Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road to Bruce Highway, off-road cycle link, planning

The department has started planning for an off-road cycle link along approximately 3.5km of Caloundra Road.

The planning project has investigated a dedicated cycle link from Kawana Way Link Road, to the active transport infrastructure at the Bruce Highway.

The project would fill a missing link in the bicycle network and provide direct connections to existing active transport paths in the area including:

  • the active transport path that heads north parallel to the Bruce Highway (adjacent to Frizzo Connection Road), enabling connection to Sippy Downs and the University of the Sunshine Coast
  • the path heading south along Racecourse Road to Sunshine Coast Industrial Park
  • paths at the Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road, Bells Creek Arterial Road roundabout.

Planning will also consider future connections to Caloundra South via a future off-road link heading south on Bells Creek Arterial Road, Sunshine Coast Council’s future Honey Farm Road Sport and Recreation Precinct, and an opportunity for a future connection to the growth area of Palmview.

Funding for design and construction of the off-road cycle link will be considered in future funding rounds against other transport infrastructure priorities across the state.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Accessibility
  • Better active transport

Key features

  • High quality off-road cycle link to improve safety and convenience for people on bikes.
  • Fills a missing link in the bicycle network and direct connections to other current and planned active transport infrastructure in the area.
  • Supports longer distance bike riding.

Funding

This project is fully funded by the Queensland Government.

Total investment
$400,000
Queensland Government
$400,000

Current status

We are currently undertaking planning.

The department has identified a preferred alignment for the active transport path and is currently seeking feedback from all stakeholders and the community.

Caloundra Road, Kawana Way Link Road to Bruce Highway, off-road cycle link project map