The Queensland Government is progressing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project, with design and pre-construction activities set to commence.
This is part of the 2032 Delivery Plan which showcases a roadmap of generational infrastructure for all Queenslanders beyond the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“We are getting on with the job of delivering more frequent, reliable and affordable public transport for the Gold Coast.
“Entering into the design and pre-construction contract now will ensure this key infrastructure investment is completed ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project will address increasing population growth and customer demand between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and unlock capacity for additional train services for Queenslanders,” Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said.
The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project will double the number of tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh to provide more frequent and reliable public transport services to and from the Gold Coast.
Key features of the multi-billion-dollar project include:
This major transport infrastructure project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Government.
“The Brisbane to Gold Coast line is already one of the busiest long-distance commutes, so being able to add more services will be of huge benefit to our communities here on the Gold Coast.
“This is also a step forward to reducing the congestion on the M1.
“It’s great to see such significant progress on this LGC project from the Crisafulli Government, who is delivering for our region for the 2032 Games and beyond,” Member for Theodore Mark Boothman said.
Source: Queensland Government – Media Statements; Queensland Government – Department of Transport and Main Roads; Roads & Infrastructure Australia; Infrastructure Magazine
The Queensland Government will progressively upgrade priority road corridors through a $500 million program of works to support the State’s beef industry and bring significant benefits to Central Queensland.
The next stage of procurement for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project is getting underway as major contractors are shortlisted to tender for three individual packages of work.
Through the 2022-23 State Budget, the Queensland Government is committing $3.5 billion towards a pipeline of new rail projects to support the State’s growing population.
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