2022-05-16 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    16 MAY 2022


6.   REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE


     4    NOOSA DRIVE PATHWAY PROJECT REFERENCE GROUP - APPOINTMENT OF
          COUNCILLORS TO REFERENCE GROUP

     Author     Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery Manager, Craig Eldridge
                Infrastructure Services Department

     Index      ECM/ Projects (T1) / Noosa Heads Noosa Drive Halse Lane to Sunshine
                ECM/Subject / Councillors/Mayor – Governance and Administration

     Attachments      Nil


     EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
     Noosa Drive is a key link between the two precincts of Noosa Heads and Noosa Junction.
     The Noosa Drive Pathway project involves the planning and design of a pedestrian and cycle
     link between Noosa Lions Park and Sunshine Beach Road. The project is included in the
     current capital works budget.

     As part of the governance a Project Reference Group will be established consisting of various
     stakeholders including two (2) Councillors.

     RECOMMENDATION
     That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery Manager to
     the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding the establishment of the
     Noosa Drive Pathway Project Reference Group and appoint Councillor < > as Chair and
     Councillor < > as a member of the Group.

     REPORT
     This report provides Council with the opportunity to nominate two (2) Councillors as
     representatives on the Noosa Drive Pathway Project Reference Group.

     1.   Overview

     The project will enhance facilities and provide a vital connection between the busy Hastings
     Street and Noosa Junction precincts.

     Key objectives of the project are:
         Improved cycle and pedestrian connectivity between Noosa Heads and Noosa
          Junction;
         Reduced traffic congestion;
         Improved safety for all users;
         Creation of an experience for users with viewpoints and rest spots along an elevated
          path;
         Streetscape and landscaping improvements.

     2.   Progress to date

     The project has advanced to the concept design phase with the engagement of external
     consultants including surveyors and landscape architects.

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