A new stage of works is underway on the Sunshine Coast with The Wave (Stage 2), Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade, and Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade as part of a generational infrastructure plan to ease traffic congestion on the Sunshine Coast.
The projects will help improve Sunshine Coast roads, with new roadways, upgraded intersections, and high-frequency public transport options to enhance liveability and connectivity.
Sunshine Coast Mayor, Rosanna Natoli said the partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council to deliver the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade demonstrates the importance of collaboration in delivering key infrastructure for the region.
“This partnership reflects what can be achieved when different levels of government work together to deliver for the community,” Mayor Natoli said.
“The Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade is a vital project for our region. It will ease congestion, improve safety, and make it easier for locals to get where they need to go. We look forward to seeing work commence on this important project.”
The delivery update includes:
- Major milestone on The Wave Stage 2 as the final round of geotechnical works and site investigations began at the site of the future Aroona Station, before contract award. These works will give critical information to kick start detailed design, progressing the project, so shovels are in the ground even faster.
- The Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade has also reached a key milestone with the Sunshine Coast Council opening tenders for construction between Nicklin Way to Third Avenue, helping get traffic off the Caloundra Road, Nicklin Way and Pelican Waters Boulevard intersection, giving locals an alternative route into the Caloundra CBD.
- Early works for Stage 1 of the Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade is well underway, with procurement underway for the remaining major earthworks and civil works. This project is critical to improving north-south road connectivity and is a key component of The Wave.
Premier, David Crisafulli said the Government was getting on with delivering generational infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast.
“We promised to get the Sunshine Coast moving again, and we’re delivering on that promise,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“Traffic has been gridlocked for too long, which is why we’re accelerating these critical projects and getting busy roads flowing again.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Member for Kawana, Jarrod Bleijie said the projects would transform the Sunshine Coast’s transport network and create significant economic benefits for the region.
“Labor’s failures left locals sitting in the Caloundra Carpark,” Mr Bleije said.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering The Wave all the way to the Sunshine Coast Airport, in time for the 2032 Games.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering the largest transport infrastructure investment ever planned for the Sunshine Coast, and it’s all about delivering the roads and public transport our region needs now and into the future.”
