Cross River Rail appoints contractor for detailed design of three stations

Pimpama Station artists impression courtesy of GHD.

Professional services company GHD and architectural firm GHDWoodhead have been commissioned by the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority for the design of three stations.

Working as an integrated team, GHD and GHDWoodhead will design infrastructure for Pimpama, Helensvale North and Merrimac stations on the Gold Coast, Queensland rail line.

Designs will promote sustainability, encourage people to catch the train instead of driving, provide active transport connections, bicycle storage, shading for sun and storms and recycled water use.

A team of up to 100 people from across GHD and GHDWoodhead’s national network will be involved at different points of the project process from their architectural, rail, civil, project management, structures and building services teams.

Munju Takalkar, Project Design Manager and Architect, GHDWoodhead said the team is excited to be able to incorporate features that will move people away from private vehicles, promote the uptake of public transport, reduce congestion on the roads and better support sustainability.

“The new train stations will be fully accessible and include new platforms, lifts, pedestrian overpasses, station buildings and associated park ‘n’ ride facilities,” Takalkar added.

General Manager for GHD’s South Queensland Operations, Richard Evans said these three new stations will play a vital role in the continued growth of the Gold Coast and Queensland communities.

“After delivering the business cases for these stations, we’re delighted to partner again with the Delivery Authority to complete the detailed design.”

Apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities are expected to be created as part of the design work.

The detailed designs will be developed throughout this year.