The State Government has briefed the construction industry and stakeholders on how they can play a part in the delivery of The Wave, a landmark public transport project set to revolutionise travel across the Sunshine Coast.
The Wave – which forms a key legacy component of the Sunshine Coast’s 2032 Delivery Plan – encompasses an integrated public transport solution featuring heavy passenger rail and metro-style services.
Stage 1 of The Wave is approximately 19 kilometres of new dual-track rail line from Beerwah to Caloundra and will include two new stations at Bells Creek (Aura) and Caloundra, and a major upgrade for Beerwah station.
Two new stations at Aroona and Birtinya and a further seven kilometres of rail line will be delivered in Stage 2 from Caloundra to Birtinya.
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.
Passengers will be able to ride The Wave, with seamless transitions between stations.
Procurement for Stage 1 of The Wave is well underway and applications for Registrations of Interest for contractors that are interested in leading construction of Stage 2 are currently open.
The Mooloolah River Interchange will also be delivered to facilitate The Wave, and clear traffic congestion from the well-known bottleneck, after years of delays and funding cuts under Labor.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the briefing marked another important milestone in moving from planning to delivery.
“The Wave will take passengers further than ever before. It will not only enhance connectivity and reduce travel times but also create good jobs and long-term opportunities for local businesses,” Minister Mickelberg said.
“Industry expertise will be a driving force behind this project, and we welcome their involvement and insight into delivering this critical transport infrastructure.
“Developing world-class infrastructure isn’t a solo effort – it’s about partnerships. By working with industry, we can deliver the transport network needed to support the Sunshine Coast community long after the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
