Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project

CIMIC Group’s UGL and CPB Contractors, as part of the ActivUs Alliance, have been awarded the design and pre-construction contract for the main works package on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project.

Details

Location

Logan and Gold Coast

Status

Current

Sector

Rail

Expertise

Construction and Commissioning

Client

Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads

UGL and CPB Contractors alongside ACCIONA, SMEC and WSP will work in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail to progress design and project planning activities.

Delivery of the LGC project will provide more frequent and reliable public transport services to address the high travel demand between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Scope of Work

Works include

An upgrade from two to four rail tracks from Kuraby to Beenleigh, including all civil works and civil structures
Accessible station upgrades including park ‘n’ ride, kiss ’n’ ride and bus stop upgrades
Removal of level crossings
Upgraded rail systems and conventional signalling and enabling works for a European Train Control System (ETCS)
Modification of the local road network and improved walking and cycling connections along the 20-kilometre project corridor
Integration of the project with adjacent construction packages and into the existing rail network.

The Alliance will now commence the design process and project planning activities and undertake further site investigations to ensure this key infrastructure investment is completed ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games