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Implementing the strategy

Based on the project prioritisation criteria of “Getting more Available funding estimates
people riding a bike or walking” and “achieving value for
money”, most of the projects which scored highly in the The available funding for bike riding and walking projects
prioritisation process were located in the coastal areas was estimated as $1.45 million per annum (pa) over the next
where population densities are higher and there are more 10 years. This total equates to what has been forecast by
destinations such as centres, schools, sport and recreation Council in the 2023 to 2030 annual expenditure on pathway
facilities and activity centres. This outcome is reflected in the and boardwalk upgrades and expansions.
proposed 5 and 10-year implementation plans.
There may be opportunities to seek additional funding
In addition to the projects selected through the prioritisation from various sources to complete future projects in the
process, the PRG saw the opportunity to deliver low cost, implementation plan sooner. For example, Noosa Council
high impact infrastructure, such as temporary bike lanes and has been successful in attracting Cycle Network Local
short length missing link projects to achieve our vision. A Government Grants from the State Government in the past.
funding stream dedicated to the delivery of low cost/missing Such funds would supplement the $1.45 million pa assumed
link projects (under $100k) throughout the Shire has been to be available and allow for future projects to be delivered
included in the proposed 5 and 10 year implementation plans sooner. It's Council’s intention to prioritise the delivery of
at a value of $250k per year. A total of 22 low cost projects active transport projects when it considers the annual budget.
have been identified as local and hinterland links. This will include investigation into alternative funding streams.

In line with objective 8, deliver value for money outcomes,
Council will strive to reduce the cost of walking and bike riding
infrastructure projects by further investigating cost- effective
options during design.

By implementing cost effective projects, such as pop up bike
lanes, Noosa will see the vision for more people walking and
riding a bike realised more quickly.

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