EMU MOUNTAIN ROAD - SHARED PATHWAY · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                        12 AUGUST 2024



SCC initial options analysis and assessment reviewed the five options, these options and the project
extents are documented in the figure below.




Figure 2: Emu Mountain Shared Pathway Options.


A summary of options and analysis are provided in the table at Attachment 1.
Detailed     information     concerning       the     options     assessments has been
previously distributed to Councillors, but can be supplied again on request.


The detailed plan of the Sunshine Coast Council preferred option 1b is provided at Attachment
2. This Option 1b proposes a 3.0m wide pathway connection of a mix of concrete pathway and
boardwalk on the northern side of Emu Mountain Road, within Noosa Shire and adjacent to the
Noosa National Park.


The proposed design includes:
   •   Modifying the crossing point north of the David Low Way roundabout, which is managed by
       TMR rather than Noosa Shire Council.
   •   Changing the roundabout geometry to:
        o   Remove the merging lane to increase deflection and reduce vehicle speed at the
            roundabout exit and crossing point.
        o   Remove the on-road cycle lane to include an on-off cyclist ramp.
        o   Add a short entry lane to accommodate high traffic demand turning west onto Emu
            Mountain Drive.
        o   Modify the roundabout’s internal circulation.
Sunshine Coast Council are proposing to enter into an infrastructure agreement with Noosa Council
to undertake ongoing maintenance of the asset by Sunshine Coast Council, as the asset is within
Noosa Council boundaries and the asset supports residents within Sunshine Coast Council.