Seaforth shared pathway - Stage 4

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Vassallo Constructions, on council’s behalf, will be constructing a new concrete path to connect the existing shared pathway at Joe Johnson Street to the Esplanade.

The new shared pathway will improve the existing shared pathway network from Seaforth Reservoir Road, providing greater accessibility for residents and students.

Work will begin on Monday, February 9, and is expected to be completed by June 2026, weather permitting.

Construction will take place Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6pm, and Saturdays as required from 6.30am to 6pm.

There will be changes to traffic conditions with minimal delays expected. Please follow the directions of traffic control.

Construction equipment may generate noise and dust nearby. We appreciate your patience while we work to improve Seaforth’s pathway network.

This project is funded with the support of the Queensland Government’s Work's for Queensland program in association with Mackay Regional Council.

Vassallo Constructions, on council’s behalf, will be constructing a new concrete path to connect the existing shared pathway at Joe Johnson Street to the Esplanade.

The new shared pathway will improve the existing shared pathway network from Seaforth Reservoir Road, providing greater accessibility for residents and students.

Work will begin on Monday, February 9, and is expected to be completed by June 2026, weather permitting.

Construction will take place Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6pm, and Saturdays as required from 6.30am to 6pm.

There will be changes to traffic conditions with minimal delays expected. Please follow the directions of traffic control.

Construction equipment may generate noise and dust nearby. We appreciate your patience while we work to improve Seaforth’s pathway network.

This project is funded with the support of the Queensland Government’s Work's for Queensland program in association with Mackay Regional Council.

  • Project update: April 14, 2026

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    Following requests from the community, construction on the new shared path has been paused to allow for a review of the design.

    Residents raised concerns about the section of pathway in front of the Seaforth General Store, in relation to the path’s set-back from the road, the ability for larger vehicles to utilise the fuel pumps and pedestrian safety.

    Following the review, the shared pathway design has been altered with the following changes to be included in the design:

    • Widen the footpath to the kerb in front of the Seaforth General Store for safe usage for pedestrians while larger vehicles travel through the service station.
    • Install “no parking” stencilling and tactile ground surface indicators on the concrete pathway in front of the Seaforth General Store.
    • Remove the bollards proposed in the original design to allow safe movement of larger vehicles through the service station.

    The design is now being finalised. We appreciate the feedback provided by residents to ensure the new infrastructure suits the needs of the community.

    Construction is now expected to be completed by late June.

    Following requests from the community, construction on the new shared path has been paused to allow for a review of the design.

    Residents raised concerns about the section of pathway in front of the Seaforth General Store, in relation to the path’s set-back from the road, the ability for larger vehicles to utilise the fuel pumps and pedestrian safety.

    Following the review, the shared pathway design has been altered with the following changes to be included in the design:

    • Widen the footpath to the kerb in front of the Seaforth General Store for safe usage for pedestrians while larger vehicles travel through the service station.
    • Install “no parking” stencilling and tactile ground surface indicators on the concrete pathway in front of the Seaforth General Store.
    • Remove the bollards proposed in the original design to allow safe movement of larger vehicles through the service station.

    The design is now being finalised. We appreciate the feedback provided by residents to ensure the new infrastructure suits the needs of the community.

    Construction is now expected to be completed by late June.

Page last updated: 14 Apr 2026, 02:41 PM