First Avenue Streetscape Upgrade – Community Update
The Sunshine Coast Council are excited to share an update on the First Avenue Upgrade in Maroochydore, a transformative project that will create a vibrant, shady and inclusive streetscape from Aerodrome Road to The Esplanade and Duporth Avenue bridge.
This upgrade will deliver improved pedestrian and cyclist access, enhanced landscaping and a welcoming environment for businesses, residents and visitors.
With underground services investigations now complete and a major funding grant announced earlier this year, construction will start in early 2026 and continue through 2027, weather and site conditions permitting.
The public tender process for the construction contract has now concluded and the successful contractor will be announced soon.
Information Session – Save the Date!
The project team will walk the street during early December 2025 to further discuss the project and answer any questions.
The project team will also be available to answer any questions at a drop-in information session.
Date: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Time: 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Location: City Hall Foyer, 54 First Avenue, Maroochydore
Please email your interest and questions ahead of time to the project team: firstavenueupgrade@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
A detailed construction schedule will be shared with our community in early 2026 via our regular email updates and the project’s webpage. Subscribe for updates here.
Project Overview
A summary of the streetscape works includes:
- Upgraded footpaths, driveways and underground services
- Two raised pedestrians crossings on First Avenue; a raised pedestrian crossing along Cornmeal Parade, Memorial Avenue and George Street, a scramble crossing at the intersection of First Avenue, Duporth Avenue and The Esplanade
- Six-metre-wide shared path for pedestrians and cyclists
- Relocated and upgraded bus stops
- Extensive landscaping with approx. 70 new trees and 1800 plants
- New street furniture and improved accessibility for all users.
For more information on the project, including traffic and access changes, read the Latest Construction Notification.
