Four new rail station designs are now open for public comment as part of a $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project.
The designs are for the Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge and Kingston station precincts in south-east Queensland.
Transport Minister Mickelberg says the project will add capacity as it addresses growing travel demand between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
“Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail is a significant project in supporting South-East Queensland growth and readiness for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” he says.
“It will improve capacity on the network, result in safer and less congested roads with the removal of five level crossings, and provide modern accessible station precincts for commuters, as well as improved walking and cycling connections.
“I encourage locals to be part of this generational infrastructure project by providing feedback as part of this consultation period,” he says.
NEED TO KNOW
- Have your say from November 17 to December 19 via www.yoursay-projects.tmr.qld.gov.au/logan-and-gold-coast-faster-rail.
- Public briefing sessions start from Thursday, November 27.
- The date, time and location of each session available on the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) website.
RAIL STATIONS DESIGN
- The Kuraby station precinct design includes a new footbridge, lift and stairs for better access.
- Trinder Park station will relocate to the edge of Acacia Forest Park with the park ‘n’ ride moved to Candish Street.
- The Trinder Park level crossing (between Railway Parade and Station Road at Woodridge) will be removed; a road-over-rail bridge will be built to link with Acacia Road with walking and cycling pathways.
- the Woodridge design elevates the station with street access under the rail corridor, new lifts and stairs and a consolidated park ‘n’ ride on Railway Parade.
- The Kingston station will integrate with Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct to avoid rebuilding Kingston Road bridge.
More sites between Kuraby and Beenleigh are now the subject of detailed design and construction planning investigations, the government says.
The results of public feedback for the four stations will be released next year as well as updated designs for other stations and precincts along the southern part of the 20km project corridor.
The $5.75 billion federal-state funded project involves doubling tracks along the 20km Kuraby-Beenleigh corridor.
