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About the project
Townsville City Council has received funding under the Queensland Government's Transport and Tourism Connections Program to undertake transport infrastructure projects on Magnetic Island. These works aim to support and connect Queensland's tourism industry.
As part of this funding allocation, Council plans to complete the remaining linkages needed to connect the existing Nelly Bay walkway to the existing Butler Street walking track in Picnic Bay.
Staging of works
The works will be undertaken in two stages as illustrated on the accompanying consultation graphic and may require the need to:
• extend the existing drainage culvert associated with Nelly Bay Road
• excavate a portion of the rock face closest to the descent of the Picnic Bay walking track
• construct barrier kerb and install guard rails and fencing
• construct a 2-metre-wide plain concrete pathway in Section A. and B. as illustrated
• clear 11 shrubs and bushes within the pathway alignment.
Council also plans to remove a small rock adjacent to the Rocky Bay lookout as highlighted below.
Added Benefit
This project will also improve the safety of all road users by separating vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists in accordance with current Australian Standards.
How can you get involved?
Council values community feedback on all our projects and initiatives, and invites residents to submit their feedback on the future upgrade of walkways in Nelly Bay.
How long is the consultation period?
Public Consultation on the pathway upgrade will run from Thursday 1 October until Friday 30 October.
The upgrading of the pedestrian track at Nelly Bay Road (Magnetic Island) is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.
About the project
Townsville City Council has received funding under the Queensland Government's Transport and Tourism Connections Program to undertake transport infrastructure projects on Magnetic Island. These works aim to support and connect Queensland's tourism industry.
As part of this funding allocation, Council plans to complete the remaining linkages needed to connect the existing Nelly Bay walkway to the existing Butler Street walking track in Picnic Bay.
Staging of works
The works will be undertaken in two stages as illustrated on the accompanying consultation graphic and may require the need to:
• extend the existing drainage culvert associated with Nelly Bay Road
• excavate a portion of the rock face closest to the descent of the Picnic Bay walking track
• construct barrier kerb and install guard rails and fencing
• construct a 2-metre-wide plain concrete pathway in Section A. and B. as illustrated
• clear 11 shrubs and bushes within the pathway alignment.
Council also plans to remove a small rock adjacent to the Rocky Bay lookout as highlighted below.
Added Benefit
This project will also improve the safety of all road users by separating vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists in accordance with current Australian Standards.
How can you get involved?
Council values community feedback on all our projects and initiatives, and invites residents to submit their feedback on the future upgrade of walkways in Nelly Bay.
How long is the consultation period?
Public Consultation on the pathway upgrade will run from Thursday 1 October until Friday 30 October.
The upgrading of the pedestrian track at Nelly Bay Road (Magnetic Island) is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.
Council welcomes all residents to participate in this current public consultation.
Consultation has concluded
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Open
Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link is currently at this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The Project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
this is an upcoming stage for Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
