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Action 2. Provide supporting facilities

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Task Term (by Term (by Ongoing
progress
2026) 2031)
2.1 Implement a prioritised program for the installation of new bicycle
parking racks at key destinations. Key destinations include community ✓ ✓
facilities, recreation hubs, tourist attractors and major, district, local and
neighbourhood Centres.
2.2 In conjunction with the recreation strategy, investigate and identify
multiple use sites (sports grounds, schools, parks and playgrounds)
suitable for development of beginner and novice cycling infrastructure.
Infrastructure may include learn to ride facilities, closed circuit loops, skills ✓ ✓
parks and pump tracks.
Seek external funding for delivery of these works through avenues such as
the State Government's Activate program.
2.3 Investigate opportunities to enhance or add end-of-trip facilities in key
centres and tourist hubs. Implement a prioritised program for upgrading of
existing public facilities (eg public toilets with showers) and the construction
of new end-of-trip facilities, including electric charging stations and ✓ ✓
lockers as well as surfboard racks at designated beachside locations
(with the latter being considered as a short term priority issue). Investigate
opportunities to partner or incentivise private sector to develop end-of-trip
facilities for their workforce at key locations.

2.4 To contribute to reaching Council's Zero Emissions Target, audit
existing end-of-trip facilities at Council workplaces and provide or improve ✓
facilities where appropriate. Facilities could include bike parking, showers,
lockers, irons/ironing boards etc.
2.5 Investigate high demand routes and other locations (eg intersections)
where further lighting would be beneficial, and develop a lighting ✓ ✓
improvement program that identifies priorities based on nighttime demand,
personal safety and road safety.
2.6 Identify and provide mid-journey facility (eg drinking fountains and rest
areas) requirements for each bike riding/walking route hierarchy category ✓ ✓
in keeping with Noosa design principles. Facilities should be provided as
part of all new bike riding and walking projects.

2.7 Prepare and implement way-finding signage plans for new bike riding
and walking routes in accordance with the Noosa Signage Guide. Way- ✓ ✓
finding on existing routes to be audited and updated as required.

2.8 Assess shade/shelter coverage along key routes and prioritise works
to improve user comfort by increasing shade/shelter to reduce impact of
heat. Utilise native species which provide ample canopy tree coverage ✓ ✓
of paths and streets, whilst retaining sufficient space for safe pedestrian
thoroughfare.

2.9 In conjunction with the Trails Masterplan and Implementation Plan,
identify and schedule end-of- trip facility requirements (eg toilets, lockers, ✓
trail maps and drinking fountains) for trail hubs.
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