CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING 20 AUGUST 2026 · 2026-08-20 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING | 20 AUGUST 2026



      Response from Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure Services
      At its Ordinary Meeting on 18 June 2026, Council resolved not to proceed with the
      Active Street project in its current form and to explore whether grant funding could be
      redirected to practical infrastructure improvements in Peregian Beach South or other
      eligible alternatives. Council's immediate priority is to retain the existing funding and
      has submitted scope variation requests to the Active Transport Fund and South-East
      Queensland Liveability Fund to deliver practical infrastructure such as pedestrian
      footpath connections that reflect community feedback. Initial discussions with grant
      providers has been encouraging, and Council considers the current scope variation
      request to be the most practical and achievable pathway for retaining the available
      funding. Achievement of funding for Sunrise Beach community hub upgrade and
      Tingira Boardwalk would require future separate Council budget allocation and / or
      grant funding submissions.


      Question 2:
      In Sunrise Beach, speeding and increased traffic on Orealla Drive, Orient Drive,
      Southern Cross Drive, Dame Pattie Drive and Ben Lexcen Drive present a genuine
      safety concern. Given the volume of school children and older residents it will not be
      long before a serious accident occurs. Can Council provide the next steps for a safety
      audit of these roads?

      Response from Shaun Walsh, Director Infrastructure ServicesSpeed limits are
      determined in accordance with Queensland Transport's Manual of Uniform Traffic
      Control Devices (Part 4) Speed Controls, which considers factors such as road
      function, vehicle speeds, roadside activity and crash history to ensure consistent and
      appropriate speed limits across Queensland. Council acknowledges concerns
      regarding vehicle speeds and has recorded the nominated locations for future
      investigation. An initial review of available Compass IoT speed data indicates that
      speeding may be an issue on Ben Lexcen Drive, Southern Cross Parade and Dame
      Patti Drive, and these roads have been added to Council's proposed schedule for
      speed limit reviews. As part of the assessment process, Council may undertake traffic
      counts and speed surveys to determine whether the current speed environment is
      appropriate. Any proposed speed limit change must satisfy technical assessment
      criteria and be considered by the Speed Management Committee, comprising
      representatives from Council, Queensland Police Service and the Department of
      Transport and Main Roads. As requests are prioritised across the Shire and resources
      are limited, assessments may take several months to complete. Council will advise
      you of the outcome should the review progress further or result in a proposed change.
      Alternative measures, such as additional speed signage, advisory signage or, subject
      to funding and community consultation, traffic calming treatments, may also be
      considered.


8.2   MATHEW HOFFMAN

      Question 1:
      As part of the Strategic Dog Exercise Area Review, we request community consultation
      regarding dog access at Beach Access 37, a primary local hub. Could Council please
      confirm the timing and process for community consultation on this proposal?

      Response from Richard MacGillivray, Director Development & Regulation



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