Have your say on Coomera Connector Stage 1 Central Design

Community members are being encouraged to provide feedback on the Coomera Connector Stage 1 Central design.

Design details for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 Central package will be available from 4 March 2024.

The design shows detailed layouts for the eight-kilometre, six-lane section of the project from Helensvale Road to Smith Street Motorway.

This section includes an active-transport path (up to four metres wide) for bike riders and pedestrians with direct links into both Helensvale and Parkwood light rail stations.

Earlier public consultation in 2020 and the community feedback resulted in design improvements and changes to the reference design, as well as changes from project planning and technical investigations onsite.

To provide feedback on the current designs, find out more about the project, or register for project updates, you can:

• attend a community consultation session and speak directly to members of the Coomera Connector project team (details available on the Coomera Connector webpage)
• visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/coomeraconnector
• email feedback to coomeraconnector@tmr.qld.gov.au
• phone the project team on 1800 568 978 (select option 2).

Coomera Connector Stage 1 will progressively open to traffic in sections from late 2025, weather and site conditions permitting.

Once complete, the 45-kilometre Coomera Connector, also known as the ‘second M1’, will be a new north-south motorway between Logan and the Gold Coast, relieving congestion on the M1 by providing an alternative route for local trips.

The $2.16 billion Stage 1 project, between Coomera and Nerang, is jointly funded (50:50) by the Australian and Queensland governments.

This investment is estimated to support an average of 1,000 direct jobs over the life of the project.

More information can be found at: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/coomeraconnector.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“The Coomera Connector is a game-changer for South-East Queenslanders – it means less time stuck in traffic and more time with your loved ones.

“We know that road congestion is a significant issue for the region – and a drain on the economy – which is why we're getting on with delivering this critical piece of infrastructure.”

Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish:

"With construction on Stage 1 well underway, momentum is building for the delivery of one of Queensland's largest transport infrastructure projects.

“The Coomera Connector is a major project in the Miles Government’s commitment to Building Queensland by investing in infrastructure that supports more jobs, builds resilience and underpins future prosperity for Queenslanders.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Gaven Meaghan Scanlon:                      

“I made an election commitment to build the Second M1 and this massive project will ease congestion for our growing city.

“This is a project that will cut travel time and keep hundreds of thousands of Gold Coasters moving.”

Quotes attributable to Senator for Queensland Murray Watt:

“This $2.16 billion, jointly funded project is yet another example of what the Australian and Queensland governments can achieve together to deliver for Gold Coast residents and for Queenslanders.

“The Coomera Connector will be critical in easing traffic congestion between the Gold Coast and Logan, and enable locals to make shorter and easier trips, avoiding the M1 altogether.”

Access maps and the latest Coomera Connector Newsletter HERE.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

• MINISTER KING – LYNDAL CURTIS 0497 847 212
• MINISTER MELLISH – LESLEY MAJOR 0419 288 284