Landsborough to Nambour Railway

Project overview*

EIS status Recommended project proceed subject to conditions and recommendations
Description Upgrade, realignment and duplication of approximately 22 kilometres of the existing North Coast Line, between Landsborough and Nambour, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Proponent Department of Transport and Main Roads
Location/s The rail line begins directly north of the Landsborough railway station, passing through the towns of Mooloolah, Eudlo, Palmwoods, Woombye and ending at Nambour railway station. Map
Local government/s Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Investment $1.7 billion
Key features
  • double-track railway
  • corridor that could accommodate two additional tracks as part of any future upgrade
  • new stations at Mooloolah, Eudlo, Palmwoods and Woombye and upgrade of Nambour station
  • tunnels south of Mooloolah and south of Eudlo
  • potential road-rail grade separations
Expected completion 2026 - 2031
Jobs
  • 659 (construction and operational)

Environmental impact statement (EIS) process

Date Activity
9 November 2011 Coordinator-General’s report on EIS released
30 August 2010 to
11 October 2010 		Public consultation on supplementary EIS.
13 July 2009 to
24 August 2009 		Public consultation on EIS
3 October 2008 Terms of reference for EIS (PDF, 730 KB) released.
5 July 2008 to
4 August 2008 		Public consultation on draft terms of reference for EIS.
10 June 2008 Project not deemed a controlled action by federal environment minister.
6 July 2007 Gazettal of significant project declaration.
8 April 2007 Project referred to federal environment minister.
23 February 2007 Application, including initial advice statement (PDF, 385 KB), submitted.

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Further information

* Project information supplied by proponent and subject to change.