As part of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, TMR will deliver a section of the Goldmine Road upgrade, including a new signalised intersection for the Ormeau rail facility entrance.

This upgrade is being delivered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in partnership with the City of Gold Coast.

Improving traffic, safety and access

We’re committed to minimising disruption wherever possible during construction. Thank you for your patience while we complete these important works.

What's happening in June

This month we will continue works on the new signalised intersection. Works will be localised mostly to the eastern side of Goldmine Road (near the site compound) and near Lewani Palms Resort. You’ll see construction on Goldmine Road including:

  • Install underground drainage pipes to manage water

    We will install new underground drainage pipes within the road verge near Lewani Palms Resort.

    • Works will take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting.
    • Traffic control will be in place during works, using stop/go to guide vehicles around the work area safely.
    • Noise and dust mitigations will be in place as required.

  • Earthworks and pavement for the new intersection

    Continue excavation, formation, laying gravel and pavement to construct the new permanent rail facility entrance.

    Creating a widened section of road for the new intersection.

  • Surveying trees near the new shared user path

    To enable the construction of the new shared user path and a retaining wall, we have identified a further eight trees requiring removal. These are located inside Lewani Palms Resort (near the fence) and within the Jonquil Street park area.

    We will survey, inspect and mark the trees in early June. Advance notice will be provided before these trees are removed.

What can I expect during works?

  • 👷 You’ll see more crews working and trucks delivering materials.
  • 🚧 Temporary traffic changes on Goldmine Road to keep everyone moving safely through the roadworks area.
  • ⚠️ More impactful works will be scheduled outside of peak school drop-off and pick-up times where possible.
  • 🕓 The project’s standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 6am – 6pm. Construction will continue throughout 2026. If this changes, or works are extended due to unforeseen circumstances like weather, we will keep you informed.

Throughout the works, the safety of our crews and the Ormeau community remains a top priority. Please drive safely through roadworks and follow traffic controller directions.

For enquiries about these works, please contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads Project Team on 1800 271 176 or email qtmp@tmr.qld.gov.au

Map shows Ormeau with Goldmine Road upgrade works extent and local landmarks.

Key features of the upgrade

The Stage 2 upgrade design includes the following key features:

  • the new rail facility entrance
  • local roads and driveways off Goldmine Road
  • bus stops on Goldmine Road
  • active transport
  • improved flood resilience.

Click the animated icons to view artist's impressions for key features of the Stage 2 design.

The new entrance to the Ormeau rail facility will connect to Goldmine Road with a new signalised intersection.

The new entrance will include:

  • A new signalised intersection to improve safety and control the flow of vehicles accessing the rail facility. Priority will be given to through traffic on Goldmine Road. Vehicles exiting the rail facility will be held within the facility entrance.
  • Dedicated turning lanes for vehicles entering the rail facility, keeping through traffic moving on Goldmine Road.
  • A new signalised pedestrian crossings at the intersection.
  • A shared user path at the intersection with connections to bus stops and the residential area.

The design of the rail facility will include a safe turnaround point for vehicles that may have accidentally entered the facility.

The upgrade will connect to City of Gold Coast's upgrade of the Lahrs Road-Goldmine Road intersection (completed July 2025). Access to all existing driveways and local roads will be maintained.

The design considers feedback provided by Lewani Palms Resort, which has 2 entrances located on Goldmine Road. Although the entry/exit points to the resort will remain the same, the design of the upgrade includes:

  • Installing a new dedicated right-turn lane at the western entrance, also known as Pacific Drive, to provide safer conditions for turning motorists and keep through-traffic moving.
  • Retaining the existing access arrangement at the eastern entrance, also known as Lewani Parade.

For safer passenger and traffic movements, there will be minor changes to the location of 2 bus stops near Lewani Palms Resort on Goldmine Road. The bus route and timetables will remain the same.

These bus stops will be relocated to facilitate better pedestrian connectivity and improve traffic flow on Goldmine Road. The bus bays will be constructed within the existing road reserve.

TMR will install a new shared user path for all active transport users. The new off-road shared path will support active transport including pedestrians, bike riders, people with prams, mobility scooters, and wheelchairs.

The new 2-metre-wide path will extend along the southern side of Goldmine Road, between Lahrs Road to the extent of the rail facility entrance.

The existing culvert on Goldmine Road (between the railway overpass and Jonquil Street) will be upgraded to improve flood resilience.

The design of the upgrade considers the natural waterway (Bridge Creek) and the road positioning in a low-lying area. To improve the flood resilience of Goldmine Road, TMR will install new drainage including additional culverts under the road.

TMR will increase the number of culverts for improved water flow following severe rain events.

Artist's impressions

For illustrative purposes only, subject to change.

Future upgrades

Any further upgrades of Goldmine Road to the east of the new rail facility entrance are outside the current project scope and would be managed by the City of Gold Coast.

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