Avoca Street will soon become safer and more accessible for pathway users following Bundaberg Regional Council’s success in securing funding for the installation of raised priority crossings in the area.
Through the State Government’s 2025-26 Cycle Network Local Government Grant program, funding will be used to construct three new raised crossings and street lighting upgrades at the intersections of Avoca Street with Payne Street, Warrell Street and McCormack Street.
The crossings are designed to slow vehicle speeds and give clear priority to pedestrians and cyclists using the shared pathway, significantly enhancing safety and convenience.
Roads and Infrastructure (urban) portfolio spokesperson Cr Larine Statham-Blair said the initiative was a proactive step toward creating safer, more connected streets in Bundaberg.
“The intersections of Payne, Warrell and McCormack Streets were identified as key sites for raised priority crossings due to the high volume of pedestrian and cyclist activity, as well as their proximity to community amenities,” Cr Statham-Blair said.
“These works will vastly improve safety and connectivity for all pathway users, creating a more secure route along Avoca Street.”
The new crossings will complement the existing raised crossing at the Avoca and Duffy Streets intersection, as well as the planned upgrade at the Avoca/Walker/Penny intersection – both improvements funded under the Black Spot Program.
Cr Statham-Blair said the upgrades reflected Council’s commitment to accessible and inclusive infrastructure.
“Making this area safer for everyone is part of Council’s broader goal to deliver essential infrastructure and foster a more connected and inclusive community,” she said.
The Avoca Street construct active transport crossings project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Cycle Network Local Government Grant Program, with $225,000 awarded to Council in the 2025/26 funding round.
The State Government has already contributed 50 per cent of the design costs and has committed to covering 50 per cent of the construction costs within the current financial year.
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