The Sunshine Coast will be connected with seamless public transport from Beerwah through to the Sunshine Coast Airport, with a major new rail and metro connection, The Wave, Queensland Premier, David Crisafulli announced today as part of the Government’s Olympic plan for the state.
Unveiled as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan, The Wave is just one of the major infrastructure legacy projects for the Sunshine Coast, and extends on the Government’s promise to deliver a connection to Maroochydore, said the Premier.
The Wave will roll through the Sunshine Coast, with heavy passenger rail from Beerwah to Birtinya, then metro to the Sunshine Coast Airport with stations at Mountain Creek and Maroochydore.
Metro infrastructure will be constructed from the Birtinya station to Maroochydore station, delivering the long-awaited Mooloolah River Interchange.
The Premier said the Government will build the Interchange as a priority to remove congestion and allow The Wave to carry commuters without delay.
“The Games are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver the infrastructure the Sunshine Coasts needs, not only today, but in the decades to come,” he said.
“The Wave will go further and faster, with seamless public transport all the way to the Sunshine Coast Airport, and connect to the Athlete Village built for the Games.
“This is exactly what is needed for 2032, but more importantly, it is necessary for the future of the Sunshine Coast beyond the Games.”
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg said The Wave would deliver a lasting public transport legacy for the Sunshine Coast.
“The Wave is something the Sunshine Coast can really get behind,” Minister Mickelberg said.
“We are delivering seamless public transport further than what was initially planned, with commuters now able to travel past Maroochydore all the way to the Sunshine Coast Airport.
“By delivering metro, we are able to build the Mooloolah River Interchange which locals have been waiting for decades to see but has repeatedly been delayed by Labor.
“The Mooloolah River Interchange will ease congestion at the well-known traffic chokepoint on the Coast, and will include two extra lanes on the Sunshine Motorway north of Kawana Way, which is long overdue.
“The Wave is just part of Delivering 2032 and Beyond, now we’ve set the plan, we’ve got to get on with it.”
