Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 is on Its Way
The Queensland Government, in partnership with the Australian Government and the City of Gold Coast, is delivering old Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (GCLR3), extending the light rail network by 6.7 kilometres from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads, linking communities to business centres, shopping, dining, education and medical facilities.
This city-shaping project will support more than 760 jobs and cater to the Gold Coast’s expected population growth in the coming decades.
Stage 3 will deliver:
- Approximately 6.7 kilometres of dedicated dual light rail track, in the centre of the Gold Coast Highway, running from Broadbeach South Station to a new terminus at Burleigh Heads.
- Eight new light rail stations at Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Beach South, Nobby Beach, Miami North, Miami, Christine Avenue, Second Avenue and Burleigh Heads.
- Five additional light rail vehicles to service the entire 27-kilometre light rail system from Helensvale to Burleigh Heads.
- Light rail/bus connections at Christine Avenue and Burleigh Heads stations.
- Upgrades to some existing intersections to help pedestrians safely cross the Gold Coast Highway and access the new stations.
Gold Coast Light Rail and local industry
The GCLR3 project is committed to delivering a world-class light rail system built by a Gold Coast and South East Queensland workforce.
During Stage 1, more than $700 million was spent with local businesses on labour and materials. An average of 740 workers was on-site during peak construction daily, with 90 per cent of these workers living in the Gold Coast and South East Queensland.
During Stage 2, more than 2300 people worked on the project, with 88 per cent of the workforce living in the Gold Coast and South East Queensland. More than $200 million was spent with Gold Coast and South East Queensland businesses, with 91 per cent of contracts awarded to Queensland businesses.
Register your interest
The project team is committed to building on this legacy with GCLR3 – providing opportunities for local businesses and contractors to participate in project delivery and ensuring businesses are engaged and informed about supply and delivery opportunities.
More than 200 suppliers and workers have already registered interest in the project.
For those who are interested and yet to register or want to attend the local industry forum event in September 2021, please click here to register your interest.
To read the latest project newsletter please click here.
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