About the Caloundra South Rail Corridor Realignment Study

The Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland's most popular destinations, and as the region grows in popularity and size, so too does the demand for public transport and infrastructure.

The Caboolture to Maroochydore Corridor Study is a proposed passenger rail service from Beerwah to Maroochydore, which will provide a public transport service for the Sunshine Coast community and link the coastal urban area to Brisbane.

What has been done so far?

The draft Local Growth Management Strategy for Caloundra identified an alternative alignment for the rail line between the Bruce Highway and Sugar Bag Road. The Caloundra South Rail Corridor Realignment Study is investigating the merits of this alternative alignment. Queensland Transport, in conjunction with consulting engineers Arup, have completed an environmental impact study of the environmental, social and economic benefits and impacts of the alternative alignment against the Queensland Government's existing, earmarked alignment. The study has recommended the alternative alignment as it has less impact on the environment and more benefits to the local surrounding community.

Download a copy of our latest newsletter to read more about the outcomes of the study. (PDF**, 570KB)

What happens now?

The environmental impact study featuring the alternative alignment will be available for public comment for four weeks. The dates that this will occur are still to be finalised.

Following consultation, Queensland Transport will submit the environmental impact study report and recommendations to the Queensland Government in the second half of 2008 for approval to preserve the realigned corridor. Following this, the Government will then announce the preferred corridor and the project will move into the design and construction phase.

Where to view the study report

The study report will be available on this website and you will also be able to view the report at a number of locations in the Caloundra region. There will also be public displays where members of the study team will be available to explain the study and answer questions.

More information

Download a map of the Caloundra South Rail Corridor Realignment Study alignment
(PDF**, 468KB)

Arup are conducting the environmental impact study in line with the project specific Terms of Reference prepared by Queensland Transport.

Download the project Terms of Reference.(PDF**, 158KB)

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Last updated 28 May 2008