Community Feedback Shapes Future Of Walking In Cardwell

Community consultation for the Cardwell Walking Network Plan has wrapped up, with local feedback playing a key role in shaping the town’s future walking infrastructure.

Over a five-week engagement period, residents shared their views through an online Your Say page, an interactive mapping tool and a community workshop, providing valuable insight into how locals use and experience Cardwell’s walking network.

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Feedback highlighted the foreshore as the town’s most valued walking destination, while also identifying a strong need for improved connectivity, safety and overall comfort across walking routes.

In response, the draft plan has been updated to include stronger links to the foreshore shared path, upgrades to key routes such as Gregory Street and the Bruce Highway, and the introduction of new pedestrian crossings and safety features. Additional lighting, seating and amenities have also been incorporated to enhance the walking experience.

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The project is being delivered by Cassowary Coast Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Council will now work with TMR to finalise the plan, which will help guide future investment in walking infrastructure across Cardwell, subject to available funding.

Community members who contributed to the consultation process have been thanked for helping shape a more connected and accessible future for the town.

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CAPTION: Community engagement for the Cardwell Walking Network Plan is now complete! Photo source: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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