12 August 2010: V8 race change means route just got even better
The Gold Coast Rapid Transit Route will now follow the preferred Surfers Paradise Boulevard route instead of the previously endorsed Ferny Avenue route option.
more...01 August 2010: Sod-turning marks start of $949 million Gold Coast Rapid Transit project
Premier Anna Bligh and Federal Special Minister of State, Senator Joe Ludwig today officially turned the first sod on the AUD$949 million Gold Coast Rapid Transit project with Transport Minister Rachel Nolan. They joined Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke to inspect the early works that have already commenced.
more...22 July 2010: Traffic change at Parklands Drive, Southport
During July 2010, the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project team will commence site establishment and preliminary works along Parklands Drive, between Olsen Avenue and Alumni Place.
more...16 July 2010: First major early works contract awarded
Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd has been awarded the first large early works contract for the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project.
more...23 June 2010: Project team hosts briefing for local contractors and suppliers
Last night the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project team hosted a briefing to ensure local tradespeople and suppliers are aware of and prepared for the opportunities that major infrastructure construction projects may provide.
more...04 June 2010: Investigative works in Southport General Cemetery
Archaeologists from the University of Queensland Culture and Heritage Unit have been undergoing investigative works in the Southport General Cemetery on behalf of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project.
more...24 May 2010: Three serious players shortlisted to build Stage One
Premier Anna Bligh today revealed the final shortlist of contenders to build Stage One of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit system.
more...13 May 2010: Request for Early Contractor Involvement for Early and Enabling Works
The project team will be accepting proposals for two packages of roadworks from Wednesday 19 May 2010.
more...29 March 2010: Bus stop relocation at Griffith University, Gold Coast campus
The Griffith University bus stop on University Drive will be closed from Tuesday, 6 April 2010 until further notice.
more...26 March 2010: Southport General Cemetery investigative works
The project is progressing cautionary investigations in Southport General Cemetery from May 2010.
more...15 March 2010: The world is coming to build Stage One
Six consortiums from Australia and overseas are vying to build Stage One of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit system.
more...01 March 2010: Residents and business owners receive information letters
Residents and business owners located along the Olsen Avenue and Brisbane Road sections of the preferred route to Helensvale received information letters from Project Director Tim Poole on Friday 26 February 2010.
more...24 February 2010: Preferred route to Helensvale announced
A future stage for the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project is another step closer.
more...11 February 2010: Geotechnical investigations and soil studies
The project has commenced geotechnical investigations and soil studies along the
Stage One corridor.
more...11 December 2009: Expressions of Interest for the Operator Franchise PPP now open
The project team is now accepting registrations for Expressions of Interest for the Operator Franchise Public Private Partnership (PPP).
more...09 December 2009: Stage One delivery strategy
The project team is pleased to announce the delivery strategy for Stage One.
more...27 November 2009: Early and Enabling Works contracts
Procurement for a number of Early and Enabling Works contracts has commenced. The scope of these contracts will be announced on this website in the coming months.
more...19 November 2009: Online Local Industry Register
The project team is seeking the right mix of light rail expertise and local knowledge to deliver Stage One.
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