Construction in full swing for the Coomera Connector Stage 1

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The transformational $3.026 billion Coomera Connector Project is in full swing with major works commencing as part of Stage 1 Central package.

  • Construction is underway for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 corridor.
  • Major works have commenced in Parkwood as part of the Stage 1 Central package.
  • Traffic impacts are expected, with motorists encouraged to plan ahead, stay informed and
    allow for extra travel time.
  • Construction of the Coomera Connector Stage 1 from Shipper Drive, Coomera to NerangBroadbeach Road, Nerang is in full swing, with work happening across the full length of the Stage 1
    corridor.

The transformational $3.026 billion project, which is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland
governments, will ease congestion and provide an alternative route for the growing communities
and commercial hubs of Helensvale and Coomera.

Coomera Connector Stage 1 South early works contract awarded

Stage 1 of the project stretches 16 kilometres between Coomera and Nerang and is being built
across three separate packages – North, Central and South. The Stage 1 North package, which
runs from Shipper Drive, Coomera to Helensvale Road, Helensvale, is nearing completion and
expected to open to traffic progressively later this year.

The Stage 1 Central package (Helensvale Road, Helensvale to Smith Street Motorway, Molendinar)
has substantial works underway in the Parkwood area. To accommodate the new motorway in this
area the following works are occurring:

  • the Parkwood park ‘n’ ride is being reconfigured, with a new access point from Smith Street
    and replacement car park
  • a new bridge is being built over Smith Street, adjacent to Napper Road
  • seven new bridge structures are to be constructed, for on- and off-ramps for the Coomera
    Connector and M1 at Smith Street Motorway.

Main construction is also now underway for the Stage 1 South package, which runs from Smith
Street Motorway, Molendinar to Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Nerang. The major construction contract
was awarded to Seymour White Construction in March this year.

While these works mark a significant step forward, there will be temporary impacts to residents,
motorists and commuters, particularly in the Parkwood area, as well as extensive traffic changes
expected along Smith Street, Napper Road, and the Smith Street Motorway. Additionally, ongoing
changes to the Parkwood park ‘n’ ride car park can be expected until the end of 2025.

While works are underway, motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, stay informed and allow for
extra travel time.

Coomera Connector Stage 1 is estimated to support an average of 1,000 direct jobs over the life of
the project and is planned to open progressively to traffic from late 2025.

For more information about the Coomera Connector Stage 1 visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/coomera-connector-stage-1.

Source: Queensland Government Media Release

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