Cassowary Coast Regional Council is committed to fostering a pedestrian-friendly environment in Innisfail, prioritizing accessibility, safety, and an enhanced experience for all community members.

Alongside the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Council is developing a Walking Network Plan to identify future projects to improve walking opportunities around Innisfail. The Queensland Government believes every Queenslander should be able to walk for transport, health and recreation.

The purpose of this project is to:

• Create an Innisfail Walking Network Plan that benefits the community's overall travel patterns and transport needs
• Understand how we can link footpath connections to our town centre
• Identify primary and secondary destinations that our community needs to access
• Identify initiatives that promote a culture of walking within Innisfail
• Develop support for Innisfail’s Walking Network as a local and tourist recreational asset

As our town develops through future planning and the Innisfail CBD Master Plan, we need to ensure our recreational walking networks align with the needs of our community, are accessible and safe, and connect people to where they need to go.

Public Consultation took place for three weeks from Monday 20 May to Sunday 9 June 2024 with community workshops, pop-ups, and surveys as ways the community could participate.

The information provided by the community during this process will be used to assist in the development of an Innisfail Walking Network Plan.

Council is now working through the next steps with our consultants Zwart Transport and Planning to finalise the Innisfail Walking Network Plan and create a Priority Works Program. Council Officers are planning on taking the Innisfail Walking Network Plan for endorsement at the August Local Government Meeting.