Gold Coasters are being urged to have their say on future stages of the Oceanway, as the City explores options to connect the "missing links" needed to complete the 36-kilometre coastal route.
Mayor Tom Tate said the consultation ensures community insights would be considered in planning and design of the remaining missing links along the coastline.
"The vision for the Gold Coast Oceanway is a continuous 36-kilometre shared walking and cycling path along our coastline," Mayor Tom Tate said.
"While two-thirds of the Oceanway is already in place, five key missing links remain at Main Beach, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach and Currumbin.
"As the Gold Coast grows towards one million residents by 2041, it's important we continue planning for better active transport and improved access to our beaches and foreshore.
"Completing the Oceanway would create a continuous route for locals and visitors, delivering environmental and community wellbeing benefits.
"This consultation is about understanding what the community value most and how people want to experience this important coastal asset in the future."
Environmental, engineering, safety and technical assessments are also being undertaken and will also inform planning and design of the missing links.
Survey feedback will help identify community priorities for safety, accessibility, connectivity, landscaping, shade, amenities and the overall Oceanway experience.
"Whether you support the Oceanway, have concerns, or simply want to share your ideas, we encourage everyone to have their say," Mayor Tate said.
The consultation coincides with the commencement of the Hedges Avenue safety upgrade, an important first step in progressing the Oceanway through Mermaid Beach.
"The changes are already delivering the desired effect, with a significant reduction in through traffic along Hedges Avenue," Mayor Tate said.
