Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (Stage 1)

The Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade will increase the capacity and reliability of the North Coast Line, enabling more efficient travel and improved passenger and freight connections between the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and beyond.

Benefits

• Increases capacity
• Improves safety
• Improves network efficiency
• Increases car parks
• Contributes to regional growth
• Contributes to economy
• Better active transport

Key features

• Duplication of the North Coast Line between Beerburrum and Glass House Mountains on an improved alignment.
• Duplication of the North Coast Line between Glass House Mountains and Beerwah following the existing alignment.
• Beerburrum Road and Steve Irwin Way intersection upgrade including a new road overpass on Beerburrum Road.
• Expansion of the park 'n' ride facility on the northern side of Beerburrum Station.
• Replacement of the Barrs Road level crossing in Glass House Mountains with a new road overpass connecting Barrs Road to Moffatt Road.
• Closure of 2 private level crossings with alternative access provided.
• Replacement of the Burgess Street road-over-rail bridge with a new road overpass.

Early works are complete, with the following now open and available for use:

• a new park 'n' ride facility and bus interchange on the eastern side of Landsborough station.
• a new park 'n' ride facility on the eastern side of Nambour station.
• a new 1km section of Steve Irwin Way, between Nursery Road and Moffatt Road, realigned to accommodate the new rail corridor and track infrastructure.

Project location

Project designs

View the Stage 1 preliminary designs below, showing:

• the new rail alignment between Beerburrum and Beerwah
• the new Beerburrum Road, Beerburrum overpass
• the new Barrs Road, Glass House Mountains overpass
• the new Burgess Street, Glass House Mountains overpass.

Community and stakeholder feedback was sought on the B2N Stage 1 preliminary designs from 28 May 2025 to 20 June 2025. The department would like to thank the community for their valuable input and engagement on the project.

The designs will be refined further incorporating feedback from the community. The department will keep the community informed and provide an update on the finalised designs ahead of construction.

Funding

The Australian Government and Queensland Government are funding the project. Investment ID 858087

Funding figures as at QTRIP 2024-25 to 2027-28 (June 2024).

Current status

A John Holland Queensland and Seymour Whyte Joint Venture has been awarded the contract to deliver the Stage 1 major rail works package. This contract award allows the Joint Venture with its designers SMEC Australia and WSP Australia to continue to finalise the designs and start construction of the major works package.

Major construction works are scheduled to begin in 2025 and are expected to be complete in 2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Interface with regional projects

The B2N Stage 1 project is an important part of broader transport planning for an enhanced and integrated public transport network that better connects Sunshine Coast communities and helps to divert traffic off the Bruce Highway.

B2N Stage 1 will tie in with The Wave at Beerwah, and together will improve public transport infrastructure and services for the growing Sunshine Coast Region.

Environment, culture and heritage

The B2N Stage 1 project is committed to the protection and sustainability of our unique Sunshine Coast environment, culture and heritage. The project team aims to tread lightly, minimise and mitigate impacts, and to replenish or enhance where possible.

On 12 January 2021, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment confirmed the project is a controlled action requiring assessment and approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

On 25 February 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment advised approval of the project proposal with conditions, in accordance with Part 9 of the EPBC Act.

Visit B2N Rail Upgrade Stage 1 for more information about the project.

Downloads

• EPBC Compliance Report 01 (June 2022 – June 2023)
• EPBC Compliance Report 02 (June 2023 – June 2024)
• Grey-Headed Flying Fox Management Plan
• Offset Area Management Plan

Visit the B2N Stage 1 cultural heritage page for more information

View historical images from the Beerburrum to Nambour section of the North Coast Line

Sustainability

We are committed to the implementation of sustainability principles for the project aligned to the Department of Transport and Main Roads Strategic Plan 2023-2027.

The sustainability principles will be linked to specific targets and objectives within the Infrastructure Sustainability Management Plan to optimise environmental, social, economic and governance outcomes.

The project aims to achieve a formal Infrastructure Sustainability Council rating of 'excellent' for both design and as built phases of construction.