Holiday hotspot Hervey Bay is set to receive a significant active transport boost, with the Fraser Coast Regional Council awarded $975,000 under the Queensland Government's 2025–26 Walking and Cycling Grants programs.
The funding will support the planning and construction of several walking and cycling projects in the region, including a mix of immediate upgrades and long-term projects.
The key projects include $550,000 to construct a shared path along Denmans Camp Road from Boundary Road to Doolong Road and $250,000 for a new active transport crossing near Gordon Street, also on Denmans Camp Road.
A further $100,000 will be provided for an options analysis along the Hervey Bay Esplanade from Beach Road to Pulgul Street.
Additionally, the Pialba city centre, the Torquay tourist precinct and the Urangan Harbour precinct will each receive $25,000 as an early-stage active transport planning investment.
The projects, which are part of 56 initiatives being delivered across 25 councils statewide, are expected to get off the ground from July 2025.
Active transport is playing an increasing role in Hervey Bay's tourism appeal, local liveability and environmental goals.
State Member for Hervey Bay, David Lee MP, welcomed the funding.
"It is important to keep up with local amenity fitness infrastructure needs that the Hervey Bay community will utilise," he said.
"There are many people who like walking and cycling, and this will provide extra incentive to do that."
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, added that the funding supports the state government's broader commitment to encouraging active transport.
"By backing councils with the funding and support they need, we're ensuring local walking and cycling infrastructure is not only connected but built to encourage more Queenslanders to choose active travel every day," he said.
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