Gold Coast Light Rail (Stage 3) Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads, construct light rail
Gold Coast Light Rail is a world class public transport system for residents and visitors to the Gold Coast.
Benefits
- Reduces travel time
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases capacity
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Contributes to economy
- Accessibility
Key features
The Gold Coast Light Rail is designed to be delivered in stages to respond to population growth.
The project connects communities with business and jobs, hospitals and medical facilities, education, shopping, dining, entertainment and sporting centres.
Through the delivery of this critical infrastructure we will support the Gold Coast and its continued growth over the next 2 decades.
Key features of Stage 3:
- 6.7km extension from Broadbeach south to Burleigh Heads.
- Dual track in the centre of the Gold Coast Highway.
- 8 stations.
- Retain 2 traffic lanes either side of light rail tracks.
- 5 additional trams.
- A journey time of around 16 to 17 minutes from Broadbeach South station to Burleigh Heads.
Enhanced public transport services will also be delivered around the light rail network, including the reconfiguration of Translink bus services following the commencement of Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 passenger services.
The Gold Coast Passenger Transport Access Study (PTAS) will deliver dedicated public transport infrastructure to support safe, accessible, and efficient bus operations at four locations along Burleigh Connection Road (Reedy Creek Road):
- Varsity Lakes Train Station
- Reedy Creek Road (opposite Treetops Plaza and Bunnings)
- Stockland Burleigh Heads (intersection of Dunlin Drive and Tabilban Street) and
- West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads (opposite Stanley Street).
Works include new bus stops, footpaths, signalised pedestrian crossings, and upgrades to pedestrian facilities.
Funding
The Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 is funded by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and City of Gold Coast.
Investment ID: 938148
- Total investment
- $1.549 billion
- Australian Government
- $395.6 million
- Queensland Government
- $1.043 billion
- Local government
- $110.1 million
(Includes an additional $18.6m for ancillary works to be delivered in conjunction with the Stage 3 project.)
Current status
- Light rail consortium GoldlinQ and its chosen design and construction contractor, John Holland, are delivering the project on behalf of the Queensland Government.
- Testing and commissioning is well underway, and the light rail system is expected to be open for passenger services in mid-2026.
- Some finishing works may be required following operations.
What to expect during construction
Visit the GoldlinQ project website for further details on construction activity and timing.
Community engagement
The John Holland community engagement team will continue to engage with residents and businesses along the alignment to inform of construction activities and their potential impacts.