Community input will help drive region's transport plan 

Community feedback will help drive Council's transport planning to cater for the Scenic Rim's growth in coming decades. 

In response to the projected increase in the Scenic Rim’s population to 67,000 by 2041, which will place additional pressure on local transport networks and connections, Council is developing an Integrated Transport Plan to ensure infrastructure meets the demands of the region’s growth. 

Community consultation has now opened on the Let's Talk Scenic Rim community engagement platform and Transportation Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Duncan McInnes encouraged Scenic Rim residents to join the conversation about planning for the road ahead. 

"This is the first time Council has undertaken a comprehensive study encompassing all of the Scenic Rim's transport needs and is a valuable opportunity for members of the community to share their knowledge and experiences of travelling around our region," he said. 

"In addition to the local road network, the survey aims to understand residents' experiences of walking paths, cycling routes and transport connections. 

"It will help to identify locations where we can improve roads and public and active transport across the region, the ways in which our transport network is currently used, and issues and ideas about future travel options." 

The community consultation on Let’s Talk Scenic Rim and in-person sessions will run until Monday 2 September 2024 and will be the first stage in developing an Integrated Transport Plan. 

Once completed, the draft plan will be made available for review during a second round of community consultation. 

"Community feedback will help to shape the plan, which will guide the development of transport solutions to meet the needs of our growing region and inform Council's decision making," Cr McInnes said. 

"This plan will help Council to make getting around the Scenic Rim safer for residents and visitors through an integrated transport network that is connected, reliable, accessible and sustainable." 

The Walking Network Plans for the Integrated Transport Planning are 50 per cent funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland as part of the Walking Local Government Grant Scheme.