Pimpama station construction update

Details of Work

Works are scheduled to take place between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday throughout August 2025 (subject to weather and construction conditions).

Pictured: Taxi and Kiss ‘n’ Ride Zones pavement works.

Construction Activities

The below works take place in the Eastern works area (EWA) – adjacent to Kosciuszko Circuit and Great Sandy Circuit, the Western works area (WWA) – corner of Mebbin Street and Old Pacific Highway, and Main site compound – corner of Mebbin Street and Gainsborough Drive.

The following construction activities are scheduled:

• Electrical installation works continue at the bus, taxi, and Kiss ‘n’ Ride zones (WWA)
• Progressive reinstatement of landscaping along Kosciuszko Circuit (EWA)
• Carpark and station precinct landscaping works continue (WWA)
• Power, hydraulics and communications infrastructure works are ongoing on both east and west sides (EWA and WWA)
• Removal of materials from the site office compound will continue throughout August.

Testing and commissioning activities

• Testing and commissioning activities will continue to be undertaken progressively throughout August
• Testing will be carried out on electrical systems including lighting and other station systems and equipment (CCTV, alarms, public address system and lifts)
• At times, lighting throughout the station and car park will be switched on and tested at night, including some lights staying on for short periods or overnight. These tests are needed to check that the lighting works properly and meets required safety levels.

Work areas

What to Expect

• Testing of platform and lift announcements systems may be heard during this period (daytime testing only)
• Increase in construction vehicle movements around the main site compound for removal of materials and equipment
• The use of machinery including excavators, trucks, on-track vehicles, loaders, vacuum trucks, mobile cranes, landscaping equipment and small power tools, saws, rattle guns, and minor vibrating equipment with mobile lighting towers where necessary
• Traffic management will intermittently be in place (Old Pacific Highway and Kosciuszko Circuit), with access to surrounding properties maintained
• Reinstatement of fencing and landscaping works will continue within the eastern works area on Kosciuszko Circuit. These works continue to be carried out progressively in sections alongside the rail corridor. The temporary construction fencing along Kosciuszko Circuit will remain in place until project completion.

Changes to the Way You Travel

Construction of new stations, including Pimpama, on the Gold Coast line, can mean changes to your travel. We encourage you to consider your travel options, plan ahead and allow extra travel time by using the links below:

• Download the MyTransLink app
• Visit the TransLink website
• Call 13 12 30

If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form:

• Works Notice – Pimpama station construction update – August 2025