LOCALS can now get their clearest look yet at how the massive Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade will reshape the Glass House Mountains corridor, with detailed designs and a new flyover video released as construction ramps up on the billion-dollar project.
The release follows months of community concern over widespread tree clearing, property impacts and major changes along the rail corridor as work intensifies between Beerburrum and Beerwah.
The updated designs show how the duplicated rail line, new overpasses and realigned roads will look once completed, giving residents a clearer picture of one of the biggest infrastructure transformations the region has seen in decades.
The first stage of the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail (B2N) Upgrade will duplicate the rail line between Beerburrum and Beerwah, removing one of the biggest bottlenecks on the North Coast Line and paving the way for more frequent passenger and freight services.
Main construction began late last year and is expected to continue through to late 2027, with passenger services anticipated to begin in early 2028 following testing.
Among the biggest changes for the Glass House Mountains area will be the removal of three level crossings and construction of major new overpasses, including a new road bridge linking Barrs Road and Moffatt Road and replacement of the Burgess Street bridge.
The designs also show expanded rail infrastructure, new fencing, noise barriers and revegetation works along sections of the corridor.
Transport and Main Roads said the updated plans reflected feedback gathered during community consultation last year, particularly around noise attenuation, fencing and landscaping.
However, some residents previously voiced frustration over the scale of vegetation clearing and the impact on homes and businesses bordering the rail corridor, with concerns also raised about visual changes and long-term disruption during construction.
State Member for Glass House Andrew Powell said the release of the flyover video helped residents better understand the final outcome of the project.
“After what has been a challenging period with significant change for many in the community, being able to see the end result provides important reassurance and peace of mind for locals,” Mr Powell said.
The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly committed more than $1 billion to Stage 1 of the project.
Detailed designs and the project flyover video are now available on the TMR website.
