• Funding program Roads to Recovery Program
  • Status In planning
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish Jul 2025 - Jun 2028
  • Estimated project cost $2,575,320
  • Australian Government contribution $643,830
  • Local Council/Shire Douglas Shire Council
  • State QLD

Project description

The proposed project aims to enhance the safety of vulnerable road users by upgrading infrastructure to align with the Safe System Approach. The improvements will create a wider, more accessible route with better alignments and improved sight distances, safely separated from traffic hazards. This will encourage pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter users to utilise the path rather than the road shoulder, significantly reducing the risk of vulnerable road user crashes. The project targets a Priority A route on the Principal Cycle Network, which sees high volumes of pedestrian traffic, cyclists, and scooter users due to limited public transport options and the area's significant tourism and local traffic.

The full project will upgrade 2.1km of existing pathway along Port Douglas Road to a 2.5-3m wide shared path. The project includes; - Demolition of the existing footpath, - Protection and modification of some PUP, - Construction of 2.5-3m wide shared path from Lakeland Avenue to Old Port Road, - Drainage provisions, - Upgrade of local road crossings (including Lakeland Avenue, St Crispins Avenue and Bale Drive), - Pavement marking, and - Signage. Project is jointly funded as follows: - 50% Active Transport Fund - 25% Council contribution - 25% R2R funding

Total cost of proposed project is $2,575,320

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