New footpath to improve safety for Maryborough students

A missing link in Maryborough’s pedestrian network will soon be filled, making it safer and easier for students and residents to walk to and from Maryborough West State School.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is constructing a new concrete footpath along Ariadne Street between Churchill Street and Garden Street.

Mayor George Seymour said the new footpath would connect directly to the Maryborough West State School supervised crossing.

“This new footpath will fill a missing link from the existing footpaths in Ariadne Street and Churchill Street, providing a safer and more accessible route for students, parents, and residents,” he said.

“We want to ensure our community—especially children—has safe pathways to walk and ride to school.

“We appreciate the community’s patience while construction is underway and will work to minimise disruptions.”

Traffic management will be in place during the works, and some temporary access restrictions may apply.

Work on the $70,000 project started this week and is due to be completed by the end of March.

The project is being delivered by Council’s workforce and is partly funded by the State Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme.