The procurement phase of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project will soon begin, kickstarting the relocation of Loganlea station and the removal of Logan’s level crossings.
The Department for Transport and Main Roads (TMR) says there was “strong interest” from industry, with multiple parties bidding to run three separate project packages, which includes doubling the number of tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh.
TMR will announce the successful applicants later this month.
The level crossing removal package will remove existing level crossings at Beenleigh Road at Kuraby station and Station Road at Bethania station – aiming to improve safety for locals.
These works will be delivered through a collaborative design and construct contract, a TMR spokesperson said.
The Loganlea station relocation project will relocate and upgrade Loganlea train station to “better connect” locals with nearby health, education and community services – particularly Logan Hospital.
The rail package will deliver the major rail works between Kuraby and Beenleigh, including the duplication the tracks from two to four, station upgrades, the remaining level crossing removals, local road works and active transport connections.
The design and construction of this “complex brownfield” project will be delivered through an alliance contract.
The Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey, said awarding project tenders was an “exciting milestone”.
“The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Loganlea Station Relocation projects remain a high priority for the Queensland Government to improve rail services between some of South East Queensland’s fastest growing cities and deliver integrated transport outcomes for local communities,” Mr Bailey said.
“Currently, all services on the Gold Coast and Beenleigh lines are constrained by single tracks in each direction between Kuraby and Beenleigh.
“Once finalised, these projects will connect growing communities with more frequent and reliable train services between Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast.
“The projects will improve accessibility at stations, provide safer connections across the rail corridor for the community, and provide an improved active transport corridor and facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.”
The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and Loganlea Station Relocation projects are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland and governments.
The procurement and delivery timeframes for the project remain subject to further approvals by the Australian and Queensland governments.
