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#1 Community Update
Project: #H0180
March 2018
Mayes Canal Pedestrian and
Bicycle Bridge
Stage 5 of the Mooloolaba to Minyama Separated Bikeway
Sunshine Coast Council, in conjunction with the Queensland Government’s Cycle Network
Local Government Grants Program, is constructing a new pedestrian and cycle bridge
across Mayes Canal. The bridge separates pedestrians and cyclists from vehicles
travelling along Brisbane Road and represents Stage 5 of the Mooloolaba to Minyama
Separated Bikeway project.
About the project programs that improve our lifestyle, health and
sustainability”.
The separated bikeway is the first to be
constructed on the Sunshine Coast and a The Mooloolaba to Minyama Separated
flagship project for the region Bikeway Project helps to achieve that vision.
The Mayes Canal Pedestrian and Bicycle The Mayes Canal Pedestrian and Bikeway
Bridge represents Stage 5 of the project. It Bridge improves access and safety for cyclists
forms a vital link between the recently and pedestrians, reduces traffic congestion
completed Stage 4 works along Bindaree and improves the streetscape including park
Crescent and River Esplanade. landscaping, lighting and drainage.
The bridge will feature decorative panel This initiative is supported by the Queensland
elements and be five metres wide and 66 Government’s Cycle Network Local
metres long. It will be an entry statement into Government Grants program.
Mooloolaba with architectural features and
landscape works along the approaches in the
adjacent parklands.
The project provides separated spaces for
pedestrians and cyclists approaching the
bridge and then minimises the interaction
between them when crossing the bridge via
visual design treatments on the bridge deck.
Council’s Sunshine Coast Active Transport
Plan 2011-2031 includes a vision for “the
Sunshine Coast to be recognised as an active
transport friendly place where people of all
ages walk and cycle for enjoyment and
transport, our community values our quality Mayes Canal and location of new pedestrian and
active transport infrastructure and has bicycle bridge (at right)
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Separated Bikeway Project About the pedestrian and
Stages bicycle bridge and park
For planning, construction and funding upgrade works
purposes, the Separated Bikeway project has
been divided into multiple stages. Bridge design
Stage 1: Tuckers Creek Bridge Upgrade.
Completed 2012. The architecturally designed, three-span
Stage 2: Brisbane Road between Nicklin bridge will be for pedestrian and cyclist use
Way and Neerim Drive. On hold pending only.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
review. It will span Mayes Canal (between River
Stage 3: Brisbane Road between Neerim Esplanade and Bindaree Crescent), to the
Drive and Culbara Street. Completed east of the Brisbane Road vehicle bridge.
2015.
Stage 4a: Bindaree Crescent. Completed
2015. The bridge will feature decorative panel
Stage 4b: River Esplanade. Completed elements and be five metres wide and 66
2016. metres long. It will be a similar level to the
Stage 5: Mayes Canal Pedestrian and adjacent Brisbane Road vehicle bridge.
Bicycle bridge. To be constructed 2018.
Please see the last page of this newsletter to
view the artist’s impressions of the bridge
design.
Bridge lighting
The bridge deck will feature environmentally
friendly, low-spillage lighting from two
overhead light poles.
The bridge handrails and decorative panels
will feature subtle lighting designed to add
visual interest and highlight the bridge’s
architectural features.
All lighting has been designed to ensure
safety and visibility for bridge users while
minimising visual impact on surrounding
residents, fauna and marine life.
Park upgrades
Landscaping upgrades will be undertaken in
the adjacent River Esplanade and Bindaree
Crescent parks.
Approaches to the bridge will include new
concrete pathways, new park furniture
(including shaded seating areas), and new
planting to garden areas.
Project stages - Mooloolaba to Minyama
Separated Bikeway
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Trees and plants and storage of construction materials and
equipment.
Council has taken care to choose a location
for the bridge and bridge approaches which Bridge construction will commence with the
minimises the need for tree loss as part of extension of the rock revetment wall and
construction. installation of bridge piles in the canal.
While some trees must be removed, 18 new This will be followed by the installation of
trees and approximately 2,000 shrubs and bridge piles at each approach (in the adjacent
groundcovers will be planted as part of the parkland).
project to complement the new bridge and
upgraded park areas. Once all bridge piles are installed,
construction will begin on the bridge piers and
Revetment wall bridge deck.
The rock revetment wall along the North side
of Mayes Canal will be extended past the Park landscaping works will then be
bridge to help ensure the long-term completed.
sustainability of Mayes Canal and to protect
against erosion. Construction timeline
The revetment wall extension works form part Construction will take place from April 2018 to
of council’s Coast and Canals program, December 2018 (weather and site conditions
designed to protect waterways and adjacent permitting).
parklands from erosion. It will also help to April – July 2018. Set up of temporary
provide protection for the bridge supports. construction office, revetment wall
extension and installation of bridge
Environmental considerations piles.
Being mindful of Mayes Canal’s location and July – August 2018. Bridge piers and
environmental sensitivities including parkland bridge deck installed.
and marine areas, all construction will be August – September 2018. Bridge
performed under the relevant environmental balustrading and lighting installed.
conditions and under the control of an August – November 2018. Pathway
Environmental Management Plan. and bridge approach works including
landscaping.
Any parkland impacted by construction will be
reinstated after the project is complete.
What to expect during construction
Bridge construction Council will make every effort to minimise
To minimise inconvenience to residents and impacts to the local community during
visitors, standard construction hours will be construction. Access will remain to nearby
Monday to Friday 6:30am – 6pm. homes and buildings.
On occasion, some out of hours work may be Throughout the construction period there will
required. Nearby residents will be notified in be:
advance. changed traffic conditions – reduced
speed limits, temporary lane closures,
A temporary construction office will be located traffic and pedestrian realignments
in Bindaree Crescent. The onsite location will some changes to on-street parking
help to minimise construction vehicle increased heavy vehicle movements
movements and act as a base for the delivery construction noise
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The project team will continue to liaise with Keeping you informed
directly affected residents and businesses to
inform them of specific construction activities, Further information
timeframes and potential impacts.
For further information about the Mayes Canal
Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge please visit the
website at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
A message from your local councillor or contact the project team on:
This new pedestrian and bicycle bridge
T: 5475 7272 or 1300 007 272 (excludes
represents another important link in our
mobiles and callers outside Sunshine Coast
existing cycle and pathway network and will
area)
be a landmark entry statement to the
Mooloolaba area.
E: mooloolababikeway@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
The bridge provides a new level of safety
and convenience for residents and visitors To receive project updates via email
by removing pedestrians and recreational Please register your details with the project
and commuter cyclists from the traffic team.
bridge on Brisbane Road.
Please email your name, address and email
The Mooloolaba to Minyama Separated address to:
Bikeway project is something our region can mooloolababikeway@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
be proud of as we all work to encourage
more active transport and a healthier and
happier community.
I thank residents for your patience and
understanding during construction.
Cr John Connolly - Division 4
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Artist impressions of new pedestrian and bicycle bridge
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