Coomera Connector (Stage 1)
The Stage 1 section of the Coomera Connector between Coomera and Nerang has been identified as the priority section to be built first.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 South
Early works will be underway in mid-2024 for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 South package from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 will be delivered in 3 construction packages:
- Stage 1 North—4km section from Shipper Drive to Helensvale Road
- Stage 1 Central—8km section from Helensvale Road to Smith Street Motorway
- Stage 1 South—4km section from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road.
The Stage 1 South package connects from Stage 1 Central interface near Smith Street Motorway to a new interchange at Southport-Nerang Road, before crossing the Nerang River and finishing at a new intersection with Nerang-Broadbeach Road, near Chisholm Drive.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Reduces interchange queuing
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
Key features
This 4km section of the project will have:
- a grade-separated interchange at Southport-Nerang Road
- a new intersection at Nerang-Broadbeach Road
- a new 300m bridge structure over the Nerang River
- 4km of shared bicycle and pedestrian path with local path network connections for communities at Molendinar and Nerang
- open-graded asphalt road surface for increased safety and reduced noise.
Funding
This project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments. Investment ID 1776678
- Total investment
- $3.026 billion
- Australian Government
- $1.513 billion
- Queensland Government
- $1.513 billion
Current status
The design and site investigations for Stage 1 South are nearing completion and an early works package will be underway from mid-2024.
Key milestones
- August 2022: Design contract awarded and site investigations started.
- November 2023 Design released for public consultation.
- Mid 2024: Early works package to start.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 South project updates
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18 May 2024: Contract awarded for an early works package
An early works contract has been awarded to Winslow Infrastructure Pty Ltd to begin making the site 'construction-ready'.
The early works package includes significant bulk earthworks and preloading activities south of Nerang River, where new embankment and excess material will be placed and given approx. 6 months to consolidate and settle. This is to ensure the bearing capacity of the underlying soft soils are increased before the main construction works start. It also includes minor vegetation clearing and relocation of some public utilities.
Community consultation on the design
Design layouts for the Stage 1 South package from Molendinar to Nerang were released on 20 November 2023.
Download the proposed design of the Coomera Connector Stage 1 South map for more information.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 South project location map
