New retaining wall and shared pathway improves safety at Sunrise Beach

New retaining wall and shared pathway improves safety at Sunrise Beach
Published on 12 June 2025
A new three-metre-wide pathway beside David Low Way at Sunrise Beach intended to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooter users is now open.
The project has also improved the integrity of the road with a new concrete retaining wall replacing timber structures about 200 metres south of the Orealla Crescent bridge.
Mayor Frank Wilkie said maintaining and improving community assets like roads and pathways was core business for Noosa Council.
“Thanks to the community for their patience during the construction period, when the aim was to mostly keep two lanes of traffic flowing,” Cr Wilkie said.
“We sincerely thank the Australian Government for funding this vital upgrade and extend a big thank-you to our contractor, Hawthorne Civil, for their quality work.”
Construction works included the installation of micropiles, construction of the new concrete retaining wall, landscaping rehabilitation, installation of a bicycle-friendly pedestrian safety barrier, upgrading the existing pathway to a 3-metre-wide shared path and renewal of the roadside kerb.
The project was funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, in partnership with Noosa Council.
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien MP, said the project is a great example of how government funding can make a real difference to local communities.
“This upgrade makes the road and footpath safer for everyone, whether they’re walking, riding or driving,” Mr O’Brien said.
“Projects like this help build stronger and better-connected communities across the Noosa region.”
This upgrade is part of Noosa Council’s ongoing commitment to build safer, more accessible spaces for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Mayor Frank Wilkie on the improved pathway and retaining wall
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