Gold Coast light rail: 10 of the biggest talking points of 2020
The light rail divides opinion on the Gold Coast like few other topics. Take a look at 10 of the biggest talking points. READ THE FULL LIST
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THE light rail divides opinion on the Gold Coast like few other topics. Take a look at 10 of the biggest talking points from 2020.
REVEALED: What council is paying light rail planner – October 2
With the ink drying on contracts for the final leg of the light rail, council is on the hunt for its principal land use planner - but is the salary enough to take on the task?
‘Calm down’: Radical light rail plan divides readers – July 28
A shock right turn in the Gold Coast’s light rail has divided Bulletin readers since it was revealed.
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How light rail is going to transform Nobby Beach – October 2
Nobby Beach has long needed a little sprucing up. It’s finally coming – and we can thank the light rail, writes Ann Wason Moore.
Debate fires up over bold Palm Beach light rail strategy – July 28
Palm Beach residents have fired up over a vocal anti-light rail movement in the area - who have now been called “pests” and “whingers”.
First resumptions for light rail to Burleigh – April 17
Construction of the $709 million light rail extension to Burleigh is one step closer as work is fast-tracked in response to COVID-19. The State Government has revealed when the first resumptions will begin
Warning for people living near light rail path – October 7
Gold Coast residents near a proposed light rail extension are bracing for construction pains after receiving an ominous legal letter.
‘Watch the increase in crime’: What you say on light rail debate – September 29
If we’re going to do it, we’ve got to do it right. That’s the message from businessman and engineer John Howe, member of the Gold Coast Light Rail Advisory, lifetime resident of Palm Beach and a long-term titan of business in Southport.
‘Dismay’: Fury at Palm Beach light rail ‘concrete jungle’ – October 4
PALM Beach residents say they are “dismayed” by plans for a “concrete jungle” of towers through their suburb along the future route of the light rail.
First designs revealed as route chosen for light rail to airport – September 3
THE State Government ends years of debate by announcing the last stage of the light rail will run along the coast to the airport.
‘Coast needs light rail to keep growing’: Battle rages on – August 24
The electorate is yet to speak but newly named Labor Burleigh candidate Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew has already landed a solid blow on the Palm Beach light rail.
Originally published as Gold Coast light rail: 10 of the biggest talking points of 2020
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