Cycling and Walking Projects
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
Safe Active Streets may be new to Noosa, but they’re proven across Australia. Communities in several states are already enjoying safer, calmer and more connected neighbourhoods. Explore the Active Street Case Studies Fact Sheet(PDF, 10MB) to see how this approach is working elsewhere — and what it could mean for Noosa.
Enjoy this short video from Western Australia, which illustrates how Safe Active Streets work in practice, resulting in calmer, safer and more bike- and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood streets.
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 late 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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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Peregian Beach Active Street community engagement activities.
The project team will now review and consolidate all feedback received through the information pop-up sessions, the walkshop, and input provided via one-on-one meetings and written correspondence.
A report and recommendation will then be presented to Council at the March Services & Organisation (S&O) Meeting on 10 March and the March General Committee Meeting on 16 March for consideration.
Meeting agendas, live streams and recordings are available via Council’s website under Council Meetings & Minutes (or click here).
Project procurement (tendering) has been placed on hold pending Council’s consideration.
Following the Council meetings, outcomes will be shared with the community.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback and participation.
This project is jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments through the 2024–27 South East Queensland Liveability Fund and the Active Transport Fund.