Step By Step: Building A Walkable Cardwell

The Cardwell community has the opportunity to shape the Cardwell Walking Network Plan and help create a more walkable and connected town.

Community consultation is now open, and the Cassowary Coast Regional Council is encouraging Cardwell residents of all ages and abilities who walk, cycle, push prams, or use mobility aids to share their ideas for footpaths and footpath connections that will better support the Cardwell community now and into the future.

The Council is hosting a community workshop to explain the project and hear from the community their ideas and feedback.

Cardwell Walking Network Plan – Community workshop
• Date: Friday, 6 February 2026
• Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
• Location: Cardwell Library

To provide feedback and register for the community workshop visit: yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/cardwell-wnp

The community can provide feedback at the workshop or online through a survey and interactive mapping tool, helping to identify preferred routes, gaps and priority areas.

If you would like to provide feedback and need assistance with the online form, Cardwell Library officers are available and can help you complete the survey on your phone or a library computer.

Consultation closes 15 February 2026.

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

Mayor Teresa Millwood says this is an important opportunity for the community.

“As Cardwell continues to grow, we have a real opportunity to design a walking network that supports our community for decades to come. We want to hear directly from residents about what would make walking easier, safer and more inviting. Your ideas will guide the
improvements that matter most," Mayor Millwood said.

“Local knowledge is one of our greatest strengths – residents know which routes work well, where connections are missing, and where improvements would make the biggest difference.”

Division 1 Councillor Chris Littlemore says that, “A well-planned walking network supports healthier lifestyles, improves safety, and helps people feel more connected to their town. This is about understanding how people move around Cardwell every day and planning for a future that works for everyone.”