EMU MOUNTAIN ROAD - SHARED PATHWAY · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                       12 AUGUST 2024


   •   The scheme provides only one crossing on a major arterial, at the lowest speed environment
       available, supported by a controlled crossing further south in a 40kmhs speed environment
       for Coolum school students
   •   TMR / Sunshine Coast Council are satisfied that the arrangements meet traffic standards
       and is the safest option.
   •   Any longer-term redesign of the roundabout to meet traffic functionality can again consider
       optimal crossing environments
   •   The infrastructure will be under the maintenance of SCC, and the crossing point at the David
       Low Way roundabout under the management of TMR


The recommendations provided with the report provides mitigation for environmental impact on the
verge including revegetation of fill batters and exploration of offset planting.


In addition, the recommendations are also explicit in responsibility for community concerns arising
from crossing functionality any impacts on traffic congestion arising from the roundabout
modifications.
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.


Previous Council Consideration
A series of Councillor briefings has been undertaken on the project over recent years
including the most recent on 26 October 2023.


Ordinary Meeting Minutes of the 16 November 2023
That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the General
Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and;
       A. Support the submission of a Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program
       Submission by Sunshine Coast Council for a shared path and cycleway along Emu
       Mountain Road, subject to:
          1. Further input by Noosa Council into the design by Sunshine Coast Council
          to reduce environmental and visual impact of the proposal; and
          2. Resolving pedestrian crossing and cycle safety issues on the David Low
          Way prior to acceptance of the final design
This previous report was provided in-confidence as the proposal was under active
consideration for Queensland Government cycle grant submission at that time, and the
report was provided in confidence to not pre-empt financial outcomes.