Construction contractors have been briefed on a Queensland railway project that will provide a critical piece of infrastructure as part of the legacy of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Last week the Queensland Government held its first information session for contractors who are interested in working on The Wave Project.

Set to open before the Olympics in 2032, The Wave will deliver around 26 km of new railway track between Beerwah and Birtinya.

From there, passengers will be able to take Metro bus services to the Sunshine Coast Airport with stations at Mountain Creek and Maroochydore.

The project will be delivered in two stages.

Stage One will deliver 19 kilometres of new dual-track line from Beerwah to Caloundra. This will include two new stations at Bells Creek and Caloundra as well as a major upgrade to Beerwah Station.

The second stage will deliver a further seven kilometres of rail from Caloundra to Birtinya.

Procurement for Stage 1 is underway.

Applications for Registrations of Interest for contractors that are interested in leading construction of Stage 2 are currently open.

The latest announcement comes as Queensland is undertaking significant investment to increase its railway network capacity in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games and beyond.

In particular, the Wave project aims to improve capacity in the Sunshine Coast region north of Brisbane.

According to a Queensland Government review of games infrastructure, the need to do this should not be underestimated.

During the Games, the Sunshine Coast is expected to see railway passenger demand of 126,000 passengers per day – far above existing network capacity.

Longer term, expanded rail capacity will be needed to respond as the Sunshine Coast population expands from 347,000 in 2021 to 566,000 by 2056.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said that the briefing marked another important milestone in moving from planning to delivery.

“The Wave will take passengers further than ever before,” he said.

“It will not only enhance connectivity and reduce travel times but also create good jobs and long-term opportunities for local businesses.

“Industry expertise will be a driving force behind this project, and we welcome their involvement and insight into delivering this critical transport infrastructure.”

 

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