Broadbeach to Miami north
- The new retaining wall at Miami has reached structural completion, with more than 270 cubic metres of shotcrete and 400 soil nails used on this part of the project. It’s the first of two major retaining walls being constructed, with work commencing on the next one at Burleigh Heads. Road pavement works are now progressing next to the retaining wall.
- Works to upgrade and relocate existing underground utilities continue between Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach. This includes day and night works in various locations along the northbound carriageway of the Gold Coast Highway. Over the coming months, utility works will commence along the southbound carriageway.
- The first of four Traction Power Substation (TPS) buildings will be delivered to Annette Kellerman Park in November. Once commissioned, the new substations will provide critical power to the Stage 3 network.
- Drainage works are progressing near the Nobby Beach precinct. The project team will be updating business operators over coming weeks about construction plans for the remainder of 2023.
Miami to Burleigh Heads
- Works are continuing to upgrade and relocate existing underground infrastructure between Miami and Burleigh Heads.
- There are several traffic changes in place throughout Miami and Burleigh Heads. The GCLR3 team are encouraging road users to follow road safety signage.
- Connor Street in Burleigh Heads will become one-way towards the Gold Coast Highway from mid-November for the duration of construction.
- Vehicles can continue to access the Burleigh Heads business precinct via West Burleigh Road, or Park Avenue.
- Piling has commenced along the Lower Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads to construct the new retaining wall. Works will continue into 2024. Local access remains available with detours and wayfinding signs in place to assist with access to local businesses in the area.
Business Engagement
- We continue to encourage Gold Coasters to shop local as part of our Love Your Local campaign and associated Shop Local and Win competition, with the prize pool boosted to $5,000 each month until the end of November. The competition aims to support small business via vouchers and store credits, purchased from local businesses along the Stage 3 corridor. Simply spend $10 or more at any business on the Gold Coast Highway between Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach and Brake Street, Burleigh Heads, and follow the steps here to enter.
For up-to-date information about Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3, visit www.gclr3.com.au and follow @lightrailstage3 on Instagram.
