Caloundra to Currimundi (C2C) Active Transport Corridor

The Caloundra to Currimundi (C2C) Active Transport Corridor project aims to deliver a safe and comfortable route to significantly increase the number of people walking and riding in these communities.

This will be achieved by creating an inclusive walking and riding outcome for people of all ages and abilities, including safety improvements for riders continuing on road.

The C2C Active Transport Corridor is located along the Queensland Government’s Principal Cycle Network (PCN). The C2C corridor is a high priority as it links many centres and schools to provide valuable and safe active transport connections for people walking, riding bikes, and using micro-mobility.

The publicly available PCN Plan map published in 2016 shows the corridor alignment along Maltman Street and Buccleigh Street. After State Government consultation in 2022, the draft PCN map has been updated to move the alignment to George Street and Tooway Parade.

The Active Transport route will enable people of all ages and abilities to safely enjoy getting where they need to go. The corridor will help create calmer streets, particularly around schools, key accesses and assembly points, and integrate effectively with surrounding open space areas. Where possible, Council will aim to maintain the existing supply of car parking within the project area.

C2C is recognised on Queensland Government’s Principal Cycle Network.

The proposed project route will link Caloundra to Currimundi, connecting six schools and linking to six centres.

Proposed alignment under investigation for Caloundra to Currimundi active transport corridor.

Community engagement

Consultation was open between 4 November and 5pm, 29 November 2024. We invited community members to provide feedback via an online survey.

More than 400 submissions were received from the community with safety, physical separation and alignment being the three key themes.

Visit Council's Have your Say website to view the Community Engagement Summary.

C2C update - next steps

In February 2025, Council became aware that the Department of Transport and Main Roads had made a funding commitment to deliver the Schools Active Transport Infrastructure Pilot project at Caloundra State School and Caloundra State High School.

The timing of this announcement occurred after Council’s community consultation for the C2C active transport corridor.

In response to our community’s feedback and concerns, and to allow the Queensland Government pilot project to achieve its desired outcomes, we have paused any further delivery of the C2C active transport corridor.

This will ensure the learnings from the pilot project are fully understood and that any future improvements to the active transport network in this locality complement this project.

We are grateful for our community's interest and engagement in active transport on the Sunshine Coast.

Background

Sunshine Coast Council’s Corporate Plan 2025-2030 includes ‘Our Strong Community’ goal. This encourages a healthy and active community through planning and delivery of the transport network to support active transport modes (walking and cycling).

To align with strategic priorities, the project will also reference Council’s Active Transport Plan. This considers development in the region, including population growth, the emergence of personal mobility devices, and improved active transport standards and guidelines.

Timeline

November 2024 – Community Engagement Phase 1 NOW CLOSED
November 2024 – Targeted stakeholder engagement
PAUSED - Delivery of this project is paused to allow the Queensland Government pilot project to achieve its desired outcomes.

If you would like to remain updated on this project, please follow the project via Have your Say Sunshine Coast.

Frequently asked questions

What is active transport?

Put simply, active transport incorporates walking, riding bikes and e-bikes and other physically active ways of travelling that can be undertaken alone or combined with public transport.

Why is active transport so important?

All members of our community deserve to feel safe and welcome on our streets. An active transport corridor will ensure that more people can get around safely whether for recreation or commuting. Active transport will play a key role in Council creating a transport system that enables everyone in our community to access and enjoy our streets, while also supporting a healthy and sustainable future for our region.

Why is active transport important for the Coast?

Council recognises the importance of making our streets safe and accessible for everyone. We know that our community love to go for a walk or a bike ride with family and friends, yet it is not always safe or possible to do so. Constructing an active transport corridor will help guarantee that our streets work for everyone, and that our community is able to enjoy healthy, sustainable and inclusive transport options.

This will also help us address other important factors such as population growth, the liveability of the region and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032.

When will this project be constructed?

Indicative timing (subject to funding and consultation):

Park Place to Gosling Street - Future Investigation.
Gosling Street to Arthur Street - PAUSED - Delivery of this project is paused to allow the Queensland Government pilot project to achieve its desired outcomes.
Arthur Street to Cooroora Street - PAUSED - Delivery of this project is paused to allow the Queensland Government pilot project to achieve its desired outcomes.
Cooroora Street to Cooroy Street - PAUSED - Delivery of this project is paused to allow the Queensland Government pilot project to achieve its desired outcomes.
Cooroy Street to Currimundi Road - Future Investigation.
Currimundi Road to Talara Street - Investigation and Design 2029-30, Construct 2031-32.

What other active transport projects is Council delivering?

Council also invited community and stakeholder feedback on the design and implementation of the Mooloolaba to University Active Transport Corridor.

The project team is considering all feedback received from the community through the engagement activities to guide and inform the concept design of the M2U active transport corridor.

Council will present the M2U concept designs for community feedback and commentary in November 2025.

What are the negotiable elements of the project?

Alignment - We have paused any further delivery of the C2C active transport corridor until completion of the Department of Transport and Main Roads Schools Active Transport Infrastructure Pilot project. This will ensure the learnings from the pilot project are fully understood and that any future improvements to the active transport network, including the alignment of the planned C2C in this locality complement this project.

Connectivity and accessibility - our community will be asked to provide feedback about connectivity and accessibility improvements along the corridor alignment. We will consider these as part of planning and design. Community members may be supportive or against local road closures as part of the project.

Open spaces and urban design - our community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on open spaces and landscaping preferences for Council consideration as part of planning and design.

Landscaping: our community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on landscaping preferences for Council consideration as part of planning and design.

Will there be impacts to off/on street parking along the route?

Car parking changes may be required in sections along the preferred corridor alignment, however we will aim to maintain current car parking supply, where feasible. Our community can provide feedback about car parking changes for Council’s consideration as part of the concept design for the project.

Will the project affect access to my property during construction/once complete?

Community members are encouraged to share suggestions regarding property access along the alignment. Council will work to ensure all feedback is integrated into project design, and any potential impacts are mitigated while guaranteeing that the safety and operational efficiency of the network is maintained.