Maple Street Maleny, streetscape upgrade

Construction will continue to take place between 6am and 6pm. Night works are not expected at this stage

The new raised pedestrian crossing near the IGA (Zone 1, Area 1) is now complete and open to traffic.

Temporary ramps and handrails remain in place to allow pedestrians to safely use the crossing while surrounding works continue.

Construction activity will increase over the coming weeks, with crews working in both Zone 1 and Zone 2 at the same time.

The construction contractor is working hard to mitigate impacts to our community however during these works, you may notice increased noise, vibration and dust at times. 

Myrtle Street pedestrian crossing (Zone 2, Area 2)
Construction of the new pedestrian crossing near Myrtle Street (crossing 1) is progressing.  

Footpath works (Zone 1, Area 2)
Crews have begun removing and rebuilding sections of footpath on the northern side of Maple Street, between numbers 40 and 44 Maple Street. This work is being done in preparation for the construction of crossing 3.

Footpath works (Zone 2, Area 2)
Footpath works will happen in stages along the western end of Maple Street, starting in late August for approximately eight weeks*.

New crossing near the chemist (Zone 1, Area 2)
Preparatory works for the new pedestrian crossing 3 near the chemist will begin from 31 August 2026*.
Due to site constraints and Department of Transport and Main Roads requirements, temporary traffic changes will be needed while this work takes place. 

These include:

• Closure of the westbound lane between the Coral Street roundabout and Fig Street.
• A signed detour via Coral Street for west-bound traffic.
• This detour is expected to be in place for approximately 4 weeks*.
• Continued access to parking from the east-bound lane.
• Access to Teak Street, including the IGA car park and Mitre 10, will be available from the east-bound lane of Maple Street only.
• Temporary changes to parking on the southern side of Maple Street, with vehicles required to nose-in and reverse-out of angled parking bays.
• Please allow extra travel time while these arrangements are in place, as short delays may occur.

*Dates and durations are subject to weather, site conditions and Department of Transport and Main Roads testing and approvals. 

You can still walk along Maple Street. Temporary footpath diversions will be in place when needed to keep everyone safe. 

While work is underway, some parking spaces will be temporarily unavailable to help maintain traffic flow and provide a safe work area for construction crews.

There may also be changes to how some parking spaces are accessed and used. Signage will be in place to guide motorists.

The loading bay servicing the Community Centre and nearby businesses will remain operational. During construction of crossing 3 near the chemist, the loading bay will be accessible from the east-bound lane only. 

The temporary traffic signs, barriers and bollards in place are approved by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and are there to help keep road users, pedestrians and construction workers safe. Please do not move or remove any traffic control devices. If you notice a sign or barrier that appears out of place, please let a member of the construction team or a traffic controller know.

Traffic management 

The current Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) has been implemented to safely construct the new pedestrian crossing and has been reviewed and approved byTMR. The design of the traffic arrangements must comply with a range of legislative requirements, Australian Standards, workplace health and safety obligations, codes of practice and TMR operational guidelines.  

While Council's preferred outcome would have been to keep both traffic lanes operating during construction, the narrow road corridor, the presence of underground services and compliance requirements meant this was not possible. The current arrangement was deemed the most suitable as it provides a shorter detour, accommodates heavy vehicles and avoids the need to relocate public transport infrastructure, including bus stops and the taxi rank.  

The partial closure between Coral and Fig Streets prevent motorists, from reaching the construction zone and needing to undertake unsafe turning manoeuvres.  

Since the partial Maple Street detour began on Monday 31 August, Council has responded to community feedback and has made some amendments to the TGS with local traffic now able to access Teak Street from the eastern end of Maple Street during traffic control staffed hours. 

From 3pm-6am Monday to Friday, and weekends when traffic controllers are not on site, access to Teak Street is via the original Coral Street/Myrtle Street detour.  

You can visit Council's website to view nearby parking options around Maple Street.

The temporary traffic signs, barriers and bollards in place are approved by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and are there to help keep road users, pedestrians and construction workers safe.

Please do not move or remove any traffic control devices. If you notice a sign or barrier that appears out of place, please let a member of the construction team or a traffic controller know.

Please follow all signage, pedestrian diversions and traffic management directions while travelling through the work area.

Safety, environmental and erosion and sediment control measures will remain in place throughout construction.

All businesses will stay open and accessible during their usual hours. 

We encourage you to keep shopping, dining and visiting Maleny during construction. Your support helps local businesses stay strong. 

Council also offers free support for businesses, including practical guides and programs. You can find these on our website. 

July 2026, Zone 1 - Area 1  

• Upgrading raised pedestrian crossing near the IGA (Area 1)  

July-August 2026, Zone 2 - Areas 1 and 2  

• Constructing new pedestrian crossing near Fig Street (Area 1)  
• Constructing new pedestrian crossing near Myrtle Street (Area 2) 
• Stormwater works  

August-November 2026 | Zone 1 - Areas 1 and 2 

• Constructing new pedestrian crossing near the chemist (Area 2)
• Footpath construction
• Verges, kerbing, pavements, furniture and landscaping

December 2026 - February 2027 | Zone 2  

• Footpath construction
• Verges, kerbing, pavements, furniture and landscaping

February 2027 | Zones 1 and 2 - Finishing works  

• Asphalt finish
• Line-marking and signage 

How has community engagement helped to shape the final design?

The project has a long history of community engagement from 2001 as our community has helped to shape the final design. 

To learn about the previous community engagement process, please visit Council’s Have your Say website.

See the project timeline below: 

2001-2010, Initial Community Engagement undertaken for Maleny Streetscape Concept Plan (2005) 

Early 2022, Project Planning complete 

July - August 2022, Phase 1 - Community Engagement ‘Review & Refresh’ 
To gain feedback on the Maleny Streetscape Diagram. 

July – August 2023, Phase 2 - Community Engagement ‘Testing the plan’ 
To gain feedback on the refined Concept Plan. 

December 2022 – April 2023, Detailed design 

May - July 2024, Tender documentation 

October 2025, Approval received from Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR)

December 2025 - May 2026, Contractor procurement 

June - December 2026, Construction 
 

What is the level of community support for the project? 

Over 66 per cent of participants overall support the streetscape improvements with 67 per cent agreeing the values and vision for Maple Street are reflected in the design. 

To learn about the previous community engagement process, please visit Council’s Have your Say website. 

Why has the project’s start been delayed previously?   

The project has needed to consider a range of factors including available funding opportunities, design considerations, contractor procurement, approvals and coordinating nearby road upgrade works with the QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). 

With a construction contractor now secured, works can progress. 

What is the design of the raised pedestrian crossings and why are they required? 

Raised pedestrian crossings are an important safety feature and reduce vehicle speeds at crossings which in turn increases available time for drivers’ perception and reaction. 

Raised crossings improve the visibility of pedestrians, including people with a disability, to drivers.  

In the case of the four raised pedestrian crossings at Maple Street the crossings have long approaches and departures for motorists and are only 75mm high rather than a higher ‘speed bump’ type design.  

What will the streetscape’s colour palette and materials look like?  

The project will use a palette of natural colours and materials in line with Maleny’s character including:   

• natural clay feature brick walls  
• Corten (weathered steel look) furniture frames with aluminium ‘woodgrain’ battens 
• basalt boulders 
• custom designed Corten street tree grates 
• coloured concrete exposed aggregate footpath.  

Extensive landscaping will also help to green and shade the street. 

What landscaping is being done? 

Landscaping forms an integral part of the Maple Street streetscape upgrade.  Over 1500 plants, shade trees, and ground covers will be planted to provide an enhanced and cooler environment for our community to enjoy all year round. 

Species selection is based on Sunshine Coast Council’s Street Tree Masterplan recommendations, planting that is endemic to the Regional Ecosystem and some existing (non-native) planting. 

Providing more shade and shelter was a key theme shared by our community through community engagement, whilst retaining as many on-street parking bays as possible.  

Are any trees being removed? 

No trees are being removed. If a tree needs to be trimmed to address safety or other issues during construction, this will be done under the supervision of Council’s arborist team. 

What does the heritage trail consist of? 

In 2024 Maleny Commerce was awarded a Sunshine Coast Council Community Grant to fund local historian, Timeline Heritage, to collect, organise and make accessible cultural information. 

This information will be used in the Maple Street section of the proposed Heritage Trail.  

Council will deliver 10-15 Cultural Heritage interpretation elements as part of the streetscape project with the remainder of the trail being delivered by others in the future. 

Which areas of the footpath are being upgraded? 

As part of the streetscape project some sections of footpath will be replaced. These sections have been identified as the highest priority in terms of improving accessibility. Future consideration will be given to other sections as part of Council’s ongoing asset renewal program. 

How will the new works protect, enhance and celebrate the unique character of Maleny? 

The streetscape design is guided by the existing character of Maple Street. Street furniture is subtle and blends in with the existing materials present on the street. Planting selection is based on the existing palette and introduces more plants that are native to the area. The Heritage Trial will celebrate Maleny’s strong identity, history and culture.  

Why has there been a gap between the community consultation on design, and the start of construction? 

 The project has needed to consider a range of factors including available funding opportunities, design considerations, contractor procurement, approvals and coordinating nearby road upgrade works with the QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). With a construction contractor now secured works can progress. 

Can the community of Maleny still have input to the design? 

Community engagement has been completed. The community was engaged extensively during the planning and concept design phases of the project in 2005, 2022 and 2023.  

What information and updates are being provided to ensure the community is aware of the project and its impacts? 

We’re committed to keeping our community informed about the streetscape project and encourage people to support local businesses throughout construction.  

This includes:  

• Printed Project News mailed to homes and businesses in Maleny before works started.  
• A Community Update emailed to all Maleny residents and property owners before works started, outlining the streetscape design and construction timing. 
• We encourage our community to register for emailed project updates and construction notifications – straight to your inbox. We will send regular updates and news about the project. Subscribe here. 
• Targeted social media campaigns including informing of works coming up, construction timing, ‘support local businesses’. 
• Local media coverage. 
• Updated project webpage, constantly refreshed with updates, FAQs and construction notifications. 
• Printed postcard available in shops and cafes with a QR code directing to the project webpage, where people can subscribe for updates. 
• Corflute signs along Maple Street showcasing the before and after images of the refreshed streetscape. 

How will the environment be protected during the construction?  

The contractor has developed a comprehensive environmental management plan which will guide the works. The plan covers erosion and sediment control, water and air quality, flora and fauna, noise, and waste management. 

What is the value of the project and how is the project being funded?

The project has a total budget of $3.4 million and is jointly funded by Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government. It has also received funding from a Sunshine Coast Council Heritage Levy Grant.

Will businesses be supported during construction?

Maple Street will remain accessible during construction. The project team will continue to keep our community, including local businesses, informed of all construction activity. 

A range of free resources are available via Council’s website to assist businesses during streetscape construction: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/business

• Download the Business Continuity Guide  
• Contact Council to explore business programs including:
  • Level Up Your Business​
  • Build A Better Business Program​
  • ASBAS Digital Solutions program​ and Council’s Community Grants Program.  

We ask our community to continue to support local businesses during the construction period. 

Council appreciates local businesses’ support of the project and recognises that any construction activity has an impact on our community. 

The project team has been in regular contact with local businesses and the chamber of commerce and has actively explored opportunities to reduce impacts where it is safe and practical to do so, including adjustments to traffic management arrangements and maintaining access to businesses wherever possible.  

Council encourages residents and visitors to continue supporting Maleny businesses during construction and notes that businesses remain open and accessible throughout the upgrade. 

Construction workers as customers

Construction workers are potential customers. 

If you have concerns about a project, constructions workers aren’t generally the right people to raise concerns with. If you have any questions about the project, please reach out to our team by emailing [email protected] 

Or you can contact Council’s customer service via the details below, quoting ‘Maple Street Maleny Streetscape Project’:

• [email protected]     
• 07 5475 7272  
• Locked Bag 72 Sunshine Coast Mail Centre Qld 4560.

How many car parks are being permanently removed?

To accommodate the new raised pedestrian crossings and related works, some permanent changes to parking conditions are needed to make Maple Street safer and easier to use.  

We’ve worked hard to keep as much parking as possible. This was a key consideration of the streetscape’s design.  

Some existing parking bays do not meet current safety standards, so the changes will improve safety, visibility and access for everyone.

Seventeen car parks will be impacted by the work, however eight new car parks will be created on Maple Street and in surrounding streets to offset this loss. This means there will be a net reduction of nine spaces.

All accessible parks (People With a Disability parking) and motorcycle parking spaces will remain. Taxi parking outside the IGA, will also be improved to make it safer to get in and out. 

There is still plenty of nearby parking available on surrounding streets, including Teak Street, Fig Street, Bicentenary Lane and the IGA carpark (when visiting the store).   

Will there be people with disability parking and loading zones in the street? 

All accessible parks (People With a Disability parking) parking spaces will remain. 

During construction these items will remain available however may be provided in different locations to ensure community safety.  

Will there be temporary changes to traffic conditions? 

Yes. To keep Maple Street accessible and continue to progress the works as quickly as possible some temporary changes to traffic conditions will take place during construction. 

These may include single lane closures, traffic control, changed parking areas and loading bays, and road works.  

All traffic changes must comply with a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) which is a formal document that outlines how to manage, control, and minimise risks to our community – including workers, pedestrians, and motorists during construction. 

Any changes to traffic conditions must apply to the TMP. 

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) has also placed conditions on the project which we must adhere to. 

The design of the traffic arrangements must comply with a range of legislative requirements, Australian Standards, workplace health and safety obligations, codes of practice and TMR operational guidelines.  

While Council's preferred outcome would have been to keep both traffic lanes operating during construction, the narrow road corridor, the presence of underground services and compliance requirements meant this was not possible. The current arrangement was deemed the most suitable as it provides a shorter detour, accommodates heavy vehicles and avoids the need to relocate public transport infrastructure, including bus stops and the taxi rank.  

The partial closure between Coral and Fig Streets prevent motorists, from reaching the construction zone and needing to undertake unsafe turning manoeuvres.  

Since the partial Maple Street detour began on Monday 31 August, Council has responded to community feedback and has made some amendments to the TGS with local traffic now able to access Teak Street from the eastern end of Maple Street during traffic control staffed hours. 

From 3pm-6am Monday to Friday, and weekends when traffic controllers are not on site, access to Teak Street is via the original Coral Street/Myrtle Street detour. 

Night works 

Council has considered the feasibility of undertaking works at night; however, there are factors that make this challenging. 

The current contract and project budget were developed on the basis of daytime construction. Night works would attract significant additional costs, including contractor premiums, overnight supervision requirements and the repeated mobilisation and demobilisation of traffic management infrastructure.  Some local businesses also trade at night. 

There are also operational and environmental considerations, including the need for overnight lighting and potential impacts associated with Maleny's Dark Sky Reserve values. For these reasons, day works remain the most practical approach for the project at this stage.  

Where possible, noisier activities are undertaken earlier in the day to minimise impacts on local businesses. 

While work is underway, some parking spaces will be temporarily unavailable to help maintain traffic flow along the street and provide a safe work area for the contractors.  

Works in Zone 1 (June and July) will impact around 18 to 25 car and motorcycle parking spaces at different times. 

Works in Zone 2 (July and August) will impact around 14 to 22 car and motorcycle parking spaces at different times. 

Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative parking. Council provides free on-street and off-street parking throughout Maleny.

To see nearby parking options, check out the parking map for Maleny on Council’s website.

We’ve made some changes to the construction program to keep two-way traffic operating along Maple Street and to minimise impacts to businesses and our community over the peak Christmas trading season. 

Works will now be staged through to February 2027 with a construction break from 23 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 (inclusive).

How can I find out more about the project or contact the project team?

To contact Council’s project team please email [email protected] 

Or contact Council’s customer service via the details below, quoting ‘Maple Street Maleny Streetscape Project’  

• Email: [email protected]     
• Phone: 07 5475 7272  
• Mail: Locked Bag 72 Sunshine Coast Mail Centre Qld 4560 

How do I register for construction updates?

You can register to receive our regular construction notifications straight to your inbox by subscribing here. 

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Please share this information with people who may have an interest in the project and would like to receive emailed updates.

• Community Update email: Construction Notification - 28 August 2026
• Construction Notification (printable) - 28 August 2026
• Community Update email - 20 July 2026
• Construction Notification 3 July 2026
• Community Update email - 26 June 2026
• Construction Notification 3 June 2026
• Community Update email - 28 May 2026
• Project News (download to print)- 28 May 2026