Two new tenders for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project in Queensland have now been released to market, coinciding with the opening of a brand new information and engagement centre for the community to learn more about the project and associated works.
For the two tenders for the major rail project, QLD TMR are seeking engineering teams and procurement specialists to assist in finalising the reference design and support procurement activities for the project. This will enable Transport and Main Roads to call for detailed quotes from the construction industry in 2025 ahead of major construction in 2026.
The Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line is a proposed 37.8 kilometre rail extension between Beerwah and Maroochydore to increase public transport opportunities and improve connectivity to Moreton Bay, Brisbane and beyond.
The first stage of the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project will deliver a new 19-kilometre link between Beerwah and Caloundra (by 2032), new stations at Aura and Caloundra and an upgraded station at Beerwah.
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The new information centre will serve as a hub for locals to talk directly with project representatives and view maps, displays, concept images, timelines and detailed information about the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line as the project progresses through planning and delivery.
Geotechnical investigations from Beerwah to Birtinya are getting underway this week. The geotechnical activity will help to provide more certainty about ground conditions along the corridor. These investigations will better inform environmental approvals, the design process and help contractors to price the project with more certainty.
Transport Minister Bart Mellish said the project is an investment to cater for the public transport needs of the growing region.
“With trains able to travel at 140kph on large sections of the new line, it will help people move around our region and get to where they live, work and play quickly and easily,” Mellish said.
“This public transport infrastructure project will help us to manage road congestion as the region grows and encourage more people to use more sustainable and climate friendly transport options.”
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