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$110m tender packages put Gold Coast Rapid Transit on the rails

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Showing a firm commitment to the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese released tenders for $110m worth of roadwork contracts.

  

Bligh said the roadworks packages will be delivered using a competitive early contractor involvement (ECI) approach.
The two government funded packages, which will lay the foundations for the future light rail system, have been divided geographically into two areas: Roadworks North (Southport) and Roadworks South (Broadbeach)
The works include road widening, the relocation of public utilities and accommodation works such as the reinstatement of driveways, fencing and car parks.
These pave the way for the stage one corridor, laying of the light rail tracks and station building, which will be carried out by the appointed light rail operator from 2012-2014.
Main Roads pre-qualified and experienced contractors are invited to bid for the roadworks packages and should visit the e-tenders website www.tenders.qld.gov.au for more information.
The 13km stage one light rail corridor connects Griffith University and the new 750 bed Gold Coast University Hospital to Broadbeach, passing through the key centres of Southport and Surfers Paradise.
Bligh said the project is the first light rail network in any regional Australian city and is part of managing the enormous growth that has occurred on the Coast.
This is the largest package of early works contracts released so far, and will provide a shot in the arm for the local construction industry.
Minister Albanese said the project was part of the Rudd Labor Government’s unprecedented $37bn investment in transport infrastructure.
“This project ticks all the boxes: it will slash greenhouse gas emissions by 114,000t within its first decade of operation and generate more than 6300 direct and indirect jobs for locals.


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