$200 million to be invested into Noosa

Noosa Council has earmarked an investment of more than $200 million in capital and maintenance work over the next decade.

NOOSA Council has earmarked an investment of more than $200 million in capital and maintenance work over the next decade.

NOOSA Council has earmarked an investment of more than $200 million in capital and maintenance work over the next decade.

A blueprint to guide the management of the shire's 867km road network and associated infrastructure assets has been endorsed.

The Road Infrastructure Asset Management Plan analyses the operational and maintenance requirements to manage road infrastructure now and into the future.

Mayor Tony Wellington said the plan was critical to delivering a good level of service to the community.

"While it is a statutory requirement, the detailed plan provides the necessary framework to make informed decisions on current and future projects,” Cr Wellington said.

"It covers everything from 11,000 directional signs, 243 bus stops, road barriers and kerbing to the actual roads themselves.

"Across the shire, we look after 670km of sealed roads and 197km of gravel roads.”

Cr Wellington said the plan showed that a majority of council's sealed and gravel roads were in good condition.

"Nearly 14 per cent of council's annual budget goes towards road maintenance, while a third of our $29.5 million capital budget is allocated to road infrastructure including bridges,” he said.

"Adopting a sustainable approach to renewing assets will ensure that the quality and standard of our roads and vital infrastructure continues to meet community requirements and expectations.”

The plan also identified initiatives for the continual improvement in managing road infrastructure.

Initiatives such as the alternative road surfaces that council is currently trialling have the potential to save on long-term costs whilst improving environmental outcomes.

This plan is the fourth in a suite of asset management plans being developed to show how council will manage all of its key assets into the future.

Cr Wellington said the plans are reviewed and updated regularly.

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