Coomera Connector (Stage 1)
The Stage 1 section of the Coomera Connector between Coomera and Nerang has been identified as the priority section to be built first.
Design phase is underway for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 South package from Smith Street Motorway to Nerang-Broadbeach Road.
The Coomera Connector (Stage 1) will be delivered in 3 construction packages:
This 4km section of the project will have:
The Australian and Queensland governments have committed a total of $2.593 billion to plan and construct Coomera Connector (Stage 1) (Second M1) between Coomera and Nerang. Investment ID 1776678.
The Queensland Government has committed to funding an additional $432 million to see Coomera Connector Stage 1 delivered, bringing the State's total contribution to $1.513 billion.
A further commitment for an equal share of $432 million is being sought from the Australian Government to ensure the project can be delivered for the community.
Project scope, cost, timing and funding contributions under this project are subject to further consideration and negotiation with the Australian Government.
The design and site investigations for Stage 1 South are underway.
The project team will send out regular project updates including construction notices and traffic alerts by email. Please register your details to receive these updates.
The design showing proposed layouts for the Stage 1 South package from Molendinar to Nerang has been released.
Community members are encouraged to contact the project team if they have any questions or feedback on the design.
An early works package south of the Nerang River will also commence soon, with major construction expected to start in late 2024.
Read the Stage 1 South newsletter for more information.
A contract has been awarded to BG&E Pty Ltd and HDR Pty Ltd Joint Venture to undertake detailed design for Stage 1 South of the Coomera Connector from Smith Street Motorway, Molendinar to Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Nerang.
The Stage 1 South package will be delivered as a Transport Infrastructure Contract – Construct Only. This means 2 separate contracts are awarded—one for design and one for construction.
The Stage 1 South package connects from the Stage 1 Central interface near Smith Street Motorway to a new interchange at Southport-Nerang Road, before crossing the Nerang River and finishing at a new intersection with Nerang-Broadbeach Road, near Chisholm Drive.
Last updated: 22 March 2024