Work is about to start on part of the ‘missing link’ along the popular coastal pathway that stretches from one end of the Coast to the other.
A new 500m section between Dicky Beach and Moffat Beach will be built along the foreshore, giving pedestrians and cyclists views over the ocean.
To date, the existing footpath has deviated away from the beach and travelled alongside cars on busy Elizabeth Street.
The new route will be built between Cooroora Street to Dicky Beach Park at Beerburrum Street.
It is part of a larger 3.2 km segment between Currimundi Beach and Moffat Beach considered a ‘high priority missing link’ in the Coastal Pathway Master Plan.
The full pathway network is 73km, extending from Bells Creek in the south to Coolum in the north.
Sunshine Coast Council Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said he was pleased preliminary works would start on Wednesday.
“Following on from the Dicky Beach Precinct Plan Stage 1 completion last year, I’m glad to see this section of the Dicky Beach Coastal Pathway being delivered for the benefit of our community,” Cr Landsberg said.
“When enjoying a walk, cycle or stroll at Dicky Beach, residents and visitors will be able take advantage of the beauty of our coastline, rather than travel along Elizabeth Street.
“As part of the works, two new car spaces and an extra motorcycle bay at the Lower Neill Street carpark will also further benefit our community.”
Council will provide updates to locals and businesses to keep them across construction timeframes and localities.
Meanwhile Stage 1 of the Warana Coastal Pathway (above) has been completed.
The pathway stretching from Beach Access 236 and 235, between Minkara Street and Langura Street, was reconstructed and is now open to the community.
Stage 2 works are currently underway and are expected to be completed by late-April, pending material supply and weather conditions.
Stage 1 was constructed in partnership with council and the Department of Transport and Main Road’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program.
For more information about construction stages and timeframes, please visit Council’s website and search ‘Warana Coastal Pathway’.
Dicky Beach Coastal Pathway Upgrades include:
- A new 3m-wide concrete coastal pathway at ground level
- Three new park seats
- Two new picnic tables
- Bike racks at Beach Access 269 (Lower Neill Street carpark)
- Two extra car parks and motorbike bay to the Lower Neill Street carpark
- Dunal revegetation and weed clearing
- Completion is expected by mid-July 2022 (weather and site conditions permitting).
- Works will be undertaken in three stages to minimise inconvenience to residents and visitors and retain as much access to the foreshore as possible.
