Rail works move ahead in Miami as part of the Gold Coast Light Rail

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Gold Coasters will now see rail installed in the centre of the Gold Coast Highway in Miami, as part of the Stage 3 Gold Coast Light Rail works.

The section south of Nobby Beach will be installed first, closely followed by another section in Mermaid Beach. In total, 28 kilometres of rail will be installed along the Stage 3 route, with 14 kilometres expected to be in place by the end of 2024. The rail works will move significantly quicker than the utility upgrades below the ground, which had been occurring along the alignment since late 2022.

Rail works will require changes on the Gold Coast Highway and nearby side streets from Broadbeach to Miami, along the Stage 3 corridor. Motorists travelling in the area are reminded to drive to the conditions and continue to follow directions.

Utilities relocations will continue for the rest of this year in various sections on the Stage 3 alignment. GCLR3 includes 6.7 kilometres of new dual-track light rail running from Broadbeach south station to Burleigh Heads, eight new light rail stations and five light rail vehicles.

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 is delivering a 6.7km extension south of the existing tram network to link Broadbeach South and Burleigh Heads.

Key features of Stage 3: 

  • 6.7km extension from Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads. 
  • Dual track in the centre of the Gold Coast Highway. 
  • 8 stations. 
  • Retain 2 traffic lanes either side of light rail tracks. 
  • 5 additional trams.
  • A journey time of around 16 to 17 minutes from Broadbeach South station to Burleigh Heads.

Current status

  • Light rail consortium GoldlinQ and its chosen design and construction contractor, John Holland, are delivering the project on behalf of the department.
  • Early works including onsite investigations in 2021 and 2022 involved more than 1000 underground service and environmental investigations.
  • Major construction started in July 2022 with essential utility relocation and upgrades to continue in 2023 and 2024.
  • Once this stage is completed, the groundwork will be laid for track installation in 2024 and 2025.

Source: Queensland Government

Source: © The State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads) 2010-2024

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