‘Not coping’: Huge problem facing development pipeline
Infrastructure investment must be stepped up to cope with the Gold Coast’s booming population, after Covid-19 sparked record development activity, a property expert warns.
Light Rail
REVEALED: Why trams will halve Palm Beach traffic
The next stage of light rail will slice traffic congestion through busy southern Gold Coast suburbs in half, according to new research. HERE’S WHY
Indigenous ‘Vatican’: Elders want to block light rail route
Aboriginal elders plan to mount a native title claim blocking the light rail’s final stage to the airport because the route will “desecrate’’ their sacred Burleigh Headland.
What Gold Coast residents really think about trams
Thousands of southern Gold Coast residents have responded to community consultation on light rail, with their views on station locations becoming clear. WHAT THEY SAID >>>
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Off the rails: Airport trams facing massive delay
Councillors are urging the State Government to speed up the roll-out of light rail through Palm Beach to the airport amid fears the line won’t be delivered for more than a decade.
Major roadworks announced ahead of light rail build
Council have announced a slew of roadworks will take place to pave the way for the next stage of the light rail. FULL DETAILS >>>
What’s wrong with this Surfers Paradise tram stop
There is no getting around it – Surfers Paradise is the magnet and could be the jewel in the crown. But as the design of an ugly tram stop proves, it’s been horribly neglected, writes Peter Gleeson.
Landmark owner’s response to shock light rail plans
The owner of a Gold Coast landmark has made clear his stance on news that his property may soon be demolished under proposed Stage 4 light rail plans. FULL DETAILS >>>
Great rail ripoff: Why southern Gold Coast is paying far more
Southern Gold Coast residents are being ripped off in a public transport tax, with warnings the problem is a threat to the success of light rail. FIND OUT WHY >>>
Ratepayers facing massive bill over light rail flood risk
Ratepayers are facing a multi-million dollar bill after it was revealed the light rail build from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads will add to flooding risks.
$150m a km: What blowout means for tram’s future
The ballooning cost of the Gold Coast light rail system has sparked fears future stages and major infrastructure projects will be rendered unaffordable, with the project now set to cost $150 million per kilometre. SEE THE FULL REPORT
Images: Evolution of Gold Coast light rail
Plans for the Gold Coast light rail have changed dramatically in the nearly 25 years since it was first proposed. This gallery reveals the changing facing of the city’s most popular public transport network. SEE ALL THE CHANGES
EXCLUSIVE: Transport Minister’s cutting rebuke for Palmy protesters
Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has hit back at Palm Beach light rail protesters who claim he’s scared of them. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW >>>
‘Dramatic acceleration’ for Palm Beach light rail
Billions of dollars of infrastructure including the Gold Coast light rail and east-west connections will be fast-tracked to be ready for the 2032 Olympic Games. SEE THE TOP 10 PROJECTS
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