Coomera Connector Stage 1 Central
As part of South East Queensland's largest road infrastructure project, McIlwain is contributing to the delivery of the Coomera Connector Stage 1 Central package, a major transport investment designed to improve connectivity, increase network capacity and support the region's continued growth.
Stage 1 is a $2.16 billion jointly funded initiative of the Australian and Queensland Governments, delivering a vital alternative north-south transport corridor between Coomera and Nerang. The Central package extends from Helensvale Road, Helensvale, to the Smith Street Motorway, Molendinar, and forms a key component of the broader project. Once complete, the upgrade will improve safety, enhance network efficiency, increase traffic capacity, reduce congestion and interchange queuing, improve travel times, and support long-term economic growth across the northern Gold Coast.
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Sector
Transport, Utilities
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Client
Department of Transport and Main Roads
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Location
Helensvale to Smith Street Motorway, Molendinar, QLD
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Duration
January 2023 - December 2027 (anticipated)
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Value
$1.6B
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Award
2026 QMCA Sustainability and Community Award
Project Scope
- Construction of 8 kilometres of new motorway, comprising three lanes in each direction between Helensvale Road and the Smith Street Motorway
- Service interchanges at Gold Coast Highway and Smith Street
- Delivery of 22 new bridges and modified multiple existing overpasses
- Reconstruction of Ridgevale Drive Bridge
- Realignment of existing roads
- Upgraded parking at Parkwood Light Rail Station
- Installation of upgraded pedestrian access and shared active transport paths along the corridor