Eumundi’s pedestrians, bike riders, and other active transport users will soon have a safer crossing over the North Maroochy River.
Funding has been confirmed for a new pedestrian bridge, pathway and boardwalk, which will link into the existing network, significantly increasing the safety and efficiency of using active transport to travel in the area.
Until now, pedestrians moving between the Eumundi township and residential areas to the east, have been sharing a road bridge with less than a metre to passing traffic.
The new pedestrian bridge will run next to the existing road bridge and forms the most significant aspect of this $6 million project, funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under a 50-50 split as part of the Road Safety Program.
The Eumundi—Noosa Road active transport bridge project will deliver improved protection for vulnerable road users.
TMR previously partnered with Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) to develop the design for this active transport solution, which is something local residents in Eumundi have been calling for.
TMR and SCC will continue to collaborate through the construction phase, which is expected to take up to six months to complete, weather and construction conditions permitting. A start date is yet to be confirmed.
Transport and Main Roads North Coast Region’s deputy regional director Justin Valks said, “Road safety is TMR’s top priority. This project will achieve significant safety and accessibility benefits for the Eumundi community.”
“Once constructed, the local community, including school-aged children, will be able to use the new pedestrian bridge to walk safely across North Maroochy River on Eumundi—Noosa Road into the township of Eumundi.
“The project will deliver a new pedestrian walkway and bridge over the North Maroochy River, running from Seib Road, to integrate with the existing footpath near the Eumundi rail crossing.”
