, and prioritising coastal connections. Community consultation at the time highlighted strong support for safer pedestrian infrastructure in Peregian Beach.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 9 JUNE 2026 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 15 July 2021 That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 July 2021 and: A. Note the submissions received during the community consultation on the draft Noosa Cycling & Walking Strategy and Implementation Plan, provided in Attachment 1 to the report; B. Adopt the final Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy and Implementation Plan, provided in Attachment 2 to the report with the following amendments: 1. On page 38 of the Plan, change the infographic to read: “$1.45m per annum over the next 10- years estimated to be spent on bike riding and walking infrastructure in Noosa Shire, in addition to external grant funding” 2. Under Future Projects on page 39, delete the website link to yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au and replace with www.noosa.qld.gov.au/cycling-walking-strategy C. On page 23 of the Plan, change Task 2.3 to read: 2.3 Investigate opportunities to enhance or add end-of-trip facilities in key centres and tourist hubs. Implement a prioritised program for upgrading of existing public facilities (eg public toilets with showers) and the construction of new end-of-trip facilities, including electric charging stations and lockers as well as surfboard racks at designated beachside locations (with the latter being considered as a short term priority issue). Investigate opportunities to partner or incentivise private sector to develop end-of-trip facilities for their workforce at key locations. Ordinary Meeting Minutes 19 December 2019 That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 December 2019 and appoint the following three Councillors, Cr Wellington, Cr Stockwell and Cr Wilkie as members of Noosa Cycling & Walking Strategy and Highest Priority Cycling Corridors – Project Control Group (PCG). Ordinary Meeting Minutes 20 February 2020 PETITION: REQUEST COUNCIL TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND AMENITY OF PITTA STREET, PEREGIAN BEACH That the petition tabled by Cr Wellington requesting that Council improve the safety and amenity of Pitta Street, Peregian Beach with regards to parking and pedestrian access be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action. Finance The project is 100% Grant funded through the South East Queensland Livability Fund and the Active Transport Fund. Current project budget breakdown: Funding Mechanism24/25FY 25/26FY 26/27FY Total SEQ Liveability $80,120 $516,548 $283,332 $880,000 ATF $0 $501,668 $283,332 $785,000 Noosa Council $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $80,120 $1,018,215 $566,665 $1,665,000 As the ATF grant is for construction only funding, matching the SEQ Liveability contribution, there are incentives to keep non-construction associated costs to a minimum. At the time of drafting this report, additional costs arising from additional community engagement and project scope changes for Stage 1 have not been reconciled and will require further consideration at Council's Capital Works Executive. It is noted that proposed design changes have been scoped as reasonable considerations. There may be an opportunity for the construction
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components of this work to be part funded through the ATF grant. The project team will continue to
pursue this opportunity.
Recommendations E and F, if supported, will require further consideration as part of Councils
budgetary processes, as well as profiling for grant opportunities.
Risk & Opportunities
1. Base Case Risk
Project timeline not meeting the funding deadline resulting in exposure of Council to the part/full
project cost and needing to fund this from Council reserves
a. Triggers:
i. Delay in commencement of construction works
ii. Inability to deliver the approved scope due to delays during construction
iii. Repairs to existing infrastructure prior to project commencement
b. Drivers:
i. Additional community engagement absorbing programme float and budget
contingency
ii. Construction period being pushed into wet season
c. Mitigations:
i. Seek time extension: SEQ Liveability Fund
ii. Seek time extension: Active Transport Funding (ATF)
iii. Procurement: Undertake concurrently with engagement activities to ensure a
quick release of tender package to the market.
iv. Approval: Recommending contract award direct through CEO to avoid time
delays with Council meetings.
2. Base Case Opportunities
a. Existing infrastructure: The project provides the opportunity to address inadequacy and
requirement for emergent works to repair storm water assets prior to/during project
implementation. Further project timeline delays and cost impacts.
b. Leverage funding structure: As the ATF grant is for construction only funding, matching the
SEQ Liveability contribution. The potential exit to expand the scope of works using council
reserves, matched by the ATF grant, to address emergent and repair works.
3. Scenario Analysis
The following table further details alternative scenarios and the differentiated risks anticipated.
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Scenario Description Likely Outcome
Base Case Current Scope, Programme, Programme float consumed,
Budget/funding - no mitigation project budget contingency
consumed, likely to miss funding
deadlines resulting in financial
exposure to Council.
Reputational damage
associated with project
continuation in spite of
immediate resident resistance.
Adjust as per recommendations Implement mitigations, actively Re-instates project float, enable
enhance opportunities more time to close out
community interactions,
minimise Council exposure to
project costs, maintain
opportunity to leverage funding
structure to deliver more at
lower cost to council, and
reduces reputation damage risk
by including community
requests and/or suggestions into
the project where possible.
Further recommendations Additional Community Project will need to be fully
outside of those drafted by staff Consultation and or significant funded by Council.
change to planning and design
Alternative design treatments
approach
will likely be more expensive
than the currently proposed
project.
Delays to delivery of walking
and cycling infrastructure.
Halt project Stop working on design and Council will need to fund works
cancel planned construction to date at an approximate value
works. of $150k.
May damage relationships with
funding bodies and potentially
limit further funding
opportunities.
Reputational damage for not
following through with Walking
and Cycling Strategy objectives
and negative impact on future
projects proposals across the
shire.
Loss of funding for "practical"
components of the projects such
as construction of shared
pathway and rectification of
stormwater infrastructure.
Delays to delivery of walking
and cycling infrastructure.
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Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Targeted community engagement throughout the concept and detailed design stages, focusing on
residents of South Peregian as well as key community and stakeholder groups as detailed in the
body of the report.
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
Office of the CEO, Mayor & Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors
x Mayor & Councillors Director Director
x Chief Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
x Executive Officers Sport & Active Lifestyles Fleet
x Community Engagement Arts & Culture Revenue Services
People & Culture Community Connection ICT
Governance Customer Experience Procurement
Commercial Property
Strategy & Environment Development & Regulation Infrastructure Services
Director Director x Director
Strategy & Sustainability Development Assessment x Infrastructure Planning, Design
and Delivery
Economic Development & Local Laws x Civil and Asset operations
Destination Management
Environmental Services Environmental Health x Waste
Innovation & Digital Hub Building & Plumbing Building & Facilities
Property / Permits Disaster Management