public transport

6 initiatives across 3 years

Underway this year

1 with disruption after Q3

Delivery record

0 of 5

past initiatives completed

2025–26

2.4.3

Support the delivery of Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy with DTMR and undertake investigations into the Cooroy and Shire transit hubs to improve public transport connectivity in the shire for residents and visitors.

Q3 · Minor Disruption · latest

The Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy is in draft and awaiting Ministerial approval prior to proceeding to community consultation. Noosa Council continues to participate as a key stakeholder.

2024–25

3 initiatives

2.4.2

Commence a Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy including advocating with DTMR for the finalisation of the strategy and undertaking investigations into the Cooroy and Shire transit hubs to improve public transport connectivity in the shire for residents and visitors.

Q4 · On Track · latest

The Noosa Shire Council Parking and Transport Strategy (NSCPTS) is progressing as scheduled. Team members have actively participated in a recent workshop, contributing to the development of key priorities. Community consultation is anticipated to take place in September 2025, ensuring public views are integrated into the next phase of strategy development.

2.4.6

Undertake investigations into the Noosa Woods Jetty as potential ferry stop location as a means of public transportation, and to provide increased access to Noosa Woods.

Q4 · On Track · latest

Consultant has been appointed to lead the investigation and targeted stakeholder engagement has occurred to inform consultants initial findings. Councillor workshop was undertaken in July 2025 to present the Phase 1 findings. This will lead into Phase 2 Concept Design development and subsequent broader community engagement.

2.7.3

Investigate a new revenue system which ensures visitors contribute to the provision and maintenance of transport facilities and services they utilise

Q4 · Minor Disruption · latest

Paid parking and congestion charging were investigated as part of the Parking Management Plan and in line with the project scope and findings presented to Councillors in a series of workshops. Further refinement will await findings from the community consultation process from the Destination Management Plan.

2023–24

2 initiatives

2.4.3

Commence a Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy including investigations of Cooroy and Noosa Shire Business Centres Transits Hubs.

Q4 · Minor Disruption · latest

TMR have awarded a consultancy contract to undertake the development of the Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy and appointed the Project Steering Committee. The finalisation of the terms of reference is ongoing. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

2.7.5

Investigate a new revenue system which ensures visitors contribute to the provision and maintenance of transport facilities and services they utilise.

Q4 · Major Disruption · latest

An ITQ has been to the market for the preparation of a Parking Management Plan which will be assessed in the new financial year and will include investigation into a new revenue system. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan