The Sunshine Coast community is being invited to help shape the region’s future, with consultation now open on the design of station precincts that will form part of The Wave – Stage 1 between Beerwah and Caloundra.
The consultation marks another significant milestone for the project, which will deliver 19 kilometres of new dual-track rail line, an upgraded Beerwah station and new stations at Bells Creek and Caloundra.
Locals can have their say on key station design elements including landscaping, public spaces, accessibility features, wayfinding, street furniture, public art opportunities and the overall look and feel of the precincts.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg said community feedback received during the consultation period will directly inform the project’s detailed design, helping ensure the stations reflect the character of the Sunshine Coast while meeting the needs of future generations.
The consultation follows the recent appointment of design and pre-construction partners for Stage 1 of the project.
“The Wave will transform the way people move around the Sunshine Coast by supporting more jobs, better connectivity and stronger communities right across the region,” Minister Mickelberg said.
“This is an exciting opportunity for locals to help shape the stations that will serve their community for decades to come.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering the infrastructure that’s needed, with the most significant transport investment the Sunshine Coast has ever seen.”
Community consultation will be open until 14 September and will include online surveys and a series of community pop-up sessions across the Sunshine Coast.
For more information, visit the project consultation website: www.yoursay-projects.tmr.qld.gov.au/direct-sunshine-coast-rail.
