Install underground drainage pipes
We will install new underground drainage pipes within the road verge near Lewani Palms Resort to mitigate impacts during wet weather.
Access to Lewani Palms Resort will be maintained throughout the works.
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 July
We will continue working on the new signalised intersection. Works will mostly occur on the eastern side of Goldmine Road (near the site offices) and also near Lewani Palms Resort.
You’ll see construction on Goldmine Road including:
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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.
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Clearing vegetation
We will remove a further eight trees to enable construction of the upgrade. These are located inside Lewani Palms Resort (near the fence) and within the Jonquil Street park area.
Clearing works are expected to commence from Monday 6 July and take approximately four days to complete.
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Relocate bus stop outside Lewani Palms Resort
We are also preparing for the relocation of the existing westbound bus stop in front of Lewani Palms Resort.
The bus stop will be upgraded and relocated approximately 20 metres west.
We will keep the existing bus stop open while we construct the new bus stop.
What can I expect during works?
- 🚧 For the safety of workers and road users, there will be temporary impacts to Goldmine Road, including reduced speed limits, traffic control, and short-term single lane and footpath closures where required.
- 👷 During construction, you may notice workers and machinery generating some noise, vibration and dust.
- ⚠️ More impactful works will be scheduled outside of peak school drop-off and pick-up times where possible.
- ✅ Controls will be in place to minimise these impacts wherever possible, including the use of water carts, providing respite periods, switching off equipment when not in use and operating machinery within set noise and vibration limits.
- 🕓 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
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.
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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.
