Caloundra Area Transport Study

Council is undertaking the Caloundra Area Council is investigating strategic road corridor Transport Study to rationalise road network upgrades to improve access to the Caloundra infrastructure improvements necessary to central business district by walking, cycling, bus support Caloundra now and into the future. and car. Refer to the map overleaf which shows Why is council doing this? the projects being considered. How will council afford these projects? Council is required by legislation to prepare All projects require further investigation to fully Long Term Infrastructure Plans. These Plans quantify costs. They will then be prioritised and will: considered in council’s 10-year capital works ensure infrastructure is provided efficiently and program. The 2012/2013 capital works program supported by appropriate development was $146 million, which was funded by revenue contributions from rates, developer contributions and state provide the greatest network performance government grants. improvements for the least investment Will property need to be resumed? help keep council rates down. The efficiency of the current road network will The study reviews previously planned upgrades be maximised before additional infrastructure is to ensure planned road infrastructure remains provided. Council is still in the early stages of relevant and seeks to identify other planning improvements and will endeavour to opportunities that may warrant further use existing road reserves before impacting on investigation. The study takes account of likely private property. Council will notify and engage impacts of the Caloundra South development with any affected property owners as soon as and considers the Sunshine Coast light rail possible. project. When will those projects that The strategic road upgrades being investigated proceed to detailed planning be aim to improve access to the Caloundra central completed? business district, supporting development and Council is in the early stages of investigating economic vitality. the staging, timing and need for each project. Why plan so far ahead? Further work will be undertaken to determine the preferred staging and timing. Infrastructure is expensive and takes time to plan, design, obtain any necessary approvals How will each option impact the and construct. Investment in infrastructure environment? therefore needs to be carefully considered to This study will identify projects which may have ensure limited council resources are used most environmental impacts. These will be effectively and at the right time. Planning ahead considered in more detail as part of future ensures council can identify opportunities, limit studies where appropriate. road construction and ensure the social, environmental and economic costs of critical How can I provide my comments on infrastructure are minimised. the projects being considered in this What projects are being considered? study? Not all projects will be funded. The community is invited to provide comment on the projects being considered. To have your say, please contact council: Email [email protected] Post

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