Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link
| Investment | $839,000 |
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| Jobs | 10 |
| Goal | 4. A sustainable destination that embraces and participates in the arts, sports and events and recreational activities. |
| Strategic Purpose | Enhance road user and pedestrian safety and better connect Nelly Bay and Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island. |
| Status | Completed |
| Closure Notice |
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Townsville City Council plans to undertake follow-up maintenance works on the recently completed Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link. As part of these works, Council intends to:
A local contractor, CES Civil, will deliver these works on behalf of Council. Council has scheduled these maintenance works to commence on Tuesday 3 May 2022 and expects the project to take six (6) days to complete, weather permitting. Work hours will be 6am to 5pm. As illustrated in the document below, during these works, traffic flow along a section of Nelly Bay Road will temporarily become one-way and guided by portable traffic lights. The bush track from Picnic Bay and the linking pathway will be closed during the day whilst works are undertaken. |
Construction of the Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link has now been completed. This new pathway along Nelly Bay Road better connects Nelly Bay and Picnic Bay by providing pedestrians with a safe travel route.
This is just one of several projects Council is completing on Magnetic Island this financial year, with millions being invested in community infrastructure, renewal of water and wastewater assets and road projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 2.5 MB)
What is the Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link?
The Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link is a new pathway along Nelly Bay Road that will provide pedestrians with a safe travel route between Nelly Bay and Picnic Bay.
How will the region benefit?
With over 300 days of sunshine a year and an ecotourism paradise, Magnetic Island is the ideal place to explore on foot. The Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link enhances both visitors’ and residents’ experience on Magnetic Island by providing a safe pedestrian travel route between Nelly Bay and Picnic Bay.
Where is the project located?
The new pathway is located along Nelly Bay Road, from the lookout point above the Base Backpackers to the apex of Nelly Bay Road.
When will the project be complete?
Construction of the new pathway is expected to be complete by the end of December 2021, weather and conditions permitting.
How will I be impacted?
To maintain road user and pedestrian safety during construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane within the work area along Nelly Bay Road and there will be no pedestrian travel between Nelly Bay and Picnic Bay. Traffic delays are expected. Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their trip ahead.
How much will it cost to build?
Council is investing $839,000 to construct the Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link, with $375,000 funded by the Queensland Government’s Transport and Tourism Connections Program.
Media Releases
The Nelly Bay Pedestrian Link is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.
