2021-01-18 GC - Item 7 - Attachment 1 - Pathways and Boardwalks Asset Management Plan

4.6    Capital Upgrades, Expansion and New Assets
There is a need to develop more maturity in the overall assessment and management of our
pathways and boardwalks assets before there is a consideration for further upgrades and expansion
of the pathways and boardwalks assets. Changes in demographics, increased patronage, cost
benefits, sustainability, environmental impacts and overall community benefit are key indicators
when planning for capital upgrades and new pathways and boardwalk assets.

The graph below identifies the 2018/2019 financial year as the most significant investment for
upgrade and expansion projects for the next 10 years. These works related to the completion of the
iconic Park Road Boardwalk at Noosa Main Beach. This project is a good indication of the
commitment from Council to further develop the services it provides to the community as well as
promote future economic development to the tourism and business sectors in the provision of such
an iconic piece of infrastructure.




Figure 8: Pathways and boardwalks proposed upgrades Costs


The development/implementation of the Transport Strategy and the Walking and Cycling Strategy
will be fundamental in the ongoing development of the upgrade program. As a result, it is anticipated
there will be more upgrades required into the future development of the 10-year capital program for
the pathways and boardwalk network. The development of the Walking and Cycling Strategy will
further improve the priority of upgrades, expansions and new pathway and boardwalk infrastructure
and enable greater planning and potential for obtaining external funding opportunities. Once the
Walking and Cycling Strategy is adopted by Council this plan will be updated to reflect the projects
identified within the strategy to ensure the AMP and the Walking and Cycling Strategy remain
aligned.




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