Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4, Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta, planning
The proposed Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 is a world class public transport system for residents and visitors to the Gold Coast.
Planning has started on the proposed Currumbin Creek Active Transport Bridge between Palm Beach and Currumbin.
The proposed Currumbin Creek Active Transport Bridge seeks to improve the active transport connection between Palm Beach and Currumbin over Currumbin Creek.
Active transport users currently use a narrow, steep footpath on the existing Currumbin Creek Estuary Bridge with no place to stop, rest and enjoy the view. The current path is also close to traffic on the Gold Coast Highway making it difficult for those using mobility devices, like wheelchairs and prams, to access the footpath safely and conveniently.
The new bridge will provide a separated, dedicated, wider and less steep shared active transport path across Currumbin Creek, resulting in a safer and more accessible pathway for pedestrians and bicycle riders.
This project is funded for planning by the Queensland Government. Investment ID 1765284
The business case, originally due for completion by June 2023, has been placed on hold to allow further planning, a re-design of the proposed bridge and to conduct another round of stakeholder and community consultation.
Any further detailed planning or construction would be subject to future funding approval.
Community consultation on the Currumbin Creek Active Transport Bridge took place from 3 to 27 March 2023.
Community feedback indicated support for an improved active transport connection in the area, however, concerns were raised regarding the height and visual amenity of the proposed design presented to the community in March 2023.
The department will now conduct further investigations into additional options and, will conduct another round of community consultation.
All feedback collected will be considered in the development of the business case.
Project background
The proposed project is part of the Gold Coast Oceanway; a 36km network of active transport paths along or near the coast between Main Beach and Coolangatta. The Oceanway is designed to make walking and bike riding more attractive as alternatives to driving.
In 2020, the department completed a multi-modal corridor study for the Gold Coast Highway between Burleigh Heads and Tugun which recommended provision of a new separated active transport bridge east of the existing Currumbin Creek Estuary Bridge of the Gold Coast Highway.
The below concept designs and flythrough were presented to the community in March 2023. These are being refined further following community feedback.
The artist's impressions and video fly through were developed to aid community consultation held in March 2023. These will be updated once further planning has been conducted and additional options have been investigated.
Looking south from Palm Beach at the proposed Active Transport Bridge crossing Currumbin Creek to Currumbin. Opportunities to provide viewing and rest areas (potentially with shading).
Facing west down Duringan Street, Currumbin, looking towards proposed Currumbin Creek Active Transport Bridge.
Aerial view looking north from Currumbin over Currumbin Creek at existing Currumbin Creek Estuary Bridge/Gold Coast Highway (left) and proposed Active Transport Bridge (right). Subject to change.
Last updated: 14 May 2024