The extension adds 6.7 kilometres of track to the Gold Coast’s light rail system. Photo: Queensland Government.
Stage 3 of the Gold Coast’s light rail system has opened to passengers, connecting Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads for the first time.
At 6 am on Sunday (9 August), the first passengers boarded a tram service from Burleigh Heads, marking a milestone in the Gold Coast’s history.
The opening of Stage 3 extends the G:link network by 6.7 kilometres and adds eight new stations, connecting more communities along the line to employment, education, healthcare, entertainment and other attractions.
Visitors, tourists and residents can now travel by tram from Burleigh Heads through Miami, Nobby Beach and Mermaid Beach to Broadbeach and onwards. It is now easier than ever to access the Gold Coast’s beaches, hospitality precincts and shopping.
“Today is about delivering the infrastructure that the growing community of the Gold Coast needs and ensuring that its residents and visitors have greater transport choices for years to come,” Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said.
“The Albanese Government is proud to partner with the Crisafulli Government and the City of Gold Coast on a project that will strengthen transport connectivity, support local businesses and help keep the Gold Coast moving.”
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the opening delivered on a promise for a major transport project on the Gold Coast.
“Today is about delivering for the Gold Coast and finally opening a project that local residents have been waiting far too long for,” Mr Mickelberg said.
“This extension will better connect communities, support local jobs and businesses, and make it easier for people to move between some of the Gold Coast’s most popular destinations.”
Transport projects such as this were important for the Gold Coast, Federal Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt said.
“The Gold Coast light rail is critical infrastructure required to support the rapid growth in the Gold Coast over the next two decades,” Senator Watt said.
“The opening of Stage 3 will significantly increase connectivity to the city’s most popular destinations.”
