Coomera Connector (Stage 1), Coomera to Nerang
The Stage 1 section of the Coomera Connector between Coomera and Nerang is around 16km and has been identified as the priority section to be built first.
ConstructionCoomera Connector
The Coomera Connector (sometimes referred to as the Second M1), is a future state-controlled north-south transport corridor between Loganholme and Nerang, east of the Pacific Motorway (M1) and the heavy train line.
The new road will be an alternative to the M1, providing more transport capacity to support the rapidly growing residential and business communities in the northern Gold Coast and neighbouring Logan areas.
The complete gazetted corridor extends for 45km between the Logan Motorway and Pacific Motorway interchange in Loganholme and Nerang–Broadbeach Road in Nerang.
The Coomera Connector will be delivered in sections:
- Southern section - Stage 1 between Coomera and Nerang will be delivered in 3 packages:
- Stage 1 North: Shipper Drive, Coomera to Helensvale Road, Helensvale
- Stage 1 Central: Helensvale Road, Helensvale to Smith Street Motorway, Molendinar
- Stage 1 South: Smith Street Motorway, Molendinar to Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Nerang.
- Northern section - future stages between Loganholme and Coomera.
Coomera Connector
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Reduces interchange queuing
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
- Better active transport
Key features
- North-south alternative corridor to the M1 between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
- 45km high-speed motorway road.
- Located east of the M1 and the Gold Coast Rail Line.
- 45km adjacent active transport path with connections to local roads and key community hubs.
- Additional bridge crossings of the Logan, Albert, Coomera and Nerang rivers.
Background
The Coomera Connector (formerly known as the Intra Regional Transport Corridor) will be a key link in an expanded road transport network between Loganholme and the Gold Coast, where residential and business communities are growing rapidly.
Since the 1990s, the corridor has been identified in various public planning documents, such as published street directories, regional transport plans, planning studies and City of Gold Coast planning schemes.
A joint 2015 study between TMR and City of Gold Coast confirmed the corridor as a future strategic transport link that will relieve traffic congestion on the M1 and surrounding local roads.
The Coomera Connector was formally declared a future state-controlled road, confirmed in the Queensland Government Gazette in 3 sections, the:
- Nerang to Coomera section on 18 March 2016
- Coomera to Stapylton section on 12 May 2017
- Stapylton to Loganholme section on 15 March 2019.
Formal confirmation of the corridor in the Queensland Government Gazette allows the corridor to be protected from new development and provides certainty for property owners, businesses and residential communities on the northern Gold Coast.
Our team continues to liaise with property owners when dealing with land sales and development applications. Early acquisition of properties by TMR may occur in some circumstances.
Community consultation
Initial community consultation on the Coomera Connector was undertaken in late 2019.
The consultation program included a series of 10 community drop-in sessions along the 45km project corridor, plus online engagement activities.
There was significant interest from the community with 3200 visits to the website, more than 2000 people visiting the community drop-in sessions to talk with the project team, and 700 pieces of feedback received.
A telephone survey of 1000 residents and businesses revealed 4 out of 5 people in the project corridor area support the introduction of the Coomera Connector.
Further consultation on the whole corridor was carried out in late 2020 and early 2021, and Stage 1 consultation occurred in March 2023 (North package), November 2023 (South package) and March 2024 (Central package).
Read more about community consultation for Coomera Connector (Stage 1) and Coomera Connector (Future stages) projects.
58 Projects in Coomera Connector
Beaudesert–Beenleigh Road, Milne Street to Tallagandra Road, duplicate to four lanes
This project will duplicate Beaudesert–Beenleigh Road between Mount Warren Boulevard and Tallagandra Road.
Beenleigh Connection Road (Logan Street) and City Road, intersection upgrade
The department is planning for a future upgrade of the intersection of Beenleigh Connection Road (Logan Street) and City Road.
Beenleigh train station upgrade
Beenleigh train station is a key transfer location between all-stops and express services on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast train lines.
Beenleigh–Redland Bay Road, California Creek Road to Mount Cotton Road upgrade, planning
The department has released a planning layout for the Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road (California Creek Road to Mount Cotton Road) upgrade.
Bethania train station upgrade
Bethania train station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.
Camp Cable Road and Edelsten Road, improve intersection
This intersection is identified for an upgrade due to the rapid expansion of local urban areas, increased traffic volumes and crash history.
Central Gold Coast East-West Passenger Transport Study
Together with the Gold Coast City Council, we are working on the Central Gold Coast East-West Passenger Transport Study.
Coomera Connector (Future stages) Loganholme to Coomera, planning
Planning is underway for the future stages of the Coomera Connector – the remaining 29km between Loganholme and Coomera.
Coomera Connector (Stage 1), Coomera to Nerang
The Stage 1 section of the Coomera Connector between Coomera and Nerang is around 16km and has been identified as the priority section to be built first.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 Central
Stage 1 Central is the 8km section from Helensvale Road to Smith Street Motorway.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 North
Stage 1 North, which is currently under construction, is the 4km section from Shipper Drive to Helensvale Road.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 South
Early works are now underway for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 South package from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road.
Coomera train station, upgrade park 'n' ride
We have upgraded the park 'n' ride facilities at the Coomera train station.
Cunningham Highway (Ipswich – Warwick), 2020 Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reconstruction works
The department is committed to restoring and repairing the damaged section of the Cunningham Highway at Cunninghams Gap. This 2km stretch, leading up to the Allan Cunningham monument, suffered significant road damage during the bushfires in 2019.
Cunningham Highway Upgrade
Planning is underway to upgrade the Cunningham Highway.
Currumbin Creek Road – Bienvenue Drive intersection upgrade
The intersection of Currumbin Creek Road and Bienvenue Drive, at Currumbin Waters will be upgraded.
Edens Landing train station upgrade
Edens Landing station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.
European Train Control System — Beenleigh to Varsity Lakes
The European Train Control System (ETCS) is a new digital signalling system being progressively installed on the Queensland rail network.
ETCS plays an important part in the future of the South East Queensland rail network, delivering increased safety, capacity, efficiency, and reliability for a sustainable transport network.
Flood resilience works
The department is improving the flood immunity and resilience of the state-controlled road network at 27 priority sites.
Gold Coast Heavy Rail Extension – Varsity Lakes to Gold Coast Airport
We are continuing to protect and plan for the Gold Coast heavy rail corridor between Varsity Lakes and Gold Coast Airport.
Gold Coast Highway (Broadbeach to Coolangatta) Currumbin Creek Cycleway, planning
Planning has started on the proposed Currumbin Creek Active Transport Bridge between Palm Beach and Currumbin.
Gold Coast Highway (Helensvale - Southport), Pine Ridge Road and Captain Cook Drive, intersection
The department is undertaking planning for future upgrades to the Gold Coast Highway at the intersection of Captain Cook Drive/Pine Ridge Road due to the high volume of traffic causing congestion and delays. The future upgrade aims to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection
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.
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.
Gold Coast Springbrook Road Mudgeeraba Creek Causeway upgrade
We are planning for a future upgrade of the Mudgeeraba Creek Causeway on Gold Coast–Springbrook Road, Austinville.
Gold Coast-Springbrook Road, Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reconstruction works
Gold Coast-Springbrook sustained a significant number of landslips, rock falls and tree falls over a 10-kilometre section during extreme rainfall and flooding events from 22 February to 20 May 2022.
Holmview train station upgrade
Holmview train station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.
Kingston train station upgrade
Kingston train station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience for the community.
Kuraby train station upgrade
Kuraby station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience for the community.
Labrador – Carrara Road, Gold Coast Highway to Napper Road, construct cycleway
Construction of Stage 1 of the bikeway on Olsen Avenue between the Gold Coast Highway and Napper Road was completed in September 2024.
Lamington National Park Road, Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reconstruction works
The department is working on multiple locations along Lamington National Park Road which require pavement rehabilitation and permanent reconstruction works.
Loganlea train station and park 'n' ride relocation
We are relocating Loganlea train station and the park 'n' ride closer to Logan Hospital.
Nerang-Murwillumbah Road, safety treatments
This project focused on improving safety along various sections of this 36km road with a high crash history.
Ormeau rail facility
A rail facility is being constructed on a 66ha site in the Gold Coast region.
Ormeau station park 'n' ride upgrade
We have upgraded the car park at the Ormeau station park 'n' ride.
Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade
Planning is underway for the Pacific Motorway (M1) – Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway upgrade. This section of the M1 cannot accommodate current traffic volumes and, as a result, experiences frequent and prolonged periods of congestion and poor travel time reliability.
Pacific Motorway Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway Upgrade)
The Sports Drive to Gateway Motorway Upgrade is part of a rolling program of upgrades between the Gateway and Logan Motorways.
Pacific Motorway Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Watland Street to Sports Drive Upgrade)
The Pacific Motorway (M1) between Watland Street and Sports Drive is being upgraded as part of a rolling program of upgrades between the Gateway and Logan Motorways.
Pacific Motorway M1 Burleigh to Palm Beach (Nineteenth Avenue)
The M1 between Burleigh and Palm Beach (Package B) is being upgraded as part of the Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) upgrade. Package B will include significant environmental features through this section of the upgrade.
Pacific Motorway M1 Interchange upgrades
Planning and construction is underway for short and long-term upgrades of various interchanges on the Pacific Motorway (M1)
Pacific Motorway M1 Palm Beach (Nineteenth Avenue) to Tugun
The Pacific Motorway (M1) is being upgraded between Palm Beach and Tugun (Package C) as part of the Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) upgrade.
Pacific Motorway M1 Varsity Lakes to Burleigh
The Pacific Motorway (M1) Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) is being upgraded and delivered in packages.
Pacific Motorway M1 Varsity Lakes to Tugun upgrade
The $1.5 billion Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) project is being delivered to upgrade 10km of the M1 and is being constructing in packages to ensure faster delivery and best value for money.
Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade
Work is being undertaken on the Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade, to improve 8kms of the Pacific Motorway (M1) between the Gateway Motorway and Watland Street.
Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Pacific Highway early works upgrade)
The Pacific Highway (western service road) in Slacks Creek was realigned and upgraded as part of the Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade.
Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Rochedale bus station and park 'n' ride)
Stage 2 of the Pacific Motorway (M1) upgrade program between Eight Mile Plains and Daisy Hill (EMP2DH) Rochedale bus station and park ‘n’ ride is in construction.
Pacific Motorway, Exit 49, upgrade interchange
The Exit 49 interchange upgrade will deliver significant improvements in safety and traffic flow efficiency by keeping traffic moving through the improved interchange and thereby reducing queuing.
Park Ridge Connector
We are preserving the Park Ridge Connector, a future transport corridor to connect communities planned at Park Ridge, Flagstone and Yarrabilba to services and employment.
Road Asset Management Contract and Responsive Maintenance Contract—South Coast
We are delivering continual maintenance and rehabilitation of state-controlled roads and assets in the South Coast region.
Salisbury to Beaudesert Passenger Rail
We are planning for future transport needs between Salisbury and Beaudesert.
Smith Street Connection Road, Olsen Avenue to Kumbari Avenue, construct cycleway
The department is building new bicycle facilities to connect to local health, education, business, and tourist areas.
Southern Queensland 2022 flood reconstruction works
Repairs are underway across southern Queensland after extensive and severe damage to the state-controlled road network was caused by multiple heavy rainfall and flooding events in 2022.
Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road Upgrade
The department has released a planning layout for the Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road Upgrade.
Tallebudgera Connection Road Koala Zone Trial
The department values the protection of native fauna and supports koala protection treatments and initiatives to help mitigate koala-vehicle collisions.
Trinder Park train station upgrade
Trinder Park train station is being relocated further north to be more centrally located between the Kuraby and Woodridge train stations. The relocation will improve safety and network efficiency due to its new straightened section of the track.
Varsity Lakes train station park 'n' ride upgrade
The Varsity Lakes station park 'n' ride upgrade is delivering close to 350 parking spaces.
Waterford–Tamborine Road
Waterford-Tamborine Road is being upgraded in stages.
Woodridge train station upgrade
Woodridge station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.
