Design and pre-construction contracts have been awarded for Stage 1 (Rail) of The Wave, a major infrastructure project in Queensland.
The project will deliver 19 kilometres of new dual track between Beerwah and Caloundra through two construction packages and a signalling contract.
Beerwah Coast Connect – a consortium of Georgiou, Hatch and Laing O’Rourke – has won the contract for design and pre-construction works across existing sites in Beerwah and surrounding areas (brownfield works).
CoastalTraX, a consortium of Acciona and Georgiou, will deliver design and pre-construction works across undeveloped land, connecting with the brownfield package east of Steve Irwin Way through to Caloundra.
Alstom and UGL have been awarded the contract to deliver European Train Control System signalling systems.
Along with Beerburrum to Nambour rail upgrade, The Wave will underpin the largest ever investment in infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast.
As well as the new dual track, Stage 1 will include new stations at Aura (Bells Creek) and Caloundra, as well as upgrades to Beerwah Station.
Over the next year, the State Government will work with Beerwah Coast Connect and CoastalTraX to refine detailed designs, which will include ongoing site investigations and further community consultation on station precincts later this year.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said the Australian Government is proud to partner with the Queensland Government to deliver Stage 1 of The Wave.
“The Wave Stage 1 is another example of the Australian and Queensland governments working collaboratively to deliver the infrastructure Australia needs,” she said.
“This project will create jobs, boost economic growth and improve connectivity for Sunshine Coast communities and businesses.”
Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Member for Kawana Jarrod Bleijie said The Wave will transform the Sunshine Coast’s transport network.
“It will be a game changer for Sunshine Coast locals and will help provide a real alternative to sitting on the Bruce when they’re travelling to Brisbane,” he said.
