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
