September 7, 2022- NATURAL CONNECTION FOR BINGIL BAY

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7th September 2022

Bingil Bay residents and visitors will soon benefit from a new shared pathway that will connect the popular Bingil Bay foreshore to the Bingil Bay café area.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Division Three Councillor Trudy Tschui said this project is a key example of how community and Council can work together for collective impact.

“We’ve heard from the wider Cassowary Coast Community through the recent community scorecard, with results demonstrating the community consider local roads, pathways, and cycleways the number one priority for our region.

“I would like to thank the members of the Bingil Bay Pathway Community Group for their advocacy to deliver this project.”

Throughout the planning process, Council conducted extensive consultation with the Bingil Bay community, including one on one meetings, community meetings, an online survey, and walk-through of the area.

In response to community feedback, the plan has evolved and gone through several changes before being finalised. This included the sentiment that the pathway design fit in with the natural beauty of the area.

The final design includes:

  • Installation of 1.6 metre wide deco (gravel) shared pathway.
  • Recycled plastic edging of a similar height to the pathway to protect the pathway integrity and allow for future maintenance. This material has been chosen as it is sustainable, durable and requires low maintenance.
  • Change to Bingil Bay and Alexander Drive intersection from give way to stop movement, and pathway realignment to allow for safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles.
  • Erosion prevention measures in two locations to support pathway construction and ensure longevity of the path during wet weather events.
  • Installation of a steel handrail will be provided where the pathway crosses a major culvert structure for safety.

Cr Tschui said the project would make the area safer for road users and pedestrians.

This project is funded as part of the Australian Government’s $3 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program.

You can find a copy of the project map by visiting www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/bingilbaypathway.  Council will now progress through to the tender process and will provide a further update once a successful tenderer has been awarded.

Council is committed to keeping the community informed during project milestones. Updates will be sent out via email to interested stakeholders throughout the project. To join this mailing list, please email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au and provide your contact details and project name or call Council on 1300 763 903.