From 20 May 2013 landscaping works will occur in Queen Street between Wardoo Street and Nerang Street.

Lane closures for both eastbound and westbound traffic will be required at various times between 9:30am and 2:30pm and from 6:30pm to 6:30am for up to three weeks.

Local access will be maintained and closures will not occur in both directions at the same time.

Traffic changes:

• During this work sections of Queen Street between Wardoo Street and Nerang Street will be closed. For ongoing information on these closures visit goldlinq.com.au and sign up for the weekly construction update.

• Local residential access will be maintained however short term delays may occur. Residents need to be aware that following traffic control directions is vital for their safety.

• Limited pedestrian access around the construction area. Temporary footpath closures near the active work area will occur and alternative routes will be signed.

• GoldLinQ is working closely with the Southport Cemetery and visitor access will be restricted at certain times during eastbound lane closures. There will be no interruptions to burial services at Southport Cemetery.

Please see attached construction notice for more information.

Related Resources

• Southport - Queen Street landscaping works - updated 13 May 2013 [Notifications - 308 KB]

Delivery of the pre-assembled Traction Power Substations* (TPS) that provide power to overhead wires will begin in April.

The first two deliveries are scheduled to occur:

• Saturday 13 April 2013 with delivery of a TPS to the Depot facility near Olympic Circuit requiring no traffic lane closures.

• Sunday 14 April 2013 with delivery of a TPS to be located at the corner of Nerang and Queen Street requiring a westbound lane closure of Queen Street between Nerang Street and Mal Burke Street between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Traffic changes

• The westbound lane of Queen Street will be closed between Nerang Street and Mal Burke Street (see map). Access for local residents will be maintained under traffic control via Mal Burke Street.
• A partial closure of Nerang Street eastbound prior to the Queen Street intersection will be required for approximately one hour while the TPS is craned into position. Through traffic on Nerang Street will be maintained at all times under police control.
• Residents need to be aware that following traffic control directions is vital for their safety.

Please see attached construction notice for further information.

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• Southport - Queen Street Power Supply Works [Notifications - 252 KB]

Changes in traffic conditions are occurring in Scarborough Street as part of the next phase of light rail construction in Southport.

Asphalt laying and kerbing along the western side of Scarborough Street between Lawson and Nerang Streets is being completed. Traffic will then move to the western side of Scarborough Street to allow extensive stormwater drainage and pavement work on the eastern side.

Track laying at the corner of Nerang and Scarborough Street has been completed and station construction will start in Nerang Street, between Scarborough and Davenport Streets, towards the end of April.

Access to driveways between Young Street and Nerang Street is now permanently left in and left out only.

Trackform preparation and rail laying is occurring at the southern section of Scarborough Street between Queen Street and White Street. Sewer and stormwater drainage works are occurring between White Street and Australia Fair.

In approximately late June track laying preparations will start in the remaining centre median area from Young Street to White Street.

Please see that attached construction notice for further information.

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• Southport - Scarborough Street and Southport works - Updated 28 March 2013 [Notifications - 741 KB]

In late February 2013, GoldLinQ consortium member Bombardier Transportation (BT) began installing the equipment needed to power light rail vehicles and stations.

Works including the erection of overhead line poles and wires commenced in Queen Street to be followed by Nerang Street.

Once poles and cantilevers (used to support the overhead wires) are in place, the overhead wires are installed.

In addition to overhead line equipment, installation of subsurface cabling, traffic signals for the tram, traction (power) substations and fibre optic communication systems will occur.

Traffic changes:

• Traffic control will be in place to temporarily stop and hold motorists while overhead poles and wires are lifted and secured within the work area.
• Closure of the adjacent traffic lane may be required in certain areas while the slinging of overhead wires occurs. Detours will be signed.
• Temporary intersection and footpath closures will be required while overhead wires are installed at road crossings.

Please see attached notice for further information.

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• Southport - Overhead line works in Southport - updated 21 March 2013 [Notifications - 345 KB]

From 6:30pm Sunday 24 February 2013, the intersection of Young and Scarborough Street, Southport, will be closed for two weeks.

This is to allow the installation of water and telecommunications services as part of the infrastructure upgrade in Southport.

Traffic changes:

• Young Street will be closed to motorists at the intersection of Scarborough Street.
• Motorists should detour via Lawson Street.
• Access to local businesses and driveways will be maintained by entering Young Street from Garden Street.
• Pedestrian access routes will be maintained around the construction area.
• Access to loading zones and on-street parking will be maintained when possible.

Please see the attached notice for further information.

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• Southport - Young Street Closure - Updated 22 February 2013 [Notifications - 359 KB]

From Monday 14 January 2013, Short St, Southport, will be closed to through traffic for several months. This is to allow the installation of storm water drainage as part of the infrastructure upgrade in Southport.

Traffic changes

• Closure of Short Street at the intersection of Scarborough Street (see map).
• Motorists will need to detour via Marine Parade and Queen Street or Nerang Street.
• Access to local businesses and driveways will be maintained by entering Short Street from Marine Parade.
• Pedestrian access routes will be maintained around the construction area.

Related Resources

• Southport - Short Street intersection closure - Updated 3 January 2013 [Notifications - 349 KB]