Innisfail Pathway Renewal Project Set To Commence

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Published
22nd March 2023

Walking and riding will soon be easier in Innisfail thanks to a $550,000 project that will renew five pathway sites across Innisfail.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Councillor and Asset Sustainability portfolio holder Barry Barnes said that good pathways were important to ensure our residents and visitors had opportunities to walk or cycle for fun or exercise and provide further opportunities to explore Innisfail.

“Council manages footpaths across the entire Cassowary Coast region and planning for renewal of footpaths is an important part of Council’s approach to asset sustainability, ensuring we are planning for community’s needs within our annual and long-term planning and budgetary processes.”

Councillor Barnes also said that the community through the recent Community Scorecard told Council that the community considered local roads, pathways, and cycleways the number one priority for our region.

“Works are expected to commence this week and there will be detours in place for pedestrians and cyclists during works at each site. Signage will be in place to provide awareness of any detours.

“The project will help meet pedestrian and cyclist needs by connecting our roads to the Innisfail town centre, nearby public transport nodes, recreational spaces, and to assist pedestrians to traverse rough terrain.”

Five sites across Innisfail will benefit from a renewal program to upgrade pathways, providing an improved user experience.

Site 1 – Bruce Highway – Railway Street to Goondi Hotel – approximately 75-metre-long concrete path renewal

Site 2 – Bruce Highway - Page Park to Commonwealth Hotel – approximately 130-metre-long concrete path renewal

Site 3 – Bruce Highway - Bus Stop near Bunnings to Glady Street – approximately 80-metre-long exposed aggregate concrete path renewal

Site 4 – Bruce Highway – near the Council Depot – approximately 100-metre-long concrete path renewal

Site 5 – Mourilyan Road (behind East Innisfail State School) – approximately 85-metre-long concrete path renewal

The project is fully funded by Cassowary Coast Regional Council.