Peregian Family and Friends community group met with councillors and staff from Noosa and Sunshine Coast councils last month to discuss options for a pathway linking Peregian Beach and Peregian springs.
A community group spokesman said the next stop in the process was to make contact with the state government departments which control the road and bushland reserves and National Park which the bike paths cross.
In 2018 a community consultation survey run by Peregian Family & Friends identified a cycle and walkway connection between the beach in the east and the schools in the west to be one of the the highest priority projects in the region and one that would improve safety.
“Currently many children are risking their lives by travelling on main highways and crossing busy round-abouts to access the schools in Peregian Springs, from Peregian Beach, Peregian Breeze and Lake Weyba areas,” the spokesman said.
“Every day there is significant vehicle congestion around the schools and surrounding exit roads. Parking at Peregian Beach is always an issue on weekends and if residents from Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze had a direct bike path option many would leave their cars at home.”
The proposed path would provide a fire break which would assist in controlling future bushfires.
This bike path would also provide an excellent opportunity for residents from all areas to safely cycle and explore the whole Peregian footprint.
“It would provide a connectivity link between the three areas and assist in building a more united community despite being spread over two council shires,” the spokesman said.
