MEDIA STATEMENT: Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Crisafulli Government welcomes industry to board The Wave 

Published Friday, 09 May, 2025 at 11:17 AM

Minister for Transport and Main Roads
The Honourable Brent Mickelberg

DELIVERING 2032 AND BEYOND
Industry invited to jump on board The Wave 

  • The first industry information session for The Wave has been held today, briefing the construction industry on the project’s scope, requirements, and delivery timeframes.
  • The Wave will revolutionise public transport on the Sunshine Coast, as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan. 
  • 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.

The Crisafulli 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.  

Labor wasted more than 1,200 days talking about the 2032 Games, without delivering any real plan. The Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of creating generational infrastructure and a legacy Queensland can be proud of. 

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 today’s briefing marked another important milestone in moving from planning to delivery. 

“The Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job and delivering the infrastructure the Sunshine Coast needs now and into the future, after years of neglect under Labor,” Minister Mickelberg said. 

 “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. 

“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.” 

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MEDIA CONTACT: Sophie Cassidy 0484 620 899