Roads, Footpaths and Verges

Our Roads and Drainage Team is responsible for the development and maintenance of effective roads and drainage infrastructure, footpaths, bridges and kerbing within the Whitsunday Region, with exception of major arterial roads which are under the control of the Department of Transport and Main Roads. 

Our region contains 566kms of sealed roads, 1218kms of unsealed roads, 113kms of footpaths and 35 bridges. 

Whitsunday Regional Council Road Register [PDF 128 KB] 
Whitsunday Regional Council Road Register Maps [PDF 41.44 MB] 

Interactive Road Register Maps
 

Footpath Maintenance Assistance

Under particular circumstances, residents may request assistance for maintenance of their footpath/nature strip. Prior to submitting an application, residents are encouraged to view the Footpath & Nature Strip Maintenance Policy to see if they are eligible.

Footpath Maintenance Application

 

Work in Road Reserve

If you are planning to undertake any works within a Council road reserve, you are required to obtain a permit from Whitsunday Regional Council before commencing. This ensures public safety, protects infrastructure, and maintains compliance with local laws.

A Review and assessment of an Application to Work in Road Reserve is required under Whitsunday Regional Council Local Law for the alteration or improvement to local government controlled areas and roads, including:

  • installing, changing, damaging or removing a structure
  • planting, clearing or damaging of vegetation in a local government controlled area or on a road.

For example:

  • construction of a crossover (driveway)
  • planting or removing vegetation within a road reserve
  • construction works impacting upon local government-controlled road areas including drainage channels, footpaths, shared paths, cycleways, and road verge areas.

Permit Requirements

Before starting any work, you must:

  1. Submit an Application – Complete the Application to Work in Road Reserve Form
  2. Provide Supporting Documents, including:
    • Site plan showing proposed works and existing infrastructure
    • Drawings to scale showing the proposed work – please refer to the current standard drawings for Driveway Crossovers
    • Traffic Management Plan (prepared by an accredited person)
    • Public Liability Insurance (minimum $20 million coverage)
    • Detailed scope of works including proposed dates
  3. Pay Application Fee – Please note assessment will not begin until application fees are paid, refer to the current Fees and Charges section on our website.
  4. Await Approval – No works may commence until a permit is issued.

Processing Time

Please allow up to 20 business days for your application to be assessed.

Important Notes

  • Removal of trees or vegetation may require additional approval.
  • All works must comply with relevant safety and environmental standards.
  • Council may inspect the site before, during, or after works are completed.

Use of Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads Application

This permit is required for activities that use or occupy Council-controlled land or roads, but do not involve physical works. It ensures that public spaces are used safely and appropriately, and that community access is maintained.

Activities requiring this permit include, but are not limited to:

  • Placing a display, booth, or promotional stand on a footpath
  • Hosting a public event, such as a street parade, market, or festival
  • Conducting commercial activities in a park or reserve (e.g. fitness classes, food trucks)
  • Undertaking filming or photography in public spaces for commercial or media purposes

Please refer to and download the Use of Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads Application for full details and submission requirements.

 

Grading Program

Whitsunday Regional Council is committed to maintaining a safe and accessible road network across our region.

Our Unsealed Roads Grading Program is guided by a structured assessment process using specialised Road Asset Condition Assessment Systems and our Asset Inspectors.

These systems enable Council to monitor the condition of unsealed roads and determine when maintenance is required.

Grading is not performed on a fixed schedule, but rather triggered by specific intervention levels based on current road conditions.

This approach ensures:

  • Efficient use of resources
  • Timely response to changing road conditions
  • Improved safety and accessibility for road users

Council continually reviews and updates the grading program to reflect the latest assessments, ensuring our road network remains reliable and well-managed.

Our current provisional Grading Program is available below. However, it is subject to change due to factors such as weather conditions, resource availability, and staffing levels.

Update provided 06/08/2025

Bowen 

Road Orginal Planned Start Date Revised Start Date Comments Status
Bridsons Road July October/November Pushed back, maintenance currently not required Up Coming
Cheffins Road October   Grading & Capital Resheeting Up Coming
East Euri Creek Road August/September   Grading & Capital Resheeting Up Coming
Eden Lassie Road July November Pushed back, maintenance currently not required Up Coming
Gladstone Park Road September/October   Grading & Capital Resheeting Up Coming
Gordon Glen Road July November Pushed back, maintenance currently not required Up coming
Jochhiem Road  July November Pushed back, maintenance currently not required Up Coming
Lands Road August   Grading & Capital Resheeting Up Coming
Miowera Road July November Pushed back, maintenance currently not required Up Coming
Nevada Road August   Grading & Capital Resheeting Up Coming
Pretty Bend Road September   Grading & Capital Resheeting Up Coming
Websters Lane October   Grading & Capital Resheeting Up Coming
Wylie Park Road October   Grading & Capital Resheeting Up Coming

Proserpine

Road Orginal Planned Start Date Revised Start Date Comments Status
Ashton Road June July   Complete
Bona Vista Road July August   Up Coming
Bonnie Springs Road June July   Complete
Camm Tyree Road July September   Up Coming
Cantamasa Road July September   Up Coming
Deboni Road June/July July   Complete
Dittmer Road July July/August   In Progress
Emerson Road July August   Up Coming
Evans Road May July   Complete
Fisher Road  June/July August   Up Coming
Kelsey Creek Road July/August August/September Shoulders Only Up Coming
Leader Road   June/July August   Up Coming
McDowall Road August October   Up Coming
Orchid Road  June/July August   Up Coming
Saltwater Creek Road  June July Delay due to rain and other circumstances Complete
Silver Creek Road August September Shoulders Up Coming
Spoor Road July August   Up Coming
Tyree Road July September Delay due to rain and other circumstances Up Coming
Vitanza Road July     Complete
Wilson Road July     Complete

Collinsville

Road Orginal Planned Start Date Revised Start Date Comments Status
Bowen Development Road June July   Complete  
Christmas Break       Up coming
Emu Plains Road July August Scour and Floodway Repairs Complete
Emu Plains Road January   Scour and Floodway Repairs Up Coming
Exmoore August   Scour and Floodway Repairs Complete
Glen Avon Road May July  

Complete

Glendon/Burdekin Dam Oct/Nov     Up coming
Mount Wyatt Sept/Oct     Up coming
Normanby Road June/July July Scour and Floodway Repairs Complete
Rutherford Road Sept/Oct     Up Coming
Scartwater/Mt Coolon Nov/Dec     Up Coming
Strathalbyn Road January   Scour and Floodway Repairs Up Coming
Strathmore Road August/Sept     In progress
Yucamanda Road July/Sept     In Progress