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Peregian Beach Active Street Project

Design & Delivery | 2024–2027

Creating a safer, more connected Peregian Beach

Noosa Council is transforming Lorikeet Drive into an 800m Active Street section that prioritises walking, cycling, and local access. This project will enhance safety, reduce traffic speeds, and improve community connections between Emu Mountain Road and Jabiru Street.

What is an Active Street?

An Active Street is a shared space designed to give priority to cyclists and pedestrians. Features include:

  • Safer footpaths
  • Cyclist-priority zones
  • Reduced speed limits and traffic calming
  • Designated car parking

Why Lorikeet Drive?

Lorikeet Drive plays a vital role in connecting the Noosa Coastal Pathway to the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway. Once complete, the upgrade will:

  • Close a key gap in the Coastal Pathway network
  • Improve access to schools, beaches, homes and parks
  • Offer a safer, quieter alternative to David Low Way
  • Support the Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy (2020–2040) and the Noosa Liveability Study (2022)

Timeline

Scope of Works

  • Traffic Study 
  • Community & Stakeholder Information Activities
  • Concept Design – Now in progress
  • Detailed Design – Due August 2025
  • Construction – Early to mid-2026

Project Length: Approx. 800m

Location: from the Sunshine Coast connection and with the intent to construct through to Jabiru Street.

Includes: off-road footpath/shared pathway sections, on-road Cycle Street, formalised parking, concrete islands, landscaping, lighting, wayfinding signage

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Thanks for your input 

Thank you to community members who attended the information pop-up sessions for the Active Street project.

Your time, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. Your insights play an important role in shaping the project, and we're carefully considering all input as we move forward. We appreciate you being part of the process and helping us create a safer, more connected coastal pathway for everyone.


This initiative is jointly funded by the State and Federal Government

 

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