Hope Island station construction update

Pictured: Station construction activities underway in February

Upcoming works

Civil Works

• General earthworks including fill removal
• Ongoing site investigation works
• Installation of drainage infrastructure
• Construction of retaining walls and pavement
• Installation of lighting infrastructure for the station carpark.

Station Platform and Building Construction

• Ongoing construction of platform plaza foundations, stairs, and lifts
• Installation of platform and station building structural elements
• Ongoing platform deck construction works
• Installation of platform, plaza, and station building services
• Construction of the kiss’n’ride and bus bay areas.

Hope Island Road Works

Construction will continue on the new signalised intersection at the station entrance on Hope Island Road including:

• General earthworks including rock placement and compaction
• Relocation of underground utility services and installation of drainage infrastructure
• Removal of existing light poles
• Installation of fencing, barriers, and lighting
• Vegetation clearing, in accordance with all relevant approvals, using fauna spotter/catchers
• Asphalt and road pavement placement
• Line marking removal and placement
• Installation of traffic signalling infrastructure
• Removal of centre median in the works area.

Rail Corridor Works

Some rail corridor works are planned outside the project’s normal working hours when there is reduced rail traffic to ensure works can be completed safely and efficiently. Out of hours rail corridor works are scheduled for:

• Saturday 8 March from 2:00am to Monday 10 March 12:00am
• Saturday 15 March from 12:00am to Monday 17 March 3:00am
• Saturday 22 March from 2:00am to Monday 24 March 12:00am

Construction Hours

The majority of works will be undertaken between 7:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Saturday, weather and construction conditions permitting. Due to site conditions and safety requirements, some out of hours deliveries and works will be required from time-to-time. Due to traffic safety requirements and to minimise impacts on motorists, where construction activity is required on or near the road, works will be completed out of hours between 7:00pm and 5:00am from Sunday to Thursday.

Changes to the way you travel

Construction of new stations, including Hope Island, 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

What to Expect

• Local traffic changes including lane closures and night works on Hope Island Road
• Construction activities may generate increased levels of noise, dust, and vibration associated with the use of construction equipment. Every effort will be taken to keep noise to a minimum
• Comprehensive management plans and onsite controls have been established to monitor and mitigate impacts of construction, such as water carts for dust suppression
• Safety lighting and reversing squawkers will be in use, however lighting will be positioned away from residential properties where possible
• The use of machinery including graders, excavators, trucks, compaction equipment, jackhammers and other rock breaking attachments, vacuum trucks, cranes, water carts, drill rigs, and other hand-held tools
• Increased truck movements to and from site
• Pedestrian changes in Mangrove Jack Park and along Hope Island Road. Please follow all relevant signage and controls.

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

• Works Notice – Hope Island station construction update – Hope Island station construction update – March 2025