EARLY works are progressing as part of Stage 1 of the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade, with work well under way at the new park ‘n’ ride facility and bus interchange in Landsborough.
“Construction of a new park ‘n’ ride facility and a bus interchange in Landsborough is well-advanced with works starting to expand the park ‘n’ ride facility at Nambour,” a Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) spokesperson told GC&M News.
“These two facilities will provide an additional 350 parking spaces (300 at Landsborough, 50 at Nambour) and help to reduce congestion on streets surrounding the stations.”
The facility will include accessible parking spaces, a bicycle parking area and kiss ‘n’ ride drop off zone, as well as a new bus interchange servicing routes to the coast; buses servicing the hinterland routes will continue to operate from the existing western side.
Construction of the Landsborough facility began in August 2022, with the spokesperson stating all early works are on track for completion by mid-2023.
Work to realign a one-kilometre section of Steve Irwin Way south of Glass House Mountains, allowing for the realignment and duplication of the rail line began in June 2022, which the spokesperson sharing tie-in works for the new section is currently scheduled for May, weather and construction conditions permitting.
“This will involve some temporary, minor traffic disruption with more detail to be provided to road users and the local community nearer the time,” the spokesperson said.
“Timing of main works packages, including Beerburrum bridge, will be confirmed following detailed design, which is scheduled to start soon.
“Before further works start, we will liaise with the community about any expected local traffic changes to ensure the safety of motorists and workers.”
Stage one of the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade is scheduled for completion by 2025, weather and construction conditions permitting. Stage 1 includes: Duplication of the North Coast Line between Beerburrum and Glass House Mountains on an improved alignment.
It also involves the duplication of the North Coast Line between Glass House Mountains and Beerwah following the existing alignment as well as the Beerburrum Road and Steve Irwin Way intersection upgrade including a new road overpass on Beerburrum Road.
The upgrade will be funded by both the State and Federal Government in a 30:70 split. The federal government has committed $390 million whereas the Queensland Government will contribute $160.8 million towards the first stage.
Additional stages for this upgrade have not been confirmed.