Cairns Regional Council has approved its 2026-27 Active Travel Program for new footpaths, with a project-launch budget of $1.5 million excluding GST.
The council says the program is expected to cover up to 11 routes across the local government area. Its estimated completion date is June 2027. These are plans and a target date, not a claim that construction has finished.
The areas listed for new footpaths include Mount Peter, Manoora, Bungalow, Westcourt, Manunda, Machans Beach, Smithfield and the Clifton Beach Road-Arlington Esplanade area. Council says walking and cycling connections are part of its broader active-travel strategy.
Source: Cairns Regional Council, 15 October 2026.
Image disclosure: This AI-generated conceptual editorial illustration does not show an actual Cairns route or completed footpath works.
