The rail project will be delivered in two stages, which is made up of three distinct construction packages detailed below.

Stage 1 includes:

• delivery of a new 19km dual-track rail line (and associated infrastructure, including one upgraded and two new stations) from Beerwah to Caloundra
• planning, design and market engagement to confirm delivery costs and timeframes to deliver the rail line to Birtinya
• protection of the revised alignment.

Stage 2 includes:

• delivery of an additional 7km dual-track rail line (and associated infrastructure, including two new stations and approximately 1km tunnel) from Caloundra to Birtinya
• connection with the metro-style services at Birtinya station to enable people to travel seamlessly to the Sunshine Coast Airport.

Pre-delivery activities are now underway. Major construction is expected to commence early 2027 subject to approvals and funding for Stage 2.

Preliminary works between Beerwah and Birtinya are now underway. Preliminary works inform development of the reference design and the environmental referral.

This includes:

• geotechnical investigations
• baseline noise and vibration monitoring
• cultural heritage and environmental investigations
• additional site survey
• public utility investigations and design
• flora and fauna mapping
• groundwater monitoring and contaminated land testing, to ensure environmental impacts are properly assessed.

Residents in close proximity to planned work locations will be notified prior to work occurring.

We understand works can be frustrating for nearby residents and businesses and acknowledges the cooperation and patience of stakeholders while works are carried out.

Please contact the project team on 1800 407 533 or email thewaverail@tmr.qld.gov.au for any questions about preliminary works.

Other early works for construction are anticipated to start following environmental approvals.

Beerwah to Steve Irwin Way

This package focuses on upgrading and integrating with existing rail infrastructure. It includes:

• delivery of heavy rail line works at Beerwah to enable the new connection
• a major upgrade to Beerwah Station
• connection to the existing North Coast Line
• integration with the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (Stage 1) project.

Shortlisted consortia:

• Beerwah Coast Connect: Georgiou, Hatch, Laing O’Rourke
• SCconnect: Acciona, Aurecon, DT Infrastructure, Mott MacDonald

Stage 1 is jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian governments.

The Queensland Government has committed $2.75 billion in funding to deliver Stage 1 (Beerwah to Caloundra). The Australian Government has also committed $2.75 billion.

Steve Irwin Way to Caloundra

This package involves building new rail infrastructure on undeveloped land. It includes:

• construction of a new dual-track rail line starting east of Steve Irwin Way
• two new stations at Bells Creek (Aura) and Caloundra.

Shortlisted consortia:

• CoastalTraX: Acciona, DT Infrastructure, Georgiou
• CoastLinK: Gamuda, Samsung, Webuild

Stage 1 is jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian governments.

The Queensland Government has committed $2.75 billion in funding to deliver Stage 1 (Beerwah to Caloundra). The Australian Government has also committed $2.75 billion.

Caloundra to Birtinya

This package involves building new rail infrastructure on undeveloped land. It includes:

• construction of a new dual-track rail line from Caloundra to Birtinya
• a tunnel between Caloundra and Aroona stations
• two new stations at Aroona and Birtinya.

This stage is now progressing through procurement, with two consortia shortlisted to prepare detailed proposals:

• Coast Link Rail: Laing O’Rourke, Seymour Whyte, VINCI Construction
• SunLinQ: BMD Group, CPB Contractors, GS E&C Australia, UGL Engineering

These consortia will develop costed design and construction proposals for the Stage 2 package. The successful delivery partners will be announced in late 2026.