Improving Accessibility Through Online Mobility Maps

Published on 16 February 2026

Mayor George Seymour on footpath with resident

Navigating footpaths in Maryborough and Hervey Bay is now easier for people with disability, parents with prams and older residents, with new mobility maps now available online.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the online mobility maps make it easier for people to move around the region with confidence by providing clear and practical information to help users choose the most accessible footpaths, shared pathways and routes to key destinations.

“These maps are about removing uncertainty and helping people plan outings that suit their mobility needs,” Cr Seymour said.

“They show which paths are easier to navigate and how to access important places, giving people the confidence to take trips they may not have previously considered.

“The maps were developed following a comprehensive on-ground survey undertaken by Briometrix, using specialist technology and trained survey pilots, including wheelchair users, to assess real-world accessibility,” Cr Seymour said.

The project surveyed 108 kilometres of footpaths in Hervey Bay and Maryborough, and assessed access to more than 700 locations, including:

  • bus stops and public transport connections
  • accessible toilets and parking bays
  • council facilities and community venues
  • shopping centres, food outlets, accommodation and tourist attraction

Cr Seymour said in Hervey Bay, mapped areas include the Boat Harbour Marina, the Esplanade coastal paths to Point Vernon, Main Street and surrounding shopping precincts, extending to Eli Waters Shopping Centre.

“In Maryborough, mapping covers routes from the Railway Station through the town centre to Richmond Street, along Lennox Street to Woodstock Street and out to Aldridge State High School,” he said.

CEO of Briometrix, Natalie Verdon said our wheelchair-led mapping technology delivered precise footpath data to Fraser Coast Council, empowering residents and tourists with mobility challenges to navigate confidently to key destinations.

“We were honoured to partner with Fraser Coast Council to deliver mobility maps capturing real-world challenges and everyday journeys, helping create a more accessible footpath network for the community,” she said.

Cr Seymour said the maps are a practical tool for everyday use, as well as a valuable resource for inclusive planning.

“This information supports accessible tourism, better urban planning and a more inclusive community overall,” he said.

The mobility maps are now available on Council’s website: https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/Accessibility

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