2.4.1
Traffic & Parking
23 initiatives across 4 years
Underway this year
4
2 with disruptions after Q3
Delivery record
3 of 15
past initiatives completed
4 initiatives
2.4.2
Support the delivery of Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) to improve public transport connectivity in the shire for residents and visitors.
2.4.4
Finalise the Noosa Parking Management Plan to guide our approach to the management of parking throughout the shire including ongoing consideration of contemporary demand management.; Continue to explore parking revenue models such as paid parking and dynamic parking.
2.4.5
Deliver the Go Noosa program including the weekend and Holiday Bus program, as part of the Transport Strategy to provide alternative transport modes, reduce traffic congestion, and emissions.
2.4.1
Progress design development of the Beckmans Road duplication in collaboration with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR).
Q3 · On Track
The preferred corridor option has been identified with staging and intersection options review underway in collaboration with DTMR. Federal environmental approval submission and community engagement program is currently being prepared.
2.4.2
Complete the Movement and Connection Delivery Plan to improve transport links, walking and cycling connections and movements including articulation of the investment approach for the Sustainable Transport Levy.
Q3 · On Track
The Movement and Connection Delivery Plan report has been finalised and reviewed. The report is scheduled for presentation to the June Ordinary Meeting for Council endorsement.
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
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.
2.4.5
Finalise the Noosa Parking Management Plan to guide our approach to the management of parking throughout the shire including consideration of revenue models such as paid parking.
Q3 · Minor Disruption
The Parking Management Plan has been finalised as per scope. The business case for paid parking has been included in the next financial year budget as the next stage of the project. The Transport and Traffic team is awaiting budget deliberations for guidance on the next steps for community consultation.
6 initiatives
2.4.1
Complete and deliver the Movement and Connection Delivery Plan to improve transport links, walking and cycling connections and movements.
Q4 · On Track
Review of actions included in the Transport Plan and Cycling and Walking Strategy has been undertaken. A draft Delivery Plan has been prepared for internal review. The draft was discussed at Councillor workshop in April 2025.
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
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.
2.4.3
Deliver the Cycling and Walking Implementation Plan to guide Council's planning, development and promotion of bike and walking networks in the future.
Q4 · Completed
2.4.4
Develop the Noosa Parking Management Plan to guide our approach to the management of parking throughout the shire.
Q4 · Minor Disruption
The Parking Management Plan is currently on hold, pending the outcomes of the community consultation for the Destination Management Plan. The findings from that process will help inform the direction and priorities of the Parking Management Plan moving forward.
2.4.5
Embed the Go Noosa program including the free weekend and holiday bus program, as part of the Transport Strategy to reduce traffic congestion and reduce emissions.
Q4 · On Track
The Go Noosa program was delivered for the 2024/25 FY. An evaluation report is presented to Council in August 2025.
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
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.
9 initiatives
2.4.1
Scope the review of the Noosa Transport Strategy including higher emphasis on movement and connectivity.
Q4 · Major Disruption
A review of the existing Transport Strategy is underway in the form of a Transport Delivery Plan and a Sustainable Transport Coordinator has been appointed for commencement in the new financial year. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
2.4.2
Scope the Noosa Parking Management Plan.
Q4 · Major Disruption
An ITQ has been to market for the preparation of a Parking Management Plan which will be assessed in the new financial year and a Sustainable Transport Coordinator has been appointed for commencement in the new financial year. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
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
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
2.4.4
Scope upgrade of Noosa Heads Bus interchange as an iconic arrival point to Noosa Heads.
Q4 · Completed
The options analysis phase has been completed and closed out with consultant and TMR representatives (funding body). Development of the Movement and Open Space Master Plan for Noosa Heads will be subject to budget inclusion in future years, post the Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy.
2.4.5
Accelerate delivery of the Cycling and Walking Implementation Plan.
Q4 · Minor Disruption
A detailed application to the SEQ Liveability Fund as been submitted for the Peregian Beach Coastal Cycle Street & Pathway Stage 1 and Wayfinding Signage and Minor Pathways with announcement of outcomes expected in the new financial year. Delivery of pathways within the C&W Program continue to be scheduled in the 10-year capital works program according to priority and available funding. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
2.4.7
Continuation of the Go Noosa program including free weekend bus program.
Q4 · On Track
The Go Noosa program (including free weekend bus program) is ongoing. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
2.7.4
Undertake the Noosa Heads precinct traffic management technology trail.
Q4 · Minor Disruption
Data has been finalised and will be presented to Council in the August 24 round of meetings. Note-considered to be part of the initiative to develop the Noosa Parking Management Plan which is an initiative 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
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
5.3.2
Implement license plate recognition in Local Laws parking management.
Q4 · Completed
Procurement of the vehicle, LPR technology, systems and communications plan complete. LPR systems implemented 20 April 2024. Final in configuration being completed. Project has been subject to slight delays due to ICT integration and PR challenges. Scheduled to 'Go Live" on 22 July 2024.